Diet intake help pleeeaase

[damonbice]

I have been working out for a couple of years, just getting back after a few months off. I eat a very lean diet high in protein and fairly low in carbs. I want to retain my abs, but boost muscle growth as quickly as possible. Is this the right diet for me, or are there suggestions for others to gain lean muscle. I hate the "bulking" term because I'm afraid to gain weight in the form of fat. Maybe this is a fallacy. PLEASE HELP!

[JL4LucidDream]

Excess calories, 1-2 grams protein per lb of bw, about 60g of healthy fats. carbs are up to you, im an ecto so i like high carbs, 300-350 for me.

[Finnegan Bell]

What u want to do is lean bulking:-

1-Calculate ur maintenance caloric Intake
2-Make a 500 caloric surplus.
3-Less calories on non-working out days.
4-Minimize simple sugars (Limit them to ur PWO meal/shake)
5-Do cardio
6-Be pateint

[DaPlumber]

very good poll question though, cause they are all very important, however "lean" mass is a bit different than simply putting on mass. thats why i voted chicken instead of high cals