Finally decided to cut (How does my Diet look)

[loveyouchunky]

I weight 186lbs, I am 5 10 and am on a cut. I lift heavy and do about 30 min of cardio a day about to start doing HIIT 2-3 times a week.

To Maintain I need 2600 cal so for my cut I am aiming for 2100 cal but I am still a little over, which I am not to worried about but if someone can please give me suggestions on how my overall diet is and if I need to change anything around.

Thanks for all your help

Here is my diet

Breakfast (7AM)

Egg Whites 8
½ cup of Oats
1 banana


Snack (9:30AM)

1 Apple
Peanut Butter (1tbsp)


Lunch (12:00PM)

Brown Rice (1/2 of a 1/2 cup)
Chicken Breast (4oz)
Veggies


Snack (2:30PM)

Peanut Butter Sandwich (1tbsp)

(5PM) Pre-Workout

Brown Rice (1/2 cup)
Chicken Breast (4oz)
Orange


(7:30PM) Post-Workout
Protein Shake
Bagel
Cream Cheese (2 tbsp)


Dinner (10PM)

Chicken Breast (4oz)
Cottage Cheese (1/2 cup)


TOTAL 2166.62 CAL


THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR HELP

[into eternity]

Chicken 3 times a day?? Personally I'd get tired of that real quick. Eat some beef or turkey.

[loveyouchunky]

Chicken 3 times a day?? Personally I'd get tired of that real quick. Eat some beef or turkey.

HAHAHA, I know what you mean but I am ok with it I intend to change it up later and add some turkey and fish in there somewhere but I cant do any beef I am Indian and we cant eat any.

ALSO I forgot to add that I take Omega 3 (Fish Oil) with my Breakfast

[Relomy]

HAHAHA, I know what you mean but I am ok with it I intend to change it up later and add some turkey and fish in there somewhere but I cant do any beef I am Indian and we cant eat any.

ALSO I forgot to add that I take Omega 3 (Fish Oil) with my Breakfast

Posting the macros would be beneficial -- protein/carbs/fat. Also eating 7 times/day isn't necessary when it comes to metabolism, but if you enjoy doing it..

Check the stickies up top. Specifically:

Calculating Calorie Needs and Macronutrients
IIFYM - What does it mean?
Pre, During, & Postworkout Nutrition

[JonG14]

wtf who says (1/2 of a 1/2 cup)
It's 1/4 cup lol

[loveyouchunky]

Posting the macros would be beneficial -- protein/carbs/fat. Also eating 7 times/day isn't necessary when it comes to metabolism, but if you enjoy doing it..

Check the stickies up top. Specifically:

Calculating Calorie Needs and Macronutrients
IIFYM - What does it mean?
Pre, During, & Postworkout Nutrition

Here is my Macro Protein 227.51 Carbs 209.97 Fat 46.3


Thanks for the advice I have already gone thru the stickies, just wanted to see what everyone else thought and if anyone had any advice.

[tominho7]

Diet looks good. Don't afraid to be flexible and try new meals that fit your macros. eating the same thing everyday gets old quick. Good luck on the cut

[loveyouchunky]

Diet looks good. Don't afraid to be flexible and try new meals that fit your macros. eating the same thing everyday gets old quick. Good luck on the cut

Glad to know I am on the right track, Thanks a bunch I just needed that assurance

[chaz1172]

Here is my Macro Protein 227.51 Carbs 209.97 Fat 46.3


Thanks for the advice I have already gone thru the stickies, just wanted to see what everyone else thought and if anyone had any advice.

That sounds like a very high amount of protein, IMO.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/catprot.htm

[spicyprice]

Here is my Macro Protein 227.51 Carbs 209.97 Fat 46.3

Why not trade out some of that excess protein for some fats?

0.24g/lb is pretty low........

Did you read the stickies?

[WonderPug]

Here is my Macro Protein 227.51 Carbs 209.97 Fat 46.3

Fat intake is insufficient. Protein intake is higher than necessary. For more information, please see: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=121703981

[loveyouchunky]

My body weight 186ibs

What If I bring my Marcos to Protein 200g, Carbs 200g and Fat 65g

WILL THIS BE BETTER?

If not what do you suggest?

[loveyouchunky]

My body weight 186ibs

What If I bring my Marcos to Protein 200g, Carbs 200g and Fat 65g

WILL THIS BE BETTER?

If not what do you suggest?

ALSO what do you guys think about Protein 186g, Carbs 186g and Fat 70g???

[Jameshill]

wtf who says (1/2 of a 1/2 cup)
it's 1/4 cup lol

lol

[tominho7]

ALSO what do you guys think about Protein 186g, Carbs 186g and Fat 70g???

I honestly feel protein was good were you originally had it.The high protein intake would help a lot with hunger. Fat intake seems to be an individual thing. If you can handle 45g per day then go for it.

When it comes to macros one size does not fit ALL

[TKerby91]

I weight 186lbs, I am 5 10 and am on a cut. I lift heavy and do about 30 min of cardio a day about to start doing HIIT 2-3 times a week.

To Maintain I need 2600 cal so for my cut I am aiming for 2100 cal but I am still a little over, which I am not to worried about but if someone can please give me suggestions on how my overall diet is and if I need to change anything around.

Thanks for all your help

Here is my diet

Breakfast (7AM)

Egg Whites 8
½ cup of Oats
1 banana


Snack (9:30AM)

1 Apple
Peanut Butter (1tbsp)


Lunch (12:00PM)

Brown Rice (1/2 of a 1/2 cup)
Chicken Breast (4oz)
Veggies


Snack (2:30PM)

Peanut Butter Sandwich (1tbsp)

(5PM) Pre-Workout

Brown Rice (1/2 cup)
Chicken Breast (4oz)
Orange


(7:30PM) Post-Workout
Protein Shake
Bagel
Cream Cheese (2 tbsp)


Dinner (10PM)

Chicken Breast (4oz)
Cottage Cheese (1/2 cup)


TOTAL 2166.62 CAL


THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR HELP

Looks good, can you list how much of each macro that is a day or?

[loveyouchunky]

Looks good, can you list how much of each macro that is a day or?

Here you go

Breakfast Protein 33.76 Carbs 56.72 Fat 7.8 Total Cal 432.12

Snack Protein 6 Carbs 32.5 Fat 6 Total Cal 208

Lunch Protein 36.25 Carbs 11.25 Fat 4.5 Total Cal 230.5

Snack Protein 5 Carbs 16 Fat 6.5 Total Cal 142.5

Pre Workout Protein 38.5 Carbs 33.5 Fat 5 Total Cal 333

Post Workout Protein 59 Carbs 58 Fat 10 Total Cal 558

Dinner Protein 49 Carbs 4 Fat 6.5 Total Cal 270.50

[loveyouchunky]

I thought You could have 1g to 1.5g of protein per pound of body weight

[tominho7]

I thought You could have 1g to 1.5g of protein per pound of body weight

Correct. The higher value would be better the leaner you get. Plus it helps with satiation.

[spicyprice]

Correct. The higher value would be better the leaner you get. Plus it helps with satiation.

increased fat intake is also beneficial for satiety, is a cheaper "calorie filler," and the higher protein intakes like 1.5/lb come into play when you become VERY lean and/or when intake is extremely low (as in PSMF.) Otherwise it doesnt really serve a purpose IMO.

[Ryan314]

Eat your yolks

[AlwaysTryin]

Eat your yolks

That's up to the individual - let them decide

[loveyouchunky]

That's up to the individual - let them decide

lol

[joebrosef]

only 7 meals? Good bye sweet metabolism.

[loveyouchunky]

only 7 meals? Good bye sweet metabolism.

?????????? Plz tell me he is joking lol

[FiveStarPre]

?????????? Plz tell me he is joking

yes he is...anyway...Macros look pretty decent ..but like the others were saying...dont be afraid to eat other foods..as look as you can fit it in your macros youll be fine

[loveyouchunky]

yes he is...anyway...Macros look pretty decent ..but like the others were saying...dont be afraid to eat other foods..as look as you can fit it in your macros youll be fine

Thanks for the advice, Keeping everyone's advice in mind I will be tweaking my diet a little bit and see what results I get.

Thanks for all your help guys