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New meal plan from PT

truckerlad
truckerlad Posts: 8 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi all just after a bit of help, i've started using a personal trainer to try and build more muscle after using myfitnesspal and going gym myself lost nearly 4 stone :disagree: (showing off lol)

Anway he has given me a new meal plan and so far so good, however I am a lorry driver and have to do sleep out in the wagon some nights so sticking to it can be difficult :/ I am trying and suceeding so far but it is costing me a small fortune, so has anyone got any clever ideas or replacements for the below. Thanks in advance much appreciated.

Breakfast

- 3 egg whites 1 yolk scrambled
- porridge 30g oats skimmed milk
- cup tea and fresh juice

mid morning snack

-100g chicken breast
- 2 oatcakes
- fruit

lunch

-180g chicken or fish
30g wholemeal pasta or bastami rice
large mixed salad

mid afternoon snack

-100g chicken breast
- 2 oatcakes
- fruit

dinner

-150g lean red meat
40g wholemeal pasta or basmati rice or 2-3 small new potatoes
large serving mixed veg steamed

10pm

smoothie : skimmed milk, banana, 2 tbsp peanut butter, oats and protein

pre bed

200g cottage cheese

pre workout

20g protein
2 oatcakes
banana

post workout

40g protein


Replies

  • kristydi
    kristydi Posts: 781 Member
    Eat what you want\what works for you within your calorie and macro goals.

    There is nothing magic about this (really boring) menu. It also seems to be really lacking in green veggies.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    How do you prepare meals?
    Get some crackers or bread and some cheese/ meat/ nuts. Also fresh or canned fruits and veggies.
    The PT needs to work with your needs rather than give you the same guidelines he gives everyone else.
    Is there a good reason for you to be eating nine or so times a day????
    Congrats on your weight loss :mrgreen:
  • miriamtob
    miriamtob Posts: 436 Member
    That's a lot of oat cakes! What are they? and what is wrong with egg yolks?
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,105 Member
    Basic gym "bro" diet. It's probably his diet. Don't be shocked if your current workout is his workout too.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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  • truckerlad
    truckerlad Posts: 8 Member
    I try to prepare my next day food at home, but if im on a night out I usually just get cold meat from tesco or something.

    eating 9 times a day or what ever it is, i think its because my shifts are around 13-15 hours

    Oat cakes are like biscuit things, egg yolks not entirely sure cholesterol?

    Im starting to think I might go different trainer :/
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    Basic gym "bro" diet. It's probably his diet. Don't be shocked if your current workout is his workout too.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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    Yeah, this is what i was going to say.

    Seems like typical "just eat protein protein protein" and "plain chicken" and "soo much protein powder" and "you must eat X times a day!" stuff.

    As far as i know just personal trainers are not trained in nutrition and he probably does not have the education or experience to be giving you a meal plan or diet advice at all.

    If the actual training program suits you, then i say stick with him for that. But as far as the diet goes, you should be good to do your own thing. Stick to a deficit, eat enough protein to hit your macro goal, and eat foods you think you maintain for a lifetime. No sense in eating a diet that you cant maintain.


    good luck!
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    What do you like to eat?

    Eat that to your calorie allowance with an eye on protein

    Personally I'd be making big batches of stuff when I'm home and taking portions on the road with me either in a flask or get something to heat up stuff whilst on the road - and I wouldn't be following a set diet from someone else
  • Leana088
    Leana088 Posts: 581 Member
    I agree with the above posters.

    Eat what you want and what fits into your goals.

    Personally I try not to even bring up my diet with my trainer. He's on the low-carb wagon.

    He made a joke today. He asked me when can we go out for a milkshake together, and I answered when you stop complaining about carbs. Lol I think he was disappointed...
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