Just lifting for football not looks...

[gervvin]

Well basically I am getting back into training for football. I basically just want to gain about 10lbs of muscle and could really care less what it looks like. I'm not one thats into bulking and cutting. But if thats the best thing to do even for sports then please let me know.

My diet is going to consisit of about 190g of protein and 2500 calories a day. I weigh about 180lbs now. Is this a good diet or do I need more calories? I have searched and searched and found nothing really relating to this.

Thanks
Grayson

[Football_Lifter]

You need to eat, eat, and eat! 2500 calories isn't enough, you should shoot for 3000+. Work hard and it'll come.

[gervvin]

You need to eat, eat, and eat! 2500 calories isn't enough, you should shoot for 3000+. Work hard and it'll come.

3000 should be easy for me to achieve. I have been writing up my diet today even though I can't start lifting till the 30th Damn collar bone. Thanks for the reply Football_Lifter.

[best regards]

3000 should be easy for me to achieve. I have been writing up my diet today even though I can't start lifting till the 30th Damn collar bone. Thanks for the reply Football_Lifter.

I get about 4000, and I'm 14.

Need to eat more than that.

[hartley53]

i eat 5000/day. Eat big and lift Heavy and the weight will come.

[Jhawk Fitness]

At a weight of 180lbs with a goal of 190 I would recommend between 3,300-3,500 calories per day that you train. 2800-3000 should be fine for days that you do not, that will help you to avoid excessive fat gain. Your protein intake looks fine, a range of 160-190 should help you reach your goals.

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[gervvin]

At a weight of 180lbs with a goal of 190 I would recommend between 3,300-3,500 calories per day that you train. That will help you to avoid excessive fat gain. Your protein intake looks fine, a range of 160-190 should help you reach your goals.

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Cool. Thanks to everyone for their input.

What do you guys recommend on days I don't train? Just eat healthy?

[Chris215]

could you post your diet?

[gervvin]

could you post your diet?

Sure this is pretty rough but this will be similar to it. I am open to any and all suggestions.

Pre Breakfast
1 scoop Protein Shake

Breakfast
3 potatoes
3 eggs
1/4 Onion
Gravy

Lunch
2 Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Cottage Cheese
V8 Juice

Snack
Cheerios w/ Milk

Dinner
3 Pieces grilled Chicken
Mashed potatoes
V8 Juice

Post Workout
1 protein shake

[McNeilMaverick]

Sure this is pretty rough but this will be similar to it. I am open to any and all suggestions.

Pre Breakfast
1 scoop Protein Shake

Breakfast
3 potatoes
3 eggs
1/4 Onion
Gravy

Lunch
2 Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Cottage Cheese
V8 Juice

Snack
Cheerios w/ Milk

Dinner
3 Pieces grilled Chicken
Mashed potatoes
V8 Juice

Post Workout
1 protein shake

oh no hommie.... Since no one else will help i will
there is no need to waste protein on the first meal. You need REAL FOOD, unless you run in the morning, never run on an emprty stomache, always drink a prtein shake at least before running. OFr breakfast, tory to get my protein, it seems liek you have So much more carbs than protein. at least strive for 5 eggs, and 3 potatoes. but the alst meal is where you go wrong My friend. if this is Post workout, then you most importantly need a simple sugar there, not jsut a protein shake. Like maybe add some white toast and jelly after your workout, or some dextrose in you post workout drink. Now most importantly You NEED another meal ( Post Workout is the Most Important time for your muscles to grow). Get some Natural Peanut butter, and some low-fat cottage cheese and a few cups of milk to give you that nice solid combo of Slow digesting protein right before bed.


Good luck bud!

[gervvin]

oh no hommie.... Since no one else will help i will
there is no need to waste protein on the first meal. You need REAL FOOD, unless you run in the morning, never run on an emprty stomache, always drink a prtein shake at least before running. OFr breakfast, tory to get my protein, it seems liek you have So much more carbs than protein. at least strive for 5 eggs, and 3 potatoes. but the alst meal is where you go wrong My friend. if this is Post workout, then you most importantly need a simple sugar there, not jsut a protein shake. Like maybe add some white toast and jelly after your workout, or some dextrose in you post workout drink. Now most importantly You NEED another meal ( Post Workout is the Most Important time for your muscles to grow). Get some Natural Peanut butter, and some low-fat cottage cheese and a few cups of milk to give you that nice solid combo of Slow digesting protein right before bed.


Good luck bud!

Thanks man for all the pointers. One problem I have now is that I really don't know what part of the day my workout is going to take place. I'm getting a new job so I have no idea what my hours are going to be. But I will for sure keep everyone updated.

My question still is how much to eat on off days?