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The types of meals one should eat when trying to fill the macros and build muscle mass.

nate_dawg
nate_dawg g Nathan Bishop
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453 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: December 12, 1969
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Obviously we all know the 3 major macronutrients are proteins, fats, and carbs. All 3 macros have there place in any meal plan and none should be neglected especially when trying to gain mass. Foods to meet your protein requirements are grilled lean chichen breasts, baked fish, cans of tuna, lean ground beef or steak, eggs, whey protein powder, and dairy products such as milk and cottage cheese to name a few. So if you're finding it difficult to get enough protein in for the day these are the types of foods you need to invest in.

Carbohydrates are great for energy and help the muscles to maintain fullness, although too many carbs can cause one to gain excess weight and look soft. So dont skimp out on or be afraid of carbs. They aren't your enemy unless you allow them to be. If you're finding it difficult to get all your carbs in for the day then here's a list of the best: brown rice, russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, whole wheat bagels, wheat bread, fruits/veggies, oatmeal, grits, and various types of pasta.

Fats are also used as a reserved supply of energy for the body and help to maintain body temperature which is important. Fats also contain a high amount of calories which is great for bulking. If you have a hard time getting enough healthy fats in your diet then these food items will help tremendously: Peanut butter, avocado, raw nuts and seeds, whole eggs, dairy products such as milk and cheese, vegetable oil or olive oil, and flax seed and wheat germ to name a few. All of these are comprised of healthy fats essential for filling those macros and increasing your caloric intake to put on some mass. Water is another nutrient vital for hydration, energy, and fullness not to mention all the good it does for the organs etc, so be sure you're drinking plenty of water each day especially if you're on a vigorous training regimen.

damienneadle
damienneadle g jeame test
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Yeah that is true however I don't know how you feel about IIFYM cause that implies that you can eat pretty much anything for 10-20% of your macros to fit your macronutrient goal for the day. Obviusly ensuring you fit your fibre and micronutrient goals for the day

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William_Steinset
William_Steinset p William Steinset
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1K Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: December 12, 1969
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IIFYM is an ok thing to go by. The term is good since you are supposed to fill your mealplan with nutrients to fuel your body optimally. Though when I used that term over a 1-2 month period my energy levels actually dropped. I noticed that with the amount of experience and knowledge I have I simply don't need to count macros or have a mealplan because I have such a great grasp of what I need personally.

MS Athelete / Super Hermanite / SHF
kroty3003
kroty3003 g Anthony Aukett
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95 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: October 10, 2013
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i use to be really fat , and after alot of study and disapline . im now at a point where i can get up in the morning and know exactly what i can and need to eat to fill my requrements . 

 

the one thing i always stick by , is clean eating is it natural and whats the sugar content. 

if its processed ,  i wont touch it, 

xept for pizza day every 2 months then its salami salami salami

Anthony thanx for the great site Scott.
Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
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Posted By: kroty3003

i use to be really fat , and after alot of study and disapline . im now at a point where i can get up in the morning and know exactly what i can and need to eat to fill my requrements . 

 

the one thing i always stick by , is clean eating is it natural and whats the sugar content. 

if its processed ,  i wont touch it, 

xept for pizza day every 2 months then its salami salami salami

haha right on man!

So sick of this IIFYM stuff.  You can't expect to look "better" eating greasy burgers and processed junk than someone who is eating lean cuts of fish and other cleaner sources of food.

 

Proud of you brotha!

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nate_dawg
nate_dawg g Nathan Bishop
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453 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: December 12, 1969
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Posted By: damienneadle

Yeah that is true however I don't know how you feel about IIFYM cause that implies that you can eat pretty much anything for 10-20% of your macros to fit your macronutrient goal for the day. Obviusly ensuring you fit your fibre and micronutrient goals for the day

I go by the IIFYM motto once every 2 weeks. I like to eat clean 98% of the time. I do like to have a cheat meal or snack once every 2 weeks though. Usually some pizza or a burger. I actually enjoy eating brown rice, chicken, fish, eggs, peanut butter etc on a regular basis. I just stay full longer and have longer lasting energy when I eat clean. 

nate_dawg
nate_dawg g Nathan Bishop
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453 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: December 12, 1969
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Posted By: William_Steinset

IIFYM is an ok thing to go by. The term is good since you are supposed to fill your mealplan with nutrients to fuel your body optimally. Though when I used that term over a 1-2 month period my energy levels actually dropped. I noticed that with the amount of experience and knowledge I have I simply don't need to count macros or have a mealplan because I have such a great grasp of what I need personally.

yeah same here. The meal planner just makes it a little easier.

stephencovar
stephencovar g Stephen Covarrubias
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18 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Lose Fat Date Joined: November 11, 2013
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I've been doing IIFYM since day one of my journey. I do it 98-99% clean. Now, like nate_dawg, I do have a cheat meal once a week. I use IIFYM and eat clean. Dont get me wrong, I'll have a skinny cow every now and then to hit my macros but I dont go crazy and have McDonalds just because I'd hit carbs, proeins and fats all in one gulp. 

nboleto
nboleto g Nick Boleto
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22 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Gain Muscle Date Joined: October 10, 2013
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Yeah Scott made a video a little while back about IIFYM and how he used to follow it. It definitely works for building muscle and whatnot, but I think it's really important, if you're trying to get lean and ripped, to eat healthy. The way I use IIFYM is I just count up everything throughout the day and if I come up a little shorter than I'd like to at the end of the day, I'll have a serving of peanut butter for fats, or a shake for protein, or a piece of fruit for carbs. The people who use IIFYM to eat poptarts aren't doing it right. Check out this video if you aren't subscribed to Omar Isuf about IIFYM. It's an interview with the legendary nutritionist Alan Aragon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCCDTJYUWsg

Online personal trainer, fitness and nutrition enthusiast, honors exercise science student, 5 years of lifting experience
Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
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Posted By: nboleto

Yeah Scott made a video a little while back about IIFYM and how he used to follow it. It definitely works for building muscle and whatnot, but I think it's really important, if you're trying to get lean and ripped, to eat healthy. The way I use IIFYM is I just count up everything throughout the day and if I come up a little shorter than I'd like to at the end of the day, I'll have a serving of peanut butter for fats, or a shake for protein, or a piece of fruit for carbs. The people who use IIFYM to eat poptarts aren't doing it right. Check out this video if you aren't subscribed to Omar Isuf about IIFYM. It's an interview with the legendary nutritionist Alan Aragon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCCDTJYUWsg

Alan Aragon is awesome. Definitely a good interview.

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jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
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Posted By: Scott_Herman

Alan Aragon is awesome. Definitely a good interview.

Whatever happened to GIGO? Garbage In, Garbage Out. That pretty much sums everything up around diet and nutrition. You outside will only look as good as the stuff you put inside. If you wanna look like ice cream, greasy fries, pizza, and other junk food, more power to ya.

 

John

34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-) MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
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Posted By: jmboiardi

Whatever happened to GIGO? Garbage In, Garbage Out. That pretty much sums everything up around diet and nutrition. You outside will only look as good as the stuff you put inside. If you wanna look like ice cream, greasy fries, pizza, and other junk food, more power to ya.

 

John

HRmmm... maybe that wasn't th video I thought it was. Going to have to check again.

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