Gaining Weight

[dms]

When your in a bulking stage......do you want to increase your Calories (500-1000 more each day) and keep your grams of Fat at a minimal while also taking in alot of protein and carb?

Ive always been confused about this....

[BCC]

Increase everything. Keep your same ratios (assuming they were good to begin with). Although try to get your new extra fats from good sources omega-3's and 6's. Fish oil, olive oil, flax seed oil, ect. You can also find these in assorted nuts.

Oh, and I'm moving this to the diet forum.

[galileo]

If you don't currently get enough fat, adding things such as Chase suggested is an excellent way to increase your calories with ease.

Also, I'd suggest perhaps increasing your calories a little slower than an immediate 1000 a day. Perhaps increase your daily intake by a few hundred weekly, ultimately shooting for about 1/2lb weight gain per week.

[BCC]

Yes, a immediate jump of 1000 calories a day may seem overwhelming making you less likely to stick to it.

[IZich]

Fat is definitely vital to the bulking stage; be sure not to put it at 'minimal' amounts.