Current Events > Is this a good shopping list for weight training dieting?

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Gonna start hitting the gym more seriously today, so I want to follow a stricter diet for better results.

Whey protein powder
Chicken (either chicken breasts I'll boil, or chicken in a can)
Tuna
Turkey breast
Ground chuck
Vegetables (miscellaneous bags of frozen veggies I'll boil or steam)
Whole grain/brown rice
Various beans (black, pinto, etc.)
Nuts such as walnuts, pecans, etc.
Seeds such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia, flax, etc.
Bananas

I already have eggs

milk

and blueberries, apparently

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AsucaHayashi posted...

milk

and blueberries, apparently

I'm glad you reminded me. I thought I had milk but apparently not.
Hm, yeah blueberries are a good idea too. Thanks :)

Yeah but, is this a diet you can actually stick to? That is the most important thing.

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Iodine posted...

Yeah but, is this a diet you can actually stick to? That is the most important thing.

I think so. I'll treat myself here and there to maintain my sanity, but overall I can stick to that.

you looking to put on muscle or lose weight?

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The dose makes the poison. Hit your macros, hit your micros, get some fiber, do whatever the fuck you wanna do. It's far easier to work within the foods you already eat and adjust their portions instead of doing a massive 180, although making substitutions to transition into a better diet is also perfectly valid.

Also -- oats.

General fyi that keto at 3000 calories a day will still make you fatter.
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There's not really such a thing as good or bad food

If it fits your macros, it works. The foods you have are just recommended because they're easy ways to hit your macros

But don't overthink it, it looks like a great list. Good for you for taking diet into account on a training program

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BuckVanHammer posted...

you looking to put on muscle or lose weight?

Put on some muscle. I'm already in good shape. 6'0" 185 lbs. with a muscular/athletic build. I'm just looking to actually get buff.

I already eat fairly well (as far as good, healthful foods) so it wouldn't be a huge challenge for me to be a bit stricter. Kinda like just tightening my belt, so to speak.

that's a decent weight actually.

sounds like you just need to convert fat to muscle.

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Greek yogurt and protein bars are great too

Josiah_Is_Back posted...

Vegetables (miscellaneous bags of frozen veggies I'll boil or steam)
Whole grain/brown rice
Various beans (black, pinto, etc.)
Nuts such as walnuts, pecans, etc.
Seeds such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia, flax, etc.
Bananas

Nice.

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Looks solid. Fairly lean though, you're going to probably need more high-calorie fatty foods like nut butter for example.

Colorahdo posted...

There's not really such a thing as good or bad food

If it fits your macros, it works. The foods you have are just recommended because they're easy ways to hit your macros

But don't overthink it, it looks like a great list. Good for you for taking diet into account on a training program

Of course there is. IIFYM doesn't consider the insulinotropic effects of food. Eating donuts will have a different effect on your insulin sensitivity than eating oatmeal.

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protein, veggies. keep is simple

Poop2 posted...

protein, veggies. keep is simple

Going to need a lot more than that to gain weight (carbs and fats).

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don't get chicken in a can.

Yogurt or ground turkey for turkey burgers every now and then. Make sure to get fish

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As long as you're not eating it every day canned chicken is awesome and convenient, what are you talking about?

For gaining weight canned tuna and chicken are too lean and low-calorie but mix them with mayonaise or something and you got a good snack.

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Pow Pow Punishment posted...

For gaining weight canned tuna and chicken are too lean and low-calorie but mix them with mayonaise or something and you got a good snack.

This was one of my favorites that I did in college to go from a disgustingly thin goober to a mildly athletic build. It has the added benefit of taking like a minute to make. Now I'm a grown ass man with money and just buy the house made chicken salad at my grocery store which is essentially the same thing.

I'd vary your fruits too. Like eat more than just bananas. Eat an apple or orange or something too. Get your vitamins.

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I know brown rice is supposed to be good for you, but I can't eat it. For some reason it triggers my gag reflex every time I have tried.

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