Consume 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of body weight, 40–55% carbohydrates to fuel glycogen stores, and keep fats moderate for hormonal health.
Hitting 2g of protein per kg of body weight completely changed my recovery l am way less sore after heavy leg days now
Same but don’t sleep on those carbs either l bumped my carbs to 50% of my daily calories and my gym pumps are insane
Absolutely Carbs are pure fuel for lifting heavy Anyone doing zero-carb diets for bodybuilding is missing out on serious muscle
I actually prefer high fat and low carbs l feel like my energy levels are way more stable throughout the day
That might work for weight loss but you need carbs to fill up your muscle glycogen stores if you want to push real weight
Fair enough My strength has stalled a bit lately Maybe I need to add some oats before my workouts
Is 1.6g of protein enough if I am in a deep caloric deficit? I’m worried about losing my hard-earned muscle
If you are cutting hard aim closer to the 2.2g mark Higher protein protects your muscles when calories are low
Don’t drop your fats too low though I cut out almost all fats last year and my energy and mood completely crashed
Big facts your body needs healthy fats for hormone production Moderation is key for everything