Low Carbs, High Protein

[dray]

If you are wanting to stay mostly lean, but try and bulk at the same time, is it possible to stay on a diet that consists of low carbs and high protein? Is it even possible to bulk with low carbs? Can you gain lean muscle mass (bulk) but stay somewhat lean at the same time?

 

[Golgo13]

yeah. But your gains will be better if you eat a more balanced diet with a 500 cal. surplus, then diet down.

The idea of a "lean Bulk" is possible, just inefficient in my opinion.

 

[B-eazy]

when im trying to stay lean and keep the muscle going, i go high protein with about 150 grams of carbs it works great. also eat shit that says low carb alot of time its not low carb but instead high fiber(low impact carbs). trust me try this for about two weeks and you'll see what im talking about.

 

[DirkMoneyshot]

Get this Low Carb crap out of your head. Staying Lean is a matter of not eating a lot more than what your expending. Like he said above 500 kcals over maintence. I don't know what your Goals are, but your never going to get up into the big boy section going low carbs.

I'll state this and let it go. In the Off season you should be doing your best to have a balanced diet (40% - 40% - 20%) or similar. It should be well rounded with a multitude of proteins (poultry, fish, beef, whey), carbs (potatos, oatmeal, rice, pasta, bread, fruit, vegtables) and EFA from your proteins and adding some in.

After you've added a significant amount of size over 8 months then spend the next 4 months dieting off all your fat. REPEAT.

 

[dray]

Thanks for the info..greatly appreciated.