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[Guns gf]

Hi, I have recently began working out with heavier weights, also having a bigger appetite. In past years I have had trouble keeping weight on partly because I didn't have enough well balanced meals in my diet. what I am asking is a diet plan, or meal Ideas that would help me keep my muscle growth and have lean fat.

I am

5"
last year weight 96-102
currently 110-115
age 23

I am new to watching what I am eating, and have no idea how my calorie intake, or protein, and carbs should be.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

[SlimmerMe]

Welcome!

A suggestion for you would be to post up what you eat and how much and what time of day. This way the members can review what you are doing and make suggestions to tweak along the way.

Good luck to you!

Glad you are here~

[Guns gf]

Currently Meals that I have are:
breakfast- oatmeal( with raisin cinnamon and flax seed)
3 large eggs
2 slices turkey bacon
occasionally bagel with peanut butter

lunch- 2 chicken breast and veggies
or
turkey and mustard sandwich, beef jerky and cheeze its
dinner- 2 chicken breast and veggies
or
salmon and veggies with potatoes
or
venison roast or steak with veggies some times egg noodles.
after gym- protein shake.

[JohnnyVegas]

Welcome to the forum. You have started in the right place...nutrition! These guys (meant in the non-gender specific way) will get you on the right path.

[Bodybuilding-Student]

Welcome, i think tbh you should forget about cutting and bulking together because as a beginner you will find it difficult and go off the rails. I was considering it but realised it takes alot more understanding otherwise it could go horribly wrong. Research on hereand put up your TDEE and proposed diet and workout, then we can tell you where you are going wrong.

[SlimmerMe]

Welcome to the forum. You have started in the right place...nutrition! These guys (meant in the non-gender specific way) will get you on the right path.

I use "guys" collectively myself but thanks though~

Welcome, i think tbh you should forget about cutting and bulking together because as a beginner you will find it difficult and go off the rails. I was considering it but realised it takes alot more understanding otherwise it could go horribly wrong. Research on hereand put up your TDEE and proposed diet and workout, then we can tell you where you are going wrong.

^^ Agree from what all I have read it is advantageous to make a choice of one or the other

[Guns gf]

My TDEE is 2037, my diet consists of anything that I can justify as being healthy, I am more conscious to carbs in foods. My workouts going as each day one section.
mon- chest
tues- shoulders
wedsday- arms
thurday- back
friday legs
sat- misc( forearms, abs, cardio)
I am looking to maintain my current weight while increase strength.

[Guns gf]

Just in my 8 hour shift at work, and breakfast. This does not include Dinner and Protein shakes
2030 cal
338 carbs
60 Fat
88 Protein
With my TDEE 2037 Am I on the right track with maintain my weight? without losing strength