Group: Specific Diets & Nutrition

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Carb/protein/fat ratio

bullhusk
bullhusk
Posts: 55
Joined: 2007/05/30
United States
2007/06/19, 09:56 AM
Sorry for the questions, but Im trying to get my diet on track. Yesterday I took in 218g of carbs, 213g of protein and 47g of fats. My caloric intake was 2199. Are my carbs to low? Did I take to much protein? I weigh 190 lbs. I think my fats are ok. I did not eat many veggies though. What does my body do with the protein that it does not use? I do strength training Monday through Saturday followed by 20ish minutes of cardio and more stretching.

I am really trying, but I get confused with the "do's and dont's". Example: What to eat/drink for pre and post workouts? What/when to eat before bed? Bread? Breakfast cereals? (I eat 'Go Lean' 13g protein, 30g carbs, 10g fiber and 1g fat) FF milk in place of a protein shake?

There have read lots of advice, but some of it seems contradictory.
amyksmith76
amyksmith76
Posts: 601
Joined: 2005/07/26
United States
2007/06/19, 10:00 AM
Hi bull. Look at the WSSC diet plan. There are several posts about it, and really breaks down what you should be eating very easily. I just started it, and was so overwhelmed when I first read the "instructions" but it's quite easy once you get into it. Good luck!
yadmit
yadmit
Posts: 4,670
Joined: 2003/10/05
Canada
2007/06/19, 03:24 PM
Bull, what are your goals?

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bullhusk
bullhusk
Posts: 55
Joined: 2007/05/30
United States
2007/06/19, 05:00 PM
Lean muscle/ fat loss. My body type is what I call a chubby skinny kid.

My carbs need to be cut wayyyy back.
yadmit
yadmit
Posts: 4,670
Joined: 2003/10/05
Canada
2007/06/19, 05:04 PM
I cut my carbs in an effort to cut the weight and I dropped about nine pounds in a month... kept them to about 25% of my diet. My goal was to cut fat, and I wasn't all the successful with it. But, I did lose a lot of weight.
bullhusk
bullhusk
Posts: 55
Joined: 2007/05/30
United States
2007/06/20, 09:28 AM
Thanks for the help. Yesterday I started th WSSC plan. By month 3 I'm going to hate chicken and eggs. 2100 calories per day. 200g protein, 100g carbs and 66g fats. I can reach my protein intake and carb intake but I could not reach my calorie intake without going over the amount of protein and carbs. I also only took in 40g of fat...monday I'll start with Fish Oil so that will help. I took in 1399 calories...but the way I understand the plan is that I do not count any veggies I eat and I had plenty yesterday. Free food? Am I wrong? If I counted them it would bring me to 1750 calories..still under the goal, but closer.

I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope I can do it.