louden_swain (food/diet)

[jeremys]

i know for bulking or whatever your emphasis was/is on carbs. what was your carbrotein ratio?

i'm sick of counting protein. i find it much more practical to just eat a lot of pro and carbs and then have a casein shake before bed.

 

[louden_swain]

Jeremy,

Here is a pretty solid estimate of my total intake for the day:

Carbohydrates - 600 grams - 2400 calories - 55 percent
Protein - 225 grams - 1000 calories - 23 percent
Fat - 100 grams - 900 calories - 21 percent

Totals:

4300 calories per day (weighted at 100 percent)

Sources of Energy:

Carbohydrates (energy for training) -

oatmeal, potatoes, fruits, vegetables, pasta, and whole wheat bread

Protein (tissue repair) -

eggs, chicken, lean red meat, fish, pork, and skim milk

Fats (joint lubrication, hormone production, and organ prot.) -

as a supplement MCT oil, plus whatever the foods above provide.


The key is to determine how much protein your body requires to recuperate and build. This requires trial and error. I have tried the 300 to 350 grams per day, but this amount was excessive and not necessary. I felt gassy and my kidneys were over worked. Several guys on this board are consuming way too much protein, as they are neglecting foods that yield high energy and provide nutrition. I can guarantee that many guys are way over fed and undernurished just from consuming meat and protein shakes all day. Remember, your body can only digest so much protein throughout the day. The body also requires plenty of energy for function. This is why I believe that carbohydrates are the most important out of the three.

I hope some of this helps. Shoot me another question anytime.

 

[NWinters]

some people are afraid of carbs, and your right, its the most important!!!!

 

[WarriorPL]

What veggies could you recommend. and fruit?

I don't eat any veggies but i love them so it won't be a prob once i know what

i eat dried mangos, peaches, and tangerines everyday - is that too much? What are good fruits to eat

My main source of carbs are pasta after my workout, my protein shake, oatmeal, and fruit. Thats all.

My split is a 60/20/20 split

Should i hike up my carbs and make it a 50/30/20 split?

i currently consume 2500 calories, 55 fat, 145 carbs, 350 protein daily.
I weight 172 lbs...

I don't get gassy so i figure my protein is okay?

 

[jeremys]

i get VERY gassy, even trying to get 1g per lb of bodyweight. i do have stomach problems though, i used to have acid reflux

 

[NWinters]

alot of people try to stuff thier protien in all at once, try spacing it out to avoid shitting yourself, and gaseous fumes.

 

[jeremys]

i usually get less than 45 grams per meal, and i'm kinda big, so i wouldn't think it's too much