Trying to Cram Calories for Bulking?

Everyone has different goals.  For some it’s to lose weight, for others it’s to bulk, for others cutting is what they are after.  I personally love to bulk.  Probably because it’s such a challenge to do and put on healthy weight.

Because of this I have to eat a lot of food.  But not any food.  Sure I could down a whole pack of oreos and hit my calories for the day but it definitely wouldn’t be the weight I’m looking for.  Couple that with a high metabolism, and an active lifestyle, and active job, and it’s hard to get the calories I need to continue to bulk.

I have to consume at least 3,400 calories to maintain my current weight/muscle mass, and if I want to grow, which I do, I have to add to it.  Getting that many clean calories is challenging.  So how do you eat that much without puking?  Well sometimes you feel like puking, at least I do.

But one thing that really helps is smoothies.  I drink a smoothie in the morning and in the evening in addition to all my meals.  They are my own blends, and while they definitely are not very tasty they give me a little over 1,500 calories, so they are a necessity to me.

So what’s in them?

1 Cup of Milk

1 banana

1 and 1/2 scoops of a blend of protein powder

3 Tablespoons of almond butter or all natural peanut butter,

1/2 cup of yogurt

and last but not least, 6 Tablespoons of heavy whipping cream.

No the whipping cream is not the best thing, but I can get 300 calories from 6 Tablespoons, and it’s one shortcut I do take.

Smoothies are great if you are gaining, or losing weight, for losing they act as a great meal replacement, and with just some almond milk and protein powder you can hold yourself over.

Would love to connect with you.  Hit me up at my email: directorb.blog@gmail.com if you have any further questions.

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