First time cutting = starving!!!

[mrkrsll]

Almost done my first week cutting and I feel like I'm starving my self.
Stats:
5 11
200
16%

My goal is to lose 5% I'm also running test e and will be starting clen in a couple weeks.

Average daily food intake:
Meal 1
1/2 cup oats
Eggwhites + whey

Meal 2 (pre)
5 oz chicken breast
1 cup basmati rice

Meal 3
50 g protein from whey
40g dextrose

Meal 4
5 oz lean beef
4 oz red potato
2 cups greens

Meal 5
5 oz chicken breast
2 cups green
1 oz almonds
1 tbs evoo

Meal 6
40 g Casein protein
1 tbs flax oil

Ive also up'd the cardio to 45mins/day 5 days a week.

Should I be eating more or will this starving feeling taper off at some point?

[POPS]

Almost done my first week cutting and I feel like I'm starving my self.
Stats:
5 11
200
16%

My goal is to lose 5% I'm also running test e and will be starting clen in a couple weeks.

Average daily food intake:
Meal 1
1/2 cup oats
Eggwhites + whey

Meal 2 (pre)
5 oz chicken breast
1 cup basmati rice

Meal 3
50 g protein from whey
40g dextrose

Meal 4
5 oz lean beef
4 oz red potato
2 cups greens

Meal 5
5 oz chicken breast
2 cups green
1 oz almonds
1 tbs evoo

Meal 6
40 g Casein protein
1 tbs flax oil

Ive also up'd the cardio to 45mins/day 5 days a week.

Should I be eating more or will this starving feeling taper off at some point?

need to supply macros for each meal to give accurate advice.

With a quik glance your food choices are good but switch the red potatoes with sweet potatoes....

[Kawigirl]

Is it just me....or are the calories extremely low?

[MBMETC]

Is it just me....or are the calories extremely low?

looks to be about 1900 cals probably a little low for the stats.
op you need to lay out your macros it will make it easier for the seniors here to help

[POPS]

Is it just me....or are the calories extremely low?

Ill guess 1800 max. Yeah, hes a bit on the low side...by about atleast 500.....agree?

[mrkrsll]

need to supply macros for each meal to give accurate advice.

With a quik glance your food choices are good but switch the red potatoes with sweet potatoes....

The macros are in the order of potein/fat/carbs/total cal


Meal 1whey 48/2/8/240
oats 4/2/24/120
Total 52/4/32/360

Meal 2
Sirloin 43/9/0/263
Rice 3/1/44/216
Total 46/10/44/479

Meal 3Whey 48/2/8/240
Dex 0/0/40/160
Total 48/1/42/400

Meal 4Chicken breast 45/5/0/225
Greens 0/0/20/88 (I dont count the greens for carbs only calories)
Potato 2/0/20/100
Total 49/5/20/469

Meal 5Chicken breast 45/5/0/225
Greens 0/0/20/88
Total 6/14/6/474

Meal 6casein 24/1/2/120
flax 0/28/2/350
Total 24/29/2/350

Daily totals 274/67/141/2412

[gbrice75]

If the above is accurate, macros might actually be right on point if cardio is dialed in.

[POPS]

looks good to me!

Im sure you already know if you have the time to switch your fist meal from the shake to real food is a better choice but I do the same thing if I have to be at work super early in the morning.

Besides, your body will tell you if you need to adjust accordingly...

[mrkrsll]

looks good to me!

Im sure you already know if you have the time to switch your fist meal from the shake to real food is a better choice but I do the same thing if I have to be at work super early in the morning.

Besides, your body will tell you if you need to adjust accordingly...

I have to be at school super early mon-fri so I usually just blend the oats and whey togeather. I also throw in a cup of eggwhites with that mix from time to time
Sat and Sun is when I eat my eggs.

[MBMETC]

why red potatoe and not sweet potatoe?

[POPS]

I have to be at school super early mon-fri so I usually just blend the oats and whey togeather. I also throw in a cup of eggwhites with that mix from time to time
Sat and Sun is when I eat my eggs.

gotcha!

[MBMETC]

it took like 2 weeks for my body to adjust to the calorie deficite and for that hungry feeling to subside, hang in there it gets easier..

[mrkrsll]

why red potatoe and not sweet potatoe?

I cant stomach sweet potatos or yams, so I use red potatos.
I figure its the first meal next to my shake after my work out so I dont think it would be to detrimental to my fat loss.

[mrkrsll]

it took like 2 weeks for my body to adjust to the calorie deficite and for that hungry feeling to subside, hang in there it gets easier..

Good to hear thanks!!!

[mrkrsll]

Ill guess 1800 max. Yeah, hes a bit on the low side...by about atleast 500.....agree?

Im just curious, but why did you think the numbers were off by that much.

[Damienm05]

The diet i see is fairly low in fiber. Add 4-5 more servings of green veggies throughout the day and replace your potatoes with sweet and your rice with brown, your dextrose with oats. You'll have a better diet and you'll be less hungry. Also, you're not cutting hardcore, so if you are starving in addition to your normal meals, there's no harm in eating an extra 8 oz. of chicken and some broccoli to kill cravings. Listen to your body.

[mrkrsll]

The diet i see is fairly low in fiber. Add 4-5 more servings of green veggies throughout the day and replace your potatoes with sweet and your rice with brown, your dextrose with oats. You'll have a better diet and you'll be less hungry. Also, you're not cutting hardcore, so if you are starving in addition to your normal meals, there's no harm in eating an extra 8 oz. of chicken and some broccoli to kill cravings. Listen to your body.

Wouldnt I be better off with dex or some simple carbs seeing that it will replenish glycogen alot faster?

[Damienm05]

I'm on my phone so I won't go to deep into the issue but the short answer is "no" - that's a ridiculous notion.

You're not a marathon runner or a pro endurance athlete, the thought that your workout has completely diminished your muscle glycogen to zero and that it must be restored instantly with simple carbs for optimized recovery is nonsense. If you're not concerned with staying lean or you are doing some seriously intense NFL training camp type workouts, simple carbs can be justified but I promise: you do not need simple carbs for PWO recovery. Most of the guys on this board who maintain a low body fat percentage year round, even while gaining will tell you the same thing I'm sure.

[mrkrsll]

I'm on my phone so I won't go to deep into the issue but the short answer is "no" - that's a ridiculous notion.

You're not a marathon runner or a pro endurance athlete, the thought that your workout has completely diminished your muscle glycogen to zero and that it must be restored instantly with simple carbs for optimized recovery is nonsense. If you're not concerned with staying lean or you are doing some seriously intense NFL training camp type workouts, simple carbs can be justified but I promise: you do not need simple carbs for PWO recovery. Most of the guys on this board who maintain a low body fat percentage year round, even while gaining will tell you the same thing I'm sure.

Thats something to look into...thanks!