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<blockquote data-quote="stevep" data-source="post: 81965" data-attributes="member: 13484"><p>Thanks for the good information. When I say I want to bulk up, I'm not necessarily looking to become a body builder, but my 5' 11" frame was at 242 which wasn't a pretty sight last January. I want to get rid of my gut and build muscle. I want to be fit and look fit. </p><p></p><p>Another thing Melissa told me was I can workout all I want, but until I get my diet under control I will make minimal gains. I believe she said it's 90% diet and 10% exercise.</p><p></p><p>I know I need to eat more complex carbs but I have it in my head "protein = muscle". I've cut out a ton of simple carbs (sweets, white rice, pasta, etc) and I think that is the major reason I've dropped 30 lbs. I'm eating a lot of fruit, drinking a lot of water instead of eating/drinking junk. I need to add the beans, veggies, etc which I'm not a fan of. I prefer the veggies raw vs. cooked and I need to start integrating them in my diet. Today I asked my wife to pick me up some broccoli or cauliflower so I can eat it (raw). I think she got me cauliflower.</p><p></p><p>What I don't understand if there is a ratio of (good) carbohydrates to protein I should strive to achieve? </p><p></p><p>or</p><p></p><p>As I read before 1 gram of protein for every pound of body weight. With that I need 212 grams of protein to effectively build muscle. Is there a rule of thumb that works for carbs?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stevep, post: 81965, member: 13484"] Thanks for the good information. When I say I want to bulk up, I'm not necessarily looking to become a body builder, but my 5' 11" frame was at 242 which wasn't a pretty sight last January. I want to get rid of my gut and build muscle. I want to be fit and look fit. Another thing Melissa told me was I can workout all I want, but until I get my diet under control I will make minimal gains. I believe she said it's 90% diet and 10% exercise. I know I need to eat more complex carbs but I have it in my head "protein = muscle". I've cut out a ton of simple carbs (sweets, white rice, pasta, etc) and I think that is the major reason I've dropped 30 lbs. I'm eating a lot of fruit, drinking a lot of water instead of eating/drinking junk. I need to add the beans, veggies, etc which I'm not a fan of. I prefer the veggies raw vs. cooked and I need to start integrating them in my diet. Today I asked my wife to pick me up some broccoli or cauliflower so I can eat it (raw). I think she got me cauliflower. What I don't understand if there is a ratio of (good) carbohydrates to protein I should strive to achieve? or As I read before 1 gram of protein for every pound of body weight. With that I need 212 grams of protein to effectively build muscle. Is there a rule of thumb that works for carbs? [/QUOTE]
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