Howz this diet Guy's ?

[paddy155]

Hi there Guy's. I have been over my diet again and have changed a few things. Have done the harris benedict formula and for me to gain weight I need to consume 4500 calories daily so here goes -
MEAL 1 (PRO/CARB)
200g fresh prawns 44 pro
22g casein powder 18 pro
150g oates 90 carbs

MEAL 2 (PRO/FAT)
200g fresh prawns 44 pro
47g almonds 23 fat
2 tbsp flax oil 5 fat

MEAL 3 (PRO/CARB)
30g whey powder 24 pro
45g casein powder 36 pro
2 banans 90 carbs

MEAL 4 (PRO/CARB/FAT)
200g fresh prawns 44 pro
22g casein powder 18 pro
5 slice wholemeal bread 80 carbs
2 tbsp flax oil 5 fat
47g almonds 23 fat

MEAL 5 (PRO/CARB) POSTWORKOUT
30 g whey powder 24 pro
45g casein powder 36 pro
90g waxey maize starch 80 carbs

MEAL 6 (PRO/CARB)
250g turkey breast 55 pro
150g oates 90 carbs

MEAL 7 (PRO/FAT)
250g turkey breast 55 pro
2 tbsp flax oil 5 fat
47g almonds 23 fat

MEAL 8 (PRO/FAT)
400g cottage cheese 48 pro
2 tbsp flax oil 5 fat
47g almonds 23 fat

Total protein 1784g, carbs 1720g, fat 1008g.
Total calories 4512

I know Guy's I seem to be using the same food over and over but that has to with budget and time. I have picked prawns as my protein source for the early part of the day as I need to eat quick and do not have time to cook. I work in construction so some of you Guy's should know what I mean. Let me know what you Guy's think and what I should change. Any advice will be took on board guy's. Thanks.

[ChuckLee]

There has to be something wrong with your total macros mate...

[Narkissos]

Hi there Guy's. I have been over my diet again and have changed a few things. Have done the harris benedict formula and for me to gain weight I need to consume 4500 calories daily so here goes -

Stats?

MEAL 1 (PRO/CARB)
200g fresh prawns 44 pro
22g casein powder 18 pro
150g oates 90 carbs



MEAL 2 (PRO/FAT)
200g fresh prawns 44 pro
47g almonds 23 fat
2 tbsp flax oil 5 fat

MEAL 3 (PRO/CARB)
30g whey powder 24 pro
45g casein powder 36 pro
2 banans 90 carbs

MEAL 4 (PRO/CARB/FAT)
200g fresh prawns 44 pro
22g casein powder 18 pro
5 slice wholemeal bread 80 carbs
2 tbsp flax oil 5 fat
47g almonds 23 fat

MEAL 5 (PRO/CARB) POSTWORKOUT
30 g whey powder 24 pro
45g casein powder 36 pro
90g waxey maize starch 80 carbs

MEAL 6 (PRO/CARB)
250g turkey breast 55 pro
150g oates 90 carbs

MEAL 7 (PRO/FAT)
250g turkey breast 55 pro
2 tbsp flax oil 5 fat
47g almonds 23 fat

MEAL 8 (PRO/FAT)
400g cottage cheese 48 pro
2 tbsp flax oil 5 fat
47g almonds 23 fat

Your totals are off.

Almonds for instance.. contribute carbs and fats as well.

Oats.. also contribute fats and protein.

You're only listing protein for the protein-dominant foods; fats for the fat-dominant foods.. etc.

Ergo.. your per meal totals are horribly off.

Total protein 1784g, carbs 1720g, fat 1008g.
Total calories 4512

Dunno what you were trying to say here.

Start over.. take your time.

I know Guy's I seem to be using the same food over and over but that has to with budget and time.

Using the same foods is not a problem.

I have picked prawns as my protein source for the early part of the day as I need to eat quick and do not have time to cook. I work in construction so some of you Guy's should know what I mean. Let me know what you Guy's think and what I should change. Any advice will be took on board guy's. Thanks.

The food choices are great.

I'd only suggest adding vegetables to a couple meals to make the nutrient profile more balanced.

What are your goals for this diet?

-CNS

[Narkissos]

Total protein 1784g, carbs 1720g, fat 1008g.
Total calories 4512

Back-tracking, I'd assume you meant to say:

protein: 446g
Carbs: 430g
Fat: 112g

But instead of the gram amounts.. you put the kcal total.

Back-tracking tru the H-Benedict formulae...and factoring in the high activity of your job, I'd place you at around what? 212 lbs?

-CNS

[paddy155]

Yes 212 lbs. I am looking to bulk. Ok I know I struggle with counting up my calories. Are you saying that instead of 4500 calories I am consuming a lot more ?

[Narkissos]

Yes 212 lbs.

Shit.. I calculated that in my head.

I really am too good at this.

I am looking to bulk. Ok I know I struggle with counting up my calories. Are you saying that instead of 4500 calories I am consuming a lot more ?

Yes.

But in your instance...that's a good thing.

Diet looks fine... discrepancies aside.

Toss in a couple servings of vegetables and you're good to go.

Good to see a well thought-out diet for a change.

Gets my seal of approval.

-Narkissos

[paddy155]

Thanks Nark for the seal of approval. This whole diet thing is really getting to me. Yes,just looked at my diet and I wrote it wrong at the end. Over 1000g of protein Where would you recommend I add my veg ? Thanks

[Narkissos]

Thanks Nark for the seal of approval. This whole diet thing is really getting to me. Yes,just looked at my diet and I wrote it wrong at the end. Over 1000g of protein Where would you recommend I add my veg ? Thanks

Meals 2;6;7; &8

1 cup broccoli for convenience/cheapness.

Or.. 1 cup of mixed frozen vegetables.

Nuke 'em.. add 'em.

Mixed frozen vegetables will add a variety of phytonutrients.

I'd actually recommend them with preference over straight broccoli.

Go with a stir-fry mix.. as they tend not to include potatoes.

This'd be cool because i don't think you need many more additional carb units.

-CNS