First Cycle ever..

[stang1]

gbrice75: made it to the grocers over the weekend and after one last blowout weekend, have put the new diet into place. Here is what day one looks like (I wont post everyday, just wanted to give you an idea and see if any further refining is needed):

6:30: Protein Shake (Whey 23g) w/ non-fat milk, 1/2 cup steel cut oats

9:30: 6 egg whites, 1/2 cup steel cut oats

12:30: 1 boneless, skinless grilled chicken breast, veggies, 1 cup brown rice

3:00: 1 boneless skinless grilled chicken breast sandwich on Ezekiel bread (pre workout)

3:45: Pre workout shake (I still would like to keep this as I feel the pump I get from the N.O.) The brand I use has no fillers so its bacically just the Arginine, Creatin Mono and Caffeine.

5:30: Post workout shake (Whey 56g/ 2 scoops) with 2% milk, 1/2 cup oats
Question here: I bought steel cut oats, how can I add this to the shake? Also, should I stick to the non-fat milk?

6:00: 1 boneless skinless grilled chicken breast, veggies, 1/2 small avocado

9:00: Casien Shake w/ non-fat milk, 1 tsp natural peanut butter

As you can see, got a good deal on some chicken but will change out to talapia, turkey, lean ground beef. Will also rotating between brown rice and sweet potatoe.

I also bought some zuchini and squash that I plan on coooking with extra virgin olive oil with onions to include with dinner.

This is my meal plan to lean before the cycle. Still working out intensively 4 days with cardio right after. Let me know what you think...Thanks..

[gbrice75]

gbrice75: made it to the grocers over the weekend and after one last blowout weekend, have put the new diet into place. Here is what day one looks like (I wont post everyday, just wanted to give you an idea and see if any further refining is needed):

6:30: Protein Shake (Whey 23g) w/ non-fat milk, 1/2 cup steel cut oats

9:30: 6 egg whites, 1/2 cup steel cut oats

Add a couple whole eggs

12:30: 1 boneless, skinless grilled chicken breast, veggies, 1 cup brown rice

3:00: 1 boneless skinless grilled chicken breast sandwich on Ezekiel bread (pre workout)

3:45: Pre workout shake (I still would like to keep this as I feel the pump I get from the N.O.) The brand I use has no fillers so its bacically just the Arginine, Creatin Mono and Caffeine.

no problem

5:30: Post workout shake (Whey 56g/ 2 scoops) with 2% milk, 1/2 cup oats
Question here: I bought steel cut oats, how can I add this to the shake? Also, should I stick to the non-fat milk?

I just dump the oats raw right into the shake and chew em up. If they're tough to eat, you can get rolled oats instead. Definitely stick to the non-fat milk - the fat will slow protein absorption, bad idea especially PWO

6:00: 1 boneless skinless grilled chicken breast, veggies, 1/2 small avocado

Nice meal!

9:00: Casien Shake w/ non-fat milk, 1 tsp natural peanut butter

I wouldn't do the milk before bed, but it's not the worst thing in the world

As you can see, got a good deal on some chicken but will change out to talapia, turkey, lean ground beef. Will also rotating between brown rice and sweet potatoe.

I also bought some zuchini and squash that I plan on coooking with extra virgin olive oil with onions to include with dinner.

This is my meal plan to lean before the cycle. Still working out intensively 4 days with cardio right after. Let me know what you think...Thanks..

Looking much better bro. I made a few changes in bold, but overall good job. Would like to see macros though

[stang1]

Is there a website to get macros on foods?
The raw veggies dont have any lables..

[MR-FQ320]

Is there a website to get macros on foods?
The raw veggies dont have any lables..

Fitnesspal.com to name one of a few

[stang1]

Looking much better bro. I made a few changes in bold, but overall good job. Would like to see macros though

gbrice: got the macros for you brother.. (I added 2 whole eggs to my 6:30 meal as advised)

6:30: 54.3g pro / 70.5g carb / 19.5g fat = 677 calories

9:30: 31.6g pro /55.2g carb / 5.6g fat = 402 calories

12:30: 41.6g pro / 50.8g carb / 8g fat = 427 calories

3:00: 43.1g pro / 30g carb / 5.1g fat = 346 calories

Post work out shake 5:30: 64.7g pro / 72.3g carb / 11.4g fat = 560 calories

6:00: 39.5g pro / 18.3g carb / 25.9g fat = 445 calories

9:00: 36.2g pro / 18.3g carb / 10.4g fat = 311 calories

Total for the day: (these refelct day one meal as posted yesterday)
311g protein
315.4g carb
85.9g fat
3168 calories

I checked BF% on the caliper (FatTrack II) and came up with roughly 16%. My immediate goal is to lower BF% in prep for 1st cycle ever, while keeping current muscle mass.

I really appreciate you taking the time to review this.
BTW: had to crunch through the oats in the PostW shake, not bad though..

[gbrice75]

gbrice: got the macros for you brother.. (I added 2 whole eggs to my 6:30 meal as advised)

6:30: 54.3g pro / 70.5g carb / 19.5g fat = 677 calories

9:30: 31.6g pro /55.2g carb / 5.6g fat = 402 calories

12:30: 41.6g pro / 50.8g carb / 8g fat = 427 calories

3:00: 43.1g pro / 30g carb / 5.1g fat = 346 calories

Post work out shake 5:30: 64.7g pro / 72.3g carb / 11.4g fat = 560 calories

6:00: 39.5g pro / 18.3g carb / 25.9g fat = 445 calories

9:00: 36.2g pro / 18.3g carb / 10.4g fat = 311 calories

Total for the day: (these refelct day one meal as posted yesterday)
311g protein
315.4g carb
85.9g fat
3168 calories

I checked BF% on the caliper (FatTrack II) and came up with roughly 16%. My immediate goal is to lower BF% in prep for 1st cycle ever, while keeping current muscle mass.

I really appreciate you taking the time to review this.
BTW: had to crunch through the oats in the PostW shake, not bad though..

Looks pretty good brotha, but fat is a bit high in meal 1 IMO. Probably from the eggs you added, lol! Sorry man, I know how hard it can be to try and get all the right foods in and still balance your macros.

Looks like you changed this meal completely though? Adding 2 eggs to the food you already posted won't yield you an additional 17g fat (1/2 cup oats is 2.5g, so i'm going based off of that).

If possible repost the diet itself and include the macros after each meal. Sorry to be a pain with this, but want to make sure we get it right.