[jeg2273]

Whats up everyone, I am 6 weeks into a body transformation and I want some honest opinions on what I'm doing. Im sure you guys could help with all your experience and stuff.

Age: 33

Height: 5'9

Weight: 225 currently (237 6 weeks ago)

I currently have what you might call an "apple" shape as I've heard it before. I have normal extremities and stuff, but carry around a pretty good sized gut from letting myself go for years. I am totally dedicated to this and have transformed my eating habits 360 degrees. I am trying to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time.

This is what a normal day of eating consists of for me......

5 AM: 6 eggs scrambled (cooked on PAM, no butter) 4 egg whites, 2 whole eggs.

7 AM: 1 packet of Regular Oatmeal (Quaker) with one scoop of Whey Protein (20g)

9 AM: 1 slice of wheat toast with all natural peanut butter

11 AM: Turkey sandwich on wheat with mustard

1 PM: 1 chicken breast with either green beans or brown rice

3 PM: 1 can of tuna

3:30 (half hour before workout): 1 scoop of Whey protein

Right after workout: 12 ounces of water / 2 scoops Celltech and a Banana

6:30 PM: 1 Chicken Breast and / or Salmon Fillet with brown rice or potato

8:30 PM: 1 Scoop of Whey Protein

I may cheat on the weekends and have a greasy steak with mashed potatoes or something, or chinese food. I was told a cheat day or a cheat meal per week is ok. Is it ok?

Also....am I taking my protein and cell-tech properly? I follow the directions on the containers. Pre-workout I take protein, and post-workout I take the creatine (cell-tech).

Heres what a normal week's routine consists of:

Monday: Chest, Back, Abs.....15 minutes on Elliptical after

Tuesday: 30 minutes of Cardio

Wednesday: Legs, Shoulders, Abs

Thursday: 30 minutes of Cardio

Friday: Biceps, Triceps....15 minutes on Elliptical

Saturday: 30 minutes of Cardio

Sunday: Rest


Please let me know what Im doing right and what Im doing wrong. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Freak]

What is your macronutrient breakdown (total calories, carbs, protein, and fat)

You definitely need to include some complex carbs throughout the day. You also want to take whey post work out. I would also include a complex carb at your last meal. Good meal spacing! Yes you can allow yourself a cheat meal in the off season just don't go crazy with it.

[jeg2273]

Originally Posted by thefreak350

What is your macronutrient breakdown (total calories, carbs, protein, and fat)

You definitely need to include some complex carbs throughout the day. You also want to take whey post work out. I would also include a complex carb at your last meal. Good meal spacing! Yes you can allow yourself a cheat meal in the off season just don't go crazy with it.

I really haven't broke down macronutrients really. I try to consume at least 230-250 grams of protein daily.

As far as the complex carb at the last meal....do you mean along with my protein shake before I hit the sack? And if so, what kind of complex carb should I eat before sleeping?

Should I take Whey post and pre workout or just take it with my Cell-tech after the workout?

[Freak]

You need to get your macronutrient breakdown. You can't just estimate. Yes I mean at your last meal. Oatmeal, pasta, brown rice, yams, etc... If you don't take it pre workout then make sure you have eaten a protein source several hours before (as you have been). Whey takes 2hrs to digest. You need to add complex carbs throughout the day, not just at the last meal.