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Need some Tips about Dieting and Abs

drayburn Posts: 12 Joined: 2002/12/10	2002/12/10, 10:39 AM Hey Everyone, I am brand new to this board and it seems like everyone knows what they are talking about so, i decided to give it a shot. Since last January I have lost 45lbs of fat, but i am stuck with the roll on my lower abdomen. I wanna give a 6 meal-a-day plan a shot.My goal is to lose the fat and define my abs. Here is what i devised, please give me any feedback. Meal 1-2 egg whites, piece of fruit, and oatmeal Meal 2- Tuna, bagged salad, and fat-free dressing Meal 3- Cottage cheese, fruit, wheat toast with reduced fat PB Meal 4- Salad and 4oz chicken Meal 5- IsoPure Protein shake(60g protein) Meal 6- 4oz of chicken, and a vegetable. Thank you all in advance for you help! David
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/12/10, 10:50 AM This sounds pretty good. How much protein, carb and fat does this come out to be? -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
drayburn Posts: 12 Joined: 2002/12/10	2002/12/10, 10:58 AM Protein is going to be around 180, carbs are low at about 75, and fat around 50-60. these are very rough estimates though... what would you recommend i try and reach daily in each of those categories? David
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2002/12/10, 12:49 PM You are doing many things correctly, but some improvements could be in order. For example, 4 oz. of chicken is only about 18-22gr. of protein, and cottage cheese, even 1 cup is 28 gr. Then your isopure protein drink is 60 gr. That said, what is your current bodyweight? What is your current workout plan? And are you male or female?These type things would go a long ways toward helping you reach your goals. You are exactly right in thinking abs are a product of diet 80% and workout 20%. But you also don't want to diet to the point of sacrifcing lean tissue and get skinny just for the sake of abs. Please fill in some details, and we can help you a little more. Best of luck.. -------------- The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary!
drayburn Posts: 12 Joined: 2002/12/10	2002/12/10, 01:56 PM I am male, and my current weight is 204. I lift 5 days a week and do cardio 3 times a week prior to lifting. I want to gain lean mass as well so i have alot on my plate to sort out right now. I am thinking about starting creatine on Jan 1, but will that impede my progress towards the firmer stomach? thanks alot for your help thus far. ~David
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/12/10, 04:31 PM I thought the chicken was kind of skimpy, Iwould double that for the protien, and double your eggs. Get rid of the fat free dressing and replace it with a good olive oil and sprinkle on herbs and seasonings for flavour. Instead of the light peanut butter, go for real peanut butter as there are no added sugars or fats. Thats trimming away unwanted calories right there, as we all know its the diet that make the abs visible. Good Luck -------------- The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you are not in shape for it, it is too far to walk back! Franklin P. Jones Ivan Montreal Canada
mackfactor Posts: 766 Joined: 2002/10/17	2002/12/11, 05:35 PM Make that NATURAL peanut butter, right carivan??? -------------- "Don't follow leaders and watch your parking meters!" -- Bob Dylan
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/12/11, 08:49 PM ABSolutly Mack. :) Just realised i wrote real instaed of natural. Your on the right track. Just picked up one today as a matter of fact. -------------- The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you are not in shape for it, it is too far to walk back! Franklin P. Jones Ivan Montreal Canada