Diet my problem?

[Iain]

Evening...

On a typical workout day I will eat:

Meal One
100g oats with 320ml whole milk.
Tried eating eggs as well, seems they don't agree with me. Explosive consequences.

Meal Two - post workout
Scoop whey with tablespoon of glucose and 5g creatine all in water.
Handful of wine gums whilst walking home.

Meal Three
120g wholewheat pasta with small amount of pesto.
Often eat salad and/or apple.

Meal Four
40g oats
Scoop whey
1/2 banana
Tsp peanut butter
Pint milk - all blended together
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil

Meal Five
Chili con carne (mince, kidney beans et al)
Brown rice (about 90g I think)

Meal Six
Scoop whey in 3/4 pint of milk
2 tablespoons olive oil.
Multivitamin
Chromium and zinc supplements.

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I have health problems which up my calorie requirements to some extent. I don't seem to be gaining as I would like, presently I am 5'7" and 155lbs. I'd like an extra 15-20lbs gradually and up the strength an awful lot.

Does the food intake seem adequate? I'm not overly impressed with the last meal, it isn't the nicest but I'll suck it up if needs be. Meal one is filling but do I need a source of protein in it? already has milk - need more? Lunchtime gives me some vegetable protein - thinking about adding a chicken breast to it.

I need more vegetables, I posted chili as meal 5 but often have roast meat with all the veg (broccoli, runner beans, potatoes, carrots etc.)

Had some measurements done by the doc today, not total bf% but arm caliper measurements - arm circumference is more than average, fat is average (she had a hard time) and so muscle mass is above average. What I'd hoped for.

 

[atherjen]

I think that you answered most of your own questions

meals 1, 3, 5 all need a more complete protein source.

do you like cottage cheese? that could be an option for you last meal as well since your not too keen on what you currently consume at that time.

I think that just by adding in those additional protein sources will help to boost calorie intake up a bit.

 

[Iain]

Thanks jen. When I said mince in meal five I meant minced beef - that is a complete protein source isn't it?

Meal one does bother me, as I said I can't eat eggs anymore (allergies seem to be developing all the time) and I'd like to not hit the protein shakes more than I already do. I don't really like cottage cheese, the only thing I can eat it on are digestive biscuits, and they don't really fit into the rest of the plan.

Overall, with the added protein, would you say the diet looks a little light on calories? Or am I going to have to calculate all the calories for the day.

 

[atherjen]

I would say that the calories look alright one you add in more protein, although for your own sake you may want to calculate them out furthur to be sure. Try www.fitday.com

Yes the beef in meal 5 is perfect. (although I dont know what minced beef is... is it high in fat or a lean cut of beef? )

Have you tried to sweeten up your cottage cheese some? I add vanilla or cinnamon and then some splenda or stevia. often times Ill also add sugar free pudding mix to it for different flavours. You could add sugar free jam, syrups, fruit, peanut butter, etc.

 

[Iain]

I don't know what cut it is, I buy the extra lean variety.

I'll calculate the day given above over the weekend, busy today. I figure that the calorie intake is ok when the protein is added. We'll see how it goes for a few weeks.

 

[BulkMeUp]

Yes the beef in meal 5 is perfect. (although I dont know what minced beef is... is it high in fat or a lean cut of beef? ).

Mince meat/beef(uk,eur,asia) = Ground meat/beef(n.america)

Iain :what jen is saying, when you buy your minced beef, choose the lean minced beef or extra lean minced beef over regular.