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For the guys bulking, what are staples in your diet?
Posted on 7/11/23 at 11:20 am
Posted on 7/11/23 at 11:20 am
I’m finally taking my diet seriously for bulking
43, 5’11 160. I lift 4 days a week and am still the same size. I finally am stepping up and eating in a surplus and lifting heavy again. My goal is size.
I know about the lean meats and complex carbs but what are some staples you eat that are high in calories but not complete junk food?
I’m really trying to wean myself off added sugars. I will add I have a sensitive stomach so I can only have so many beans and protein bars that have a shite ton of fiber.
43, 5’11 160. I lift 4 days a week and am still the same size. I finally am stepping up and eating in a surplus and lifting heavy again. My goal is size.
I know about the lean meats and complex carbs but what are some staples you eat that are high in calories but not complete junk food?
I’m really trying to wean myself off added sugars. I will add I have a sensitive stomach so I can only have so many beans and protein bars that have a shite ton of fiber.
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Posted on 7/11/23 at 11:54 am to dallastiger55
Nuts/nut butters, avocado, coconut or other healthy oils/cooking fats and full-fat milk are higher calorie options that won't wreck you unless you overdo it
Posted on 7/11/23 at 12:29 pm to dallastiger55
7 meals per day counting protein shakes and you can't help but bulk.
Eggs
protein shake
lunch
protein shake
dinner
eggs
protein shake
If you don't have time to get one of the meals, eggs, or whatever in, add it to one of the other meals.
Eggs
protein shake
lunch
protein shake
dinner
eggs
protein shake
If you don't have time to get one of the meals, eggs, or whatever in, add it to one of the other meals.
Posted on 7/11/23 at 12:48 pm to dallastiger55
more beans and increase carbs
switch from lean meats to less lean meat for extra calories
increase my morning oatmeal serving
switch from lean meats to less lean meat for extra calories
increase my morning oatmeal serving
Posted on 7/11/23 at 12:49 pm to dallastiger55
Dude - you're bulking. Why are you worrying about lean meats? Eat some burgers that aren't 93% lean. The leanest I use in a bulk is 85/15 - fry up 3-4lbs in a pot, don't drain it, and cook some rice and veggies into it. Put a bigger slab of butter on your ribeye. Egg/Egg white ratio gets a little bigger. Add bacon? Yes please. Double patty? Bring it on. Bulking is simple. Use real foods, not processed food, and you'll be fine. If you really can't get your calories in with just choosing different meats, then eat a few spoons of peanut butter. Don't overcomplicate it.
Posted on 7/11/23 at 1:03 pm to dallastiger55
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43, 5’11 160. I lift 4 days a week and am still the same size. I finally am stepping up and eating in a surplus and lifting heavy again. My goal is size.
You’ve been blessed to eat whatever the frick you want. How is this even a question? Load up on as many calorie dense foods as possible. Obviously you don’t want to feel nasty so keep it clean.
I’m 5’8” and 180. If I look at food, I’ll hit 200 without blinking.
Posted on 7/11/23 at 1:18 pm to dallastiger55
Every night before bed I eat Kodiak cakes pancakes with peanut butter on top with maple syrup.
10 year bulk still skinny af
My other meals are
3 eggs and toast
Chicken and rice
800 calorie shake
Dinner is always changing
10 year bulk still skinny af
My other meals are
3 eggs and toast
Chicken and rice
800 calorie shake
Dinner is always changing
Posted on 7/11/23 at 1:19 pm to dallastiger55
quote:
43, 5’11 160.
I’m the same but 205. If we could average ourselves together we’d be studs.
Posted on 7/11/23 at 1:30 pm to dallastiger55
Dirty bulk?
Pulled pork
Brisket
Don't worry about lean meat. Fat is your friend. I'd hit my protein goals and fat/carbs would pretty much work themselves out.
When I turned 20 I weighed 105 lbs. I'd get a Little Ceasars 5 dollar pizza and douse it with olive oil before eating.
One of my favorite "easy" bulk meals is hamburger steak with pouch gravy. I get the preformed 80/20 patties and brown them with onions. Add whatever pouch gravy you like and cook down, serve over rice or instant mashed potatoes. There's about 15 minutes of active work and about 45 mintues total for it.
Pulled pork
Brisket
Don't worry about lean meat. Fat is your friend. I'd hit my protein goals and fat/carbs would pretty much work themselves out.
When I turned 20 I weighed 105 lbs. I'd get a Little Ceasars 5 dollar pizza and douse it with olive oil before eating.
One of my favorite "easy" bulk meals is hamburger steak with pouch gravy. I get the preformed 80/20 patties and brown them with onions. Add whatever pouch gravy you like and cook down, serve over rice or instant mashed potatoes. There's about 15 minutes of active work and about 45 mintues total for it.
This post was edited on 7/11/23 at 1:32 pm
Posted on 7/11/23 at 3:14 pm to dallastiger55
If you're trying to bulk, lean meats and eating clean isn't the answer.
You're trying to gain weight. Get your protein in anyway you can, and start eating pints of ice cream mixed with Nutella.
Go to McDonalds, order a double cheeseburger and McChicken sandwich. Put the McChicken inside the double cheeseburger and eat it. We call that the McGangBang.
Go to a Chinese buffet and eat until you're swollen and your eyes as all squinty like the lady behind the register.
You're trying to gain weight. Get your protein in anyway you can, and start eating pints of ice cream mixed with Nutella.
Go to McDonalds, order a double cheeseburger and McChicken sandwich. Put the McChicken inside the double cheeseburger and eat it. We call that the McGangBang.
Go to a Chinese buffet and eat until you're swollen and your eyes as all squinty like the lady behind the register.
Posted on 7/11/23 at 3:48 pm to OysterPoBoy
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I’m the same but 205
I am kinda the same but 220 and 51. At 49, I was pretty much the same weight but got Covid bad and was in ICU for a month and a vent for a week. I lost all my muscle mass. Went from 220 to 180. Once I was able to breath again normally I did a massive bulk diet but tried to stay on the clean side as best I could so I tried to stay away from a lot of sugar and processed foods with my carbs but gave zero fricks about my protein. I ate anything. Brisket was my favorite. I forced food down my mouth. I feel fortunate that muscle memory is a thing because it took about 6 months to get back to the same weight and size dimensions and this is also 100% natural too. Not even TRT. Strength levels are just now back to normal but I worked my arse off to get back. Been a struggle but if you want to add mass, you can't be afraid of a fork.
Posted on 7/11/23 at 7:40 pm to dallastiger55
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I know about the lean meats and complex carbs but what are some staples you eat that are high in calories but not complete junk food?
To actually answer your question….
My main staple is breakfast every morning. Always the same. 1 cup of egg whites with 2 eggs (all scrambled). 1 cup of oatmeal ( measured dry). Mix it all together with some salsa.
I also like to do an easy “shake” of a protein scoop mixed with a cup of overnight oats and some almond milk (or whole milk to add some more calories).
Other than that it’s pretty standard, chicken and rice, beef and rice. I don’t like to bulk super dirty cause I get fluffy fast. Plus I like a few drinks in the evening so the beer belly grows too quick if I’m throwing oil on top of pizza and other nonsense like that.
Posted on 7/11/23 at 8:57 pm to tenderfoot tigah
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Eggs protein shake lunch protein shake dinner eggs protein shake
I would run off everyone I love. Protein shakes ruin my guts
Posted on 7/11/23 at 9:14 pm to whit
Thanks guys
No, I’m definitely not the type they can eat whatever I want and not gain weight. I’m just saying I haven’t been in a surplus.
I lost 70 pounds 12 years ago and I’ve kept it off. I think that’s one of the issues with it in a surplus is mentally I think I’m going to immediately go back to 230
No, I’m definitely not the type they can eat whatever I want and not gain weight. I’m just saying I haven’t been in a surplus.
I lost 70 pounds 12 years ago and I’ve kept it off. I think that’s one of the issues with it in a surplus is mentally I think I’m going to immediately go back to 230
Posted on 7/11/23 at 9:15 pm to dallastiger55
So stupid question, let’s say eat 3000 cal and I’m in a 400 cal surplus. Are you saying as long as I’m in a surplus I will get in the same amount of muscle? Regardless if those calories are McDonald’s/pizza vs steak and potatoes and whey shakes?
Posted on 7/12/23 at 5:07 am to boxcarbarney
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If you're trying to bulk, lean meats and eating clean isn't the answer.
I’d go lighter on the lean for meat, but otherwise this is bullshite.
Posted on 7/12/23 at 6:41 am to dallastiger55
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Are you saying as long as I’m in a surplus I will get in the same amount of muscle?
Pretty much. If you are hitting your protein goal and busting arse in the gym.
Posted on 7/12/23 at 6:44 am to dallastiger55
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Are you saying as long as I’m in a surplus I will get in the same amount of muscle? Regardless if those calories are McDonald’s/pizza vs steak and potatoes and whey shakes?
Muscle? No.
Gain weight? Yes.
Protein is key. You cannot build muscle without adequate protein. If you’re hitting your protein goals with the above food then sure.
After protein I would say water. Muscles are 70% water so drinking half your bodyweight in ounces a day is crucial for maximum growth.
This post was edited on 7/12/23 at 6:45 am
Posted on 7/12/23 at 6:47 am to dallastiger55
eggs, beef, rice, chicken thighs, avocado, protein powder
lots of beef man and lots of eggs.
lots of beef man and lots of eggs.
Posted on 7/12/23 at 7:33 am to lsu777
Forgot about chicken thighs. Love those things. Gonna buy some this week. Love eggs
Mentally, Im trying to cut back on processed crap but I just want to make sure if I save 10-15% of my calories for crap I like (bowl of cereal, ice cream cone, etc), then it’s not gonna hurt my gains if I’m hitting protein for the day.
Mentally, Im trying to cut back on processed crap but I just want to make sure if I save 10-15% of my calories for crap I like (bowl of cereal, ice cream cone, etc), then it’s not gonna hurt my gains if I’m hitting protein for the day.
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