So I have spent some time reading on these forums and I have tried to develop a nutritional plan for myself. I am a 26yo male, 71.5in tall, 265lbs, I would assume between 30-35% BF based off of BF comparative pictures. I used a TDEE calculator which stated my TDEE was between 3100-3300 (different BF%). I averaged the two and said 3200 sounded good. That seems extremely high to me based off of moderate exercise (3-5x per week). I put on fat quite easily and I know you are suppose to subtract 500kcal from your TDEE when cutting, which puts me at 2700kcal. I believe that to be too much based off of experience and I was thinking around 2400kcal. Here is my nutritional plan based off of 2400 kcal. Please critique the plan and insert any helpful comments or changes. Thank you
Meal 1 (Pre-Workout)
Protein (g) Carbs (g) Fats (g) Calories (kcal)
Protein Shake 30 3 1 140
Banana (1 cup) 2.5 45.5 0.7 200
Total Macronutrients 32.5 48.5 1.7 340
Meal 2 (Post-Workout)
Protein (g) Carbs (g) Fats (g) Calories (kcal)
Protein Shake 30 3 1 140
Egg Whites (3/4 Cup) 20 4 0 100
Blueberries (1 Cup) 1.1 21.4 0.5 84.4
Blackberries (1 Cup) 2 7.1 0.7 61.9
Total Macronutrients 53.1 35.5 2.2 386.3
Meal 3 11:00am-12:00pm
Protein (g) Carbs (g) Fats (g) Calories (kcal)
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (4oz) 23 0 2.5 110
Kidney Beans (1/2 Cup) 8 14 0 110
Asparagus (1 Cup) 2.9 2.5 0.2 26.8
Advocado (1 Cup) 3 13 22 240
Total Macronutrients 36.9 29.5 24.7 486.8
Meal 4 2:00pm-3:00pm
Protein (g) Carbs (g) Fats (g) Calories (kcal)
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (8oz) 46 0 5 220
Black Beans (1/2 Cup) 7 23 0.5 120
Raw Spinach (3oz) 2 1 0 20
Raw Broccoli (1 medium stalk) 4 6 0.5 50
Cucumber (1 Cup) 0.6 3.2 0.2 15.6
Total Macronutrients 59.6 33.2 6.2 425.6
Meal 5 (Pre-Workout) 6:00pm-7:00pm
Protein (g) Carbs (g) Fats (g) Calories (kcal)
Protein Shake 30 3 1 140
Banana (1 cup) 2.5 45.5 0.7 200
Total Macronutrients 32.5 45.8 1.7 340
Meal 6 (Post-Workout) 8:00pm-9:00pm
Protein (g) Carbs (g) Fats (g) Calories (kcal)
Protein Shake 30 3 1 140
Dry Oats (1/2 Cup) 5 24 2.5 150
EVOO (1 Tbsp) 0 0 14 120
Total Macronutrients 35 27 17.5 410
Protein (g) Carbs (g) Fats (g) Calories (kcal)
Macronutrient Total 249.6 219.5 54 2388.7