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    Thanks for the help
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    You're right, but I needed a solid reasoning for my approach....and I tend to over-analyze. It just seems there are so many reasons out there for doing it this way or that for x result. Regardless, I needed a starting point and this is my approach for now.
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    Here is a quick overview of how and why I came to these numbers for calories: Actual LBM-185lbs 3600= 19.5 calories per pound of LBM@185lbs (bulking) 2300=12.4 calories per pound of LBM@185lbs (maint) Desired LBM-195lbs 3600= 18.5 calories per pound of LBM@195lbs 2300= 11.8 calories per pound...
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    Ya, this is more of a scientific approach with a twist of "a shot in the dark"kind of thing. I did a ton of reading, different calculations using total body weight opposed to LBM,etc,etc. I don't have my notebook in front of me, but it came out to a hefty bulking at 185 lean weight and a cutting...
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    I thought about doing something like that at one point in my life, with shakes only, but the more I researched the more I found that you really want to get most of your nutrition from solid food. It might be ok for a short term though. Does he ever have wicked stomach problems?
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    if I turn out to be more out of shape than what I expected, I will try this. However, I know my body can handle quite a bit and recover better than the average, but who knows what will happen after being off for a year....soon to find out lol. Thanks by the way
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    I picked this workout from a professional site in their top five types of workouts. What's wrong with it? As far as jumping calories, I understand where you are coming from. This method is to get my insulin sensitivity in check. I will adjust both workout and diet as I go....i'm not a complete...
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    I meant to say lifting for frequency, not volume.
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    maintenance is around 2700. right now I am laid off from work so I'm very sedentary other than the days that I work out. I have lifted off and on for the past 20 years. I have not worked out for almost a year do to a car wreck, but I'm good to go now. I started back this Monday with a full body...
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    Article: Pyramids Arnold Style

    This is how I destroyed everybody in the weight room in high school. Double pyramid scheme IS excellent for strength gains
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    bulking macros

    Go ahead and run those macros. If you start putting on to much fat, adjust your carbs down on off days. Just pay attention to your body. I don't think the fat is too high. your body will fight for homeostasis nutritionally as it will chemically, hormonally so if carbs are to high and glycogen is...
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    bulking macros

    Sufficient for calculating? Wouldn't that leave room for upwards of 400 calories a day difference? I think that would make a difference in the long run. If you have serious goals, accuracy counts and can make your job much easier in the long haul IMO
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    Baking eggs instead of boiling them

    definitely trying this in the morning
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    ive had it with carbohydrates

    depending on how active you are daily your body needs X amount of protein to function. If your LBM(lean body mass) is 185lbs and you are not a pro athlete or extremely active all day every day then multiply that by .7 up to.9(use your judgment on activity level). This is your protein intake. The...
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    bulking macros

    What is your LBM? Profile says you weigh 205 and your post says 185. Really need an accurate LBM to set a template.
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