First time making a bulking meal plan. Critique
As some of you know, even though I've been lifting for a while, I'm fairly new to PROPER dieting (I'm lucky my metabolism/carb sensitivity is what it is). I've learned a ton about it with your help in a very short time. I was making a TON of mistakes. There's no way I should even look the way I do. I should be much less lean. I just made my first meal plan for a day. Obviously there will be more.
I would like your critique on this. I've got the macros about right, but who knows what I might be missing or just not thinking of.
My TDEE is 3091 so I was shooting for 3591 cal to bulk. I ended up with 3535 which is close enough I feel.
I was going for 30% protein (269g) - 35% fat (140g) - 35% carbs (314g). I actually ended up with 269/135/311. Here's the breakdown:
Before workout: Shake made of:
1.5 servings Skim Milk
2 servings Peanut Butter
2 servings Special K Protein Cereal
1 serving Strawberries
1 serving Banana
Post workout: Same shake as before workout
Throughout the rest of the day:
4 servings Chuck Roast
3.5 servings Lentils
Last meal:
2 servings Peanut Butter
1 slice Whole Grain Bread
1 Egg
1 Slice American Cheese
I tried to get the majority of my carbs in around my workout. Pre and Post-Workout combined was 213g of carbs. The rest are spread out throughout the day.
What are your thoughts? Any advice, if needed, would be greatly appreciated.