Carbs, and healthy fats when and how??

[halfhuman]

Ok here we go:
All year i been either on a low carb diet or i would carb cycle and it worked great..Now im trying to get a little bigger and do a lean bulk.
I workout Mon-Fri and sometimes sat but its mostly Calisthenics and cardio.
Mon-fri Ill consume about 60-80g of healthy fats (eggs and peanut butter), 120-200g of carbs (oats and banana), and about 240-290 of protein. Im taking in about 2500-2900 Cals on workout days. Now in the weekend im thinking of cutting out carbs bcause i gain fat mighty quick on my midsection.
Heres my plan:
Mon-Fri (workout days)- Carbs 120-200g maybe a little higher on some days, Fats 60-80g, and protein 240-290 With cals 2500-2900
Non workout days Sat&Sun- Little to no carbs, fats 60-80g and protein 240-290 with cals a little lower at around 2000-2300

My confusion is should i lower my fats on workout days bcause carbs are a little higher?

[Stri8ted25]

http://www.simplyshredded.com/protei...eally-say.html

http://www.simplyshredded.com/10-nut...-physique.html

http://www.simplyshredded.com/bulk-w...-mistakes.html

These will clear up a lot of confusion and answer most of ur questions.^^^
Also, If ur worried about gaining fat in ur midsection then u need to reevaluate ur diet. Any dairy? Another thing to cosider is that when "bulking" you can't expect to stay real pretty (shredded midsection). If you already have the six pack tho, then its a lil easier to keep that belly fat in check.

[halfhuman]

Thanx bruh....When i have time ima try and read through them. I drink one glass one skim milk in the A.m and i put cottage cheese in my before bed shake....I been doing the cottage cheese since the summer so i kept it for the bulk. i have a flat stomache with a four pack lol the lower two is freaking hard to get smh lol....But u right i cant expect to stay lean as i am during a bulk....But i am trying to stay as lean as possible while bulking..I never do a dirty bulk..

[Stri8ted25]

But i am trying to stay as lean as possible while bulking..I never do a dirty bulk

most deff man, good luck to ya. Dirty bulk = dirty results.lol

[halfhuman]

Quote from one of the passages: This would defeat the whole point of eating more protein in the first place! In fact, if carbohydrates are too low, it does not matter how much protein you eat, you can lose muscle tissue!

"Carbohydrates are equally important (if not more so) for muscle growth, muscle maintenance and performance when compared to protein. So although yes, many athletes should consume more protein than they do, they should not consume it at the expense of dietary carbohydrate."
"The most recent research shows that if protein sources higher in Leucine (dairy, egg, and meat sources) are consumed, less total protein is needed to maximally stimulate MPS at each meal. Meaning, you need less protein if it is of very high quality. This could allow an athlete more room in his or her diet to consume other essential nutrients. So for all you bodybuilders out there consuming whey, eggs, meat and BCAA on a daily basis, especially if you’re in the offseason, you would probably be better served eating the low end of the recommendations and upping those carbs!"


Interesting. But i sub carbs for fats when i do go low on carbs, so not sure if it still defeats the purpose in a sense.

[halfhuman]

I add cocoa powder to my post shake for the natural antioxidents and sugar for the insulin spike..Does anyone else do the same? what u take with ur post shake?

[Stri8ted25]

if carbohydrates are too low, it does not matter how much protein you eat, you can lose muscle tissue!

exactly man.

[SweetLou321]

You could stand to eat more carbs, although overall calorie intake is more important for muscle growth then how many carbs you eat. Id try to increase cals by 200-300 every week in the form of carbs/fats until you start gaining fat.

[halfhuman]

At the moment im consuming 2700-2900 cals..My micros are looking good just trying to gain some mass for 16 weeks with minimal fat gain as possible..Than ill recomp..

[bla55]

exactly man.

Wouldn't put as clear cut like that...

I have been doing the Metabolic Diet and did a cut / recomp at 200 below maintenance while continuing with heavy lifting and ended up increasing lean body mass while dropping fat mass. So I wouldn't just say that if you don't eat carbs you lose muscle regardless of protein / fat intake cause it is not the case.

[mattrag]

Wouldn't put as clear cut like that...

I have been doing the Metabolic Diet and did a cut / recomp at 200 below maintenance while continuing with heavy lifting and ended up increasing lean body mass while dropping fat mass. So I wouldn't just say that if you don't eat carbs you lose muscle regardless of protein / fat intake cause it is not the case.

I think cyclical dieting is the answer for those wanting to recomp.

[bla55]

I'm sure there are advantages to carb cycling as well and same goes for a gazillion different diets out there.

What I was trying to point out is that there is no clear cut answer, to the fact of making a statement such as that, saying that if you're low on carb it doesn't matter the amount of protein, you still may lose muscle mass. Point I was trying to make is that there is no set recipe; with no carbs or with all carbs, there is always going to be the possibility of losing mass. But that just because one doesn't eat carbs, on the same coin, doesn't necessarily means they are bound to lose muscle, as that is not the case.

[Stri8ted25]

Wouldn't put as clear cut like that...

I have been doing the Metabolic Diet and did a cut / recomp at 200 below maintenance while continuing with heavy lifting and ended up increasing lean body mass while dropping fat mass. So I wouldn't just say that if you don't eat carbs you lose muscle regardless of protein / fat intake cause it is not the case.

Its a lot harder to gain mass w/o carbs. I think so many people are scared of carbs thinking they will make them fat or gain fat which is a huge misconception. IMO it all has to do with A:the type of carbs B: The timing and C: the amount. If you get all 3 of those down to a "T" then going carb free and all that is not necessary

[halfhuman]

I'm sure there are advantages to carb cycling as well and same goes for a gazillion different diets out there.

What I was trying to point out is that there is no clear cut answer, to the fact of making a statement such as that, saying that if you're low on carb it doesn't matter the amount of protein, you still may lose muscle mass. Point I was trying to make is that there is no set recipe; with no carbs or with all carbs, there is always going to be the possibility of losing mass. But that just because one doesn't eat carbs, on the same coin, doesn't necessarily means they are bound to lose muscle, as that is not the case.

Your right. I can lose mass with or without carbs, it depends how much protein, fats, carbs is consumed or if no carb or low carb diet what u do to compensate the carbs. But i do believe without carbs its harder to gain mass. You can gain mass with protein and fats but carbs is important for that mass and fullness. But as u said theres alot of ways to diet

[halfhuman]

Its a lot harder to gain mass w/o carbs. I think so many people are scared of carbs thinking they will make them fat or gain fat which is a huge misconception. IMO it all has to do with A:the type of carbs B: The timing and C: the amount. If you get all 3 of those down to a "T" then going carb free and all that is not necessary

Your pointers are def on point. But....Carbs can be a little different depending on the person. Some can be a little more carb sensitive than others, so consuming a little less than the avg might be a better choice. I just recently learned my body on what it likes and how it responses to certain foods. Some people can still have lots of energy on a low carb diet and others feel very lethargic. Again i think learning your body is key and knowing what, when and how much carbs to take.

[Stri8ted25]

....Carbs can be a little different depending on the person.

O most deff.. I think one thing that screws up most people is gluten. A good friend of mine who competes and myself both find that any kind of bread is bloating.lol

[halfhuman]

O most deff.. I think one thing that screws up most people is gluten. A good friend of mine who competes and myself both find that any kind of bread is bloating.lol

Yea gluten is a killa lol....Oh thats cool that u compete. How long have u been competing for? Have u won yet?

[AustrianOakJr]

I agree with the above......protein is too high and carbs are too low. Carbs are much more anabolic than protein and much better for performance and metabolism. Dial the protein down to 1g per lb of bodyweight and adjust the carbs and fat so that your weight gain is slow and steady.

[halfhuman]

Absolutely. I been on a very low carb diet since jan and i just started taking in carbs at around 150-200 daily and its def more anabolic than protein. Not saying protein is not important but carbs def play a bigger role when it comes to an all around benefit.

I read that its better to seperate fats and carbs....Idk how much of that is true. anyone know? My morning meal is mostly carbs of about 60g with 25g of protein and my second meal is mostly healthy fats (eggs) with a banana (carbs). My third meal is a protein shake which consist of whey, peanut butter and cottage cheese (slow digestive protein)...

[AustrianOakJr]

Absolutely. I been on a very low carb diet since jan and i just started taking in carbs at around 150-200 daily and its def more anabolic than protein. Not saying protein is not important but carbs def play a bigger role when it comes to an all around benefit.

I read that its better to seperate fats and carbs....Idk how much of that is true. anyone know? My morning meal is mostly carbs of about 60g with 25g of protein and my second meal is mostly healthy fats (eggs) with a banana (carbs). My third meal is a protein shake which consist of whey, peanut butter and cottage cheese (slow digestive protein)...

I wouldnt worry about separating carbs and fats. Your total calorie intake vs. expenditure and the total ratio of the three macro nutrients is what matters most. You will find that fats satiate you when combined with carbs as opposed to eating carbs alone. So if you are naturally a fat ass like myself and have to hold yourself back on calories so you dont gain too fast.....adding fats to your meals keeps you feeling a bit more steady through the day. But, again, the biggest issue is TOTAL numbers at the end of the day. Just hit em any way you can.