How many carbs

seanelvidge1 · 12-12-2007, 04:42 AM

Just wondering whats the amount of carbs you need for bodybuilding, cause i know you have 1 - 1.5 grams of protein to a pound of body weight but not to sure about the carbs and fat

**JakeVendetta** · 12-12-2007, 04:49 AM

it depends on your goals... what do you have planned?

seanelvidge1 · 12-12-2007, 05:01 AM

i want to get alot bigger but still be able to cut into it when i need to

seanelvidge1 · 12-12-2007, 05:01 AM

and not put on much fat content

**JakeVendetta** · 12-12-2007, 05:11 AM

Ok first find your maintenance Caloric intake and add 500/week (until you feel comfortable that your gaining without too much fat). Now take roughly 25% of your new Caloric intake for fat. Find the total of your fat intake and your Protein intake (in calories) and subtract this number from your new Coloric intake. Thats how many calories you should leave for carbs. Keep your carbs mostly to upon waking/preworkout, post workout, and ppwo. That should allow you to make gains with minimal fat.