Is my diet sh**?

Jonny · 04-08-2006, 11:12 AM

I am still a beginner in body uilder joined teh gym a year ago at 19stone down to 16 st 4lb and 6'1, while my shoulders and chest have built up well , i am struggling to lose the belly I think it may be my diet as m,y cardio amounts to over 5 hours weekly. any advice will be greatly welcomed.

8am:Morning
bowl of porridge or slice of wholemeal toast and tea

11am post workout protein shake

1pm small bowl of rice and tuna

3:30 a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts

6pm a steak, or pork or chicken (cooked in foreman) and fresh veg

9pm protein shake/

Nick500 · 04-08-2006, 11:25 AM

I think your diet is good, although the 3:30 meal should be changed to have some significant protein, perhaps 200 grams lean chicken breast? Also, what time do you go to sleep and is the protein shake casein or with milk? If its just whey in water it is insufficient as it is just a fast releasing protein more ideal for after training...

Jonny · 04-08-2006, 11:54 AM

Thanks.
I will take the advice on the 3:30 meal.
Would a tin of tuna or a protein shake be good there?
I usually have it with water and go to bed an hour ot two after depends on my shift that day but I nearly always work out at 9 or 10 am in the morning.

Squatty · 04-08-2006, 12:19 PM

Hi mate.I work out at the same time as you and always try to get a full meal (usually, tuna,jacket and veggies) down within 30 minutes of the workout. Apart from the that, the diet looks fine

04-08-2006, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jonny Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 86 Rep Power:	Is my diet sh?** I am still a beginner in body uilder joined teh gym a year ago at 19stone down to 16 st 4lb and 6'1, while my shoulders and chest have built up well , i am struggling to lose the belly I think it may be my diet as m,y cardio amounts to over 5 hours weekly. any advice will be greatly welcomed. 8am:Morning bowl of porridge or slice of wholemeal toast and tea 11am post workout protein shake 1pm small bowl of rice and tuna 3:30 a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts 6pm a steak, or pork or chicken (cooked in foreman) and fresh veg 9pm protein shake/ ______________________ If you can't join them, beat them.

04-08-2006, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,230 Rep Power:	I think your diet is good, although the 3:30 meal should be changed to have some significant protein, perhaps 200 grams lean chicken breast? Also, what time do you go to sleep and is the protein shake casein or with milk? If its just whey in water it is insufficient as it is just a fast releasing protein more ideal for after training... ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

04-08-2006, 11:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jonny Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 86 Rep Power:	Thanks. I will take the advice on the 3:30 meal. Would a tin of tuna or a protein shake be good there? I usually have it with water and go to bed an hour ot two after depends on my shift that day but I nearly always work out at 9 or 10 am in the morning. ______________________ If you can't join them, beat them.

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04-08-2006, 12:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Squatty Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: www.counselling-for-men.co.uk Posts: 651 Rep Power:	Hi mate.I work out at the same time as you and always try to get a full meal (usually, tuna,jacket and veggies) down within 30 minutes of the workout. Apart from the that, the diet looks fine