Forum: Nutrition Logs

Is calorie surplus needed for muscle gains?

Trying to get back in the groove with working out, but am at a cross-road as to my diet. I was going to try the '21-Day Fat Loss Bizzy Diet', but didn't want to lose the mass I already gained... So I looked at the '12-Week Massive Muscle Program' and see how it's basically the opposite dieting...

Hey Guys new to the forum sorry if this is in wrong area wanted to hear thoughts on this Fasted weight training session (Push pull leg split 6 main compounds 4 sets each total 24 sets) 1 hour after : Banana + whey 1 scoop + 300 ml unsweetened almond milk 150g chicken breast + 150g...

This is a log aimed towards showing what one can achieve through extreme dieting provided enough determination etc. I feel that after the holidays, I am really sick of food and I also want to challenge myself. My current weight is 166 lbs at about 20% body fat I believe (will post pictures at...

The plan is a steady carb drop through the week with a reefed day on sunday. Please critique, aka tear this apart and point out any and all flaws that you all feel I missed! Stats: 6 1', 185lbs. Was bulking at 3500 until December, reached 214, and am now on my way down. I have 13 weeks until...

Monday - 11/12/2012 Meal 1 - 3 Eggs Scrambled, Mozzarella Cheese, Salsa, 2 Whole Wheat Tortillas, Water Meal 2 - Diced Grilled Chicken Breast, Mixed Green Salad, Avocado, Water Meal 3 - Protein Shake, Baked Sweet Potato Meal 4 - White Chili (Chicken, Navy Beans, Green Chilies)

Okay this is my first log and I'll be posting alot on here. To keep track and show everyone my progress. Goal is to be able to compete at end of 2015 or into 2016. Stats: Weight: 153 lbs 12-13% BF Height: 5'9 - 5'10 Experience in the gym: 1 Year Current Goal: Bulking Im going to be...

Please critique my diet!! I just switched up my diet starting on Sunday.. I train 4 days a week minimum with strength and 3-4 days cardio (2hrs a week) My old diet was 40-45-15 P/c/f 200-250g Protien/250-325g carbs/40-50g fat This diet seemed to make me gain excess fat from the carbs.. ...

I am currently 62 235 roughly 10 % bf 1 cheat meal a week each meal every 2-3 hours breakfast: 10 eggs (2 whole)

What is everyone's all time favorite meal before stepping on stage or doing a photoshoot?

hey im hoping im not the only one with this issue if I give my details let me know if anyone could answer why im always hungry.. im 24 5ft 11 142 pounds started gym beginning of December to bulk up im my diet is as follows... pre-work out 1 1/2 whey 2 tbl spoons almond butter and 5g creatine...

The Introduction I am ThatWei, also known as the Asian guy that is not Alan Aragon. I started my first log almost 5 month ago - I was freakin' ready to tear **** up in the gym! 3 days in, I re-aggravated an old knee injury during a casual basketball game and had to take 2 month off exercise....

Hey everyone, I've never really stuck with a log before but I love the idea of constant feedback/criticism from experienced lifters, so I really do appreciate all followers and comments. A little background history..... (all weight measurements are done upon waking with an empty stomach after...

I'm 17, 5'9, 144lbs, looking to gain 20-30 pounds. I go to the gym everyday, and do cardio 2-3 times a week. Breakfast(6am): 4 whole eggs, 1 cup oatmeal, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, and some sugar free jelly. Morning snack(10am): 1 package of Clif cruch bars, and a shop of ON whey. ...

Alright, Im rather new to this site. But I am not new to the bodbuilding scene. I have been an avid workout freak for years. Just was not able to stay consistent with it. I have 3 beautiful children, a wife, a full time career. I recently purchased my first house and my first 2 acres of land. I am...

Hello I'm 6'1" and 203lbs I recently started lifting and I would like to build a lot of muscle. I know food is a big part of body building my problem is I can't eat Fruits and vegetable. I have never been able too my body rejects them as soon as I put in my mouth I get sick. The only fruit that I...

Hey Guys, I love workout but I love food too :D My curently height is 180 cm and weight is 92 kg. I want to lose 8 kg and get shredded ASAP. I choose low carb diet. I will regularly add my food diary and traning results. My workout is: Squats: 5x5 Benchpress: 5x5 Dead lift: 5x5 Clean...

Greetings! My name's Tyler. Before I begin my query, allow me to do a brief introduction. I've been working out for about a month now. My reason? I'm going into the Army. Here's the problem, I'm 20 years old, and weigh a whopping 99 pounds. Strangely enough I'm not a full ectomorph, so weight gain...

Hi all, I am just getting into the world of bodybuilding/fitness and would really appreciate a bit of advice on the amount of calories i need to consume daily. I'm currently 29yrs (bit of a late starter!!), 5ft 11 and 206lbs. My goal is to build muscle and lose fat. After looking on...

Starting this new year this way Mon - Fri. Pre-workout Kale Shake 8 oz multi-vitamin Breakfast

So.. Iv been lifting for around 2-3 months now. started bulking when i started lifting.. So for i have made decent and noticeable gains. But i also put on a far amount of body fat .. I just finished the insanity workout before i started lifting. I was around 13-15% body at the end of program lost...

Well Hi! I'm a 1st year university student, looking to lose fat, build some muscle and generally clean up my eating habits...I live with my partner, who is slowly but surely coming round to my insistence that eating the same as me won't kill her if we eat healthy, so my transition is going to be...

CURRENT MEAL PLAN: MEAL 1 - PROTEIN SHAKE, MULTIVITAMIN, FISH OIL MEAL 2 - 3 EGGS, OATMEAL, 17OZ WATER MEAL 3 - FRUIT, CLIF BAR, CHEESE, 17OZ WATER MEAL 4 - MEAT OF CHOICE, PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA SANDWICH, 17OZ WATER MEAL 5 - MEAT OF CHOICE, VEGETABLE OF CHOICE, 17OZ WATER I'm also sick...

I'll admit I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition, I try to get all the essentials like protein/natural fats/carbs etc from the foods I eat! but I don't really know a lot about nutrition and really need some help with people who know what they're talking about! I'm looking to try...

I need a opinion on my diet plan. I want to go from 27% body fat to 15% body fat without losing muscle. So I am trying to go for a 1200 calorie diet after working out and keeping it roughly 1 g protein per pound. As I lose weight I will keep protein intake consistent. I am on a vegetarian diet so...