New to real cutting diets

[Pat403]

Hey Everyone,

I've done some cutting diets in the past but never anything that would be considered sticking to a method or even really researched. The main reason I love eating! So this is what I've come up with for a first pass. I think I can already see some issues with it but the more info the better. Please give me your thoughts.

Meal 1:
5 Egg whites, 2 yolks , 1/2 cup oatmeal
pro = 29.5
Carb = 30
fat = 12.5
Cal = 355

Gym

Meal 2:
2 scoops protein shake
Pro = 46
carb = 6
Fat = 4
Cal = 240

Meal 3:
Chicken breast, 2 cups veg (changing it up but broccoli, celery, cucumber, carrots) Any other veg?

Pro = 22
Carb = 12
Fat = 2
Cal = 147

Meal 4:
Chicken breast

Pro = 16
Carb = 0
Fat = 2
Cal = 86

Meal 5:
Veggies (same as above) , 1 can tuna (can I toss in a tbsp of mayo? Prolly not) , 1/2 cup rice or oatmeal.
Pro = 52.5
Carb = 40
Fat = 7.5
Cal = 434

Daily totals:
Pro = 242
Carb = 94
Fat = 30
Cal = 1416

Meal 6:

2 scoops protein Shake

Current stats
5'6"
190lbs
28 yrs
bf: 18% (best guess)

As final a note I do workout at 6:30 AM and I realize I am eating right before, what are your thoughts should I be doing fasted cardio? I have always scheduled my workouts and food around my day so its easier to eat before the gym in the morning.

[Pat403]

anything

[Pat403]

anything helps even if its rough

[Pat403]

not a single answer eh?

[gbrice75]

Current stats
5'6"
190lbs
28 yrs
bf: 18% (best guess)

As final a note I do workout at 6:30 AM and I realize I am eating right before, what are your thoughts should I be doing fasted cardio? I have always scheduled my workouts and food around my day so its easier to eat before the gym in the morning.

Gotta give it time bro, you posted last night and most people are on during the day!

At a glance the food choices are pretty good, but we can't tell how much you're eating because you haven't posted macros. Edit your post to include P/C/F/ and total calories for each meal, along with daily totals. You'll get many more replies.

To answer your question above - if you workout first thing in the morning (I do too), I would not suggest doing fasted cardio first and then weight training. I'd eat a preworkout meal, train, then do your cardio. It's the lesser of 2 evils IMO.

[Pat403]

sorry used to the general questions forum I always get answers immediately.

[Pat403]

bump