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

[gbrice75]

hey der Mr.GB I have a question I just had BF% measured this morning before training session came back @ 13.7 I am on cycle 750 test-c, 600 EQ, 500 Deca currently tomorrow wk 9 for test and eq added Deca 1 month later (so wk 5 for deca). I am weighing in @ 265 right now so my LBM is 228.7, so my question is I should multiply that 229 of LBM x 15 to get my caloric goal right? does the cycle change anything there or not? So doing that 229 x 15 = 3430 + 500 that should be my target to bulk correct? would adding a clen x t3 cycle thin me out add still let me bulk LBM? Thanks for your help MAN!

228lbs of LBM... man, how tall are you? You better tell me 6'5 or bigger! Pretty monsterous proportions!

It's hard to answer your question without knowing your goal. We all want to add muscle and lose fat, so don't tell me that, lol! What is your primary focus? Since you're talking about adding 500 cals, I'd assume adding mass. If so, then 500 calories is a safe bet starting point, although considering a cycle you will almost definitely be able to (safely) add more, probably upwards of another 500... meaning you'd be 'bulking' at somewhere around 4500 calories. Still not insanely high for your stats.

I probably wouldn't add clen/T3 to this cycle... you want to add mass, focus on that. That's just me. I'd add clen/T3 to a cutting cycle, probably clen to PCT as well.

[555mjolnir]

228lbs of LBM... man, how tall are you? You better tell me 6'5 or bigger! Pretty monsterous proportions!

It's hard to answer your question without knowing your goal. We all want to add muscle and lose fat, so don't tell me that, lol! What is your primary focus? Since you're talking about adding 500 cals, I'd assume adding mass. If so, then 500 calories is a safe bet starting point, although considering a cycle you will almost definitely be able to (safely) add more, probably upwards of another 500... meaning you'd be 'bulking' at somewhere around 4500 calories. Still not insanely high for your stats.

I probably wouldn't add clen/T3 to this cycle... you want to add mass, focus on that. That's just me. I'd add clen/T3 to a cutting cycle, probably clen to PCT as well.

Yes I am bulking and that's what I needed to know thank you so very much!!! I am looking at competing in the next 12 months and I am currently in the best shape of my life to this point but like you said we all want to be bigger and thinner so I will focus on the bigger for now and keeping BF in check. I am really liking this cycle everyone at the gym members and trainers are all coming up to tell me saying how good and how big I am getting it is a real boost to my psyche and really has me pushing myself to the ends everyday I leave exhausted barely able to move the body part that was worked and then eat like a horse the EQ is no joke about creating plenty of appetite and thats why i went mid cycle for bf to correctly manage calories.

I really do appreciate your help so much and the fact that you take time out of your day to help me when ever I have a question it is a rare person who does such great things for so many others I just want you to know how cool I think it is to have you as a resource. I wish there was some way to pay it back in kind. I wish I had that much knowledge. I getting more everyday so maybe in the future I will be able to help the newbies that come also. Thanks again you ROCK!

Oh just saw the height question I am 5' 9".lol No just kidding I am 6'4".

[gbrice75]

Just looking for a little advice....

Age: 35
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 159-160.......thats down from around 170 lbs
BF: 13-15%

Weight Training: 4 days/week...currently doing no cardio

5:30 am workouts and working out in the fasted state.

Mon: Legs/Calves
Tues: Chest
Wed: Off
Thurs: Back/Biceps
Friday: Shoulder/Triceps/Traps
Sat: Off
Sun: Off

Was doing 20-30 minutes of cardio (treadmill 4.0 speed on incline) before my workouts, but it didnt really seem to be doing anything, so I dropped it.

I am actually looking to try to drop more weight while trying to maintain what little bit of mass that I have. Just looking to try to get into the single bodyfat digits or right at or just below 10% BF. Just really trying to see if I can get my dieting down and then if I can get down that low I am going to switch over and do my first cycle. I am currenty on HRT...running Test Cyp 200 mg/week. Will be going Ron Rowlands program of reloading and deloading with my workout and cycle when I get to that point.

Just really looking for some advice on my diet for now. Been doing a Dave Palumbo type diet for a while and I feel like I have come to a hault on my weight loss. I guess that I am needing to add in some cardio although I have heard that you should be able to drop weight and lose bodyfat simply off your diet???

Generally, yes. If you're eating a hypocaloric diet, you should be losing weight. However you need to be informed as to the composition of said weight. How much is really BF? How much is LBM?

Personally, I prefer more cardio vs. increased caloric deficit. This is coming from somebody who DETESTS cardio. I know people who eat above maintenance and rely 100% on additional cardio to create the deficit. This, IMO, is a better approach when maintaining LBM is part of the goal.

2200-12651-025My diet looks something like this:

1800-1900 calories

Meal#1 3-4 whole eggs
Meal#2 5 oz lean meat (chicken usually), 1/4 cup almonds
Meal#3 30g whey protein shake w/ 1 tbsp peanut butter
Meal#4 7 oz lean beef, 1 cup romaine lettuce, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp flaxseed oil
Meal#5 30g whey protein shake w/ 1 tbsp peanut butter
Meal#6 3-4 whole eggs

Running this same type meal consistently with one cheat MEAL on Fridays to where I eat the same thing as on my diet except for my meal# 4 I will add in as much carbs as I can.

Looking to drop weight and lean out primarily right now for summer. I will focus on adding more mass once I accomplish this goal.

Any information would be greatly appreciated!!![/QUOTE]

Best thing you can do for yourself right now is to start your own thread and post up all this info (stats, goals, diet, etc). You will be asked to post up macros, so you might as well compile that info now before posting.

Once posted, I'll drop in and see if I can offer any advice. I try to keep this thread steered in more of a general questions direction vs. personal consultation.

alright thanks i just posted my own theard in the nutrition section thanks

Sweet! I'll have a look asap.

Yes I am bulking and that's what I needed to know thank you so very much!!! I am looking at competing in the next 12 months and I am currently in the best shape of my life to this point but like you said we all want to be bigger and thinner so I will focus on the bigger for now and keeping BF in check. I am really liking this cycle everyone at the gym members and trainers are all coming up to tell me saying how good and how big I am getting it is a real boost to my psyche and really has me pushing myself to the ends everyday I leave exhausted barely able to move the body part that was worked and then eat like a horse the EQ is no joke about creating plenty of appetite and thats why i went mid cycle for bf to correctly manage calories.

Nice!!! Inspiring goals bro. EQ, eh? Have you ever run Tren?

I really do appreciate your help so much and the fact that you take time out of your day to help me when ever I have a question it is a rare person who does such great things for so many others I just want you to know how cool I think it is to have you as a resource. I wish there was some way to pay it back in kind. I wish I had that much knowledge. I getting more everyday so maybe in the future I will be able to help the newbies that come also. Thanks again you ROCK!

Wow, thanks bro! Feedback like this is all the payback I need!

And if you stick around, you WILL be helping other newbs eventually. Just ask 405. Most of us started here the same way. I learned a great deal from the guys who were around when I joined, and it continues down the line.

Oh just saw the height question I am 5' 9".lol No just kidding I am 6'4".

Bahaha, can you imagine!?!

[rxmuscle]

Best thing you can do for yourself right now is to start your own thread and post up all this info (stats, goals, diet, etc). You will be asked to post up macros, so you might as well compile that info now before posting.

Once posted, I'll drop in and see if I can offer any advice. I try to keep this thread steered in more of a general questions direction vs. personal consultation.

Thanks!! I had actually already started my own thread in the nutrition section right after I had posted this. Again, I appreciate any advice that you may offer my way.

[GiovanniM88]

alright thanks gbrice75 looking forward to it i just really wanna get this dieit together never had to worry bout dieting intill i broke my hand i didnt no exerise for 2 months