This is my first time cutting...I have been lifting for around 3 years....I'm 6'2" and weighed in at 238.4lbs for my starting numbers. I haven't had my bf% taken but a couple of online estimation sites (not sure how accurate they are) put it at around 17%. My goals for my cutting cycle include dropping to 210 with bf% around 8 or 9. I have read a quite a few posts on this forum about dieting and have devised my own diet. I have a feeling I'm getting too many carbs, and not enough fats so please give me your honest opinions and dont hold back!
Meal #1:
6 egg whites: 180 cal, 0g fat, 6g carb, 36g protein
2 packs oatmeal: 340 cal, 4g fat, 68g carb, 8g protein
1 Cup skim milk: 90 cal, 0g fat, 13g carb, 8g protein
Meal #2:
Tuna Fish Sandwhich (3oz serving tuna plus 2 slices whole wheat bread): 270 cal, 4g fat, 34g carb, 27g protein
1 Cup Brown Rice: 210 cal, 4.5g fat, 38g carb, 5g protein
Lift one hour after meal #2
Lift monday-friday concentrating on one muscle group per day
(Monday-chest, Tuesday-Back, Wednesday-Shoulders, Thursday-Legs, Friday-Arms, Sat/Sun-Off)
Meal #3:
8oz chicken breast (baked): 220 cal, 2g fat, 0g carb, 50g protein
Heart of Romaine Lettuce: 45 cal, 1.5g fat, 8g carb, 3g protein
1 Cup Skim Milk: 90cal, 0g fat, 13g carb, 8g protein
Meal #4:
8oz Lean Ground Turkey Burger: 320 cal, 16g fat, 0g carb, 44g protein
1 Cup Brown Rice: 210 cal, 4.5g fat, 38g carb, 5g protein
Cardio 1.5-2hrs after meal #4
Starting with 30min for the first month and plan to increase to 45min after
Meal #5:
8oz chicken breast (baked): 220 cal, 2g fat, 0g carb, 50g protein
1.5 Cup Brocoli: 45 cal, 0g fat, 6g carb, 3g protein
The five meals total out to:
2240 cal, 38.5g fat, 224g carb, 247g protein
I know I did not include any supplements and my current financial situation (away at school) kills that idea..for now anyways. I had been bulking up since around August and was on the BSN Mass Stack, along with CytoGainer and a so-so diet and I hit a high of 247lbs. I figure since I can't afford supplements at the moment I may as well concentrate hardcore on the diet (which I should have been doing all along). Right now my diet is the only thing I have going so please critique away and let me know your opinions good or bad!
Thanks Everyone!
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