Bulking Diet
Due to dieting for 6 months my appetite is nonexistent and I’m wanting to start a bulk cycle so I thought about using mass gainer to support my calorie intake, I can use your expertise in building a solid diet foundation, this is my thought. Just for your information - I been carb free for 6 months ..
2-shake + 2-meal bulking plan that’s:
• ~3,000–3,200 kcal
• High-carb, digestion-friendly
• Built around mass gainer twice per day
• Realistic to repeat daily
Daily targets (ballpark)
• Calories: 3,000–3,200
• Protein: ~190–210 g
• Carbs: ~350–400 g
• Fat: ~75–85 g
SHAKE 1 – Morning / Mid-Morning
~700–800 kcal
Blend:
• 1 serving Transparent Labs Mass Gainer
• Water or almond milk
• Optional add-ins (use only if needed):
• 1 banana (+100 kcal)
• 1 tbsp honey (+60 kcal)
Macros (approx):
~50 g protein / 90–110 g carbs / low fat
MEAL 1 – Main Solid Meal (Midday or Early Evening)
~800–900 kcal
Option A (very digestible):
• 7–8 oz chicken breast or turkey
• 1.5–2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• Light veggies if tolerated
Option B (if appetite is low):
• 90–95% lean beef
• Mashed potatoes or rice
• Olive oil mixed in
Macros:
~45–50 g protein / 80–100 g carbs / 20–25 g fat
SHAKE 2 – Post-Workout or Evening
~700–800 kcal
Blend:
• 1 serving Mass Gainer
• Water
• Optional:
• Extra carbs if training was brutal (juice, dextrose)
• Cinnamon or cocoa for taste
Macros:
~50 g protein / 90–110 g carbs
MEAL 2 – Late Meal / Before Bed
~650–750 kcal
Option A (easy + slow digestion):
• Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (1.5–2 cups)
• Cereal, granola, or fruit
• 1–2 tbsp peanut butter or nuts
Option B (savory):
• Eggs or egg whites + whole eggs
• Toast or rice
• Butter or avocado
Macros:
~40–45 g protein / 60–80 g carbs / 20–25 g fat
Daily total (approx)
• Calories: 3,000–3,200
• Protein: 190–210 g
• Carbs: 350–400 g
• Fat: 75–85 g
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Shakes never agreed with my stomach but if they work for you do it. I would add fairlife milk instead of water or almond milk tho
Meal 1 I would add some pineapple to aid in digestion
Meal 2 would be 7ounces ground beef with 2 whole eggs or ground beef with the cottage cheese
And I would add some carb powder during workout
Keep us posted on your progress, increase carbs as needed if your gains slow
You need to get some veggies into your plan. I would add real food and skip the mass shake.
Ate you planning any gear for this bulking phase? Depending on the gear and amount your appetite will go up.
If 4 meals a day is what you can do with your schedule and your appetite then it’ll be fine. I like more meals. But you can add another meal or snack down the road when gains stall and you need more calories.
You’ll probably want to ease into the higher calories and carbs after being zero carb and low calories for so long.
I’d also up protein and Lower carbs. Go for atleast 1.3g per lb if not 1.5. To keep it simple you could shoot for 300/300 on protein carbs