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How can I figure out the total amount of calories I should be taking in on a day to day basis, according to my weight and my goals
Funny, I subscribe to the opposite point of view.I've always been a subscriber to the school of thought that caloric intake should be loosely monitored and one's focus should be mostly on the source of these calories in terms of macronutrients.
Exactly, just like I said above there are optimal times to consume different foods, high GI carbs are great post exercise but just randomly throughout the day or even worse late at night you will just store fat.Agreed. This is good, applicable information. However, when I am asked, I advice most that multiple factors play a part in fat loss. Usually, fat loss and muscle gain, or maintenance, is the goal; therefore, most people need to pay attention to what they are eating and when. Also, factors such as metabolism boosting cheat days, catabolic preventing rest days, and the right supplementation is absolutely essential in achieving the holy grail of body building; which is size and leanness combined. A great example of this is the fact that high glycemic carbs should be take in directly after training. Moreover, studies have shown that these high g.i. carbs do not become stored as fat because they are put to use in terms of muscle recovery etc. I'm just trying to add my 2 cents because all of our points are spot-on; however all points of view need to be considered in order for ticket to decide which is the best approach for him.
There are many methods and calculations for figuring out your Maintenance. One such is attached in post #2 at http://anabolicminds.com/forum/bulking/104321-help-determine-my.html. Please remember that any calculation is only an ESTIMATE (i.e. it could be lower or higher) and is not the gospel truth and that you may need to make adjustments as you go along...For fat loss you want to be mostly BELOW Maintenance (up to 500 calories less) and for gaining mass you want to be perpetually ABOVE Maintenance (up to 500 or more calories above).How can I figure out the total amount of calories I should be taking in on a day to day basis, according to my weight and my goals
I'm wondering if you could explain to me how high GI carbs can be stored as fat if they are eaten "randomly throughout the day or even worse late at night" if you are eating at maintenance or in a caloric deficit. Thanks.Exactly, just like I said above there are optimal times to consume different foods, high GI carbs are great post exercise but just randomly throughout the day or even worse late at night you will just store fat.
Carbohydrates only contribute an insignificant amount to adipose de novo lipogenesis (relatively inactive compared to other mammalian species). I've explained this a thousand times. Carbohydrates are not primarily stored as fat in humans. What happens is that high amounts of carbohydrates shift the metabolic substrates to primarily carbohydrates instead of protein and lipids (decreases the rate of lipolysis & beta-oxidation). Also, plasma insulin levels are higher than normal which also inhibits lipase activity and increases lipid uptake.I'm wondering if you could explain to me how high GI carbs can be stored as fat if they are eaten "randomly throughout the day or even worse late at night" if you are eating at maintenance or in a caloric deficit. Thanks.
Good post and props but good luck getting the keto fans to buy in.Carbohydrates only contribute an insignificant amount to adipose de novo lipogenesis (relatively inactive compared to other mammalian species). I've explained this a thousand times. Carbohydrates are not primarily stored as fat in humans. What happens is that high amounts of carbohydrates shift the metabolic substrates to primarily carbohydrates instead of protein and lipids (decreases the rate of lipolysis & beta-oxidation). Also, plasma insulin levels are higher than normal which also inhibits lipase activity and increases lipid uptake.
Carbohydrates are needed to fuel lipid metabolism. A 50/30/20 (carb/protein/fat) ratio is generally recommended with a caloric deficit.
Would be rather difficult. Research is out there though.Good post and props but good luck getting the keto fans to buy in.