How many carbs should you take in a day? - Open to All Other Health Topics Message Board

bonds71in01 · 08-23-2003, 04:52 PM

I am 165, 6'2" and 20 years old. I live an active lifestyle (basketball, baseball, etc) and work out 3 times a week.

I am trying to bulk up and am starting a 4500 Calorie a-day diet.

Any suggestions on the breakdowns of how many carbs per day? For that matter how about protein or other important categories?

Thanks

a bear · 08-27-2003, 12:58 PM

1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight

no more than 2.5 grams of carbs per pound of bodyweight

fat intake at 20-30% of total caloric intake

20-35 grams of fiber

1 gallon of water

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PhysBiz · 09-05-2003, 12:06 AM

3500 Cals = 1Lb Start with that.

As long as you exceed the amount of carbs you burn you will start to gain weight.

Protein 1 gram = 4 cals
Carbs 1 Gram = 4 Cals
Fat 1 gram = 9 cals

Balance your carbs and proteins limit fats and increase weight lifting or strenght training exercises.

Later