![]() ![]() So, in very general terms, about 20% of your calorie intake should be fats and 7% should be saturated fats. I put it in my protein shake or if I’m in a hurry, I eat it right out of the container. My number one source of saturated fats is coconut oil. If, as a male, you don’t eat enough fat, not only you will be lacking performance “where it really counts” but you also will not gain as much muscle as you could. Your body uses cholesterol to make T and saturated fats help with the transportation of cholesterol into your testicle cells which is where T is produced. Carbs are important for energy and muscle growth but in this video I want to focus on fat and protein.īelieve it or not, FAT is very important! Why? Because it helps with testosterone production! Testosterone, or the male sex hormone, is the most anabolic hormone in your body. The right ratio of protein, carbs and fat is critical for growth. My recommendation is that you eat 250 to 500 calories above your BMR per day if your goal is muscle growth. If you don’t know your maintenance calories or your BMR as we call it, you can go to the MEAL PLAN section and I have a calculator that does it for you. A calorie surplus is a MUST for bigger muscles. Your body will first consume the calories you eat to perform its essential functions then it will use the extra calories to grow. Whether you’re starting up your fitness journey or just adding some much needed steam to your workout program, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about the foundational items you need to know if you want to grow some SERIOUS MUSCLE!įor your muscles to grow, you HAVE to eat more than your maintenance calories Nation. (5:26)- HGH (Human Growth Hormone) TRUTHS & MYTHS! There is no optimal number of sets & reps for growth. Focus on the eccentric part of the exercise. (1:41)- Testosterone: How To Optimize Your T-Levels Through Nutrition & Lifestyle! Make sure you’re not wasting any time and maximize your gains with these 5 tips! With the New Year, a lot of you are either starting up your fitness journey or are adding some much needed steam to your workout program after all the holidays. ![]()
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