Critique my cutting diet plz

[iamxclusive]

Been cleaning up my diet, here are some fun facts about me

Age: 24
Lifting: 5 years
Weight: 200
Bodyfat: 15%

I have never used aas, and have only tried some clen but hated the feeling and was worried about my heart. I would like to switch to the dark side soon but I still want to see what I can achieve naturally. I'd like to cut up a bit and maintain as much strength. I don't always hit my macros perfect but I'm consistent.

Calories: 2,450
Ratio: carbs 35% 214g / fats 25% 68g / protein 40% 245g

Meal 1: 559 Calories

1 cup of oats
300 grams egg whites
16 oz black coffee
30 grams of half and half
4 stevia packets

Carbs: 60 Fat: 14 Protein: 46

Meal 2: 558 Calories

90/10 Ground Beef 7 oz
Avocado 4 oz
Reduced Sugar Ketchup 32 g

Carbs: 14 Fat:37 Protein: 42

Meal Three: 648 Calories (Pre-workout)

9.5 oz chicken breast
300 grams sweet potato
1 oz shredded cheese
Reduced sugar ketchup

Carbs: 84 Fat: 13 Protein: 75

I wait two hours to digest then I train.

Meal 4: (post-workout) 288 calories

Protein Shake
2 table spoons honey

Carbs: 38 Fat: 4 Protein: 30

Meal 5: 227 calories

300 grams egg whites
14 grams of cheese

Carbs: 1 Fat: 4.5 Protein: 35

Totals: 2,476 Calories

Carbs: 170 Fat: 77 Protein 260

I am also drinking a gallon of water a day. I will be dropping 100 calories every two week, or if I stall.


I was considering dropping protein and maybe adding in some more post work carbs? I train 5x week cardio 3x week. Pretty active. Hows it look?

[Khazima]

Macros look fine maybe a little low for 200lb, what's your TDEE? The best way to maintain strength on a cut is to do it slowly, maybe .5-1lb a week.

You could definitely afford to drop maybe 40g protein but there's no need to add to post workout carbs unless you've got some sort of training later in the day. Pre-WO carbs or just carbs in general would be fine, no need to cram them in post workout just eat to keep satiated and when it's most convenient.

[iamxclusive]

appreciate the reply! My maintenance is 2700 calories. I like to go somewhat low carb hence the 200g, I am training at night too if that makes a difference. that's why my last two meals have carbs otherwise I would eat protein and fats. Should I add more fats? while dropping the protein? I plan on cutting down to about 12% then cycle on my next bulk?

Also I started cut at about 2500 cals. Was that to low of a starting point? I can cut fat pretty quick.

[Khazima]

If maintenance is 2700 then 2500 is a great starting point and your current deficit should be fine, but it seems strange that you have a similar TDEE to me and i weigh 50lb less. My exercise setting on the calculator is 5x a week intense.

You can reduce protein and add it to whatever you want as long as the calories add up, and don't go too low on the fat. Different diets are all really just either better or worse at keeping you satiated. It's all about adherence.

Also, try increasing cardio instead of using a further deficit. It's best to find a nice balance between a deficit and cardio instead of a massive deficit or heaps of cardio.

[iamxclusive]

If maintenance is 2700 then 2500 is a great starting point and your current deficit should be fine, but it seems strange that you have a similar TDEE to me and i weigh 50lb less. My exercise setting on the calculator is 5x a week intense.

You can reduce protein and add it to whatever you want as long as the calories add up, and don't go too low on the fat. Different diets are all really just either better or worse at keeping you satiated. It's all about adherence.

Also, try increasing cardio instead of using a further deficit. It's best to find a nice balance between a deficit and cardio instead of a massive deficit or heaps of cardio.

cheers. and if you look like your avi then I am not surprised about TDEE, nice subtle brag btw.

[Khazima]

Hahaha that wasn't the intention.

Nah I wish, I have a log (from shit to fit) with pics of me in it.