help needed to sort the diet to optimum

jimbo32123

hi folks finally starting to get the weight and fitness under control thanks to help in previous threads.. current (i wont say diet but) food...

Breakfast 8 am
Special k or Porridge (day about)

Break 10 am
2 scrambled or poached eggs or 3 turkey rashers and beans (day about)

lunch 1pm
Pasta with passatta (squeezed pressed Tomatoes) and basil sauce with some skinless boiled or grilled chicken
3 grilled diced sausages with pasta or rice
2 grilled pork chops with 2 boiled potatoes and carrots
3 above are rotated each day..

evening tea 5pm
1 no banana with pot of natural yogurt.

after i return from gym or run or training normal have bowl of homemade soup or an apple a banana and an pear or an orange

I normally drink 4-5 L of water a day and exercise at least 45mins per day!!

any hints tips or advice!!

I've gone from 21stone 4 on new years day 2010 to 17 4 today i want to get under 100kgs for a wedding in June which i think is realistic.. but any help or tips would be gratefully accepted.. if you have any question either please ask..

thanks
Ja

EileenG

Porridge is fine, Special K is processed, high sugar rubbish. Why are you eating two breakfasts? The whole "Six meals a day" thing has been discredited unless you are actively bulking.

Lunch is good, except for the lack of green vegetables. You need lots of those. If you are cutting, keep your portions of pasta and rice small, and your portions of veg big.

You don't seem to have a proper dinner in the evening. Eat some form of protein after the gym.

jimbo32123

EileenG wrote: »

Porridge is fine, Special K is processed, high sugar rubbish. Why are you eating two breakfasts? The whole "Six meals a day" thing has been discredited unless you are actively bulking.

Lunch is good, except for the lack of green vegetables. You need lots of those. If you are cutting, keep your portions of pasta and rice small, and your portions of veg big.

You don't seem to have a proper dinner in the evening. Eat some form of protein after the gym.

well sorry the breakfast is actually probably 7 typo there!! so more greens at 1 bells and keep the pasta and rice portion small..

by protein after exercise or gym or wat ever wat would you recomend!?

i dont really like eating late in the day, cant sleep rite hence why i load up early!!

EileenG

If you are lifting weights, then a whey shake should help without keeping you awake.

RachaelVO

That's some weight loss. Well done you!

Veggies, veggies, veggies all the way, and you most certainly can't go wrong with spinach. Unbelievably good for you! Fresh beetroot is a great way to go to. It'll turn your wee and poo purple, but the health benefits will make that irrelevant!

jimbo32123

so basically what your telling me is more veggies and that i need to eat after i finish the gym..i dont like them whey shakes, they seem to put a whole ton of weight on when you stop but maybe would 2 raw eggs sort me after the gym!?

EileenG

Not raw eggs, they are not as bioavailable as cooked. And post workout, I'd go for egg whites rather than whole eggs. What about a bit of cottage cheese?