im 20 years old i have good metalbolism and im an electrician so im pretty active
im 6'2" and 200lbs
17%bf how many calories should i take in to grow....ive gotten advice to eat around 4000calories a day to increase size....what do you guys think?
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im 20 years old i have good metalbolism and im an electrician so im pretty active
im 6'2" and 200lbs
17%bf how many calories should i take in to grow....ive gotten advice to eat around 4000calories a day to increase size....what do you guys think?
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Originally Posted by Beernutz
If I were you, I would cut first and get the bf lower before you decide to bulk, because adding size means adding more fat as well, and you will look fat more than big. JMO though. If you want to figure out calorie needs, use the Harris Benedict formula. Do a search, there are many threads in here that will help you out.
Mike
200lbs x 11 = 2200
2200 x .75 (being very active) = 1650
2200 + 1650 = 3850 calories (MBR)
add 500 for bulking = 4350 calories
Got it from this thread.
http://anabolicreview.com/vbulletin/...ad.php?t=81064
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thanks appreciate the help