Quick question!

[JamieOleBoy]

I am working on cutting weight at the moment. I have not been eating any meats, mainly getting my protein sources from oats, broccoli, brown rice, and fruits (pretty much all I eat throughout the day).
Eat 5-6 meals throughout the day, calories are around 1400-1600. Am just wondering if I will still be able to cut/loose weight if I cannot get the meats in? Are my carbs too high?

Work out regime.

45 minutes-1 hour moderate intensity cardio
45 minutes-1 hour high intensity weightlifting
10-15 minutes in sauna (does it really count that much? haha)

Here are what my stats are.

Age:18
Weight:185
Height:5'11
BF%: This I am not sure, I have looked at pictures of others on the site and I would not put myself over 13%.

 

[drewbolic]

Dude im no guru at nutrition but I cant imagine your getting enough protein in your diet.And with the cardio and weight training that might be putting your body under some stress from being catabolic.

 

[JamieOleBoy]

I figured the same, I have chicken breasts back home (I'm in college) but that is a several hour drive away...UGH!!! I figure I will just have to go to the store.

 

[JamieOleBoy]

College budget's suck!


Any other advice is welcome, thanks.

 

[drewbolic]

get a BJ's or COSCO's card and stock up on laen meat protein source like chicken breast and high % lean beef.

 

[JamieOleBoy]

None up here in College Station . Just picked up some frozen chicken breasts at Kroger's...although I had a tough time finding some with low sodium...Also, doesn't 3g of fat seem excessive for a 4oz chicken breast?

 

[3J]

I am working on cutting weight at the moment. I have not been eating any meats, mainly getting my protein sources from oats, broccoli, brown rice, and fruits (pretty much all I eat throughout the day).
Eat 5-6 meals throughout the day, calories are around 1400-1600. Am just wondering if I will still be able to cut/loose weight if I cannot get the meats in? Are my carbs too high?

Work out regime.

45 minutes-1 hour moderate intensity cardio
45 minutes-1 hour high intensity weightlifting
10-15 minutes in sauna (does it really count that much? haha)

Here are what my stats are.

Age:18
Weight:185
Height:5'11
BF%: This I am not sure, I have looked at pictures of others on the site and I would not put myself over 13%.

simply put based upon your stats your starving yourself.. shutting down your metabolism.. not getting enough protien in, and, due to your diet, overtraining...

you need to overhaul it.. up your protien.. there's alotta work to be done here..

how much meat can you eat on your budget daily??

 

[JamieOleBoy]

I got plenty money it's just a convenience problem..I just picked up some frozen chicken breast from Kroger's as I realized how low my protein intake was.

I was waiting for THE professional 3J to come in here haah

 

[3J]

you need to get about 40g of protien in with EVERY meal six times a day... if you wanna put some lean mass on and lean out protien is very important..

you can go buy a whole roasted chicken and break that down into 4-5 meals for all i can (though the fat content on chickens are high except for the breast, we'd have to lower your carb intake)...

post up a diet for critique

 

[JamieOleBoy]

I'll get on posting a diet after I work out (about to head to the gym). I bought frozen chicken breasts and cooked them up today and threw some of that in with chicken/broccoli. As far as lowering carbs I probably will have to take out some of my carb intake definitely.

Thanks for keeping up with my thread 3J, I can only wish one day I can be as knowledgeable as you are in dieting....I guess I'll keep reading in the meanwhile.

 

[3J]

im just another guy sharing info bud.. you do it long enough you pick up on things...

 

[THE-DET-OAK]

dude kroger has some great deals on all natural cx breast-its kroger brand-fresh-like 8 breast for 7 bucks.

i like to make the whole pack at once-i cut it into tiny cubes and sautee in olive oil. put leftovers in fridge.

 

[3J]

the protiens your getting from oats and such arn't even complete protiens.. complete protiens for the most part come from animal flesh..

 

[barnzy7]

I agree with all of the above, if your going to go no meat your going to have to put in some time to research and understand how to put a complete protein together.

As of right now this diet is doing more harm then good. Post up your diet so we can get the critiquing started.

 

[JamieOleBoy]

Okay, sorry for the wait guys. Went out with some friends last night.

Meal 1: 1/2 cup Oats (seasoned with cinnamon and vanilla) + 2 TBSP of Peanut butter. = 340 calories/12g protein/19g fat/3.5g saturated fat/34g carbs

Meal 2: 4Oz of chicken breast, cup of brown rice (cooked) , 2/3 cup of broccoli. = 300 calories/28g protein/3g fat/36g carbs

Meal 3: 1/2 cup Oats (seasoned with cinnamon and vanilla) + 2 TBSP of Peanut butter. = 340 calories/12g protein/19g fat/3.5g saturated fat/34g carbs

Meal 4: PreWO: 1/2 cup of Oats (seasoned with cinnamon and vanilla) + 2 TBSP of Peanut butter. = 340 calories/12g protein/19g fat/3.5g saturated fat/34g carbs

Meal 5: PostWO: 4Oz of chicken breast, cup of brown rice (cooked), 2/3 cup of broccoli. = 300 calories/28g protein/3g fat/36g carbs

TOTALS: 1620 calories/92g protein/63g fat/10.5g saturated fat/174g carbs


I know this needs a TON of work, that is why I posted it. I plan to swap peanut butter for almond butter when I get my paycheck (paying for books kicked my arse). If you can give me any tips on what I can swap out/take out let me know. Thanks for all criticism (please make it constructive).

 

[JamieOleBoy]

Also thinking of substituting with low fat cottage cheese, I KNOW I am in need of more protein and less carbs.

 

[3J]

Okay, sorry for the wait guys. Went out with some friends last night.

Meal 1: 1/2 cup Oats (seasoned with cinnamon and vanilla) + 2 TBSP of Peanut butter. = 340 calories/12g protein/19g fat/3.5g saturated fat/34g carbs
add eggs and egg whites.. 3 whole eggs, 7 whites.. or you can do a cup of liquid egg whites.. ur choice
Meal 2: 4Oz of chicken breast, cup of brown rice (cooked) , 2/3 cup of broccoli. = 300 calories/28g protein/3g fat/36g carbs
make your chicken 6oz
Meal 3: 1/2 cup Oats (seasoned with cinnamon and vanilla) + 2 TBSP of Peanut butter. = 340 calories/12g protein/19g fat/3.5g saturated fat/34g carbs
add protien..
Meal 4: PreWO: 1/2 cup of Oats (seasoned with cinnamon and vanilla) + 2 TBSP of Peanut butter. = 340 calories/12g protein/19g fat/3.5g saturated fat/34g carbs
add protien 6 oz lean meat
Meal 5: PostWO: 4Oz of chicken breast, cup of brown rice (cooked), 2/3 cup of broccoli. = 300 calories/28g protein/3g fat/36g carbs
again add protien 6oz, a lean beef would be better here.. u can also add the cottage cheese here too to suppliment..
TOTALS: 1620 calories/92g protein/63g fat/10.5g saturated fat/174g carbs


I know this needs a TON of work, that is why I posted it. I plan to swap peanut butter for almond butter when I get my paycheck (paying for books kicked my arse). If you can give me any tips on what I can swap out/take out let me know. Thanks for all criticism (please make it constructive).

you need to be eating another 1000 calories imo..

 

[JamieOleBoy]

I know this should be my research I should be doing but, what should I add? Am I overdoing carbs/fats? Are my proteins too low? I added olive oil to a meal of chicken/rice/broccoli, is that okay?

 

[JamieOleBoy]

Off to the gym, sorry for catching you at bad times 3J!

 

[Rucker]

jamyjamjr is really on point with his advice. I usually go with fewer carbs on a cut. only veggies and some fruit, no dry carbs. and protein is still around 200g a day, with lots of fat.