So after this thread I have determined that I need to cut for a few months and have put together the following diet. Please check it out and comment if you like.
Stats: 27y/o, 5'6", 185lbs, bf ~20%
Estimated calories to maintain weight: ~2400
7:45 Pre-workout meal
½ cup dry oatmeal, 1 scoop protein,1/2 cup blueberries
340cals, 5g fat, 47g carbs, 30g protein
9:45 Post-workout shake
1 scoop whey
120 cals, 1g fat, 3g carbs, 24g protein
10:30 Breakfast
6 egg whites, 1/2 cup oatmeal
250 cals, 3 g fat, 27g carbs, 26g protein
1:30 Lunch
8 oz chicken breast, 1/4 cup (dry) brown rice, veggies or salad
515 cals, 10g fat, 36g carbs, 72g protein
4:30 Mid-afternoon shake
1 scoop whey
120 cals, 1g fat, 3g carbs, 24g protein
7:30 Dinner
8 oz chicken breast, 2 cups veggies or salad
400 cals, 1g fat, 0g carbs, 68g protein
10:00 Bedtime shake
1 scoop casein
120 cals, 1g fat, 3g carbs, 24g protein
Veggies and salad are not included in the totals - I haven't calculated them yet. Also, planning on adding some flaxseed oil in.
Totals:
1865 cals, 22g Fat, 119g Carbs, 268g Protein
Cardio: doing 30-45 mins of cardio, 4 days per week, at 6:30 am on an empty stomach.
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