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« on: January 22, 2012, 08:10:34 PM »
ok so im 17, 6'1 200lbs

i easily get 200-250g of protein a day
but people say u need double ur body weight of carbs so that 400g  of carbs.
now this is were my issue is. i rarely can get 400g of carbs a day
i usally get also 200-250g of carbs
is 2x ur body weight in carbs actually what u need? Huh?
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« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2012, 08:28:41 PM »
i weigh 136, 5'7 1/2 tall and i need like almost 520g of carbs so yea a guy as big as you deff need alot of carbs, carbs is what carrys all those grams of protein to your muscles. if you dont eat more carbs your gains are gonna suffer. 580g is probably more your alley depending on your activity level.
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    « Reply #2 on: January 22, 2012, 08:30:59 PM »
    Get your required protein for the day, then fill the rest of the remaining calories in your budget with healthy fats and carbs.  That's as far as you have to worry about it.
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    « Reply #3 on: January 22, 2012, 08:46:21 PM »
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    « Reply #4 on: January 23, 2012, 08:07:58 AM »
    How in the world do u ppl get 400g of carbs a day!?
    Each piece of bread has 13g carbs so I'd have to eat 30 pieces
    Of bread!?
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    « Reply #5 on: January 23, 2012, 08:53:35 AM »
    Quote from: dxjoedx on January 23, 2012, 08:07:58 AM
    How in the world do u ppl get 400g of carbs a day!?
    Each piece of bread has 13g carbs so I'd have to eat 30 pieces
    Of bread!?


    Try foods such as steel-cut oats or those that list whole wheat, whole oats, or other whole grain as their primary ingredients. Also, brown rice and rice in general has plenty carbs. If you're looking for variety, there is bulgur, wheat berries, millet, or hulled barley. Beans are another great source of carbs and have a fair amount of protein too Smiley

    Here's a pretty long list of the HEALTHY CARBS
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    « Reply #6 on: January 23, 2012, 11:02:06 AM »
    Try eating more root vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, carrots etc
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    « Reply #7 on: January 23, 2012, 11:44:48 AM »
    Quote from: joey0xx on January 23, 2012, 11:02:06 AM
    Try eating more root vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, carrots etc

    That and whole fruits (apples, pears, persimmons, etc). Both are a great source of healthy carbs!
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    « Reply #8 on: January 23, 2012, 01:29:08 PM »
    I don't really care if there healthy but 400g is quite a bit
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