Diet is this diet good for lean muscle mass growth??

**demonseed** · 04-29-2005, 11:50 AM

I am 185 lbs...25 years... 14% body fat.. 5'10"...... train 5 times a week..is this accurate?? i did it in one of those online calculators... if not what do u suggest?? any other calculators that could assist me???? Now this doesn't seem like much protein only 143 grams???? I weight 185? need some assistance. i am getting a head ache trying to sort out a diet!

Here Is What You Entered:

Your Weight: 185 pounds.
Your BodyFat Percentage: 14%.
Your Lean Body Mass: 159 pounds.
Your Activity Level Is: Level 4.
Your Metabolic Rate Is: Moderate Metabolism.

According To The Calculations:

Protein Requirements

1. Each Day You Should Take In 143 Grams Of Protein.

2. That Means That You Will Be Taking In 573 Calories Per Day From Protein.

Carbohydrate Requirements

3. Each Day You Should Take In 358 Grams Of Carbohydrates.

4. That Means That You Will Be Taking In 1432 Calories Per Day From Carbohydrates.

Fat Requirements

5. Each Day You Should Take In 67 Grams Of Fat.

6. That Means That You Will Be Taking In 599 Calories Per Day From Fat.

Approximate Meal Plan

7. You Should Be Getting 2603 Calories Per Day Total.

8. If You Eat 5 Meals Per Day, Each Meal Should Consist Of:

Calories: 521
Protein: 29 Grams
Carbs: 72 Grams
Fat: 13 Grams

9. If You Eat 6 Meals Per Day, Each Meal Should Consist Of:

Calories: 434
Protein: 24 Grams
Carbs: 60 Grams
Fat: 11 Grams

**SwoleCat** · 04-29-2005, 01:04 PM

What did you use to compile this "info."??

It's horrid. I'd check the stickies atop the page.

~SC~

**demonseed** · 04-29-2005, 04:03 PM

Hey
that is what I thought too... ..just wanted to make sure... where are those links?? or rather stickies........just wondering..I am new to the site. want to get exact foods into me to optimize growth!

**SwoleCat** · 04-29-2005, 04:36 PM

The stickies are the "IMPORTANT" posts atop the page that are stuck permamently.

~SC~

**AandF6969** · 04-29-2005, 04:36 PM

Here's a link for you.

http://67.18.108.244//showthread.php?t=167282

another

http://67.18.108.244//showthread.php?t=113010

**SwoleCat** · 04-29-2005, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by AandF6969

Here's a link for you.

http://67.18.108.244//showthread.php?t=167282

another

http://67.18.108.244//showthread.php?t=113010

~SC~

**AandF6969** · 04-29-2005, 04:39 PM

lol one of those links ISNT a sticky... oooooo

**SwoleCat** · 04-29-2005, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by AandF6969

lol one of those links ISNT a sticky... oooooo

~SC~

**AandF6969** · 04-29-2005, 04:43 PM

lol I wish I would have read something like that when I was a 140 pound bitch who couldnt gain weight!

**GOATNUTS** · 04-29-2005, 07:20 PM

that is some messed up info from that online calculator bro.

**demonseed** · 04-29-2005, 08:30 PM

wow I tried the one link to bodybuilding.com calculator and it says I need 5300 Calories a day!! dam thats a lot..that sound accurate??

**demonseed** · 04-29-2005, 09:00 PM

Wow, thanks for the links this will truly help me out.. I read the one about Harris benedict formula and it seems more down to earth calorie wise etc.... now I just wondered if someone could explain to me in when to eat simple ie) fruits vs complex carbs ie) pasta, rice??? just wish to clarify that. also how should i spread my protein/carbs/fat? is it ok just to divide it by 6? for 6 meals? thats the easiest but will it optimize growth? I have read you should slam carbs right in after a workout. i just need to sit down and figure the best diet plan here

**AandF6969** · 04-29-2005, 09:23 PM

Check out the second link I provided, it is an outline for a bulking diet.

**demonseed** · 04-29-2005, 09:55 PM

Hey
yea the second one is great! that is the one i used.......I went to fit day and made up 4 different diets llooks good..i am going to try it....all of em have around 3610 to 3777 calories......approx....... 340-380 protien, 340-390 carbs and 74-79 fat.... about a 40/40/20 split....should work....

thanks to your links!