3000 calories?

[ARod68759]

here is my newer diet:

Calories:
428-protein pancakes
450-sandwich
200-medium potato x2
560-protein bar x2
580-bagel x2
544-salmon x2
__________
2762

Protein:279.4

M1 (54.4)
54.4-protein pancakes
M2 (51)
51 -sandwich
M3 (8)
30 -protein bar
8 -medium potato x2
M4 (52)
30 -protein bar
22 -bagel x2
M5 (84)
84 -salmon x2

Carbs:300.96

M1 (36.96)
36.96-protein pancakes
M2 (40)
40 -sandwich
M3 (77)
25 -protein bar
52 -medium potato x2
M4 (147)
25 -protein bar
122-bagel x2
M5 (0)
0 -salmon x2

Fat: 47.24

M1 (6.24)
6.24-protein pancakes
M2 (10.5)
10.5-sandwich
M3 (7)
7 -protein bar
0 -medium potato x2
M4 (10)
7 -protein bar
3 -bagel x2
M5 (24)
24 -salmon x2


i think i got just about everything covered, im 436 calories over my calculated daily intake thing since im trying to gain weight, and i got more than 40% calories from protein more than 40% from carbs and less than 20% from fat =D

[EKnight]

If you did the calculations correctly and 3000 is what you need, don't make it harder than it should be. 3000 calories/ 5 meals (this is not negotiable- if you want to grow, you are going to have to eat at least 5 times) = 600 calories per meal. Your breakfast is in serious need of protein and good fat. Eggs? Why do people not eat eggs anymore?? As for your other meals, try to get some variety in there- not just pasta. Nuts can be a good snack. Likewise with yogurt or cottage cheese, if you're in a pinch. I knew a guy who ate an entire loaf of bread every two days, made into peanut butter sandwiches. Plan your meals so that you're getting 600 cals each time and you'l be fine. -EK

[RICKSON]

^^^^ I agree and eggs are great i eat at least six a day (yep most the time with the yokes) they are one of the best protein sources going!

[ARod68759]

Originally Posted by EKnight

If you did the calculations correctly and 3000 is what you need, don't make it harder than it should be. 3000 calories/ 5 meals (this is not negotiable- if you want to grow, you are going to have to eat at least 5 times) = 600 calories per meal. Your breakfast is in serious need of protein and good fat. Eggs? Why do people not eat eggs anymore?? As for your other meals, try to get some variety in there- not just pasta. Nuts can be a good snack. Likewise with yogurt or cottage cheese, if you're in a pinch. I knew a guy who ate an entire loaf of bread every two days, made into peanut butter sandwiches. Plan your meals so that you're getting 600 cals each time and you'l be fine. -EK

ok so right now for my meals i have myself at scrambled eggs and orange juice for breakfast bagels in between at some point, quarter pound of pasta when i get home and salmon before bed adds up to like 2600 calories. what can i have for lunch thatll take care of the remaining 400? protein isnt rly an issue for this one im already getting 142g lol

also is peanut butter good or bad? i know a lot of people eat it for the calories and protein but idk it doesnt seem healthy? is it?

[EKnight]

Originally Posted by ARod68759

ok so right now for my meals i have myself at scrambled eggs and orange juice for breakfast bagels in between at some point, quarter pound of pasta when i get home and salmon before bed adds up to like 2600 calories. what can i have for lunch thatll take care of the remaining 400? protein isnt rly an issue for this one im already getting 142g lol

also is peanut butter good or bad? i know a lot of people eat it for the calories and protein but idk it doesnt seem healthy? is it?

Listen- I realize you're new to the site and I don't want to sound harsh, but much of what you are asking has been posted several times in the forum and there are numerous articles here as well. You can use the "Search" button to get lots of info about what you are asking. As for your meals, I advised to add EGGS (as in multiple ones, not "an egg") to breakfast, not to substitute the bagels with an egg. Remember- 600 calories PER MEAL. As for your protein, it actually IS an issue! If you are shooting for 3000 calories, you want that made from a 40/40/20 split of carbs/protein/fat. 40 percent of 3000 is 1200 calories, at 4 calories per gram of protein, equals 300 grams of protein. You're less than half way there at 142. -EK

[ARod68759]

Originally Posted by EKnight

Listen- I realize you're new to the site and I don't want to sound harsh, but much of what you are asking has been posted several times in the forum and there are numerous articles here as well. You can use the "Search" button to get lots of info about what you are asking. As for your meals, I advised to add EGGS (as in multiple ones, not "an egg") to breakfast, not to substitute the bagels with an egg. Remember- 600 calories PER MEAL. As for your protein, it actually IS an issue! If you are shooting for 3000 calories, you want that made from a 40/40/20 split of carbs/protein/fat. 40 percent of 3000 is 1200 calories, at 4 calories per gram of protein, equals 300 grams of protein. You're less than half way there at 142. -EK

um ok i guess ill take a look at the other threads. btw i did say eggs not 1 egg lol. thx for the advice

[EKnight]

Seriously, don't get dscouraged. At this point, you know how may calories per meal, just plan them out. One meal every three hours. About the peanut butter- it has protein, carbs, good fat (lecithin), and lots of calories. You can also get it organic from a whole food store if you're leary of Peter Pan. -EK

[Stovebolt]

Originally Posted by EKnight

if you're leary of Peter Pan. -EK

And who isn't? Creepy little guy!

Nice posts though EK, have a rep+!

[ARod68759]

updated my first post, any comments?