Not at all Hulk, I would never change something that is given you satisfaction, never! I think from a psychological point of view (which plays a tremendous role in eating by the way); this baby might just be what the doctor ordered. There's no harm in doing something new and experimenting with one's eating pattern, not at all Hulk.Hi Fadi,
I am currently on an intermittent fasting diet (eating 3 meals between 4pm and midnight), and you probably wouldn't advise such a diet, but I'll stick with it a little while longer.
That diet was actually made for me by Martin from www.leangains.com as a fat loss/muscle maintenance diet, but I suppose I need to change it a little for a muscle gain diet.
Sure thing Hulk. Now everyone knows that I'm not a nutritionist or dietician although I very much like the subject of nutrition. But there's another subject that I love, not like but love and that is biochemistry. Let me put it to you this way Hulk, when a biochemist talks, nutritionists and dieticians listen.Would you mind taking a look and let me know what you would change for me to gain lean mass with minimal fat gain.
We are after balance here and around 42% C, 26%P, 31%F is where I see balance for a strength/power athlete like you. Otherwise for endurance, I’d change the ratio in favour of carbs.
My figures are like this:
Workout Days (workout M/W/F is between meal 1 and 2)
Meal 1: Protein 80g - Carbs 63g - Fat 7.5g, 640 calories
Meal 2: Protein 90g - Carbs 168g - Fat 20g, 1212 calories
Meal 3: Protein 87g - Carbs 41g - Fat 21g, 701 calories
Total = 2553 calories, Protein 40% - Carbs 43% - Fat 17%
Rest Days
Meal 1: Protein 70g - Carbs 63g - Fat 27g, 775 calories
Meal 2: Protein 100g - Carbs 40g - Fat 5g, 605 calories
Meal 3: Protein 87g - Carbs 41g - Fat 21g, 701 calories
Total = 2081 calories, Protein 49% - Carbs 28% - Fat 23%
Your welcome my friendThank you so much for your inspiring reply Fadi.
I like how you explain the why, intsead of simply saying do this or that.
Really appreciate your time.
I will adapt my ratios to 42% C, 26%P, 31%F as advised.
Now, will do a little more research into which fats to add.I will adapt my ratios to 42% C, 26%P, 31%F as advised.
Apart from coconut oil and DHA, are there any other common fats you could advise.
Or, are there certain foods which contain the fats I need?
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