** The ASK GB ANYTHING thread (diet/nutrition related) **

[JonesStreet]

for a 150lbs male whats better to bulk?

BMR=2675, 267gPROTEIN, 267gCARBS, 59gFATS or 40/40/20

BMR=2550, 187gPROTEIN, 375gCARBS, 34gFATS 30/58/12

[gbrice75]

GB...What type of training program would be most beneficial on a carb cycle? I was planning on doing a HIT routine, but now I'm worrying that the intensity might be too much on a carb cycle.

I plan on running this as an IF style carb cycle and I would have that going for me in that the majority of the carbs I do have would be coming pre and post workout.

Due to my split which is very similar to 405 for both diet and training. All of my lift days would fall on mod carb days except for arms. Would HIT training for arms just be too much on a no/low carb day? Sorry for all the questions, I've got 1 1/2 weeks to get this mapped out and I feel like I'm running out of time.

To be honest, all training programs 'work' as long as the 3 major factors are in place:

1 - create an anabolic environment, i.e. workout with intensity and give your muscles a reason to grow

2 - eat enough to grow

3 - allow enough rest to grow

Aside from hormonal and metabolic functions, that's the criteria, in a nutshell of course. To say this or that is better would really be splitting hairs. Some people respond better to heavy weight, lower reps, and vice versa. Some people respond better to high volume, others to low volume with higher intensity. I wish I could give you a solid answer, but it really comes down to knowing yourself and what you respond best to. Unfortunately, this takes a couple good years of trial and error IMO.

for a 150lbs male whats better to bulk?

BMR=2675, 267gPROTEIN, 267gCARBS, 59gFATS or 40/40/20

BMR=2550, 187gPROTEIN, 375gCARBS, 34gFATS 30/58/12

I don't like either. In the first example, 267g of protein is overkill for a 150lb male. 200g would be plenty, i.e. 67g of 'wasted' calories, or calories that could be better distributed via carbs. 40/40/20 is a good starting point, but I almost always adjust based on the individual.

I like the 2nd example better, but carbs are super high and fats are too low. I'd go with something like 35/50/15 or 35/45/20