I eat a good amount of food each day 6 meals, now im starting to incorporate brown rice, i will start to kick the carbs up a little more, the protein is definitely there though
Amount of good vs. Amount of calories is a big difference and is very important. If you ate 300 pickles a day, you'd be eating shit load but you would still be in a huge calorie and nutrient deficiency. Bottom line is, you need calories. To form new tissue, your body needs a surplus of nutrients to do so. I see you placing so much emphasis on the protein. That is a huge role and very important, but carbs are equally as important. A good balance of all three is the key to your goals brother!
Thank you! I am also trying to lean out a little bit
I understand the want to be lean, it's great. But if you want more size, focus on that. Especially at your age. Take advantage of your hormones and recovery while everything is at prime. It will only help you in year to come. Then when you're that huge 20 year old that's lean as can be with veins popping out everywhere, you'll thank me!
Along with eating healthy foods the typical ratio's for macros are:
Protein about 1.2 g per pound of body weight
Carbs about 2 g per pound of body weight
Fat about .5 g per pound of body fat
At 140 pounds that would be 168 grams of protein, but you could go closer to 200 if you like. I suggest taking the difference in the drop in protein and put that into your carbs. IS has given some great advice. FWIW, I am a 128lb, 48 year old man and I consume 2000 calories a day. You have 12 pounds on me AND you are naturally growing because of your age. You definitely need more calories than the 1900 you are consuming.
I definitely will listen to this, you guys are always helping me get better i thank you
Leg day today! Just finished cardio and boutta smash legs, ill give update pics after... QUICK QUESTION, DO YOU EAT MORE THAN USUALLY FOR POST WORKOUT AFTER LEGS?
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