Boiled Chicken and my Bulking Diet?

[Sea223]

Hey everyone-

I'm training for my first show which is in Sept. I just got done dropping bodyfat to 11.5%. Now my nutritionist has me on a bulk. He's having me eat boiled chicken quite a bit as well as tilapia (I hate fish). I haven't had a chance to speak with him yet. Does anybody know why one would boil chicken? I also was under the impression that these foods would only be consumed right before the show.....Damn!! I'll eat them if he wants me to. It just sucks!! here's a typical week for me. I'm assuming he wants me to drop some more bodyfat while adding some LBM. Let me know what you guys think. I think it'll be pretty good if I can choke that $hit down. By the way with his cut I lost 8% BF in my first 2 months with him. I'm 5'11" 213. Not sure how much I can gain here. It should be quality though. Very clean-Sorry for the long post just wanted you to see what I eat.

I also just started the NHA stack- should be pretty good!!

MONDAY AND TUESDAY CYCLE:

8:00 am Breakfast Meal One: Eat one and a half cups of Old Fashioned Oatmeal (dry measurement) with ten egg whites; add ½ cup of frozen strawberries.

9:00 am Pre Work Out: Take four BCAA capsules with one serving of Cell-Mass (creatine); add 400 IU’s of vitamin E.

10:30 am Pre Cardio (45 Minutes High Intensity): Take one serving of Nitrix (BSN) with 1000 mg of Vitamin C.

11:30 am Post Cardio Supplement: Take two scoops of Elite Protein with ½ cup of Carbo Hit; add ½ cup of frozen strawberries + one teaspoon of Glutamine.

12:30 pm Meal Two: Eat eight ounces of grilled turkey breast (filet) with eight ounces of baked red potato (cooked measurement); add one cup of steamed broccoli.

3:30 pm Meal Three: Take two scoops of Elite Protein with ¼ cup of Old Fashioned oatmeal (dry measurement); add ½ cup of frozen blueberries + one teaspoon of Glutamine.

6:00 pm Meal Four: Eat eight ounces of grilled Tilapia filet with eight ounces of baked red potato (cooked measurement); add one cup of steamed broccoli.

8:30 pm Meal Five: Eat six ounces of grilled salmon filet with eight ounces of baked red potato (cooked measurement); add one cup of steamed green beans.

Before Bed Meal Six: Take two scoops of Elite Protein with ¼ cup of Old Fashioned oatmeal (dry measurement); add ¼ cup of frozen blueberries + one teaspoon of Glutamine.

Day Total Amount
Calories
3383.48
Calories From Fat (13%)
439.32
Calories From Protein (48%)
1612.84
Calories From Carbs (40%)
1340.21
Calories From Alcohol (0%)
0.00
% Daily Value
Total Fat 49.08g
76%
Saturated Fat 9.45g
47%
Monounsaturated Fat 11.47g

Polyunsaturated Fat 9.32g

Trans Fatty Acids 0.02g

Cholesterol 283.58mg
95%
Sodium 1297.76mg
54%
Potassium 7472.26mg
213%
Carbohydrates 341.38g
114%
Dietary Fiber 57.28g
229%
Sugar 46.17g

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

Net Carbohydrates 284.10g

Protein 404.86g
810%


WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY CYCLE:

8:00 am Breakfast Meal One: Eat one cup of Old Fashioned Oatmeal (dry measurement) with ten egg whites; add one small granny smith apple.

9:00 am Pre Work Out: Take four BCAA capsules with one serving of Cell-Mass (creatine); add 400 IU’s of vitamin E.

10:30 am Pre Cardio (45 Minutes High Intensity): Take one serving of Nitrix (BSN) with 1000 mg of Vitamin C.

11:30 am Post Cardio Supplement: Take two scoops of Elite Protein with ¼ cup of Carbo Hit; add ¼ cup of frozen strawberries + one teaspoon of Glutamine.

12:30 pm Meal Two: Eat eight ounces of grilled Tilapia filet with six ounces of baked yam (cooked measurement); add one cup of steamed broccoli.

3:30 pm Meal Three: Take two scoops of Elite Protein with ¼ cup of Old Fashioned oatmeal (dry measurement); add one teaspoon of Glutamine.

6:00 pm Meal Four: Eat eight ounces of grilled turkey breast (filet) with six ounces of baked yam (cooked measurement); add one cup of steamed broccoli.

8:30 pm Meal Five: Eat eight ounces of grilled Tilapia filet with six ounces of baked yam (cooked measurement); add one cup of steamed green beans.

Before Bed Meal Six: Take two scoops of Elite Protein with ¼ cup of Old Fashioned oatmeal (dry measurement); add ¼ cup of frozen blueberries + one teaspoon of Glutamine.

Day Total Amount
Calories
3003.07
Calories From Fat (10%)
309.55
Calories From Protein (52%)
1569.97
Calories From Carbs (38%)
1141.33
Calories From Alcohol (0%)
0.00
% Daily Value
Total Fat 35.09g
54%
Saturated Fat 6.13g
31%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.14g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4.40g

Trans Fatty Acids 0.02g

Cholesterol 178.12mg
59%
Sodium 1198.66mg
50%
Potassium 6050.58mg
173%
Carbohydrates 291.40g
97%
Dietary Fiber 54.55g
218%
Sugar 29.29g

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

Net Carbohydrates 236.86g

Protein 395.26g
791%

FRIDAY CYCLE:

8:00 am Breakfast Meal One: Eat ¾ cup of Old Fashioned Oatmeal (dry measurement) with ten egg whites; add ¼ cup of frozen blueberries.

9:00 am Pre Work Out: Take four BCAA capsules with one serving of Cell-Mass (creatine); add 400 IU’s of vitamin E.

10:30 am Pre Cardio (45 Minutes High Intensity): Take one serving of Nitrix (BSN) with 1000 mg of Vitamin C.

11:30 am Post Cardio Supplement: Take two scoops of Elite Protein with ¼ cup of Carbo Hit; add one teaspoon of Glutamine

12:30 pm Meal Two: Eat eight ounces of boiled chicken breast with five ounces of baked red potato (cooked measurement); add one cup of steamed broccoli.

3:30 pm Meal Three: Eat eight ounces of boiled chicken breast with five ounces of baked red potato (cooked measurement); add one cup of steamed spinach.

6:00 pm Meal Four: Take two and a half scoops of Elite Protein with ½ cup of frozen strawberries + one teaspoon of Glutamine.

8:30 pm Meal Five: Eat eight ounces of boiled chicken breast with five ounces of baked red potato (cooked measurement); add one cup of steamed broccoli.

Before Bed Meal Six: Take two and a half scoops of Elite Protein with ¼ cup of frozen blueberries + one teaspoon of Glutamine.

Day Total Amount
Calories
2657.21
Calories From Fat (8%)
210.28
Calories From Protein (62%)
1657.83
Calories From Carbs (30%)
789.10
Calories From Alcohol (0%)
0.00
% Daily Value
Total Fat 23.71g
36%
Saturated Fat 6.40g
32%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.49g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3.89g

Trans Fatty Acids 0.07g

Cholesterol 459.35mg
153%
Sodium 1413.97mg
59%
Potassium 6229.63mg
178%
Carbohydrates 203.11g
68%
Dietary Fiber 40.21g
161%
Sugar 35.25g

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

Net Carbohydrates 162.90g

Protein 409.06g
818%

 

[rpen22]

It looks like he's trying to keep your dietary fat content down with very lean protein sources, aside from the salmon. Tilapia and boiled chicken are both very lean sources of protein. Most of the time, when you boil chicken breast, it's in order to get the excess sodium out, but I believe it also may lower the fat content some as well.

As for the Tilapia, it's the least "fishy" tasting white fish I've found, so you should be fine with it. I hated fish also, and I was fine eating 5 meals a day of Tilapia during my contest prep. Try putting some salt-free lemon pepper on it.

 

[Sea223]

It looks like he's trying to keep your dietary fat content down with very lean protein sources, aside from the salmon. Tilapia and boiled chicken are both very lean sources of protein. Most of the time, when you boil chicken breast, it's in order to get the excess sodium out, but I believe it also may lower the fat content some as well.

As for the Tilapia, it's the least "fishy" tasting white fish I've found, so you should be fine with it. I hated fish also, and I was fine eating 5 meals a day of Tilapia during my contest prep. Try putting some salt-free lemon pepper on it.

Thank you sir! I'll try the lemon pepper. I've never had tilapia or boiled chicken breast. This will be an adventure. I'm lifting M-F and cardio 45 mins. W-Sun. I'm not sure if it's enough calories. He know what he's doing though.

 

[Ripped1]

Why boiled chicken man, if you have stove you should just broil it, same thing and taste better

 

[Sea223]

Why boiled chicken man, if you have stove you should just broil it, same thing and taste better

I think boiling is supposed to take everything out of it. I don't know. Rpen mentioned that it was to get the sodium out. Again not sure-I'm doing as I'm told. If anyone know more about why boiling chicken is beneficial that would be great!!

 

[Ripped1]

it does take the sodium out but still taste like ****, no need to worry that much about sodium till 2 weeks out. Ask your trainier about grilling or broiling it, way better tasting

 

[rpen22]

no need to worry that much about sodium till 2 weeks out. Ask your trainier about grilling or broiling it, way better tasting

I agree.

 

[Sea223]

Thanks for the reply's. It's nice having a support group. I'll keep you guys posted on how things are going. I'm going out of town this weekend so I won't be starting the full blown diet until Monday. It'll be modified a bit. Thanks again.

 

[rpen22]

No problem and good luck with the diet!

 

[Ripped1]

Just remember, if you are making a run at a show go full force, do not throw in cheat meals becuase if you take 2nd and not first you will be wondering if that cheat meal was worth it. Just have fun with the diet and take it slow. If your show is in Sept you have plenty of time. But definitly get rid of that boiled chicken, grill it or use the broiler. Heck I use barbeque sause right up till the last 2 weeks.

 

[Sea223]

Just remember, if you are making a run at a show go full force, do not throw in cheat meals becuase if you take 2nd and not first you will be wondering if that cheat meal was worth it. Just have fun with the diet and take it slow. If your show is in Sept you have plenty of time. But definitly get rid of that boiled chicken, grill it or use the broiler. Heck I use barbeque sause right up till the last 2 weeks.

Thanks for the kind words- My nutritionist is having me cheat only on Sunday now. While cutting he had me eat two cheat meals on Sat. 12 and 6pm and now he took those and moved them to Sunday. I was cheating twice on Sat. and once on Sun. I'll post Sat. and Sun. so you can see. He's also having me do cardio twice Sun. before cheats.

SATURDAY CYCLE:

8:00 am Breakfast Meal One: Eat ½ cup of Old Fashioned Oatmeal (dry measurement) with ten egg whites; add ¼ cup of frozen blueberries.

10:30 am Pre Cardio (45 Minutes High Intensity): Take one serving of Nitrix (BSN) with one serving of Diet Fuel + 400 IU’s of vitamin E.

11:30 am Post Cardio Supplement: Take two scoops of Elite Protein with ¼ cup of Carbo Hit; add one teaspoon of Glutamine.

12:30 pm Meal Two: Eat eight ounces of boiled chicken breast with three ounces of baked yam (cooked measurement); add one cup of steamed broccoli.

3:30 pm Meal Three: Take two and a half scoops of Elite Protein with one teaspoon of Glutamine.

6:00 pm Meal Four: Eat eight ounces of boiled chicken breast with three ounces of baked yam (cooked measurement); add one cup of steamed cauliflower.

8:30 pm Meal Five: Eat eight ounces of boiled chicken breast with three ounces of baked yam (cooked measurement); add one cup of steamed broccoli.

11:00 pm Meal Six: Take two and a half scoops of Elite Protein with one cup of sliced granny smith apple; add one teaspoon of Glutamine.

Before Bed Meal Seven: Eat nine egg whites with one whole egg; add ¼ cup of chopped green peppers + ¼ cup of chopped onions.

Day Total Amount
Calories
2358.59
Calories From Fat (8%)
196.41
Calories From Protein (65%)
1539.21
Calories From Carbs (26%)
622.97
Calories From Alcohol (0%)
0.00
% Daily Value
Total Fat 21.82g
34%
Saturated Fat 6.26g
31%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.60g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3.47g

Trans Fatty Acids 0.07g

Cholesterol 651.69mg
217%
Sodium 1867.50mg
78%
Potassium 6018.98mg
172%
Carbohydrates 162.70g
54%
Dietary Fiber 34.97g
140%
Sugar 33.69g

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

Net Carbohydrates 127.73g

Protein 374.51g
749%
Vitamin A 3718.84IU
74%
Vitamin C 254.31mg
424%
Calcium 385.72mg
39%
Iron 15.43mg
86%
Vitamin E 5.27IU
18%
Vitamin D 17.83IU
4%
Thiamin 1.15mg
77%
Riboflavin 4.25mg
250%
Niacin 47.61mg
238%
Vitamin B6 5.32mg
266%
Folate 374.32µg
94%
Vitamin B12 4.09µg
68%
Pantothenic Acid 9.10mg
91%
Phosphorus 2081.89mg
208%
Magnesium 452.99mg
113%
Zinc 12.33mg
82%
Copper 1.74mg
87%
Manganese 3.65mg
183%
Selenium 325.06µg
464%
Alcohol 0.00g

Caffeine 0.00mg

Water 1747.25g (59.1 fl oz)


SUNDAY CYCLE:

8:00 am Breakfast Meal One: Eat ½ cup of Old Fashioned Oatmeal (dry measurement) with ten egg whites; add ¼ cup of frozen blueberries.

10:30 am Pre Cardio (45 Minutes High Intensity): Take one serving of Nitrix (BSN) with one serving of Diet Fuel + 400 IU’s of vitamin E.

11:30 am Post Cardio Supplement: Take two scoops of Elite Protein with one teaspoon of Glutamine.

12:30 pm Meal Two: Cheat Meal!!!

3:30 pm Meal Three: Take two and a half scoops of Elite Protein with one small granny smith apple; add one teaspoon of Glutamine.

5:00 pm Pre Cardio (30 Minutes High Intensity): Take one serving of Nitrix (BSN) with one serving of Diet Fuel + 400 iu’s of vitamin E.

6:00 am Post Cardio Meal Four: Cheat Meal!!!

8:30 pm Meal Five: Eat six ounces of grilled Eye of Round steak with six spears of steamed asparagus (5” long).

Before Bed Meal Six: Eat nine egg whites with one whole egg; add ¼ cup of chopped green peppers + ¼ cup of chopped onions.

Day Total Amount
Calories
1286.10 Before Cheat Meals
Calories From Fat (23%)
294.53
Calories From Protein (62%)
798.10
Calories From Carbs (15%)
193.47
Calories From Alcohol (0%)
0.00
% Daily Value
Total Fat 32.23g
50%
Saturated Fat 11.75g
59%
Monounsaturated Fat 10.25g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.62g

Trans Fatty Acids 0.00g

Cholesterol 352.32mg
117%
Sodium 988.61mg
41%
Potassium 1636.73mg
47%
Carbohydrates 52.63g
18%
Dietary Fiber 13.05g
52%
Sugar 32.20g

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

Net Carbohydrates 39.57g

Protein 199.11g
398%
Vitamin A 1039.64IU
21%
Vitamin C 46.41mg
77%
Calcium 98.11mg
10%
Iron 5.85mg
32%
Vitamin E 1.77IU
6%
Vitamin D 17.83IU
4%
Thiamin 0.35mg
23%
Riboflavin 1.86mg
109%
Niacin 7.38mg
37%
Vitamin B6 0.96mg
48%
Folate 101.54µg
25%
Vitamin B12 4.18µg
70%
Pantothenic Acid 2.14mg
21%
Phosphorus 534.29mg
53%
Magnesium 101.16mg
25%
Zinc 8.50mg
57%
Copper 0.46mg
23%
Manganese 0.31mg
16%
Selenium 114.79µg
164%
Alcohol 0.00g

Caffeine 0.00mg

Water 663.20g (22.4 fl oz)



B-12 VITAMIN
TAKE TWICE A DAY

MORNING AND NIGHT

CALCIUM
500 MG
TAKE THREE TIMES A DAY

SPACED EVENLY

VIT. E
400 IU
TAKE TWICE A DAY

SPACED EVENLY

DAILEY ONE CAPS
TAKE ONCE A DAY

NIGHT TIME

GLUTAMINE
5 GRAMS
TAKE FOUR TIMES A DAY

SPACED EVENLY

NITRIX
TAKE 3 X A DAY (EMPTY STOMACH)

MORNING AND NIGHT

WATER
TWO GALLONS

 

[Ripped1]

Dude screw cardio before cheats, why the hell bother. enjoy the cheat days and have fun. That is why they are cheat

 

[Sea223]

Dude screw cardio before cheats, why the hell bother. enjoy the cheat days and have fun. That is why they are cheat

I hear ya bro and trust me I'd rather not do it-I hate cardio! However I'm paying this guy to tell me what to do. I'm really motivated as well, but if I start feeling overtrained I'll let him know. I'm going to stick it out for now and see how it goes. It's been good so far and I def. want to drop more BF.