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[Sarm3n]

I would like to get some review and may be some advice on my current diet/lifestyle. So here's some info...thanks.

I'm 18 (turning 19), I weigh about 185lbs. According to friends and work out partners I am muscular for my size and age. I'm 5'11-6'0...not sure. I think I have some fat around my belly area but others say it's not bad.

Normally I eat 5 egg whites in the mornings, and have a protein shake (23grams of protein) 30minutes after. I have a big piece of chicken breast for lunch (about 30 grams of protein) with another protein shake about 30 minutes after. I eat another piece of chicken breast (20-25grams of protein) about 4 or 5 hours after that and have another protein shake about 30 minutes after that as well. And my dinner comes about 3 or 4 hours after that which is another piece of chicken (about 30grams of protein) with another protein shake about 30 minutes after. I have some fruits throughout the day and a bagel or two.

The time of my work out depends on what my work schedule is. When I work, I'm at the gym at about 11am and when I'm off I'm there at about 7pm. I also go to school.

My workout:
4 sets, 4 exercises, 45-60seconds of a break between each set.
Day 1: Chest
Day 2: Shoulders
Day 3: Biceps
Day 4: Triceps --- Sometimes I combine Biceps and Triceps into one day.
Day 5: Back/Lats
The 2 days off are random days... again it depends on my work schedule.

Generally my fat intake is at 10-20grams per day. My carb intake is between 20-60grams. Protein is at 200+grams. I know that the fat and carbs is low but I've been told that supposedly my "diet" is good... which confuses me.

THANKS.

EDIT:
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My goal is to hit at least 200lbs and burn the fat around my belly. Hopefully about 10-15lbs. Up to now it hasnt been too bad but I want to know about your experiences as well...may be I can boost the burning of the fat.

[pseudonym]

diet looks OK and your workout looks OK, neither strike me as great and here is why (among other things), you have not stated a goal. If you are trying to get massive youre going, IMO, the wrong way about it, if you're trying to cut you're on the right track (and someone who has actually cut at some point in their life is better qualified to judge than me ) but it seems you could be a little more effective about it (are you doing cardio? for example)

As for your diet, I'm no nutrition guru but I would suggest your carbs are too low. Do you eat vegetables? is there any source of protein other than chicken and Whey in your diet (variety is a good thing).

Just some initial thoughts from a fellow newb.

good luck and welcome to DF.com

[threenorns]

i wouldn't be taking the protein shake 30 minutes after you eat. if your meal contained all the nutrients your body needed, then that shake is wasted.

spread it out more so you're taking in something every three hours.

[Lady C]

Originally Posted by Sarm3n

M1:5 egg whites in the mornings
M2: protein shake (23grams of protein) 30minutes after.
M3:I have a big piece of chicken breast for lunch (about 30 grams of protein)
M4:another protein shake about 30 minutes after.
M5:I eat another piece of chicken breast (20-25grams of protein)
M6:another protein shake about 30 minutes after
M7:dinner another piece of chicken (about 30grams of protein)
M8:another protein shake about 30 minutes after.
I have some fruits throughout the day and a bagel or two.

Here is my analysis. . . .
There is absolutley NO FIBER in this diet plan. Where are all the veggies? I see no need for all those protein shakes - especially 30 min after eating whole food. What is the purpose? Your body is probably storing most of that as fat because you just ate.

I don't understand the whole carb avoidance thing. You need carbs for energy. You need to spend some time adding up all of the foods you eat in several days to gain an understanding of what you are intaking. I can't tell from what you have here.

Go read all of the notes (stickies) at the top of the diet and nutrition forum to gain some undersanding about a good diet.

[cursor]

Originally Posted by Sarm3n

Generally my fat intake is at 10-20grams per day. My carb intake is between 20-60grams. Protein is at 200+grams. I know that the fat and carbs is low but I've been told that supposedly my "diet" is good... which confuses me.

Who's telling you that your diet is good? With your body size, and given your exercise schedule, you should be eating less protein and MUCH more carbohydrates and quality fats.

Creating a plan: workout & nutrition
Slimming Down
Workout Timing and Diet Tactics
Workout day vs nonWorkout day

[Sarm3n]

Great, thanks a lot for the help. I'll change some things. I appreciate the help.