Hey guys!
This is the first fitness community I’ve joined, Reddit or otherwise. I’ve got a question concerning measuring gains and changing calories accordingly. I’ve been lifting for about 4 months now and following an old Joe Weider guide book that came with the weight bench my dad got a couple decades back. I doubt it’s got the best exercise routines based on how much exercise science has evolved, but I’m sticking to it for now because I’ve learned the exercises well enough to do proper form.
Anywho, I’m always seeing people talk about increasing your calorie intake when your gains start decreasing. My question is: what sort of change in gains are we talking about that quantify bumping your intake by X calories? Should I be taking standard muscle measurements once a month and comparing them to previous months? For some context, I’m 5’ 10”, 166lbs, around 11.5% BF last time I used calipers. I’ve decided against bulking and cutting, preferring the more organic way of approaching a better physique. I lift three times a week, eating at 2600 calories on lifting days and maintenance (2200) on off days.
Please let me know if you need more context. Thanks!
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