cutting diet

[mit37]

i was trying a low carb diet but i realize taht it wasnt for me...so i am in need of a new diet... i was looking at something like 40% protein 35% carbs and 25% fat.... i am 5'7 and 165... im trying to consume around 2300 calories....are the calories too high??? please help... thank you

 

[Jodi]

That sounds good you could also go 40/40/20! What are your stats?

 

[mit37]

u mean bodyfat.... i dont know my bodyfat percentage

 

[Jodi]

Sorry, my bad you already posted your height and weight. Age?, gender and goals would be helpful. Also, post what your eating now per meal and what you want to change

 

[mit37]

im 21 and male im trying to get more cut.... i would like to lose around 5 pounds by the end of july....i really dont have a set meal plan... i usually try to consume 500 calories meals for the first three meals and then 400 for the next two.... iam not doing any cardio right now

for carbs i usually have brown rice, whole grain bread, peaches, cherries, grapefruits, ....i tried to eat oatmeal but i couldnt stand it...

protein.... i usually have egg whites, tuna, chicken, and lean beef. protein shakes


fats... almonds, olive oil. canola oil... i dont have flax oil so i use canola oil instead....do u suggest any other substitues until i get some.....

also i just started counting my calories and was wondering how to find out the amount of calories in fruits and chicken legs or breasts.... thanx