|
2004/01/20, 02:34 PM
I am trying to set up an eating schedule with the idea of losing a small amount of fat and making progressive muscle gains. The problem is, even with 5-6 meals a day, I still come up way short on what my daily recommended calorie intake is (by more than 1000 calories on most days).
Keep in mind I work in computers which leaves my butt in a desk 8-9 hours out of the day.
Here is what I am eating so far:
Breakfast: Bowl of Total cereal with fat free milk, 2 egg whites
Pre-Lunch: Low Carb, high protein MRP
Lunch: Baked potato with fat free margerine, fat free sour cream. 2 egg whites
Pre-work out: Low Carb, high protein MRP
Post-work out: Protein shake (finished within 30 mins after working out)
Dinner: Some form of chicken, (last night it was chicken terriaki), some form of beans (pinto last night).
...And all the water I can drink
All of this still only adds up to about 1800-2100 calories per day. I meet my protein goals, but fall way short on my carbs and calorie goals.
FT says that I need about 3100 calories a day.
I guess I have 3 questions:
1) Can this amount be right based on my activity level? (desk job with low or no activity during the day, 3 days a week with weights, 3 a week cardio)
2) If the amount is right, what can I do to increase my calorie intake?
3) Do you see anything wrong with what I am currently eating?
--------------
Mike
Work smarter, not harder.
|
