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2003/12/25, 04:54 PM
Now I understand that to gain mass you have to up your total calorie intake to overcompensate for the calories you burn. Now heres the problem, I am finding it extremely difficult to count my calories, do any of you have tips on how to properly guestimate serving sizes and log food intake?
I also have another question on Carb, Protien, Fat ratios. To gain mass should I be eating a diet consisting of mainly carbs? Somthing like 60:30:10?
Thanks for any imput! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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2003/12/25, 08:42 PM
www.caloriescount.org/cgi-bin/calorie_calculator.cgi
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2003/12/26, 04:03 AM
well most find geting more calories from protein works better, although i really don't count mine much, but i do watch them....i do know arnold used a 40:40: 20 ratio i have to use more liek a 45 35 20 though cause i a big boy lol
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---andrew.......adversity causes some to break, but others to break records!
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2003/12/26, 07:48 AM
It is sometimes difficult. If you are serious about diet and in it for the longhaul i.e. lifestyle, you need to get a book that breaks down the nutrients in foods. Also read the food labels on everything (watch your portions). After awhile with practice you will be able to determine the content of your common and favorite foods with ease. Be sure to keep a journal as that will help as well. Sometimes you have to take what you know and estimate. However, most people underestimate their calories. I started with calories. Once I got the hang of it I started learning the proteins, then carbs. My nutrition counter is just about worn out! It sounds like a pain but it is worth the effort. BTW most people understand the ratios as p/c/f not c/p/f. Hope this helps.
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