Trying a new diet / meal plan - Does this look alright?

[ajustana]

I've received some help from the board members already in other posts, but wanted to run this by everyone to see if there are any other suggestions before I start this diet. Please let me know what you think!

I'm 5'10", 177lbs, 20% bf and trying to cut down to 12-15% over the next several weeks.

I'm doing a 4-day split (Legs, Chest, bis & shoulders, tris back & abs). Also doing 3 days of the treadmill (interval training, burning 300 cals each session)

Meal 1 7:00am
1cup dry oats (cooked in water) w/some sweet-n-low
Medium turkey breast with 1-2Tbls reduced fat mayo

Meal 2 10:00am
Double Optimum protein shake
2 Tbls natural peanut butter

Meal 3 12:30pm
Chicken breast (or other lean meat)
Side of green vegetables
1 Cup brown rice
2 Tablespoons olive oil

Meal 4 3:00pm
Large package of Tuna w/mustard
1 Tablespoon Flax seed oil

Meal 5 6:00pm
Lean meat w/veggies or salad
1 cup Cottage cheese

Meal 6 9:00pm
Double Optimum protein shake
2 Tbls natural peanut butter

 

[Jodi]

Looks great but whats olive seed oil?

 

[Jodi]

Actually one comment. I would move your cottage cheese to your last meal and add another serving of veggies.

 

[ajustana]

Whoops....I just edited it. It was supposed to be "olive oil".

 

[caribstv]

Originally posted by Jodi
Actually one comment. I would move your cottage cheese to your last meal and add another serving of veggies.

Why the last?

 

[Jodi]

Because cottage cheese contains casein protein and it digests slower than whey. Your about to go to sleep for 6-8 hours without food so the slower digestion of the protein the better.

 

[ajustana]

How quick of gains do you think I can expect from this type of diet and workout plan? If I stick to it strictly that is.

I guess I always hear that people should try things out and see what works, but I'd like to know what I can expect to have something to compare it to.

Any thoughts on how much weight I might lose, or bf%, etc... doing this plan for 3 months?

 

[caribstv]

Originally posted by Jodi
Because cottage cheese contains casein protein and it digests slower than whey. Your about to go to sleep for 6-8 hours without food so the slower digestion of the protein the better.

Food for thought, thanks!

 

[Jodi]

I can't say. It depends on your workout intensity, how strict you are with yourself and lets not forget your metabolism. Its different for everyone. Sorry but thats the best answer I can give.

 

[ajustana]

I guess that makes sense Jodi.

I think I'm always looking to hear people's success stories for motivation. I sometimes wonder if things are mostly genetic, or can anyone shed pounds and get a 5-8%bf, etc...

 

[Jodi]

Well I did TP's carb cycling diet for 8 weeks and competed a week and a half ago. That's my best success story. Check out peoples journals for motivation or better yet, start one of your own. Everyone will help and we are each others support

 

[ajustana]

Jodi,

What were your results from it? Did it work well for you?

 

[Jodi]

Sure did. I dropped about 4-5% bf and retained almost 100% LBM!

 

[ajustana]

In 8 weeks? That's pretty good! It gives me hope and makes me think that I should give it a try.

I honestly think the hardest part for me dieting is in not having the ingredients at my house all the time. There are certain mornings that i get up and go "oh shit....I don't have any eggs left and I have to be to work in 10 minutes". That can be a problem. I'm wondering if the best thing to do is to plan each and every meal for the week on Sunday night and make sure I have everything.

 

[Jodi]

I always plan and pack the night before. You have to its the only way.

 

[ajustana]

Are there any more articles to the carb cycling than the one on your posts? I'm wondering if there is a "page 2" or something that goes into how/when you cycle the days.

Thanks!

 

[Jodi]

What do you mean. its a big article and it tells how to cycle. No carb, low carb, high carb repeat