Hey people. I'm new here because I need some advice. I'm 5'8" and 155 lbs. I've always been kinda lean but I've decided I want build muscle. I've been doing the exercises but I have a nutrition question.
I know I should consume about a gram of protein per lb. of body weight (155 grams in my case). I plan on gaining about a lb. of muscle per week. What I don't know is how many calories I should be eating in a day or how many grams of carbs. I did a rough count the other day and I think I only consumed about 2,000 calories. I know that isn't enough but I don't know what I how much should be eating.
Also, given that gaining muscle mass involves eating a lot of food, am I going to eat that much on the days that I don't work out? Thanks for any input.
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05-15-2004, 02:18 PM #1
How many calories should I be consuming
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05-15-2004, 02:38 PM #2Message Board King
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Here is a basic estimator:
http://michaelandkendra.com/BMRCALC/bmrcalc.htmSW: 305 lbs (June 15th, 2003)
CW: 186.5 lbs (Aug 9th, 2004)
Initial GW: 205 lbs met Mar 29, 2004
2nd GW: 190 lbs met May 31, 2004
New GW: 185 lbs met June 28th, 2004
There is no magic pill, just lots of hard work and dedication.
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05-15-2004, 08:10 PM #3Gastrectomy brah
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Dude that's awesome
...just what I've been looking for...thank 
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05-17-2004, 06:58 AM #4
Thanks for the link. It's great.
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05-17-2004, 07:39 AM #5Registered User
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This is about the most accurate calculator I have used. I have lost an average of 2 lbs a week at 2000 cals. The calculator said 2040, not bad, great link!Originally posted by bakers11
Here is a basic estimator:
http://michaelandkendra.com/BMRCALC/bmrcalc.htmBe accountable
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05-17-2004, 08:09 AM #6Registered User
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I dont believe in online calculator.
This one give me a 3100 calories need for cutting to loose 1 lbs each week, while Im eating about 2700-2800.
The best to know your maintenance level --> trial & error
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05-17-2004, 10:49 AM #7Agreed. While these calculators give a decent starting point, you gotta know your own body. I've never been a fan of consistently eating the same amount of calories everyday. I'll eat 2000 Mon-Thurs, 2200 Thurs-Sat and then cheat day of 2500+ on Sunday. I've tried a ton of different combos and this seems to work best for me while cutting.Originally posted by chunkyaa
I dont believe in online calculator.
This one give me a 3100 calories need for cutting to loose 1 lbs each week, while Im eating about 2700-2800.
The best to know your maintenance level --> trial & error
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05-17-2004, 11:55 AM #8Banned
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u wanna get big
i recommend
Max ot
go to the ast website.Last edited by Jrzymuscle; 05-17-2004 at 11:57 AM.
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05-03-2008, 11:59 AM #9
Here's another really good thread about diet.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4939663
...just what I've been looking for...thank 
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