Diet assistance puuuuulease

**ManInBlack** · 04-05-2011, 06:00 PM

So I really enjoy reading through the diet section because there are some super knowledgable people (built is one of them I see posting regularly) that give good advice, and I believe that I am in need of some. Also, I am aware the diet is probably the most important thing when it comes to building muscle.

Ok so I am 6 feet tall and currently 215 pounds. My bodyfat percentage is in the 12-14% range and I am running my first cycle of test only.

Now, I am currently in week 7 of my cycle and when I started I was weighing in at 203 pounds.

Here is the diet that I have basically been using since day 1 of my cycle. When I say basically, I mean that one meal here and there will get replaced with another good meal, example chicken and rice swapped with baket potato and fish, you get the point

total calories: 4,500
total protein: 350 grams
total carbs:520 grams
total fats:120 grams

breakfast: 3 whole eggs/3 egg whites/2 packets sugar free oatmeal/1 glass orange juice

snack: 1.5 scoops optimum nutrition whey/peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat

lunch: 1.5 cups rice/6 ounces chicken breast/apple/half cup almonds

meal: shake...1 cup milk/2 cups oats/1.5 scoops whey

-workout-

post workout shake: 2 scoops whey/roughly 80 grams dextrose/creatine

meal: 2 cups wheat pasta/2 cans tuna

before bed: 1 cup cottage cheese (nonfat)/ 2 tbsp peanut butter

NOW LISTEN UP the reason for using protein powder for my snack, as well as protein powder for my pre workout meal is due to time constraints. I am at work during these times and I do not have the privelage of taking time out to eat a nice solid meal so I work with what I am given. I feel that I am still taking in enough solid food.

Now, my question is should I increase my total calories and macros since my weight has gone up from 203 to 215? Any help would be appreciated it. I have never gained weight this fast (first cycle) so that is why I am unsure of what to do.

**sassy69** · 04-05-2011, 06:48 PM

The only thing that comes to mind just scanning is are you digesting all those carbs ok? Do you get any veggies in there? Fiber is VERY useful.

**ManInBlack** · 04-05-2011, 06:55 PM

Yes, digestions is fine. I do get vegetables, though...Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday I do not lift and one of my meals is a homecooked meal from a family member on each of those days. Each of these meals consists of vegetables.

**ManInBlack** · 04-05-2011, 07:09 PM

I mean I was thinking of possibly adding in 2 or 3 more cups of milk throughout the day as well as adding another peanut butter sandwich to my "snack"meal but even doing that would raise my protein up even more and I feel that it is high enough already. Hmmmm I think it's time to eat

**Built** · 04-05-2011, 07:12 PM

Are you still gaining weight? If so, leave it alone until you stop.

A few points - eat the whole egg; no need to ditch the yolks. Ditch the juice though - fruit juice is basically liquid candy; fructose you do NOT need - it elevates blood lipids and you're taking something that does that all by itself.

**ManInBlack** · 04-05-2011, 07:18 PM

I'm definitely not wasting any eggs. I bought egg whites in addition to whole eggs.

So, just eat 6 whole eggs in the morning and cancel the egg whites?

Also, I failed to mention that I have been at this weight for 2 and a half/3 weeks now. That is why I wrote this thread.

Also, drop the orange juice gotcha...Replace it with milk??

Thanks Built

**Built** · 04-05-2011, 07:22 PM

Finish up the whites - they're protein. If you prefer to eat them this way, go for it. I just don't want you tossing any food.

Milk would be an excellent sub for juice.

Basically minimize your fructose consumption. It's Teh Devil.

**ManInBlack** · 04-05-2011, 07:31 PM

Okay, I also think that I should increase my carbs. I personally require an abundance of them to grow. Got any tips for adding a good amount of carbs? i sure hope you do.

**ManInBlack** · 04-05-2011, 07:34 PM

Basically I am revising my diet and dropped the orange juice. I made my lunch 2 cups of rice rather than 1.5 and I am sitting at 500 carbs. I know I need more than that.

**Built** · 04-05-2011, 07:54 PM

Rice, potatoes, dextrose... you cook at all? I make kheer - rice pudding - from rice, dextrose and milk. It's delicious, and loaded with carbs and calories. Got Built? » Kheer – it’s not just for bodybuilders anymore…

**ManInBlack** · 04-05-2011, 08:28 PM

Right on Built thank you. I will make some of that this weekend, atleast I plan to.

**Built** · 04-05-2011, 08:38 PM

Trust me on the coconut milk. To DIE for!

**ManInBlack** · 04-05-2011, 08:55 PM

I've actually never had it, but I'll try and get some to throw in there...So this would be best taken right after a workout?? I could eat it another time during the day too huh?

**DiGiTaL** · 04-06-2011, 06:37 AM

Oh lord Coconut milk...must resist...

**Built** · 04-06-2011, 08:44 AM

It's always a good time for coconut milk. ™

Oh and the kheer, sure. You'll get an insulin response from it though, but you knew this already.

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