Hi all!
I'm new to this forum, and this is my first post. I have only started weight training for about 1 and a half months now and I must say I absolutely love it! Pity I never discovered it before, but oh well, i guess it's never too late to start right?
Firstly, I have switched from the usual 3 meals a day, to 5 smaller meals a day eaten every 3 hours. My aim is to lose some body fat first, then go on a clean bulk. I have found that during this 1 and half months, I have lost some noticeable weight (11 lbs). But never have I actually counted my calorie intake per day as this seemed too difficult at first (i usually just estimate), but now I finally realise that if i want to take my diet and training seriously, i would need to do so.
I have read from a number of sources that in order to calculate your daily calorie intake, you should try 10-12x body mass in lbs. But others have told me i must use the BMR+Activity level+Calories to digest food. Which formula should i use?
Where could i find a trusted food calorie chart to work out my calories in my diet?
I am 24 y/o, 5'8", 157 lbs if this helps.
I will post my current diet if needed.
Thank you in advance for any help, and I must add that this is the best bodybuilding forum that I have ever been to due to the friendly and funny atmosphere you guys create, plus the enormous amount of knowledge that you all possess.
Cheers,
Greddy.
I'm new to this forum, and this is my first post. I have only started weight training for about 1 and a half months now and I must say I absolutely love it! Pity I never discovered it before, but oh well, i guess it's never too late to start right?
Firstly, I have switched from the usual 3 meals a day, to 5 smaller meals a day eaten every 3 hours. My aim is to lose some body fat first, then go on a clean bulk. I have found that during this 1 and half months, I have lost some noticeable weight (11 lbs). But never have I actually counted my calorie intake per day as this seemed too difficult at first (i usually just estimate), but now I finally realise that if i want to take my diet and training seriously, i would need to do so.
I have read from a number of sources that in order to calculate your daily calorie intake, you should try 10-12x body mass in lbs. But others have told me i must use the BMR+Activity level+Calories to digest food. Which formula should i use?
Where could i find a trusted food calorie chart to work out my calories in my diet?
I am 24 y/o, 5'8", 157 lbs if this helps.
I will post my current diet if needed.
Thank you in advance for any help, and I must add that this is the best bodybuilding forum that I have ever been to due to the friendly and funny atmosphere you guys create, plus the enormous amount of knowledge that you all possess.
Cheers,
Greddy.
