Im a College Student, opinions on this meal plan?

[halberdklown]

Im a college student, currently have a full workload during summer session in order to graduate early, so at any rate, its like it would be during the normal school year. This is about the only foods i can get a hold on in a consistent basis. From how i see it, it doesnt seem to be a cutting diet or a bulking one...

im 180lbs, 5'10", workout 5 days a week, rest on the weekends. i recently was working out for the past 6 months, and gained a great deal of strength, but not much size. im hoping to use this strength now to gain some size, i did it before eating anything really, but now im hoping to stick to this here. any thoughts suggestions would be greatly appreciated! thank you

Ingredients (most of the fats come from the inclusion of Omega 3's in some of the ingredients):

whey:
1 serving: 120 cal, 1g fat, 3g carb, 24g protein

vegies:
1 bag: 160 cal, 6g fat, 16 carbs, 4g protein

peanut butter:
1 serving = 2 tbsps
200 cal, 18g fat, 6 carbs, 7g protein

egg whites:
1/4 cup: 30 cal, 0g fat, 1 carb, 6g protein

skim milk:
1 cup: 90 cal, 0g fat, 13 carbs, 9g protein

oatmeal:
1/2cup: 150 cal, 3g fat, 27 carb, 5g protein

pasta:
1 cup: 370 cal, 3g fat, 67 carb, 17g protein


meal 1:

pancakes:
1/2 cup egg white 60 cal, 0g fat, 2 carb, 18g protein
1/2 cup milk 45cal, 0g fat, 6.5 carbs, 4.5 protein
1 cup oatmeal 300 cal, 6g fat, 52 carb, 10g protein
1 serving whey (trader joes) 100 cal, 4 carb, 1g fat, 23g protein,

total: 505 cal, 7g fat, 64.5 carbs, 55.5g protein

meal 2:

shake:
1 cup milk 90 cal, 0g fat, 13 carb, 9g protein
1/2 cup oatmeal 150 cal, 3g fat, 27 carb, 5 protein
2 tbsp peanut butter 200 cal, 18g fat, 6 carb, 7g protein
1 serving whey: 120 cal, 1g fat, 3 carb, 24g protein

total: 560 cal, 22g fat, 49 carb, 45g protein


preworkout:

1 protein shake w/ water: 120 cal, 1g fat, 3 carb, 24g protein

postworkout:

protein shake w/ dextrose:
protein: 240 cal, 2g fat, 6 carb, 48g protein
dextrose: 150 cal, 38 carb

total: 390 cal, 2g fat, 44 carb, 48g protein

meal 3:
1 chicken breast: 210 cal, 5g fat, 0 carb, 41g protein
1 cup pasta: 370 cal, 3g fat, 67 carb, 17g protein

total: 580 cal, 8g fat, 67 carb, 58g protein

Meal 4:
4 eggs scrambled w/ pasta:

total:650 cal, 21g fat, 67carb, 41g protein

before sleep:
2 cups of milk and 2tbsps of PB

total: 380 cal, 18g fat, 32 carb, 25 protein


daily total:
cal: 3185 fat: 79g carb: 326.5 protein: 296g

 

[halberdklown]

oh come on, 20 views and no responses? anyone got any opinions?

 

[the.gladiator1987]

Thats definetly enough to bulk. Some will say you need even MORE protein which i think is bullshit. Especially for someone in college the last thing they can afford is 400g of protein every day

genetics play a big factor in what you need. I guess i have good genetics because i grow easily off little protein and keep my 6 pack no matter what i eat.

but your diet is good enough to get stronger for sure. WHat kind of training re you going to do? Im about to start the 5x5

 

[halberdklown]

thank you for your input! im actually not too keen on the types of workouts out there, or their names, so if what i do has a name, i apologize for not knowing it:

basically just have a 4 day split routine,
mon- chest/tri
tues-off
wed- back/biceps
thur-shoulders + and single different tricep exercise
fri-legs
sat-off
sun-off

I also do 1 day of HIIT for leg development purposes, but thats about it, just do a few warm up sets then its mostly high volume low reps from there

 

[chazk]

looks good , but the problems is gonna be following it EVERYDAY for the next 5 years LOL. If your serious following it for the next 10-20 years , sure you might slip everynow and then but a bodybuilding diet is truly a lifestyle , but the good part is eventually it will just come as second nature .

I think your first meal is off in the math department.

Your claim that 1/2 cup of egg whites is 60 calories and 18 grams of protien ?
each gram of protien is 4 calories that puts the calories at 72 calories and with 2 carbs that makes it 80 calories.
Not a big deal but be sure to recheck everything and the labels to make sure your getting what you need

be careful to eat the correct portion sizes of meats and veggies to match the caloric intake. Often time we think we are getting enough but come up short in the end on protien and calories.

It can be done at a affordable cost BUT
its gonna take some effort meaning your gonna have to cook almost everything yourself.
For instance eating out at boston market for a 2 piece white meat chicken meal with veggies will cost you 9$ with tax and a drink.
You could have cooked all your food for the day for 9$ for the price of eating out for one meal.
So keep that in mind of money is a concern buy at sams club or at a bulk discount.
Take one day every 3 days to Cook 10 chicken breast at a time
put 4 in the fridge freeze the other 6 and dethaw them as you need them. Cook a big pot of pasta and use some and freeze some. For prep take a few hours bust open 24 eggs remove the yellows but them in a contianer and measure them out as you need them being your eating alot of eggs they will be gone in a few days.This will make life much more simple
just a few tips for someone just getting started , take them as you will

 

[halberdklown]

Thank you very much for all your help! i will definitly take another look at that label for the egg whites, but with your info i think i feel more confident and eager to get this going! first day was today and glad to say, its all going great! feel satisfied!