Diet for first blast cycle?

[TMan96]

I am looking to start my 1st blast cycle in mid-February and looking for input to make sure I know how may cals and miro breakdown for max gain.

Stats: 5’' 7 166lbs (12% bf)
Goal: To gain as much mass as possible without adding a ton of fat.

My current protocol is:
Cypionate - 100mg a week
Anastrozole – .25mg 2x a week.
HCG - (250iu 2 times a week)
Armour Thyroid - 60mg daily
Vitamin D3 – 9,000iu
Zocor – 5mg

For my blast I am thinking about:
Cypionate - 400mg a week
Anastrozole – .25mg (EOD).
HCG - (250iu 2 times a week)
Armour Thyroid - 60mg daily
Vitamin D3 – 9,000iu
Zocor – 5mg

What are your thoughts on how may cals I need a day and what type of breakdown should I be shooting for?

Thanks!

[Papa Smurf]

Are you on HRT currently and for how long?

[TMan96]

Are you on HRT currently and for how long?

Yes, currently on HRT. See my post for current protocol. Been doing for about10 months.

[TMan96]

Bumping one more time for input from any one^^^

[--->>405<<---]

welcome to the nutrition forum!

at 166lbs 12%bf

166 x .88(%LBM) = 146.08(lbs LBM)

simple and best (IMO) rough maintenance formula: LBM x 15

146.08 x 15 = 2191cals (call it 2200)

u wanna bulk: 2200 + 500cals = 2700cals

40/40/20 split (pro/carb/fat)
2700cals
270g pro
270g carbs
60g fat

if u want to keep it a bit leaner u could reduce carbs to 150-200g on non training days with a little cardio.. (45mins)

u could also run 40/45/15 split (pro/carb/fat)
2700cals
270g pro
303g carbs
45g fat

pick one and post a diet hitting the macros..

[TMan96]

welcome to the nutrition forum!

at 166lbs 12%bf

166 x .88(%LBM) = 146.08(lbs LBM)

simple and best (IMO) rough maintenance formula: LBM x 15

146.08 x 15 = 2191cals (call it 2200)

u wanna bulk: 2200 + 500cals = 2700cals

40/40/20 split (pro/carb/fat)
2700cals
270g pro
270g carbs
60g fat

if u want to keep it a bit leaner u could reduce carbs to 150-200g on non training days with a little cardio.. (45mins)

u could also run 40/45/15 split (pro/carb/fat)
2700cals
270g pro
303g carbs
45g fat

pick one and post a diet hitting the macros..

Thanks for the input. That was exactly what I was looking for! I'll work on posting something over the weekend using these micros. I'll also post something over in the lifting section to make sure I have an optimal workout routine.

[--->>405<<---]

^^ good idea!