What should my calorie intake be?

[Fitnessnoob11]

New here, just looking for some insight. Any suggestions for calorie intake? I am about 5'8"-5'9", weigh 143 lbs, I'm told my % body fat is 14%-17% and that I should do some bulking before I continue to cut my % body fat.

I currently am on a very low calorie diet doing the 40% carbs, 40% protein (150g-160g) and 20% fat, lost 15 lbs trying to trim the fat. I lose about 2 lbs a week, sometimes more.

Someone suggested that I stop cutting fat for now until I have more muscle mass or would it be okay to keep cutting to my target 10-12% before bulking? I know I'm pretty scrawny but I really don't want to gain too much fat back and I hear you can't really avoid it while bulking.

Thanks in advanced.

[BieberFeverBrah]

350 calories.

[tucci420]

I would bulk if I were you. Use the stickies to find your TDEE and eat 300 calories above it.

[Fitnessnoob11]

Thanks!

[toomuchjack3d]

350 calories.

@Fitnessnoob11, dont listen to this retard

350 calories is a 6 inch sandwich from subway.

I cant tell you how much calories you need, but I can tell you its more than 750 bulking at that height/weight.

[Gxp23]

@Fitnessnoob11, dont listen to this retard

350 calories is a 6 inch sandwich from subway.

I cant tell you how much calories you need, but I can tell you its more than 750 bulking at that height/weight.

Because that guy was being serious...