Calorie Breakdown (part three)

Continues from previous article..

MESOMORPH

If our athlete in the example were a mesomorph, we’d think like that: Mesomorphs generally need somewhat higher protein and moderate carbohydrate intake. We start with the protein again:

130 LB lean muscle mass x 1.2g protein = 156g

156 x 4 = 624 Cal

1926 / 100 = 19.26; 624 / 19.26 = 32%

We have the proteins. Let’s see what’s left for the carbs and the fats:

1926 – 624 = 1302 Cal

I would recommend a carb/fat ratio of 60/40

The carbs:

1302 x 0.6 = 781 Cal

781 / 4 = 195g and 781 / 19.26 = 41% [of 1926 Cal]

The fats:

1302 x 0.4 = 521 Cal

521 / 9 = 58g and 521 / 19.26 = 27%

We have:

Protein – 156g (32%)
Carbohydrates – 195g (41%)
Fat – 58g (27%)

Stick around for the ENDOMORPH example..