up the cals during cycle...how much is too much?

[marcu_s]

how should i plan my diet during my cycle?

should i still stay between 300-400 cals over my need as i do when im off or is it worth it to go further?

how often do u up your cals during cycle....once every week,month...?

help me out guys.




regarding cardio and waterweight....what do u do?
plz give me all advizas u can.

 

[Mac173]

Everyones differant, but a good starting point is body weight in lbs. x 20.

So if you weigh 200 start at 4000.

Adjust it depending on metabolism, cardio activity, etc......

 

[Tatyana]

Do you know how many calories you are eating now?

If so, add about 20% to it the first week, see how your gains go, and then in the next week or so, add another 20%.

So for example, if your current calorie intake is 2000 kcals/week, then add 400 kcals.

If you add it too much too fast, you probably won't be on a lean bulker..........................

 

[holy ghost]

tatyana is right

first you need bmr

then to gain, add + 250-1000
to lose weight sub - 250-750

 

[Mac173]

tatyana is right

first you need bmr

then to gain, add + 250-1000
to lose weight sub - 250-750

Using BMR is a good starting point, but there are too many variables when referring to each individual so a certain amount of adjustement will be expected.

 

[jumpmaster82]

ide go alot higher when on cycle than off bro.

 

[DJ_UFO]

Why higher calories while on cycle? I mean, there is a lot of science behind it. You can up calories to store fat and muscle while on cycle so you gain weight. Then after cycle you can lower calories to burn fat and keep muscle. So what was the point of gaining fat weight while on? if with a constant balanced diet you can build that lean muscle while on cycle anyways? as long as calories are enough to burn fat without sacrifycing muscle, is fine. At least that's what works for me the best.

 

[ceo]

how should i plan my diet during my cycle?

should i still stay between 300-400 cals over my need as i do when im off or is it worth it to go further?

how often do u up your cals during cycle....once every week,month...?

help me out guys.




regarding cardio and waterweight....what do u do?
plz give me all advizas u can.

Forget counting calories and focus on protein. 2 grams per pound of bodyweight. Eat for function. Protein first, then veggies, then carbs (rice, potatoes, pasta, etc). Eat in that order for every meal. Make sure your meals are potein/carb or protein/fat...no carb/fat meals. High protein, moderate fats (good fats), moderate to low carbs.