Critique my diet plan.

[BWRT]

I’m a student and can afford to eat this for around 30 a week. Suggestions and criticisms welcome. It’s definitely not perfect but is it healthy enough?

Meal 1:

- Scrambled eggs or PB toast + Shake (Milk/Oats/Banana/PB) (1500c)
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Meal 2:

- Shake (Milk/Oats/Banana/PB) (1000c)
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Meal 3:

- Chicken thighs w seasoning/veg/honey (700c)
Or
- Beef burgers w spinach/tomatoes/cheese and sweet potato fries (1000c)
Or
- Chicken pasta w cheese/pesto (1000c)
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Meal 4:

- Cereal (Krave) (500c)
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Total calories: 3000-4000 depending on choices.

[faithbrah]

throw in some veggies and you should be good

[xsquid99]

Thats not a diet plan.

READ: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=129523333

[faithbrah]

Thats not a diet plan.

READ: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=129523333

totally true, but at least he mentioned calories. judging by the foods he listed, he should be getting his minimum protein and fat requirements

[SuffolkPunch]

4000 calories sounds high. Don't attempt to gain more than about 2lbs a month. Most of the extra will just be fat.

Also, you need to know what your protein and fat amounts are (in grams). I don't see much fruit and veg.

[BWRT]

4000 calories sounds high. Don't attempt to gain more than about 2lbs a month. Most of the extra will just be fat.

Also, you need to know what your protein and fat amounts are (in grams). I don't see much fruit and veg.

Yeah I’m hitting my macros, if anything I’m going over. I’m also hitting calories but some days I can go over, some days I’ll be eating smaller portions. What fruits and veg could I add on top?

[SuffolkPunch]

Yeah I’m hitting my macros, if anything I’m going over. I’m also hitting calories but some days I can go over, some days I’ll be eating smaller portions. What fruits and veg could I add on top?

It's easy to hit minimums with that many calories - but my point is: do you really need that many? Why do you think you need 4k calories?

[AdamWW]

It's easy to hit minimums with that many calories - but my point is: do you really need that many? Why do you think you need 4k calories?

Not to mention a RANGE of 1000 calories... that's massive

[BWRT]

It's easy to hit minimums with that many calories - but my point is: do you really need that many? Why do you think you need 4k calories?

No I definitely don’t need that many. I’m saying I’m not too bothered if I hit that mark a few days of the week I’m more interested in filling out rather than maintaining a low body fat, I’m skinny

[AdamWW]

No I definitely don’t need that many. I’m saying I’m not too bothered if I hit that mark a few days of the week I’m more interested in filling out rather than maintaining a low body fat, I’m skinny

5-10" and 160lb or so isn't skinny... that's a perfectly normal weight to be in... there's no need for an aggressive bulk...

[BWRT]

5-10" and 160lb or so isn't skinny... that's a perfectly normal weight to be in... there's no need for an aggressive bulk...

Going by the mirror I am mate, could be my frame I’m not sure. I’m not actively looking to get fat, I’m just not fixating on body fat and if I gained a few pounds I’d welcome it because I’ll be more filled out

[Mrpb]

Try 3000 kcal first. If that doesn't work try 3200. Etc.

You probably don't need 4000.

[cljolley]

No I definitely don’t need that many. I’m saying I’m not too bothered if I hit that mark a few days of the week I’m more interested in filling out rather than maintaining a low body fat, I’m skinny

Well if your goal is to just gain weight non-discriminately I think it looks okay. More green vegetables would be a plus as mentioned already.

But I do agree with Suffolk and Adam. 4000cal may be a bit excessive, and varying your caloric goal interrupts a most important concept in my opinion; CONSISTENCY.

What are your goals anyhow?

[WeightSwinger]

I’m a student and can afford to eat this for around 30 a week. Suggestions and criticisms welcome. It’s definitely not perfect but is it healthy enough?

Meal 1:

- Scrambled eggs or PB toast + Shake (Milk/Oats/Banana/PB) (1500c)
=================================
Meal 2:

- Shake (Milk/Oats/Banana/PB) (1000c)
=================================
Meal 3:

- Chicken thighs w seasoning/veg/honey (700c)
Or
- Beef burgers w spinach/tomatoes/cheese and sweet potato fries (1000c)
Or
- Chicken pasta w cheese/pesto (1000c)
=================================
Meal 4:

- Cereal (Krave) (500c)
=================================
Total calories: 3000-4000 depending on choices.

I'm really cheap with my groceries I like rice and beans (I think brown rice and black beans are one of the healthiest but not the cheapest). And if makes a complete protein when combined and helps with my micronutrients too.

Vegetables are expensive but I get broccoli still. Sometimes others especially when on sale. If I find fresh veggies, berries etc on a good sale I freeze them.

You got a lot of good budget stuff on your list. Milk, eggs, chicken.

I make my own greek yogurt out of milk in my instant pot (I use emeril lagasse air fryer plus) . I buy low fat cottage cheese and been eating it before bed. Easy protein without adding too much fat or carbs. I don't know how cost effective it is since I just started buying it. Supposively eating before bed is good for you.

Tomato paste is pretty cheap and helps me keep from getting bored.

I avoid nuts too expensive. Can't afford seafood either.

[BWRT]

Well if your goal is to just gain weight non-discriminately I think it looks okay. More green vegetables would be a plus as mentioned already.

But I do agree with Suffolk and Adam. 4000cal may be a bit excessive, and varying your caloric goal interrupts a most important concept in my opinion; CONSISTENCY.

What are your goals anyhow?

I don’t seem to put on weight on 3000, my weight goes up a few pounds and then back to normal the next day. That’s why I’m aiming for the 3-4000 range. My goals are to fill out, I start Uni next month.

[SuffolkPunch]

I don’t seem to put on weight on 3000, my weight goes up a few pounds and then back to normal the next day. That’s why I’m aiming for the 3-4000 range. My goals are to fill out, I start Uni next month.

How long did you try 3000 for? It takes at least 2 weeks to get a meaningful result from a particular calorie level.

[cljolley]

^ What he said
[QUOTE=BWRT;1613206491]I don’t seem to put on weight on 3000, my weight goes up a few pounds and then back to normal the next day. That’s why I’m aiming for the 3-4000 range. My goals are to fill out, I start Uni next month.[/QUOTE
Also, you should be monitoring your weight using a rolling average. Don't just look at the scale and think "Hmm well I gained a couple pounds today." Because that isn't necessarily accurate. Your weight will fluctuate day to day anyhow.

[BWRT]

How long did you try 3000 for? It takes at least 2 weeks to get a meaningful result from a particular calorie level.

Roughly two weeks. 3300 might be the one

[SuffolkPunch]

Roughly two weeks. 3300 might be the one

That sounds more reasonable. A fairly active person could have a TDEE of 3000.