I weighed 220 3 months ago and been eating 3-5,000 calories a day and gained 3 pounds my diet consists of mostly chicken breast and red meat and white rice or potatoes ! My goal weight is 285. And I’m not gaining what can I do? I meal prep!
3 to 5 thousand a day. First off, huge variation of calories. Second, how much protein you consuming? Get in about 280g protein or more. Third, highly doubt you need 5000 calories in the first place.I weighed 220 3 months ago and been eating 3-5,000 calories a day and gained 3 pounds my diet consists of mostly chicken breast and red meat and white rice or potatoes ! My goal weight is 285. And I’m not gaining what can I do? I meal prep!
I take in about 400 to 500 grams of protein a day!3 to 5 thousand a day. First off, huge variation of calories. Second, how much protein you consuming? Get in about 280g protein or more. Third, highly doubt you need 5000 calories in the first place.
If that is the case, and you are not gaining muscle, either your hormones are messed up, which could explain these threads, or your training is bad.I take in about 400 to 500 grams of protein a day!
This dude here...3 to 5000 calories a day....enough protein to rupture a kidney and zero weight gain or dialysis. I think there is a troll under that bridge.
What hormones could be messed up, I got my free t checked and it’s borderline low at 48,47 being hypo. And my training is solid I progress every week I don’t understand how I can squat 405 and deadlift 500 but have very little to show for it’s extremely frustrating.If that is the case, and you are not gaining muscle, either your hormones are messed up, which could explain these threads, or your training is bad.
If you are borderline hypogonadism, that will effect fat loss, muscle gain, bone density, overall health, and it will majorly effect mental health. You need to go back to the doctor if that is the case, get more bloods, and get a plan going for your hormones. Could be a big reason that you are on edge.What hormones could be messed up, I got my free t checked and it’s borderline low at 48,47 being hypo. And my training is solid I progress every week I don’t understand how I can squat 405 and deadlift 500 but have very little to show for it’s extremely frustrating.
You explain why the school cop tried to smack me for no reason! And guess what he is a 300 pound obese diabetic who I a well known dirty cop.This guy has rediculous threads. I recon the food is really jealous of him cos when he walks around with his arms flared out which he can't help even though he has no lats (I've seen a pic) he looks so intimidating that he scares the food into not letting him gain weight. All of his teachers in school wanna fight him cos he he soooooo big. They are entertaining reads I recommend you all check out his other threads.
Thanks man when you say fat,I thought fat was bad? I try to eat nothing but clean food but there so low in calories I try to avoid any fatty foods! I see a lot of bodybuilders online eat stuff like burgers,burritos,subs,chips,pizza! Is it ok to eat if I’m on a bulk because I cut these foods out and I would love to enjoy them again?Crazy protein amount! Even if i was running gear i still wouldn't intake that amount. Protein also has a high thermic effect so your body works hard to break it down and this expends calories. Swap out about 200+ grams of that protein and bump your fat intake
Just do 1g of protein times your bodyweight. FAR more than enough. Even if on gear.
Remember though you just want a marginal increase in weight. If your going up 4-5 pounds in a month then more than half of that is fat.. I try aim for 0.5 pounds a week ie 2 pounds a month.
This way your still staying fairly lean and building mass. You will gain some fat. That's just part of the game but when it comes to cutting you only need to do a short cut and you won't lose as much muscle... If any
Said he was borderline hypogonadism.What are your macros ? Protein/fats/carbs? Something isn't adding up
Thanks man when you say fat,I thought fat was bad? I try to eat nothing but clean food but there so low in calories I try to avoid any fatty foods! I see a lot of bodybuilders online eat stuff like burgers,burritos,subs,chips,pizza! Is it ok to eat if I’m on a bulk because I cut these foods out and I would love to enjoy them again?
"Fat" used to be a bad word in nutrition. Years ago, your doctor might have recommended that you limit or avoid fat in your diet to prevent weight gain and health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Now doctors know that all fats aren't bad. In fact, some fats lower your cholesterol level and help keep you healthy.
Fats have many important functions in your body. They:
The key is to get a good balance of fats and other nutrients in your diet. Eat the healthiest kinds of fats, in the right amounts.
- Give you energy
- Keep your body warm
- Build cells
- Protect your organs
- Help your body absorb vitamins from foods
- Produce hormones that help your body work properly
Cut up A bunch off chicken breast,and swallow with water like chicken soup!400-500 grams of protein a day.
I wouldn’t know, one of the most exhausting and tedious things I do every day is TRYING to get 300. I fail every singe day doing that, and I’m 240lbs.Imagine eating 400-500g of proteins per day. It’s disgusting to even think about the idea lol
If I’m lucky, I’ll break 4000+ 3 out of 7 days. Im just honest enough with myself to admit it and work on it.Lmao so true. Had this guy at work claiming he was eating 4.5k and not gaining. Had a talk with him on his daily macros and after calculating my boy actually was eating 2.8k calories a day while his maintenance was 2.7k go figure lmao. He then gave me the usual.. how the **** do you guys eat 4K+ then bro? It’s just typical
So you’re eating 4 pounds of chicken a day?Cut up A bunch off chicken breast,and swallow with water like chicken soup!
No 2-3 I eat drumsticks and 1 pound chicken breast!So you’re eating 4 pounds of chicken a day?
Most IFBB pros aren’t needing 500 grams of protein in a day. At 300+ lbs. Why would a teenager need that much?Cut up A bunch off chicken breast,and swallow with water like chicken soup!
I wish I had your appetite. It’s a struggle for me at times.Especially when I was drinking protein shakes I was easily hitting 4-500. I actually dropped protein powders because I am already hitting 300ish protein a day off just meals
Believe me bro it’s a double edged sword. Also I think over time my tastes have definitely changed. I mostly do a lot of meats and veggies and eggs. Fish, poultry. But at this point I would almost rather some meat and spinach with some blue cheese instead of a burger or pizza. Good thing is I almost always have 75 grams of protein or so with all my meals. So in 4 meals, I’m at 300. And even when I’m not trying I’m basically in keto lol.I wish I had your appetite. It’s a struggle for me at times.
If you can't eat more -sh1t less.I weighed 220 3 months ago and been eating 3-5,000 calories a day and gained 3 pounds my diet consists of mostly chicken breast and red meat and white rice or potatoes ! My goal weight is 285. And I’m not gaining what can I do? I meal prep!
Eat more caloriesI weighed 220 3 months ago and been eating 3-5,000 calories a day and gained 3 pounds my diet consists of mostly chicken breast and red meat and white rice or potatoes ! My goal weight is 285. And I’m not gaining what can I do? I meal prep!
Lol eloquently simple and correct.Eat more calories
To paraphrase Steve Reeves, “if you can’t build muscle, take up ping pong!”Welp id say your just stumped and Id give up on food all together. Just drink Crisco and hope for the best.
A pound of chicken breast is roughly 130 grams of protein, you're definitely overestimating your intake. Invest in a weighing scale, stick to whole foods and download a calorie counter. I'm sorry but you don't look like you're ANYWHERE near your natural potential in your photos, so it's either that or your training is **** (or both). Also, if your T is tanked that could hinder progression, but keyword HINDER. Not HALT. Judging by your physique I'd say even 2500 cals would illicit results, so I would suggest you go back to the drawing board before making such ridiculous statements. I do genuinely hope you figure your **** out, though.No 2-3 I eat drumsticks and 1 pound chicken breast!
Nothing like a good de-worming and/or holding them sh!ts in for major GAINZZ.Not gaining weight? How about using antiparasitics?
You gotta realize I wrestle so I burn 6000 calories easily I will lose 5-10 pounds a practice and I eat 1-2 pounds of steak a day along with 1-2 or ground beef!A pound of chicken breast is roughly 130 grams of protein, you're definitely overestimating your intake. Invest in a weighing scale, stick to whole foods and download a calorie counter. I'm sorry but you don't look like you're ANYWHERE near your natural potential in your photos, so it's either that or your training is **** (or both). Also, if your T is tanked that could hinder progression, but keyword HINDER. Not HALT. Judging by your physique I'd say even 2500 cals would illicit results, so I would suggest you go back to the drawing board before making such ridiculous statements. I do genuinely hope you figure your **** out, though.
Get a food scale and measure out a days worth of calories and track it with my fitness pal, and once you see its 2600 calories, you can then start to fix it.You gotta realize I wrestle so I burn 6000 calories easily I will lose 5-10 pounds a practice and I eat 1-2 pounds of steak a day along with 1-2 or ground beef!