Diet check...

[The_Grinder]

So basically since I have been out of school its been hectic as shit. I started out just replacing meals with protein bars or tuna sandwiches occasionally, just when I was pressed for time. I fell into the trap of doing it too much, and that almost turned into all of my meals. I was still high on carbs and probably low on protein. So I actually started taking the time to plan and cook the way I should the last few days. I'm still trying to cut up a little for summer, but its coming slow. Here is today's meal schedule.

(I worked out in the morning today, but sometimes its in the afternoon. Overall it wouldn't look too awfully different I guess)

8:00 - 2 whole eggs, 5 egg whites, 1/2 cup oatmeal with bannana and 1 tbsp honey, Multi-V

9:00 - Workout and 30 mins cardio

10:15 - PWO shake: 2 scoops ON 100% Whey, 30g Waxy Maize, in water

10:45 - Lean turkey burger patty (35g protein, 4g fat), 1 cup brown rice

1:45 - 7 oz. Chopped Chicken Breast with broccoli, 1 slice of wheat bread

4:45 - 6 oz. Top Round beef, 1 cup steamed broccoli

7:45 - 7 oz. Chopped Chicken Breast with broccoli, 1/4 cup almonds

Before bed (10:45-11:15) - 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese

There it is. On the days I workout in the afternoon I have been moving my carbs around, like if I worked out at 5:30 I would have the same breakfast, then cut the carbs from the next couple meals, then add carbs to my pre and post workout meals. Is that ok or do I still need to go low carb at night even if I'm working out in the evening?

[THE BOUNCER]

looks decent enough. you cutting or bulking?

[The_Grinder]

Cutting. Too many calories?

[Scrumhalf]

You need to calculate it based on your age, weight, etc. Did you use the BMR calculator sticky to calculate how many calories your body needs?

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally Posted by Scrumhalf

You need to calculate it based on your age, weight, etc. Did you use the BMR calculator sticky to calculate how many calories your body needs?

like scrum said, that depends on weight etc..

for me it wouldnt be enough calories. but it may be perfect for you. you have to experiment with it and see how your body responds.

[The_Grinder]

Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

like scrum said, that depends on weight etc..

for me it wouldnt be enough calories. but it may be perfect for you. you have to experiment with it and see how your body responds.

That's how I'd rather do it. The last time I tried going off of the BMR scale it didn't work so well. I'm just going to try this for a few weeks and adjust the calories according to the scale and the mirror. I am getting about 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight with this.

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally Posted by The_Grinder

That's how I'd rather do it. The last time I tried going off of the BMR scale it didn't work so well. I'm just going to try this for a few weeks and adjust the calories according to the scale and the mirror. I am getting about 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight with this.

thats how i do it. based on how i look week to week.

[alwaysgrowing]

Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

thats how i do it. based on how i look week to week.

The timeless conundrum. We are our own worst enemies at times. Never big enough, never lean enough

[The_Grinder]

Originally Posted by alwaysgrowing

The timeless conundrum. We are our own worst enemies at times. Never big enough, never lean enough

We'll, I've pretty much commited myself to the notion that I will overcome any fears that I am getting too small. I know that's how I'm going to feel so I am making a decision now to ignore it,

[coffee-guy]

Originally Posted by The_Grinder

We'll, I've pretty much commited myself to the notion that I will overcome any fears that I am getting too small. I know that's how I'm going to feel so I am making a decision now to ignore it,

Easier said than done but good luck bro... BTW - aren't you supposed to be posting up pictures in a week or two????

[The_Grinder]

Originally Posted by fog_hat1981

Easier said than done but good luck bro... BTW - aren't you supposed to be posting up pictures in a week or two????

Haha I will, but they aren't going to be great. I graduated college and was basically living in two places at once so my diet got off track. I'm not making any excuses though, I know its my own fault. I'll post some pics but I'm considering them progress pics and I'll post more in a few weeks once I make more progress.

Yeah I know its easier said than done. I fucking hate the size of my arms as it is. I'm going to be miserable with their size when I'm 10 pounds lighter.

[ROCKETW19]

Just a guess of course but I would be willing to bet that is to many cals. what are your stats? You should use the BMR. I used to just try and diet. I finaly used the BMR and I am having the best results ever. I also dont burn nearly as many cals as I thought.

[ROCKETW19]

Originally Posted by fog_hat1981

Easier said than done but good luck bro... BTW -

Amen to that. It will be a huge mind fuck, good luck

[The_Grinder]

Well I don't think it is too many cals. I am constantly hungry. I am 6'0", somewhere between 195-200 lbs and guessing about 11-12% BF. I'll run through that BMR today and see how far off I am. I don't know where I would cut calories though. I can't cut protein, and the only carbs I take in are first thing in the morning, before a workout, and after a workout. Not really much fat that I can see dropping either. I'll check it out though...

[ROCKETW19]

I heard that, I am starving all the time to bro. have you added up you cals in thoes meals?
My BMR was 2768 cals and I weighed 50 lbs more than you last time I checked BF% was 12.4% Im closer to 9-10% now I droped that pretty easy knowing how many cals to eat.

[3v1lj03]

Hungry try Yohimbine . You can get it about any place you can buy supps it is an herb (I know you are natural and that is great) I have been cutting two weeks I have lost 8 lbs no change in strength or bicep measurement. I take the Yohimbine twice a day 30 min before I eat with few tabs of flax and it makes me not hungry anymore. I have to make myself eat all my meals. btw our diets are similar so its not my diet.

[Control]

Originally Posted by The_Grinder

So basically since I have been out of school its been hectic as shit. I started out just replacing meals with protein bars or tuna sandwiches occasionally, just when I was pressed for time. I fell into the trap of doing it too much, and that almost turned into all of my meals. I was still high on carbs and probably low on protein. So I actually started taking the time to plan and cook the way I should the last few days. I'm still trying to cut up a little for summer, but its coming slow. Here is today's meal schedule.

(I worked out in the morning today, but sometimes its in the afternoon. Overall it wouldn't look too awfully different I guess)

8:00 - 2 whole eggs, 5 egg whites, 1/2 cup oatmeal with bannana and 1 tbsp honey, Multi-V

9:00 - Workout and 30 mins cardio

10:15 - PWO shake: 2 scoops ON 100% Whey, 30g Waxy Maize, in water

10:45 - Lean turkey burger patty (35g protein, 4g fat), 1 cup brown rice

1:45 - 7 oz. Chopped Chicken Breast with broccoli, 1 slice of wheat bread

4:45 - 6 oz. Top Round beef, 1 cup steamed broccoli

7:45 - 7 oz. Chopped Chicken Breast with broccoli, 1/4 cup almonds

Before bed (10:45-11:15) - 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese

There it is. On the days I workout in the afternoon I have been moving my carbs around, like if I worked out at 5:30 I would have the same breakfast, then cut the carbs from the next couple meals, then add carbs to my pre and post workout meals. Is that ok or do I still need to go low carb at night even if I'm working out in the evening?

You need some more protein in the morning (I always suggest whey protein mixed with water the moment you wake up, followed by breakfast 15-20 minutes later). You also need to add some extra virgin olive oil and fish oil. Other than that it looks OK.

[The_Grinder]

Originally Posted by Control

You need some more protein in the morning (I always suggest whey protein mixed with water the moment you wake up, followed by breakfast 15-20 minutes later). You also need to add some extra virgin olive oil and fish oil. Other than that it looks OK.

Thanks. All of it done. I'll add about 35 grams of whey in the morning, about 15 fish oil capsules, and two or three tbspsns of EVOO.

[THE BOUNCER]

how have the last 2 days been? you sticking to the plan?

[The_Grinder]

The only thing I changed was yesterday instead of turkey patty and brown rice post workout i swiched it to whole wheat noodles and lean ground beef with just a bit of olive oil. Other than that, everything else is right on track. Got about 1000 fish oil capsules since they were buy 1 get one free. Now I just need to find a scale to make sure I'm losing the weight at the right pace. But the mirror says things are good so far.