Starting my first cycle. How does my diet look like?

[Jonathan12]

Stats

Age : 29
Height : 6'0
Current BF - 14-15%
Weight : 190 lbs
Training experience : 10 years
GOAL : Gain LBM

DIET:

TDEE = 2600

Will be consuming 3100 calories.

385g carbs/ 215g protein/ 75g fat


SUPPLEMENTS


Multivitamin
Pre- workout
Whey
Liv- 52

Foods which I eat will be spread across 3-4 meals and a PWO shake.

Foods which I will be eating(strictly) :

*****Protein: *****
Chicken breast
Eggs
Chicken gizzards
Whey

*****Carbs:*****
Oats
Brown rice
Whole wheat flat bread
Brown bread

*****Fat*****
Peanut butter
Egg yolks
Almonds

*****Misc:*****
Fruits
Veggies
Brown sugar (to taste)
Dates syrup (topping)

Questions:

1. Should I add in anything else??
2. Any thoughts/suggestions??

Thanks!

[Back In Black]

Protein is too low.

Do you actually know your maintenance calories?

[Jonathan12]

Protein is too low.

Do you actually know your maintenance calories?

My maintenance is 2600 calories.

Should I increase my protein??

[Back In Black]

Wish my maintenance was that low would make life easier.

I'd have your protein at a minimum of 250g on cycle.

What is your plan for calorie increase throughout the cycle as your weight/composition changes and during PCT?

[Jonathan12]

Wish my maintenance was that low would make life easier.

I'd have your protein at a minimum of 250g on cycle.

What is your plan for calorie increase throughout the cycle as your weight/composition changes and during PCT?

Done. Protein increased to 250g.

Whoa! I didn't know about that... I thought of just maintaining the diet.

By how much should I increase my calories during cycle and during PCT??

[Back In Black]

As you gain weight/LBM so your maintenance calories increase. You will need to adjust accordingly and do it on the fly or start with a plan of increasing a certain amount of cals every so often.

During PCT it's wise to increase cals (using carbs) by around 500 per day. You don't have exogenous testosterone or your own natural testosterone so you have to make up for that using excess calories if you you want to try and hold on to your gains.

[Jonathan12]

As you gain weight/LBM so your maintenance calories increase. You will need to adjust accordingly and do it on the fly or start with a plan of increasing a certain amount of cals every so often.

During PCT it's wise to increase cals (using carbs) by around 500 per day. You don't have exogenous testosterone or your own natural testosterone so you have to make up for that using excess calories if you you want to try and hold on to your gains.

Awesome. I'll do that... Thanks so much for the info.
This is such a great community around here.

Last question, At what stage will I start seeing changes... both visually and strength wise..?

[Back In Black]

Everyone is different but as most people tend to improve their diet at the start of their cycle then they can gain from week 1, especially if they have primed beforehand. For AAS induced strength and weight gains that depends on the ester you are using. E & C most people will start noticing around week 4.

If you haven't primed and you have 6 weeks or so before you start I'd suggest you look into it. marcus300 has a thread something like The Prime Before Cycling Explained.

Oh, and add some omega 3's to your diet. Fish oil is perfect.

[Jonathan12]

Everyone is different but as most people tend to improve their diet at the start of their cycle then they can gain from week 1, especially if they have primed beforehand. For AAS induced strength and weight gains that depends on the ester you are using. E & C most people will start noticing around week 4.

If you haven't primed and you have 6 weeks or so before you start I'd suggest you look into it. marcus300 has a thread something like The Prime Before Cycling Explained.

Oh, and add some omega 3's to your diet. Fish oil is perfect.

Super. I have enough time to do this... I'll check it right away.

Thanks again Black!