Alright, I have a basic question about the number of calories I should intake while focusing on weight loss. I know a little bit about the subject from all the reading, but I figured you guys were the ones to ask. Currently I weight about 240 and stand 6’1". I’ve been down to 185 will training/running a couple of marathons in the past three years. I just got REAL lazy. While training in the past I have felt good, as far as energy and strength levels, around 2000 calories. I will include work out/diet to give everyone a better idea.
Workout:
Monday-Upper body (mainly compound excercises) 30 minutes cardio
Tuesday-60 minutes cardio
Wednesday-Lower body
Thursday-60 minutes cardio
Friday-Upper body, 30 minutes cardio
Saturday-60 minutes cardio
Sunday-rest
Repeat next week, but switch upper and lower body days.
Diet:
Meal 1) 4 whites and 1 whole egg, 1/2 cup oatmeal, banana
Meal 2) Protein shake with water
Meal 3) Tuna fish and asparagus
Meal 4) Cottage cheese and brocolli
Meal 5) Chicken, brown rice and vegetable
Meal 6) Protein Shake
Total: 2050 calories, 285 g protein, 165 g carbs, 28 g fat
Any suggestions on switching up the order of the meals. Work out falls in between meals 1 and 2.