Diet Critique Please (Dino)

[Rock-Star D]

Hey guys! I've been a watcher here for quite some time and I finally registered so I can get your input.

Currently, I am 5'6 and about 128lbs. I don't have a real # on my body fat, but I would assume it is fairly low(8-9%) since my abs and most other muscles are pretty noticeable/defined. Most of this has been accomplished via 3-day a week total body workouts and some decent cardio (2-3 days of 30 min cardio sessions).

My supplement history began with Dymatize Protein which I still take 3 times daily. Next, I tried some Fizogen Blitz Cycle for about a month followed by a month of Lipo-6 to cut back down. Then, I did a one month cycle of a Green Bulge/White Blood Stack.

Now my goal is to reach a very defined 135lbs. So, I assume the next step is to go through a bulking cycle with a split routine. I have found a routine that I like and is mostly compound movements. I have also been doing quite a bit of prohormone research on here and I plan on starting a 4 week MethylPlex Cycle in January.

Now, what this thread is all about. I am going to list my current diet for you all to critique and give me suggestions on. Hopefully you can help me get on the right track for a good bulking cycle to reach my goal of gaining 7lbs in the next 2 months.

Current Diet:

7:40---Wake Up

8:20---Protein Shake With Approx 6oz of 1% milk (Approx 30-33g Protein)

8:40---1.5 Cups Oatmeal or Bowl of Plain Cherios with 6oz of 1% milk (I alternate the 2 every other day)

10:30---Usually a Banana(or other piece of fruit) and some non-fat yogurt

12:30---Tuna Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread (1tsp low-fat mayo) with pretzels or 7-8oz Chicken Breast with brown rice or whole grain pasta.

2:30---Protein Shake with water (approx 25g protein)

3:00---Lowfat String Cheese and a Second Piece of fruit (usually an apple)

4:00---Low Sugar Nutri-grain Bar

6:00-6:15---4 Nights a week with 7-8oz chicken breast with brown rice and veggies or used with corn, blackbeans, and a whole-wheat tortilla for a burrito. 2 nights a week 93% fat free ground beef for burrito (with the same stuff as the chicken one) or with whole wheat pasta and tomato sauce.

7:00-8:15---GYM

8:20---Protein shake with water (Approx 25g Protein)

10:30---Sleep

*All I drink is Water, Protein Shakes, Milk (where stated), and sometimes a glass of Gatorade in there.


All input from you guys would be great! I realize that i need about 2100 calories per day just for basal metabolism and i am probably not meeting that need, but I guess I am just afraid of gaining bad weight.

Also, sorry for the long post!

[dinoiii]

First,

General Comments:

Age?

Which Routine are you using, if you don't mind me asking?

You wake up at 7:40 and wait about 40 minutes to eat, then have another meal 20 minutes later?

Your meal times are a bit "funky" - is it school/work that interferes?


* And no need to apologize for "long" posts - the longer, the better actually as more info will tend to yield better advice. That being said, if you consider your "long" post and the fact that I had remaining questions still...it obviously wasn't long enough.

[Rock-Star D]

I apologize. I am 22.

I am going to be starting the "Barely Legal Routine" that can be found on MensFitness.com---You are more than welcome to comment on that as well.

Actually, i am not technically eating 20 minutes apart. The first is just a protein shake. I guess i shouldn't have really even showed it that way because it basically happens at the same time.

As far as my times being kinda funky otherwise, nothing is really holding me back from changing them which is why I am asking for help. The times are more or less approximations, and I eat at those intervals to keep from getting too hungry.

If I can answer anymore questions to get a better response please let me know.

[Wes Carnegie]

Hey... sorry to interupt... I know that you were asking dino, but I must ask as to why you are doing cardio? You obvious have a very responsive metabolism and doing any kind of cardion would definately not be beneficial when trying to gain weight.

Wes Carnegie

[Rock-Star D]

Hey... sorry to interupt... I know that you were asking dino, but I must ask as to why you are doing cardio? You obvious have a very responsive metabolism and doing any kind of cardion would definately not be beneficial when trying to gain weight.

Wes Carnegie

No interruption at all. I welcome comments from all users.

I am not doing cardio anymore. I was going through a cutting cycle to remove body fat the last month. For my new bulking cycle I plan to do cardio once a week or not at all.

[Wes Carnegie]

Sounds good. I would definately cut it out altogether. If you can, it would help if you posted your current training routine. Dino can certainly help you more, but he is usually very busy, and I'm confident that we can change one or two things and get the whole combo right-diet/training/rest/anabolics ;)

Wes Carnegie

[Rock-Star D]

Sounds good. I would definately cut it out altogether. If you can, it would help if you posted your current training routine. Dino can certainly help you more, but he is usually very busy, and I'm confident that we can change one or two things and get the whole combo right-diet/training/rest/anabolics ;)

Wes Carnegie

Current routine can be found at Mensfitness.com under "Barely Legal Workout".

Diet is listed above.

Only Supplemnents at this time are Creatine and protein with some Cytosport Cytogainer on the way!

[dinoiii]

Dino can certainly help you more, but he is usually very busy, and I'm confident that we can change one or two things and get the whole combo right-diet/training/rest/anabolics

correct...2 more days of patients and I earn 3 weeks off. I will hope to be available more readily during that time. It would seem very likely the more advice you get, the more apt you are to seeing what works for different people and you may be able to pinpoint solutions a lot quicker. I say, by all means - go to it Wes.





FYI:
The early part of next year, I will "disappear" or become scant for a while - I will likely "ghost read" and of course, interject where I deem fit, but there are some things that need to be accomplished namely in company design (expected drop date: 8/06) as well as finishing a master's degree while concurrently putting finishing touches on a book.

[dinoiii]

Finally had a chance to take a peak at the workout you speak of. One thing is funny...they offer this big rationale of how bodybuilding workouts (READ: those posted in the likes of other magazines) are junk while there's is most effective and then they include an exercise ball (READ: we have advertisers too).

Just be wary...

I am going to cut and paste your diet in to a word document and work away from the office - after all it is my break, right? ;-)

[proteinpowder]

man what a nice guy helping you out on his break!