My Eating Routine Critique Please

[Anthony21]

Ok this is what I usually eat on a daily basis.

Morning-6 egg whites, one pack of oatmeal w/ 1/2 cup of fat free milk

Snack-Either a cup of low fat cottage cheese or low fat plain yogurt, half a cup of granola on top the yogurt ig i'm eating yogurt, with a small red apple.

Lunch-Either a whole skinless chicken breast or beef petite sirloin steak with a cup of rice or sweet potato

Snack-2 scoops of whey protein w/fat free milk if available if not water.

Dinner-Same as what I would eat for lunch.

Pre-workout snack-On scoop whey protein w/water and a small red apple or cantelope.

Post Workou snack-One scoop whey w/water and some type of fruit.

30-45 min Later usually my last meal before bed will either be Oatmeal, Rice or Sweet Potato for my carb w/ a piece of chicken breast, red meat or egg whites for the protein.

Any advice?

[soundcheck129]

Eat some fat if you like testosterone and normal body functions.

[Anthony21]

so add in like almonds,avacados and such?

[soundcheck129]

Yeah or some whole eggs and real milk. PWO also looks weak.

[Anthony21]

well I down whey protein with water right after my workout so my body can absorb the protein faster w/some simple carbs then 30 min after i'll eat some more solid protein and carbs. I am also taking flax seed pills as opposed to having to battle the horrible taste of flaxseed oil or olive oil.

[Anthony21]

anymore suggestions?

[dn27]

Woah... talk about LOW fat.... Cutting or bulking? (appears to be cutting).

[Anthony21]

Not really I'm trying to gain mass and get bigger. So I guess I'm going about it the wrong way huh? I don't know how much fat, protein and carbs I should be eating. I just try to balance them out. I know fats I eat are Peanut Butter, I have flax seed pills i take before bed every night(is that good or should I stick with PB before bed) I eat avacados and almonds.

[GeneralLee_1]

eat the whole egg

you need some fat in your diet!!! and also, not all of the eggs protein is in the white, just so ya know...

[Anthony21]

ok thanks for that info all the info can help any more suggetions and if you can can you rework my diet for me cause I'm lost when it comes to this and what is best for me. I'm trying to gain muscle of course, mass, and bulk up tired of being skinny.

[Anthony21]

any more help?

[dn27]

Here is a rough guess:

220g protein = 880 cals

350g carbs = 1400 cals

100g fats = 900 cals

Total = 3180

It might be to little, but try starting there. Add more carbs and fats if you need the cals.

[Anthony21]

it's hard though. to always have that amount everyday cause i'm on a strict budget you know? So all this nutrition and workouts and different word of mouths and ways to go about things from different people is really confusing. I really wish there was just a universal way to go about it. So that would be a good model to follow though? I hate having to write everything down all the time it feels more like a chore u know.

[Anthony21]

can anyone help me out w/ a exact diet plan I should follow if i'm trying to gain size and mass?

[MarkVI]

anymore suggestions?

red meat and whole eggs and whole milk

Not really I'm trying to gain mass and get bigger. So I guess I'm going about it the wrong way huh? I don't know how much fat, protein and carbs I should be eating. I just try to balance them out. I know fats I eat are Peanut Butter, I have flax seed pills i take before bed every night(is that good or should I stick with PB before bed) I eat avacados and almonds.

Yes, wrong way -- lose the avacados and almonds, those are pricey - - eat peanuts, red meat, whole eggs, whole milk

it's hard though. to always have that amount everyday cause i'm on a strict budget you know? So all this nutrition and workouts and different word of mouths and ways to go about things from different people is really confusing. I really wish there was just a universal way to go about it. So that would be a good model to follow though? I hate having to write everything down all the time it feels more like a chore u know.

It's not tough, eggs are cheap when bought in bulk. Steak is cheap if you buy less than amazing cuts....here's a good model: eat big, filling and balanced meals everytime.

[Anthony21]

yea i try to i really don't eat avacados. my fats i eat are exrta virgin olive oil. PB, and 1% milk. I eat red meats. Thanks for the advice

[240kat]

as stated above..eat fat. Its crucial for everything. Nuts, avacodos, ice cream, peanut butter, bacon..whatever you're into.

[Anthony21]

I don't get down with any pork product especially bacon. I usually just take tbsp servings of extra virgin olive oil (v8 is a great chaser plus you get your vegtables for the day) PB in the day and before bed, and whole eggs w/1% milk, almonds i've been eating more and more as well. Thanks for the advice guys. Usually how many G should i be intaking for fats?

[billy.]

I don't get down with any pork product especially bacon. I usually just take tbsp servings of extra virgin olive oil (v8 is a great chaser plus you get your vegtables for the day) PB in the day and before bed, and whole eggs w/1% milk, almonds i've been eating more and more as well. Thanks for the advice guys. Usually how many G should i be intaking for fats?

On a bulk? You'll get different answers, but IMO, up to 80g fat would be acceptable. I usually make sure I get at least 40g...depends on your goals.

Don't get so caught up counting calories. When you're bulking, it's a good idea to keep it clean, filling, and balanced. You've already been told on here how to bulk..."red meat, nuts, whole eggs" and lots of complex carbs. Oats, sweet potato, and brown rice are STAPLES.

[Anthony21]

thanks Billy. Yea I really don't write down every meal i'm eating it's to tidious and to much of a chore. I just try to eat balnaced meals and snacks. Thanks guys for your in put i'm going to start upping my fat intake which I started today.

[Autonomous Ben]

you drink evoo straight?? dude, COOK WITH IT!!!! try frying some veggies to eat iwth your steak. ie. onions & peps.. throw it on top of your steak like a philly without the bun!

or just cook your eggs in it, it adds a great flavor.. rather than choking it down straight, yeesh...