How to eat clean and supplement right on a university student's schedule?

**putneyc11** · 08-29-2012, 09:42 PM

I'm sure all of you know that life as a college student is quite hectic, and it's nearly impossible to institute the diet plan that you set out to. It is also easy to sometimes forget to take vitamins when you wake up late.

I'm looking to figure out how I can attain the results of a cutting diet and supplementation on this schedule.
As of now I am taking Vit C, B complex, DHEA, Magnesium+Zinc, Fish Oil, and Acetyl-L-Carnitine.
What sorts of proportions of good carbs,proteins,and fats would I need a day?

Real new at the vitamin and diet thing here, so any help is greatly appreciated.

**mockery** · 08-29-2012, 10:02 PM

we need your stats so that we can help you to the best of everyones knowledge here. , stats.. goals and a bit about yourself.

**austinite** · 08-29-2012, 10:36 PM

This is a good question for Times Roman, he is one thrifty dude! (compliment!)

For starters, post your stats, goals and a sample of what you eat in an entire day. Include liquid intake.

**putneyc11** · 08-30-2012, 03:39 PM

I'm 6'4" about 205lbs prolly 12-15% body fat. I'm really looking to get as lean as possible. Being huge is not as big a thing for me, as I get much stronger without much notice in my actual size gain. I would love to be able to get back to my HS six pack, but I just don't even know where to start nutrition wise.

I try to eat as healthy as possible, but I doubt I am eating enough to keep my insulin and cortisol in check.
For breakfast I usually start with 8 oz. of Odwalla Superfood. 130cal 30carbs minimal protein and fat, with 1 cup of Kashi Go Lean Crunch 190cal 3g Fat 36carbs and 9g of protein, 1 cup Horizon Organic Yogurt 170cal 0g Fat 33g Carbs 9g Protein, and 1 cup Blackberries 62cal 1g Fat 14g Carbs 2g Protein.

Then go to class from 11-4, usually don't eat in this period, if I do its junk food and a 20oz soda. I want to cut this out and bring an appropriate snack or meal with me to supplement.

Once I get home I usually have a can of white tuna 87cal 3g fat 16g protein on crackers topped with avocado 240cal 22g Fat 13g Carbs 3g Protein, and either a glass of sweet tea or water. Mostly only drink water besides the energy drink that I feel I need, but hopefully with a better diet I can cut that out too.

If I do eat again after that it's either an 8oz steak, salmon, chicken, or turkey cheese and lite mayo sandwich. With a salad or baked potato.

Hopefully this is enough. Following a plan is not a problem for me, I just have to know what to do!!

Cheers in advance

**teenytiny** · 08-31-2012, 07:58 AM

as for snacks, because i have a prety busy lifestyle as well and will be returning to school, with the gym, and being a single mom of two. lol heres what i do.. i premake a poop load of things like peanut butter protein balls, great and easy to grab from freezer and toss into a baggy for later, also i pre cut carrots celery and cucumbers and have them in my fridge so i can grab and go.... also i love soy nuts, they are pretty tasty and easy to eat, really a baggy of any nuts, in smaller portions, are easy to eat on the run

**putneyc11** · 08-31-2012, 02:41 PM

Thanks for the input! I will definitely start with these for snacks!

**teenytiny** · 08-31-2012, 03:16 PM

No problem mate! glad to have been of help!!!!!

Originally Posted by putneyc11

Thanks for the input! I will definitely start with these for snacks!

**ANIMAL** · 08-31-2012, 03:22 PM

Do you have the means for cooking food? ie. chicken, ground turkey etc?

**Jonnyg419** · 08-31-2012, 09:54 PM

I throw a bunch of snacks in my bookbag and do the good ol brown paper bag 6th grade lunch, tuna on whole wheat sandwich an apple and a bottle of water.

**Times Roman** · 08-31-2012, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by teenytiny

as for snacks, because i have a prety busy lifestyle as well and will be returning to school, with the gym, and being a single mom of two. lol heres what i do.. i premake a poop load of things like peanut butter protein balls, great and easy to grab from freezer and toss into a baggy for later, also i pre cut carrots celery and cucumbers and have them in my fridge so i can grab and go.... also i love soy nuts, they are pretty tasty and easy to eat, really a baggy of any nuts, in smaller portions, are easy to eat on the run

Poop load?

darlin, that's a little over the edge, don't ya think? Maybe you should tone it down a bit, as we run a pretty clean shop around here?

**abstetic** · 08-31-2012, 11:25 PM

I'm In college working 30 hrs and taking 16 credits and have amazing diet.. It's possible but are you willing to put in the effort to make it possible..?

**Razor** · 09-01-2012, 12:49 AM

Subway diet thay shit..extra meat

**GirlyGymRat** · 09-01-2012, 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

Poop load?

darlin, that's a little over the edge, don't ya think? Maybe you should tone it down a bit, as we run a pretty clean shop around here?

^^^ funny very funny ; )

checkout the recipe section and u will find some clean protein bar and other ideas.

**Far from massive** · 09-01-2012, 07:47 AM

If you are dedicated and can get past eating bland then here is what I do.

Pre cook a bunch chicken, seasoned to preference. Place it in bunch of containers and seal. At work I use cups and cellophane so I can throw away, err recycle after use.

Use either uncle sams or ezekial cereal both have tons of slow carbs, and substantial protien also.

Almonds and finally veggies of choice to provide some vitamins, bioflavs, and ahhh how do you say..keep things moving LOL

By packing in separate containers and using disposable forks this whole deal can be put into a small cooler and eaten every 2 hours and will provide your 40/40/20 balance easily, just go up on cereal to increase carb balance or go up on nuts to increase healthy fats.