Thread: Cutting diet plan proposal...

Originally posted by Showdown
I'm going to try lowering the carbs even more than normal, and thought I might post my diet proposal here for further review and critique.

Meal 1 (7:00)
2 Whole Eggs
4 Egg Whites
.5 cup Cottage Cheese
1 Banana

I would only do a banana if post W/O...otherwise an apple of grapefruit here

Meal 2 (9:30) - Protein Shake
4 scoops Whey
.75 cup Oatmeal
1.5 tbsp. Peanut Butter
2 tsp. Flax Oil

Depending which powder...that may be excessive protein.......I'd go about 55-60 total P...the oats and P-nut butter have some, we usually measure oatmeal before cooking...so you are looking at 40 C?

Meal 3 (noon)
6 oz. Chicken Breast
.25 cup raw walnuts

Good place for some Sweet potato, veggies or greens, oil based dressing

Meal 4 (3:00)
6 oz. Tuna
1 tbsp. Mayonaisse
salad or vegetable

Best looking meal, I'd go 1.5 cans of tuna, and 1.5 mayo

Meal 5 (5:00) - Post Workout Shake
5 scoops Whey
.75 cup Oatmeal
1.5 tbsp. Peanut Butter
1 tsp. Flax Oil

Again, excessive whey?

Meal 6 (7:30)
6 oz. Chicken Breast
Salad, Vegetable, etc.

fat source? Butter or oil based dressing

Rough breakdowns are 49/15/36 at 2750 calories. I say rough breakdowns because of the salad/vegetable substitutions and I also plan on substituting salmon or sardines for the tuna in meal 4. Carb-up occurs one day on the weekend (non-workout day).

I'm a little concerned about the fat level; I'm not sure if I should lower it to around 30 and increase the protein (to keep the calorie levels the same) or if I should simply increase protein and calories. (I'm currently at 230, 13.8%. I don't want to cut too fast.)

What 'cha all think?

Fat looks good, about 15 grams a meal ave, Carbs good, try to level out the protein a little more, so the fat and fiber can prevent gluconeogenesis

I'm seeing about 330 -360 P 100 C and 90 F with the suggested changes...so calories are ballparked were you said, the question is "Where have you started from? "


DP

Originally posted by Dr. Pain
Depending which powder...that may be excessive protein.......I'd go about 55-60 total P...the oats and P-nut butter have some, we usually measure oatmeal before cooking...so you are looking at 40 C?

EAS Simply Whey. Comes to 10.5 g per scoop. The way I wrote meal 2 comes to 53/30/27

Fat looks good, about 15 grams a meal ave, Carbs good, try to level out the protein a little more, so the fat and fiber can prevent gluconeogenesis

I'm seeing about 330 -360 P 100 C and 90 F with the suggested changes...so calories are ballparked were you said, the question is "Where have you started from? "

I'm already at 110 F; I think I'd be raising it with your suggestions. But with your blessing, I'll go for it.

I was at a higher carb/lower fat ratio, around 50/20/30 during my bulk but at 4000 plus calories.

Thanks, DP!

I just ball-parked it.....20 F per meal would not be bad at your BW!

Looks Good!

DP

Thanks, Andrew. What about adding a 7th meal? Maybe a protein shake before bed? Would that keep the metabolism going for awhile while sleeping or would that promote fat storage?

You have a few choices...since you are coming from 4000 calories, a 7th meal would stoke the metabolism and transition your calories downward w/o a hefty drop. The alternative is to space your meals to 3 hours and slightly up your calories at first. until you acclimate!


DP

If it is just Protein and fat....Like 5 scoops and 4 T of cream.........there should be no fat storage!

DP

Cool. I'll add a 7th meal then. This will also bring the calories up so that I'm not dropping as fast.

Thanks again.

Your fact nutrients is good but If I were you need to distribute the protein evenly around the clock. It should be when you get up either 2 or 3 scoop of protein (if you have access to cardio )with flax oil or GLA.The meal 5 peanut should be out.The meal 4 1 tbspoon mayonaisse should be eliminated. Meal 6 protein should added. By the way what is your goal to lower your BF or to add more shredded?