Is my bulking plan relevant?

I started lifting in June and have been bulking since the end of August. I had great results until now, the beginner gains and the fact that I was not eating enough at all beforehand I guess.
Went from 128 pounds (58 kg) to 150 pounds (68 kg) for 5.8 foot (176 cm). Accumulated some fat along the way but nothing to worry about and I have been getting stronger every week.
I train 4 times a week, always full body workouts, 2 by lifting and 2 by doing calisthenics since I want to be able to do figures in the long run.

I started by eating 2'500 calories, then 2'800 and 3'000 because my weight wasn't moving anymore at this point, but now after 1 month I'm still at 150 pounds. So I'm wondering if I should bump it up to 3200 calories or maybe even more, but most calculators give me a maintenance at 2'600 so I think I should be gaining mass at 3'000, I guess a 600 or 700 surplus shouldn't be necessary.

I actually look at the macro-nutrients more than the calories themselves when I prepare my food, 366 carbs, 146 proteins and 97 fats for 3'000 calories. I typically eat rice, chicken, nuts, wheat germ oil when I don't have enough fat at the end of the day, pastas, whole bread, a lot of milk (protein shakers), potatoes and minced meat, I also drink a lot of orange juice, raisins and applesauce for the carbs (the most difficult macro-nutrient to max for me because I have trouble eating more than 200 grams of rice in a meal since I was never a big eater). I also take BCAA and have taken creatin this whole month. Sometimes I use a mass gainer when I struggle to hit 3000 calories.

Is it possible that I have a fast metabolism and thus cannot gain weight without a 500 to 700 calorific surplus? Or maybe I don't train hard enough? (I always try to do my best, lift heavier and be exhausted when I finish my workouts, but they never really last longer than 45 minutes).

My plan is to weigh 160 pounds before January, then eat to maintenance for 2 months and cut to see those abs, etc. and have a good balance for calisthenics and climbing. Is it realistic?

Last question: I feel tired and have a lack of motivation these days, also my joints aren't aching but I feel like they're not as strong as before, should I try a de-load week and if I do, should I eat for maintenance? Gotta say my digestive system would be grateful.

I know it's a lot, but I guess the more info I give to you the better you will be able to help me, and I hope there isn't too many mistakes since I'm not an English-speaker.

Thanks in advance guys.


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