I've created 8 daily meal plans, from meal 1 to the last. I did 8 to have some variety, and so I can choose any plan on a given day. They are all similar in nutrient %, and I've posted only one below. The rest I can post later on if anyone is interested.
Anyway here's my info and what I'm trying to accomplish. Critique away:
Height: 5 '6 & 1/2
Weight: 148 lbs
Body Type: Ecto-Meso (more ecto than meso, although I do have some body fat storage)
BF%: Not 100% sure, but I'm thinking around 12%. I don't have much.
Goals:
Gain 15lbs lean mass in 12 weeks. Ater that, I'll see where I am.
Using the Harris Benedict formula posted in Dr. X's "How to Bulk" thread, I've concluded the following:
I Need:
Cals: 3052
Prot: 305g
Carbs: 305g
Fat: 68g
Now, my body likes to adjust to calorie intake quickly. I have a feeling it will adjust within the first 2 weeks. If so I may have to incorporate calorie cycling. Any pointers on that, such as frequency and amount would be helpful.
Meal Plan A:
Meal 1:
6 egg whites, 1 cup oats, 1 cup skim milk, 1 scoop whey protein
Cals: 622
Protein: 58g
Carbs: 73g
Fat: 7g
Meal 2:
90% Lean Ground Beef, 2 pieces 2% cheese, 1 cup green vegies
Cals: 260
Protein: 22g
Carbs: 6g
Fat: 12g
Meal 3:
Chicken breast, 1 & 1/2 cup brown rice
Cals: 455
Protein: 31g
Carbs: 62g
Fat: 8.5g
Meal 4:
2 small cans tuna, 1 Tbsp Flax Seed Oil, slice cheese, 1 cup green veggies
Cals: 510
Protein: 54g
Carbs: 6g
Fat: 20g
Meal 5:
PWO: 2 Scoops Whey protein, 80g dextros
Cals: 560
Protein: 40g
Carbs: 80g
Fat: 2.5g
Meal 6:
PPWO: Chicken breast, 1 cup brown rice
Cals: 345
Protein: 28g
Carbs: 41g
Fat: 7g
Meal 7:
2 Scoops Whey protein, 1 Tbsp Natural Peanut Butter
Cals: 300
Protein: 44g
Carbs: 14g
Fat: 13g
Total Cals: 3052
Total Protein: 277g
Total Carbs: 287g
Total Fat: 70g
Target Cals: 3045
Target Protein: 305g
Target Carbs: 305g
Target Fat: 68g
Thanks in advance!