Getting in shape before graduation

So I started Keto last week after researching it on and off for a few years. I've finally decided to do it after reading about all the potential benefits of Keto if it is done right. After a longe weekend of binge drinking at the UGA over the weekend I'm going to get back into it. I'm trying to eat around 2000 Cal a day and 150g protein right now. However, I'm working on a budget right now.

I'm 6'3", 280lbs with my waist at 53" sadly. Current workout is just Insanity every day when I can fit it in due to the gym being over crowded with a huge influx of students and it just fitting with what I'm currently trying to do. I really just want to get down to 230-240 and then start bulking but I can work that out later. I've never tried anything other than just a straight caloric deficit so we'll see how this works.


Monday:
Lunch:
2 whole large eggs
5 strips of bacon

Dinner:
1 baked chicken quarter with 1tbsp olive oil
green beans
1 medium onion
2 strips bacon

Snacks:
10tbs of crunchy peanut butter scattered around the day.
60oz water ~

** Couldn't make it all the way through Insanity because I've been sick lately. Hoping to bounce back tomorrow
Calories:1809 kcal
Fat : 140g
Carbs: 54g
Protein: 83g (damn it)


I'll try to be more accurate later but wish me luck and any input would be great thanks!

[QUOTE=dsp_selym;859331263]So I started Keto last week after researching it on and off for a few years. I've finally decided to do it after reading about all the potential benefits of Keto if it is done right. After a longe weekend of binge drinking at the UGA over the weekend I'm going to get back into it. I'm trying to eat around 2000 Cal a day and 150g protein right now. However, I'm working on a budget right now.

I'm 6'3", 280lbs with my waist at 53" sadly. Current workout is just Insanity every day when I can fit it in due to the gym being over crowded with a huge influx of students and it just fitting with what I'm currently trying to do. I really just want to get down to 230-240 and then start bulking but I can work that out later. I've never tried anything other than just a straight caloric deficit so we'll see how this works.


Monday:
Lunch:
2 whole large eggs
5 strips of bacon

Dinner:
1 baked chicken quarter with 1tbsp olive oil
green beans
1 medium onion
2 strips bacon

Snacks:
10tbs of crunchy peanut butter scattered around the day.
60oz water ~

** Couldn't make it all the way through Insanity because I've been sick lately. Hoping to bounce back tomorrow
Calories:1809 kcal
Fat : 140g
Carbs: 54g
Protein: 83g (damn it)


I'll try to be more accurate later but wish me luck and any input would be great thanks![/QUOTE]

Less peanutbutter and lots more water.

[QUOTE=jkcstewart;859573783]Less peanutbutter and lots more water.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the advice. Any suggestions on meeting my protein goals without getting involved with whey protein powders with too much carbs?

[QUOTE=dsp_selym;859595163]Thanks for the advice. Any suggestions on meeting my protein goals without getting involved with whey protein powders with too much carbs?[/QUOTE]

good luck man I take EAS cheap target whey. the caloric breakdown looks like this its not too bad.
Cal Car Fat Pro
Eas - 100% Whey Protein Powder-Vanilla, 30 grams - 1 Scoop 130 3 3 23

I'd cut out the onion and eat less peanut butter. Throw in more veggies, especially broccolli. I'm assuming it's natural peanut butter? As far as meeting your protein, I'd incorporate a shake. There are plenty out there with low carbs. It doesn't matter how many times you eat throughout the day, as long as you meet your macros. If you can eat more chicken in one meal go for it. When you get sick of chicken or want to change things up, hamburger patties, tuna, steak, and beef sticks are great for variety.

[QUOTE=Brakh;859629843]I'd cut out the onion and eat less peanut butter. Throw in more veggies, especially broccolli. I'm assuming it's natural peanut butter? As far as meeting your protein, I'd incorporate a shake. There are plenty out there with low carbs. It doesn't matter how many times you eat throughout the day, as long as you meet your macros. If you can eat more chicken in one meal go for it. When you get sick of chicken or want to change things up, hamburger patties, tuna, steak, and beef sticks are great for variety.[/QUOTE]

question.... sometimes in a meal I feel really weird/bad about eating 1/2 a pound of meat. Do you know if we consume 1/2-3/4 pounds of meat a day will we still lose weight?

this is all of course assuming it fits in your macros

thanks

[QUOTE=dsp_selym;859595163]Thanks for the advice. Any suggestions on meeting my protein goals without getting involved with whey protein powders with too much carbs?[/QUOTE]

I eat grilled chicken or turkey. Sometimes I make BisonBurgers. Or a good Steak.

Alright I'll cut some of the peanut butter out and go buy some different whey. It is natural yeah I was just trying to fit in as much protein as I can.

[QUOTE=exwhyzee;859651443]question.... sometimes in a meal I feel really weird/bad about eating 1/2 a pound of meat. Do you know if we consume 1/2-3/4 pounds of meat a day will we still lose weight?

this is all of course assuming it fits in your macros

thanks[/QUOTE]

Yea for sure, it shouldn't have a negative effect with fat loss, hasn't for me these passed 5 weeks. Just make sure you're getting enough fiber to help you out "afterwards". I'll frequently eat a half pound burger or steak in one sitting, sometimes both!

Alright today I went up in total carbs sadly but it was mostly fiber. Didn't realize lima beans had so many carbs, haha... oh well. I'm still trying to slowly move into less and less net carbs. Lunch really screwed me but I busted my ass in Insanity tonight.

Lunch:
Chicken Yakisoba - 500/13/62/37
Dinner:
Canned Chicken - 405/10/0/81
Fresh Lima Beans - 540/2/98.37
Diced Tomato Rotel - 125/0/25/5

Snack:
4 tlbs crunchy natural PB - 380/32/14/14

98oz water

Totals: 1951/57/199 (155 net)/174

I know I screwed up with the tomatoes and lunch but I'm learning haha. Roommates keep eating my food so I was stuck improvising today. Thanks again for everyones input!

Your doing great man, just putting this much effort forth is far more than many people can handle. Oh yeah and label your food if you can, my roommates were super cool when I started separating my stuff. We used to shop together and then I explained that we could still share some basics like butter, spices, cream, and they even would split bulk meats and fish with me often they would just prepare it differently. Its nice eating with others especially when they support the enormous amount of courage you have to gather in order to change yourself!

[QUOTE=LouieBorges;859916933]Your doing great man, just putting this much effort forth is far more than many people can handle. Oh yeah and label your food if you can, my roommates were super cool when I started separating my stuff. We used to shop together and then I explained that we could still share some basics like butter, spices, cream, and they even would split bulk meats and fish with me often they would just prepare it differently. Its nice eating with others especially when they support the enormous amount of courage you have to gather in order to change yourself![/QUOTE]

Yeah I tried that. I live in fraternity house with a lot of other guys and the fridge in my room just died. I have to deal with drunk people coming through at like 3AM and eating all my stuff haha. The good thing is it was stuff I shouldn't be eating like tomatoes and stuff like that. Thanks for the encouragement though!

Sorry I haven't updated in a while... crazy week.

Today:
15oz 85/15 ground beef
3oz Swiss Cheese
5 leaves of iceberg lettuce
22 almonds roasted and salted

Cals: 1460kcal
Fat: 97g (36/6/38)
Carbs 12g(Net 7g)
Protein: 135g
Water: 32oz (trying to chug more before bed)

Mixing in IF so I'll only be eating once a day.

Can't remember exact numbers because my phone just died while doing homework but...


ground beef (~10oz)
taco sauce (~.25cup)
salsa (4tbsp)
iceberg lettuce (5 leaves?)
10 almonds
2 bud light pints

~2000kcal
~135g Protein
~50g Carbs
~80g Fat

Need to drink a lot more water as I'm feeling crazy bloated from the sodium and such..

Added a boost with IF to help out the Keto loses. Doing a 36 hour fast and still eating around 2,000kcal and little carbs when I'm off the fast. So far I've lost 2" in my waist, 1" in the hips and 2 lbs.