Critique my Bulking Diet please

[J-Roc]

I've just finished putting together my bulking diet and would love to get feedback...

I'm 27, 5'10" 160lbs. ectomorph. I'd like to bulk up to 200lbs. My maintenance level of calories is 2500.

I have no idea what my BF% is so have attached pics as I figure it would be helpful. I'm on a HIT weight training program 3 days per week, approx. 90 minutes each day. I was 140lbs. 4 months ago and have gained 20lbs. in that time by just eating every 3 hours with no plan. I have since plateued and realize it's time to buckle down and follow a diet.

So here it is:

MEAL #1		QTY	        Cal	Carb	Pro	Fat
Egg Whites	2	        32	0	8	0
Whole Eggs  	4	        404	4	28	28
Oatmeal		1 Cup	        300	54	10	5
TOTAL			        736	58	46	33
					
MEAL #2		QTY	        Cal	Carb	Pro	Fat
Avocado		1	        322	17	4	20
Hemp Protein	1 Scoop	        58	6	6	1
Soy Protein      1 Scoop	120	1	27	1
Soy Milk       2 Cups	        200	16	14	8
Manna Bread	1 Slice	       160	29	6	2
TOTAL			        860	69	57	32
					
MEAL #3		QTY	        Cal	Carb	Pro	Fat
Salmon Fillet	8 oz.	        200	0	40	5
Rice		  1/3 Cup	230	48	5	2
Almonds		12	        83	3	3	7
TOTAL			        513	51	48	14
					
MEAL #4 (PWO)	QTY	        Cal	Carb	Pro	Fat
Gatorade Powder	2 Scoops	260	66	0	0
Hemp Protein	2 Scoops	115	13	12	3
Whey Protein	1 Scoop	         117	2	25	1
TOTAL			        492	81	37	4
					
MEAL #5		QTY	        Cal	Carb	Pro	Fat
Tuna		1 Can	        120	0	26	2
Baked Potato	1	        145	34	3	0
Hemp Protein	2 Scoops	115	13	12	3
Soy Milk	1 Cup	        100	8	7	4
TOTAL			        480	55	48	9
					
MEAL #6		QTY	        Cal	Carb	Pro	Fat
Chicken Breast	8 oz.	        260	0	54	4
Rice	              1/3 Cup	230	48	5	2
Walnuts		6 Halves	80	2	2	8
TOTAL			        570	50	61	14
					
		        Cal	Carb	Pro	Fat
DAILY TOTAL	          3651	364	297	106

*Fresh veggies snacked on during the day

Oh ya, if you think I'm skinny now you should have seen me when I was 140lbs.!!

[Rugger02]

How long have you been using this diet and how's it working specifically for you. Seems pretty solid to me...

[cshibbyr]

What exactly is hemp protein?

[SuperLift]

Looks very decent to me.. Could throw in some lean meat in meal #2
Throw in some fruit throughout the day as well!

Great job on the 20 lb weight gain!

[J-Roc]

How long have you been using this diet and how's it working specifically for you. Seems pretty solid to me...

Thanks Rugger. I just put it together this week and have been on it for a few days. I've never followed a plan so was looking for feedback on what I created.

What exactly is hemp protein?

Hemp Protein Powder is a 'complete' protein source which is an alternative to Whey, Soy, etc. Very high insoluble fiber content and an extremely good essential fatty acid profile. I'm not sure if it's available in the U.S. but I may be wrong.

This will be of interest specifically to bodybuilders:
http://www.fitstep.com/articles/nutr...ein-review.htm

Looks very decent to me.. Could throw in some lean meat in meal #2
Throw in some fruit throughout the day as well!

Great job on the 20 lb weight gain!

Ok thanks a lot will do on the fruit!! Re: meal 2, I'm still getting used to eating all this food so that meal helps as it's just a shake... can I get away with it for now?

[Rugger02]

I don't see why not. Keep us posted on your results bud.

[J-Roc]

Will do.