- Jul 17, 2004
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I'm currently 6'4 206lbs, with an average build. I've recently started a diet that my roomate helped me put together (he's competing in a body building contest on my campus) and I'd like some recommendations for changes as it seems a little "hardcore" or over the top for my current goals.
I'm currently a student so my food options aren't very large and most is not considered "healthy" but I am looking for some easily available alternatives, or possibly a slight change in diet as the carb to protein ratio doesn't seem 100% right.
What I like about it:
The spacing and times I eat are perfect
I've been doing it for 2 weeks and my overall physical health has improved
What I don't like:
Variety
at 10am
2 whole eggs, with around 1/3 cup egg whites and some bits of turkey and mushrooms
1 cup oatmeal (plain with artificial sweetner if necessary)
At 1, 4, 7, 9:30
6oz chicken breast (usually this is in a plain salad with a very light amount of cheese on it)
some form of carbs (1 cup rice, 8oz sweet potato, 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup oatmeal respectively)
At 12:30 pm
Protein shake with 52g protein (cheap walmart whey)
Everything said and done I'm getting about 210g protein a day, and around 400g carbs a day, with around 2800-2900 calories. From what I understand at my weight I should be getting 3200 calories or so.
My goals are to get rid of the little bit of gut I've gained and to replace it with some muscle mass. I'd like to eventually get into the 215+ weight range, but for the time being I think maintaing weight while trading fat for muscle would be more attainable.
I'm currently a student so my food options aren't very large and most is not considered "healthy" but I am looking for some easily available alternatives, or possibly a slight change in diet as the carb to protein ratio doesn't seem 100% right.
What I like about it:
The spacing and times I eat are perfect
I've been doing it for 2 weeks and my overall physical health has improved
What I don't like:
Variety
at 10am
2 whole eggs, with around 1/3 cup egg whites and some bits of turkey and mushrooms
1 cup oatmeal (plain with artificial sweetner if necessary)
At 1, 4, 7, 9:30
6oz chicken breast (usually this is in a plain salad with a very light amount of cheese on it)
some form of carbs (1 cup rice, 8oz sweet potato, 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup oatmeal respectively)
At 12:30 pm
Protein shake with 52g protein (cheap walmart whey)
Everything said and done I'm getting about 210g protein a day, and around 400g carbs a day, with around 2800-2900 calories. From what I understand at my weight I should be getting 3200 calories or so.
My goals are to get rid of the little bit of gut I've gained and to replace it with some muscle mass. I'd like to eventually get into the 215+ weight range, but for the time being I think maintaing weight while trading fat for muscle would be more attainable.