Nutrition Basics

[muscle99]

Macro nutrient ratios. How do I find out what is best for me and my goals? How does this effect my body differently than having these ratios change all the time? I hear anyone who is thriving to build muscle or lose fat should eat every 2-3hrs. What happens if I don't get a meal in me before 3 hrs is up? Daily calories, currently I need 3300, it seems logical to divide this by however many meals I have per day. Instead I like to have 5 smaller meals & make my final meal larger than the others. Is there any disadvantage to this? Are all calories even, I've heard that 1000 calories of chicken breast, kumura & veges is not the same as 1000 calories of large big mac combo & cheeseburger say. In what way does this mean? Protein consumption. You can either consume enough protein to build muscle or consume more to make your macro ratios balance. Is it true the body can only absorb 30g at a time? I think there is many factors on how much of the protein consumed is actually used. How much per day. I have always gone by minimum 1g per pound of BW per day. Any input to answers these questions is appreciated.

[mike27]

shit, where to start? enough questions

cho 1g = 4cals

pro 1g = 4cals

fat 1g = 9cals

as for ratio of the macro nutrients, it will depend on ur goals

up to 65% daily intake could be CHO

up to 25% protein, even 30%

same for fats

protein intake will depend on what training u are doing and your diet.

1-2g per kg bodyweight per day

yeah i try and stick with 30g protein per meal

[crazyfacials]

i like to do 40 p/40c/20f