Diet Help - 2 week Cut

[epixep]

Cut Weeks: Monday March 10, 2008 - Sunday March 23, 2008


Monday: 2 hr cardio

Tuesday: Chest, 1 hr cardio

Wednesday: Legs/Arms, 1 hr cardio

Thursday: Back/Abs, 1 hr cardio

Friday: 2 hr cardio

Saturday: Legs, 1 hr cardio

Sunday: 2 hr cardio


Non-lift day:

(6 AM) Wake - one scoop Ragnarok

(6 15) 1/2 cup oatmeal, 8 egg whites, banana, 3g fish oil

(9 AM) Banana w/ nuts

(12 30) chicken breast, 1 cup rice, 2 cup veggies, 3g fish oil

(3 30) Banana w/ nuts

(7 PM) chicken breast, 1 cup rice, 2 cup veggies, 3g fish oil


Lift day:

(4 AM) Wake - one scoop Ragnarok

(4 15) 1/2 cup oatmeal, 8 egg whites, banana, 3g fish oil

(6 30) Post-WO Protein shake (50g), apple

(9 AM) Banana w/ nuts

(12 30) chicken breast, 1 cup rice, 2 cup veggies, 3g fish oil

(3 30) Banana w/ nuts

(7 PM) chicken breast, 1 cup rice, 2 cup veggies, 3g fish oil


Diet facts: 2916 Cal, 202g protein - 338g carb - 84g fat

I simply want to lose around 3-4 pounds in these two weeks, which should be extremely easy. I then plan on upping the food intake and lifting while lowering the cardio.

I would love any feedback or suggestions... thanks!

 

[bludevil]

Overall your plan of attack looks good, but don't know what your weight/height or BMR is so I can't tell if 2916 calories is below maintenance or not. Also, I'd replace the banana with an apple (lower GI fruit)

 

[Ripped1]

looks good if you see this not working go ahead and drop some carbs

 

[OCCFan023]

Overall looks solid. However why no protein source with the banana and nut meals?

 

[bolt10]

First like said earlier it would be nice if your height and weight were given as i am not sure if this will be a substantial caloric deficit. I also second the notion of having some protein with the banana and nut meals. I personally also feel the amount of cardio is excessive.

 

[epixep]

I'm 6' 2 around 172 now, I thought people could see it next to my avatar.... anyways..

The 2 hour cardio sessions are full court games of competitive basketball at my gym on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. The one hour sessions are mainly some jogging with sprints and a little on the bike. I try and work in HIIT once a week.

As for the snacks, what is a good protein snack food? I figured the nuts I eat (mostly peanuts) were an O.K. source, but I admit I have trouble picking good snack meals.

Thanks again.