An example of a typical carb consumption for an individual who weighs 150 pounds and is consuming one gram of
carbs per pound of bodyweight per day is detailed below.
After completing a mass phase and moving on to a cutting phase, adjust the ratios according to the 3 -2-1 rule: 3 g of
carbs per pound of bodyweight on day one, 2 g per pound of bodyweight on day two and 1 g per pound of bodyweight on day three.
In other words, you'll consume 3 grams of
carbs per pound of bodyweight on the first day, 2 grams per pound of bodyweight on the second day and 1 gram per pound of bodyweight on the third day, after which you'll repeat the same cycle as long as it takes to get the wanted results.
A good rule of thumb is to consume 2 grams of
carbs per pound of bodyweight every day, although you should adjust this number based on your personal results.
If you find that your body fat percentage rises, cut down to 1.5 grams of
carbs per pound of bodyweight.
During these three days consume one gram of protein and 0.5 grams of
carbs per each pound of bodyweight, while the rest of the calories should come from fats.
On training days, however, you should consume 2 grams of
carbs per pound of bodyweight and 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight, evenly spread over five to six meals throughout the day.
In order to rip the anabolic benefits of protein, people trying to build mass should consume at least 2.5 grams of
carbs per pound of bodyweight.
Now is the time to increase both your carbs and protein intake up to 2.5 grams of
carbs per pound of bodyweight and 1.2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight on training days.
A good rule of thumb for the bulking phase is to consume.7 to.9 grams of
carbs per pound of bodyweight, with a 50:50 ratio of high - glycemic to low - glycemic carb sources.
Eating about 1 - 1.3 grams of
carbs per pound of bodyweight will help the fat loss.
This is a fairly simple guideline for building mass, according to which you need to consume 2 - 3 grams of
carbs per pound of bodyweight each day, more or less evenly spread over five to six meals.
Low carb days — On low carb days you should only be consuming around 0.5 grams of
carbs per pound of bodyweight.
Bulking - 1 gram protein per pound of bodyweight; 2 grams
carbs per pound of bodyweight;.4 grams fat per pound of bodyweight
Maintenance - 1 gram protein per pound of bodyweight; 1.6 grams
carbs per pound of bodyweight;.35 grams fat per pound of bodyweight
It should include.7 to.9 g of
carbs per pound of bodyweight, with 50 % of the carbs derived from easy - to - break - down high - glycemic sources: mashed potatoes, sports drinks, fat - free muffins and Cream of Wheat cereal are four cogent examples.
This depends highly on the amount of total exercise you do per day, but can range between one and three grams of
carbs per pound of bodyweight, with two grams being a good start for most people.