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Diet Advice please

harvest_moon321 Posts: 85 Joined: 2004/09/17	2005/01/15, 04:15 AM Just wondering if my diet looks ok at the moment. I want a diet to build lean muscle while lowering my body fat percentage. Any advice would be appreciated. Breakfast Porridge/oats (calories 240, Carbs 43, fat 2.5, protein 10 Snack Low fat cottage cheese (calories 175, Carbs 14, fat 2, protein 20 Lunch Weight Watches Bolognese Shells (calories 290, Carbs 40, Fat 5.5, Protein 20 Snack Cottage cheese (calories 132, Carbs 11, Fat 1.5, Protein 16 Evening Tortillas made with chicken, soy sauce and peppers plus cottage cheese. (calories 778, Carbs 85, Fat 14, Protein 65 Total for the day Calories About 1650 Carbs 200 Fat 27 Protein 125
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/01/15, 06:32 AM How much do you weigh? What is your goal weight? I would add some protein at breakfast - a scoop of whey protein powder in your porridge, or some scrambled egg whites with one egg. Also, more fibrous veggies - with your snacks and in your other meals, salad, cut up green veggies for example. -------------- An old thought for the New Year - \'If you fall down seven times, get up eight\' What matters is that you continue on.
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/01/15, 07:11 AM maybe it would be better to have more of your calories spread throughout the day, rather than having half you total daily intake at dinner time? is it those bolognese shells that you get in a tin that you have for lunch? would be better to have fresh, unprocessed food.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/01/15, 07:16 AM Good observation, princess, I didn't even look at the calorie contents. Try to have six nearly equal calorie-amount meals -------------- An old thought for the New Year - \'If you fall down seven times, get up eight\' What matters is that you continue on.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2005/01/15, 07:17 AM I agree with everything that asimmer says. -------------- I am from Philadelphia, for all the people who keep posting the infamous where are you from thread.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/01/15, 07:20 AM Wouldn't it be easier to just make that your signature line, hec?:)
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2005/01/15, 07:22 AM :) -------------- I agree with everything asimmer says.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/01/15, 08:34 AM :laugh::laugh: -------------- t I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
harvest_moon321 Posts: 85 Joined: 2004/09/17	2005/01/15, 08:35 AM I don't have a goal weight. I don't care if I get heavier as long as my body fat percentage goes down. I want more muscle and lower body fat. Basically just want to look lean. It's kinda hard for me to have 6 meals a day since I'm at college. I usually have 3 main meals and some snacks in-between. I that ok? Also wanted to ask what partially hydrogenated means and why is it bad? Thanks
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/01/15, 08:40 AM partially hydrogenated means that the fat has been whipped with hydrogen , which changes the molecular structure and may make it carcinogenic (cancer causing). i hope I explained that right. i can get out a book and find a more detailed description if you require it.... ^ small meals is like snacking, sort of. get a cooler and carry your snacks. I found tuna-in-a-puoch to be very portable and mess-free, wasa crisp crackers, cut up vegetables, proten shakes, many ways to bring good nutrition with you. if you really want a leaner, more muscular physique, you will have to commit to some extra food prep time. Hard boiled eggs are another good portable snack. -------------- An old thought for the New Year - \'If you fall down seven times, get up eight\' What matters is that you continue on.
harvest_moon321 Posts: 85 Joined: 2004/09/17	2005/01/15, 05:44 PM Thanks everyone for the advice i'll cut the processed foods out plus add more veggies, protein and try eating 6 small meals a day.
DX14AG Posts: 1,055 Joined: 2004/07/22	2005/01/15, 10:52 PM The Hard boiled eggs are a good portable snack but remember to open the container they are in alone. They leave a horrific smell! DX