what is the proper ratio???

**King Silverback** · 10-19-2004, 03:59 PM

What is the proper ratio of protein to carbs to fat? My trainer says I only really need .7 grams of protein per body pound, anything more is just expensive waste. I am @ 255 pounds right now, my contest is in May. He says I need to lose a pound to a pound 1/2 a week to be ready for my next contest. He wants me to come in lower than I was (213) is that necessary to be more cut???

My other question about the ratio is what is a good caloric intake and it's ratio's of protein/carb/fat. My trainer wants me on a 2000 - 2400 cal/day. Is that okay? I eat a pretty clean diet with one cheat meal on Sundays(Football). Hope I didn't ramble on too much

**Machher** · 10-19-2004, 05:58 PM

Max-OT recommendations -- i find these very accurate.

Calories: (your body weight * .65) = (recomended calorie intake)

Protein: (calorie intake * .53) (53% of caloric intake is to be protein)

Carbohydrates: (calories * .35) /4 = ( Carb Intake )

Fat: (calories x .10)/9 = ( fat intake )

**King Silverback** · 10-19-2004, 06:38 PM

Thank you

**milliman** · 10-19-2004, 07:17 PM

Angel,

I had the opportunity to talk to Milos Sarcev once. He said his eating regimen was as follows:

He would eat 2g of protein per day for each pound of body weight. (500g total)
He would also eat a certain amount of EFA's too (I don't remember how much)
. But from other posts on here this is probably about 10-15% of total calories
His carbs would vary depending on whether he was trying to cut or bulk up.

So his carbs were the only thing that varied. Protein and fat stayed the same.

He would also eat 8 times a day spread every three hours. I chided him on that since I didn't think anyone would get up in the middle of the nite. But he said he was serious. He set the alarm at 12,3 and 6 and would have a protein shake each time. He said his "Job" was to be big, so he had to do it.

**King Silverback** · 10-19-2004, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by milliman

Angel,

I had the opportunity to talk to Milos Sarcev once. He said his eating regimen was as follows:

He would eat 2g of protein per day for each pound of body weight. (500g total)
He would also eat a certain amount of EFA's too (I don't remember how much)
. But from other posts on here this is probably about 10-15% of total calories
His carbs would vary depending on whether he was trying to cut or bulk up.

So his carbs were the only thing that varied. Protein and fat stayed the same.

He would also eat 8 times a day spread every three hours. I chided him on that since I didn't think anyone would get up in the middle of the nite. But he said he was serious. He set the alarm at 12,3 and 6 and would have a protein shake each time. He said his "Job" was to be big, so he had to do it.

thanks for the input, I guess that really makes sense, thanks again!!!

By the way, totally agree with your post on OD's "what should I do". It's good to see someone else with morals!!! So hard to find now days

**DOMS** · 10-19-2004, 08:10 PM

Read the book Nutrient Timing.

**King Silverback** · 10-19-2004, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by cfs3

Read the book Nutrient Timing.

Looked it up, getting it this week, thank you!!!

**DOMS** · 10-20-2004, 12:36 PM

I don't know if it's at every store, but I bought my copy from a GNC for $4.00.

Besides answering your specific question, the book is full of usefull information.

Oh yes, you're welcome!

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