Bulking.... here we go again

[Steviep]

My split: Mon- Legs
Tues Chest
Weds- Cardio
Thurs-Back
Friday Shoulders/Calves
Sat Cardio/arms--- on this day one week it is cardio one week it is arms so as not to over work my arms.
Sun off

Diet: I feel i am pretty strict here, my last cheat was saturday not and it wasnt really a cheat, it was a handful of peanuts.

8:15 a.m. 1 cup oatmeal
1 can tuna
4 egg whites (500 kcal)

Wkout at 9-10
PWO-2 Scoops of whey
1.5 scoops gatorade (300 kcal)

11:00 4 Oz chicken (Right before an 11 oclock class)
Apple
1/2 scoop protein
1/4 cup Oatmeal (360 kcal)

12:30 1 cup oatmeal
5 oz chicken
1/2 cup CC (550 kcal)

2:50 1 Scoop Whey
1/2 Cup Oatmeal (260 kcal) ((between class)

5:15 3/4 Cup Oatmeal
5 Oz meat
1/2 Cottage Cheese or milk (500 Kcal)

8:00 Meat about 6 oz
Milk
1/2 CC (400 kcal)

1100 1/2 Cup cc
either hardboiled eggs or small amount of peanuts (300-350)

College Student, 5'8" 166 7-9% bf, want to get bigger, but keep a clean bulk. I have been gaining strength well. I have gone up from 225 to about 315 on squats and my deads have been at about 330-370, SO I am satisfied with strentgh the size just isnt coming. My calories range from about 3000 to 3350. Also lately, i have noticed that i feel muscularly (is this a word?) full but definition is lacking a bit, little unsatisfied about that. Any ideas? Also I use splenda and drink about 5 cans of diet pop a week. Walk to class, active, i dont sit on my ass and play video games all day. I know its long winded but i tried to get everything i could think off that would help you guys help me. Thanks guys i appreciate this alot

[Steviep]

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[candle25]

I would drop the cardio. At 7-9%BF you could stand to gain some fat. Your meals look perfect. I assume you're drinking skim or 2% milk. Your fat intake looks a little low. You need the essential omega fats. I'd recomend switching the oats up with whole grain bread, brown rice, yams & such. You will prob burn out on eating so much oats.

[Steviep]

Thanks for the advice. I am eating so many oats right now bc i am at college. When i arrive home, i will definetely take the your advice. About the fats, I was thinking of putting them into the 250 meal as well. Protein and some NPB. Thanks again. Anyone else?

[bkman4]

Keep some cardio...maybe. You look pretty good, but not enough fat.

[Steviep]

are peanuts ok for fat. I use hardboiled eggs as well, but flax is little expensive for me to continually buy. I take fish-oil pills with my last meal. Good enough for fat sources?

[bkman4]

Not really. Carlsons Cod liver oil is more economical than flax and is a better choice for EFA's. Eggs are ok, and so are nuts, almonds are a better choice than peanuts.