I want a simple diet

[bioallen]

Hello all, Im somewhat new to these boards, and I have been a lurker for awhile, but just recently I have been wanting to do something about my weight gain from 03 after I quit football. As of now Im 6'3 240 no idea what my BF is and I am not in shape at all. I want to get a diet going, but Im not sure what would be easy for me to maintain, since I work 8am-4pm each day and I only have 3 breaks a 15 30 15 throught the day.

7:00am: Shake and what else?
10:00am:??
12:00pm:??
2:00pm:??
and so on. I have looked at a few peoples diets and they would be extremly hard for me to maintain, as I have no access to a stove etc during breaks/lunch. Im a security guard, and my time is short. Now im asking alot but hopefully I can get something goings aswell. I would also like it to be somewhere between 4-6 meals per day. I am also debating on taking AGR Nutrition ThermoLean, which I have never taken but was advised to be good. I have no idea what kind of doses to take or Vaspro Ephedrine + 200mg Caffeine 2x a day, which I have had experience with. Sorry for the longass post but thanks for your patience

Chris

 

[hey]

i hear ya thats what im lookin for

 

[BulkMeUp]

Comming up with a diet is an individual thing. Each person works out their diet to suit their lifestyle and goal.

Start by reading the sticky 'guide to...' for guidance on your diet. It also contains a list of acceptable/suggested food items. It is quite a bit of information and a very helpful place to start.

Then post out your diet meal by meal along with the total cals and macros for a critique.

 

[bulletproof1]

they are many things you can pack in your lunch that dont require a microwave.

 

[naturaltan]

they are many things you can pack in your lunch that dont require a microwave.

exactly ... precooking your meals does wonders for those on a strict time schedule. Although your limited time is a challenge, don't allow yourself to use it as an excuse not to eat correctly.

 

[CowPimp]

Feel free to check out my journal if you want ideas. I'm not going to design a diet for you, because I don't know your food preferences, availability of certain healthfoods, and I'm too lazy.

 

[bioallen]

Heres something i threw together quickly

6:45 - Protein Shake & Granola Bar or 3 eggs

10:00 - Can of tuna and fruit

12:00 - Chicken Salad with pita

3:00 - Chicken or fish with vegies? What kind

6:30 - Chicken Breast or Egg salad with What?

10:00 - ?? I Hate cottage cheese

Critique and replace thanks alot

Chris

 

[bioallen]

Also, how do you all feel about gatorade and propel fitness water, I drink a fair amount of water already but I was recommended about 6 liters of water a day, and Im just wondering if gatorade in there is alright

Chris

 

[Jodi]

Gatorade is full of sugar and unless you plan on spiking your insulin then ditch the gatorade. Those fitness waters are a joke IMO. All they do is drain your wallet.

If you are tired of water all the time and need something for flavor look into Crystal Light and Unsweetened Iced tea.

 

[BulkMeUp]

Heres something i threw together quickly

6:45 - Protein Shake & Granola Bar or 3 eggs

10:00 - Can of tuna and fruit

12:00 - Chicken Salad with pita

3:00 - Chicken or fish with vegies? What kind

6:30 - Chicken Breast or Egg salad with What?

10:00 - ?? I Hate cottage cheese

Critique and replace thanks alot

Chris

Where are the carbs?
Also need total cals and macros. Use www.fitday.com to track them.

 

[CowPimp]

Heres something i threw together quickly

6:45 - Protein Shake & Granola Bar or 3 eggs

10:00 - Can of tuna and fruit

12:00 - Chicken Salad with pita

3:00 - Chicken or fish with vegies? What kind

6:30 - Chicken Breast or Egg salad with What?

10:00 - ?? I Hate cottage cheese

Critique and replace thanks alot

Chris

You need more everything. In particular, you need more carbs and EFAs. Look in my journal. It will give you an idea as to what a decent diet looks like.

 

[Cardinal]

Need a simple diet? Main goal simply to lose bodyfat while doing a decent job at sparing muscle?

Just run a hypocaloric diet. Get adequate protein, at least 1g/lb. Take multivitamin, fish oil and get electrolytes. Make healthy sensible food choices and don't stress over the little details.

Don't forget to move around a bit more and hit the weights. Much fat can be lost on a plan like this. Doesn't have to be complicated.