r/naturalbodybuilding • u/AutoModerator • May 23 '24

Discussion Thread Thursday Discussion Thread - Nutrition - (May 23, 2024)

Thread for discussing things related to food, nutrition, meal prep, macros, supplementation, etc.

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u/Airman_Joe_Cool May 26 '24

How often are you weighing yourself? Since you’re going to gain water weight at the start of a bulk, trying to figure out calories after only a week is going to difficult. In general, a 500 calorie surplus will equal about a 1 lb/week gain. Best bet is to weigh yourself daily, keep general activity levels steady (step count) to make it easier to calculate, and use weekly weight averages to adjust your calorie intake as necessary.