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[Vlarix]

Im am 22 years old and have been lifting for about 2 years now. I currently workout 4 days a week and do all of the powerlifts religously. I have taken numerous products for strength training, fat loss, and bulking. While I have gotten alot stronger I have not been able to obtain the results I have wanted. I know alot of it has to do with my diet but I have never been able to find an appropriate one for my schedule. I am 5' 11" and weigh 230 pounds. I am currently on creatine, megaplex, and a high protein diet but I cant stop the belly fat from accoumulating and no matter what I have done I have always had a gut. Any suggestions on what I should do to lean up and maintain most fo my strength?

 

[Hockeyplaya18]

I suggest you find an appropriate diet for your schedule, you have to eat clean!
Whats your diet like now??

 

[Vlarix]

I eat a scoop of peanut butter of the morning when I get to work at 8. I got eat lunch at 11 which usually amounts to 1000 calories of 85% protein. Take a meal replacement shot(240 calories) around 3:30 before my workout at 4. Eat dinner around 7 or 8 which is high protein and 1000 calories. At 11 I make a protein shake(500 calories).

 

[Hockeyplaya18]

I'd get rid of the scoop of Peanut butter if you want to lose weight bro, and from what you've written I dont see why you cant eat a very healthy clean diet. Chicken Breasts, Veggies, Fish, Lean Red meats...etc. If you want the best diet advice, http://www.steroidology.com/forum/diet-forum/592432-8-tips-beginning-weight-loss-dieters.html
Just ask 3J, he'll get you figured out

 

[barnzy7]

doesnt matter if 85% of your 1000 calories are protein, excess calories will be stored as fat regardless...you'd be much better off following a balanced program, if you're not losing weight/fat then your taking in too many calories its as simple as that. there is no reason to take in 200g of protein in any meal for any reason. IMO, it would be much more beneficial to cut it down to 20-30g of protein, with some good fats and some complex carbs, eat more meals with less size. you can snack on veggies and fruits all day. not a big fan of the shake diet, real food is king. Post your typical diet up in the diet section for more critiquing.

 

[Vlarix]

Posted this under diet froum but no responses. I work out 1.5 to 2 hours 5 days a week along with this diet.

8:00 AM - Scoop of Peanut Butter/Protein Bar 200-300 Calories

11:00 AM - Work Lunch - 1000 calorie meal mostly protein

3:00 PM - Meal replacement shot 240 Calories

7-8 PM - Dinner - 1000-1500 Calories mostly Protein

11:00 PM - Protein Shake - 400 Calories

 

[dylangemelli]

there are numerous problems with your diet... the first thing is that you are putting all most of your calories into one big meal... I work too, but I eat almost 8 times a day, 150-200 calories each time... You are not allowing your metabolism to increase the way you are eating... smaller meals throughout the day is the first thing that needs fixed... The next thing is the law of thermogenics... if you take in more calories than you burn, you will gain weight, simple as that... just because you are getting a lot of protein, doesn't mean its clean calories... pizza has a ton of protein in it, whole milk does, cheese does, the list goes on, but none of that is good for your shred... you need to clean up your diet... lean meats, white fish, greek yogurt (Plain), low sodium, low sugar, low fat etc... lower carbs, don't cut them out, but lower them... you need to eat things with low fat, lower calories and good protein in them... i can send you a sample diet if yoiu need it... pm me and i'll help you out... i am a certified nutritionist so i have a few tricks on dieting...

 

[gymrat827]

you need green veggies, slow carbs, healthy fats in your diet. it needs work.

try oatmeal and whey for breakfast instead of the PB. lunch can be chicken and a light salad. but you need a lot more types of foods in your diet.