A few questions I have about diet

1.) bulking macro ratios should be around 40% carbohydrates, 40% proteins and 20%. If you consider yourself a "hardgainer" or an ectomorph then shoot for 50% carbs, 25 % proteins and 25% of fat.

2.) without getting technical, carbs and fats provide energy while protein is the building block for lean muscle gains.

3.) different macro ratios will provide different results, for example a high protein, low carb and low fat macro ratio aids in fat loss. On the other hand, if you are hitting your caloric goals with carbs but not getting adequate protein, you could be losing out on muscle hypertrophy and adding unwanted fat. Basically different macro ratios are used based on what the goal is, whether it's for bulking, cutting or maintenance.

4.) Have good sources of both simple and complex. Pasta, rice, bread, sugar. Complex could be whole grains, potatoes, OATMEAL.

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