Diet while on big bulking cycle

[nikkita]

i disagree...many different "meal replacement" powders and shakes, are sold as being a substitute for a real, whole food meal. The makers claim that they are just as good, if not better, than eating a real meal. However, they DON'T CONTAIN VITAL NUTRIENTS that are a "must-have" if you want to grow a healthy physique, such as vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, enzymes, etc. These shakes don't have any of those things.
On the contrary, whole foods are natural, they contain all of the vital nutrients that your body requires to get big and strong, Without a doubt, if you want to gain muscular weight, forget about the shakes and eat whole foods

I agree with this comment, at least for the protein sources try to add as much whole foods as possible... you could add fish.

 

[JKurz1]

Dont get me wrong, I have many meals of real food, but when I'm rushed, nothing wrong with tossing in a blender, pb, oats, whey, milk, eggs....

 

[jpt]

no, i know that alot of shakes these days have alot more nutrients then they used to...but natural whole foods are not broken down and micronized and preserved etc etc....that's all i'm saying. in the words of legendary ron burgandy...agree to disagree

 

[alex2678]

in the words of legendary ron burgandy...agree to disagree

Or

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[jpt]

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Awesome!!

 

[FFQuads]

You look like you're a big guy already and I imagine you burn a ton of calories being a firefighter. The 60 minutes of cardio 6 days a week on a bulking diet is way too much. Even for cutting. I'd cut it back to 3 30 minute sessions per week just for cardiovascular purposes or to help with circulation. Don't waste those extra calories fueling a cardio workout when building lean muscle tissue is your main goal for now.

Sure, but I just don't want to get to fat. Last time I went from 200 lbs. to 235 lbs. and could not even tie my shoes. I'm trying to stay on the lean side??? - If I even have one....If I cut it back to 30 min. 3x a week what type of cardio do you think would be best??

 

[JKurz1]

IMHO do one or the other...either bulk or cut.......I'm learning now (the hard way) that when you want to put on size and mass, the only cardio you need is a walk to the fridge and to get the remote....

 

[alex2678]

Coming from someone with THE worst genetics with regards to clean bulking lol, it's almost impossible for me to stay lean when I go for size as well. I'll keep my calories high for as long as it takes to put on some noticable muscle and some fat. Then I'll decrease the calories for a few weeks to lose the gained fat while still training for stength in the 5-8 rep range. For me, keeping my calories in a surplus for more than 6-8 weeks I start gaining more fat than muscle. Those little mini bulks and mini cuts are a godsend for those genetically prone to fat storage.

The aerobics don't have to be intense. But you could do HITT for 20 minutes 3 times a week if you want. Some walking or light jogging/eliptical machine work is fine. Primarily to improve cardiovascular conditioning for heavy weight workouts. But not totally necessary during a bulk.

 

[JKurz1]

I do 30 minutes incline walk MAYBE 2x week for heart purposes, but then I eat to compensate!

 

[FFQuads]

IMHO do one or the other...either bulk or cut.......I'm learning now (the hard way) that when you want to put on size and mass, the only cardio you need is a walk to the fridge and to get the remote....

I can put 50 lbs. on in 6 weeks with no problem. I'm just worried it might be a bit much and the wrong kind. My diet is good but I can just put size on like crazzzzyy.