Is this a balanced diet?

[dxkj]

Dinner 5pm
Chicken Breast 300 cal
1/4 green pepper 50 cal
Glass of milk with protein powder 200 cal

7pm Snack (one of the fruits listed below)

Lunch 11pm
1/4 Green pepper
1/4 broc head
3 leaves romaine 100 cal
Glass of milk with powder 200 cal

3am Snack (one of the fruits listed below)


Breakfast 5am
2 Serving Plain oatmeal 200 cal (or alternate with shredded wheat, 160 calories)
Handful of berries or straberries sliced 50 cal
Glass of Milk with protein powder 200 cal


Snacks
Banana
Apple
Grapes
Orange



The schedule is weird because i work nights

I had been living on 3 double cheeseburgers, large fry shared across for supper/lunch at night. 3-5 mountain dews, and 2 ham and chees croissants + large hash round from BK for breakfast for the last month or so, and decided to change my diet now that im back at the gym again.

I think the above diet has enough protein... not sure about the rest.

 

[Mo0o]

SOunds like a really boring meal plan if that's all you eat day in day out

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
SOunds like a really boring meal plan if that's all you eat day in day out

It's best to build a routine of healthy eating before you worry about variety.

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: Mo0o
SOunds like a really boring meal plan if that's all you eat day in day out

It's best to build a routine of healthy eating before you worry about variety.

I guess so. BUt there has to be more than just veggies and chicken breast, which btw is all i hear around here.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

i dont know, i just eat whatever is in the fridge lol

wish i had a car so i can go shoping and pick things out for myself

 

[Rkonster]

What are you trying to accomplish with the diet? Weight loss?

 

[ViperVin2]

I would throw in some lean meat during lunch as well because lunch seems like it will not be enough to satisfy you. You only have 5 meals right now, you can add one more meal after 5 am depending on your caloric intake. Other than that, looks good. Good luck with the change.

 

[hjo3]

Seems like it'd be nice to throw some more grains and fish in there. But I don't know anything about nutrition, so do with that what you will.

 

[essasin]

you gotta throw in some time to work out

 

[vrbaba]

damn...wayy too nutritious than mine

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: essasin
you gotta throw in some time to work out

I wake up at 4pm, grab the first meal, workout from 5-6:30, start work at 7pm, leave work at 7am, go to sleep by 8am,

rinse repeat

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: Rkonster
What are you trying to accomplish with the diet? Weight loss?

At the moment yes, I am trying to cut down to an ideal weight, and then i will change my diet to bulk up.

Right now I weigh 212 lbs and am 6'2. I believe I will get down to 185 at the lowest and then change things around. Im pretty sure I will be 190'ish by may 1st. 22 lbs in 8 weeks, 3 lbs a week, pretty easy, especially considering I lose really quickly and gain very slowly (as far as fat at least)

In addition to weight loss, i am trying to become healthier... ie not eat garbage for a while.

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: ViperVin2
I would throw in some lean meat during lunch as well because lunch seems like it will not be enough to satisfy you. You only have 5 meals right now, you can add one more meal after 5 am depending on your caloric intake. Other than that, looks good. Good luck with the change.

Lunch is around midnight so Im not really hungry at that time anyway. I just threw that in to keep my metabolism going and to add another meal. Im only really hungry ~ 5-7pm and then in the morning at 5am-7am.

 

[saahmed]

Well, its certainly much better than your old diet. Exercise should also be added to the diet. Just a good 20-30 min. jog.

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: saahmed
Well, its certainly much better than your old diet. Exercise should also be added to the diet. Just a good 20-30 min. jog.

I think I could figure that much out I know its better than previous food, but was wondering if it was healthy/balanced. I might toss in 3 hard boiled egg whites, and 1 hard boiled egg yoke as a snack once a day...

I do assorted free weights, and HIIT running and HIIT rowing

Example:

2 minutes @ 4mph
1 minute @ 8mph

2 minutes @ 4mph
1 minute @ 8mph

2 minutes @ 4mph
1 minute @ 8mph

2 minutes @ 4mph
1 minute @ 8mph

2 minutes @ 4mph
1 minute @ 8mph

15 minutes total


Same with rowing, but instead of mph, I row at a comfortable pace, and then push as hard as i can for 1 minute.


Both push my limits at the moment, I will up my 4/8mph speeds as i get in better shape.

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: dxkj

Originally posted by: Rkonster
What are you trying to accomplish with the diet? Weight loss?

At the moment yes, I am trying to cut down to an ideal weight, and then i will change my diet to bulk up.

Right now I weigh 212 lbs and am 6'2. I believe I will get down to 185 at the lowest and then change things around. Im pretty sure I will be 190'ish by may 1st. 22 lbs in 8 weeks, 3 lbs a week, pretty easy, especially considering I lose really quickly and gain very slowly (as far as fat at least)

In addition to weight loss, i am trying to become healthier... ie not eat garbage for a while.

don't forget to post before and after pics, the less clothes the better

 

[amicold]

Originally posted by: dxkj
Dinner 5pm
Chicken Breast 300 cal
1/4 green pepper 50 cal
Glass of milk with protein powder 200 cal

7pm Snack (one of the fruits listed below)

Lunch 11pm
1/4 Green pepper
1/4 broc head
3 leaves romaine 100 cal
Glass of milk with powder 200 cal

3am Snack (one of the fruits listed below)


Breakfast 5am
2 Serving Plain oatmeal 200 cal (or alternate with shredded wheat, 160 calories)
Handful of berries or straberries sliced 50 cal
Glass of Milk with protein powder 200 cal


Snacks
Banana
Apple
Grapes
Orange



The schedule is weird because i work nights

I had been living on 3 double cheeseburgers, large fry shared across for supper/lunch at night. 3-5 mountain dews, and 2 ham and chees croissants + large hash round from BK for breakfast for the last month or so, and decided to change my diet now that im back at the gym again.

I think the above diet has enough protein... not sure about the rest.

Try bodybuilding.com forums for a more, um...accurate opinion.

 

[BlueFlamme]

Just make sure to mix up the flavors some so that you will stick with it. I find that I can never stick to a monotonous diet, too boring. Doesn't even have to be large changes.

HB egg is a good idea, can either have 'em as is or maybe throw 'em on the salad. You can also add cucumber/carrot/tomato/low-fat cheese/orange slices/raisins/onion/etc. etc. to help change the texture and flavor. Mix in spinach sometimes.

Oatmeal can be changed the same as well, alternate raisins/peaches/bananas/cinnamon/strawberries/blueberries/etc. etc.

For the main meal maybe once a week throw in a fish or pork product. Use mushrooms instead of peppers, maybe serve on a small side of rice. Cut up your chicken and make a wrap. Heck, just change your seasoning for the entire meal so one is using Italian herbs, another is using southwestern, and another can be BBQ.


You are on the right track with maintaining the same portion size and veggies. These suggestions are just so that you might be able to enjoy it more and stay on it longer! Good luck!

 

[BlueFlamme]

Originally posted by: dxkj

Originally posted by: saahmed
Well, its certainly much better than your old diet. Exercise should also be added to the diet. Just a good 20-30 min. jog.

I do assorted free weights, and HIIT running and HIIT rowing

Both push my limits at the moment, I will up my 4/8mph speeds as i get in better shape.

Sounds like you're on the right track. This article emphasises that 15 minutes weight training and 15 minutes endurance training will help you lose more weight than 30 minutes endurance training.

 

[biggestmuff]

Not enough fat in your diet. Too much protein in that 5pm meal. It also looks like you aren't eating enough. Roughly 1400 Kcalories is pretty low, but I don't know your age, gender, height and weight? What is it?