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I want to start by saying that so far, I'm packing on great mass. Pretty lean as well, but I think it could be better. I want more LBM, and less fat, even though I'm very happy with my current progress. I think with some more advice, it could be even better!
Ok, so many of you know I have hypertension, high cholesterol, and several other ailments. I know, I know.... RED FLAGS! Lol. I am extremely conscientious of my health, as Dan will vouch for me on that. I also am a firm believer in whole food sources over powder, but this cycle, I have relied alot on powder protien. More than I want, but it is working.
I am up a solid 10lbs so far, and my BF has dropped slightly, but reads about the same as the start, 12-13%. I want to get to 10% and maintain that through summer.
Here is a sample day of my typical meals, in fact, it is what I ate yesterday:
*8am- 1 cup oats, 4 tablespoons natural PB, 12oz 2% milk, 5 egg whites, 35g protein powder (whey)
*10am- handful of almonds
*12pm- 60g whey protien shake, 1/2 cup blueberries
*Pre workout- banana, cup of black coffee
*Dinner (postWO)- whole rotisserie chicken (2 breasts, 2 legs, 2 thighs), 4 cups of chopped kale cooked in olive oil and lemon juice only, 12oz grape juice
*Before bed- 1 quart full fat chocolate milk
There is quite a bit of carbs in the early part of the day, slowly tapering off throughout. Higher fat late, which the chocolate milk also has a good bit of sugar, but the casein is what I'm after. I could use regular milk, but I feel like I am having a treat, and it really isnt much worse truth be told. I know lactose can be tough on stubborn abdominal fat for many, so am I drinking too much milk? I hate rice, soy, and almond milk, so there is NO substitution for me. Also, drinking roughly a gallon of water a day and some green tea.
Ok, so many of you know I have hypertension, high cholesterol, and several other ailments. I know, I know.... RED FLAGS! Lol. I am extremely conscientious of my health, as Dan will vouch for me on that. I also am a firm believer in whole food sources over powder, but this cycle, I have relied alot on powder protien. More than I want, but it is working.
I am up a solid 10lbs so far, and my BF has dropped slightly, but reads about the same as the start, 12-13%. I want to get to 10% and maintain that through summer.
Here is a sample day of my typical meals, in fact, it is what I ate yesterday:
*8am- 1 cup oats, 4 tablespoons natural PB, 12oz 2% milk, 5 egg whites, 35g protein powder (whey)
*10am- handful of almonds
*12pm- 60g whey protien shake, 1/2 cup blueberries
*Pre workout- banana, cup of black coffee
*Dinner (postWO)- whole rotisserie chicken (2 breasts, 2 legs, 2 thighs), 4 cups of chopped kale cooked in olive oil and lemon juice only, 12oz grape juice
*Before bed- 1 quart full fat chocolate milk
There is quite a bit of carbs in the early part of the day, slowly tapering off throughout. Higher fat late, which the chocolate milk also has a good bit of sugar, but the casein is what I'm after. I could use regular milk, but I feel like I am having a treat, and it really isnt much worse truth be told. I know lactose can be tough on stubborn abdominal fat for many, so am I drinking too much milk? I hate rice, soy, and almond milk, so there is NO substitution for me. Also, drinking roughly a gallon of water a day and some green tea.