Need help making a diet specifically for ME...

[Futures84]

So a friend referred me here... To get some help with my diet.
Most of the people I know are skinny guys who work out to get big, where as I'm a big guy already, and I want to lose weight and get fit.
I'm 6'1, like 250lbs and I'm not sure on bodyfat % (very likely over 25% tho).
I'm starting the workout routine tomorrow.
Now the workout I already have down for the most part.
I need someone/people to help me set up a model for a diet to stick to to lose fat/weight and gain muscle.
Let me know if you want/need a list of the supplements I have.
Thanks!

[liftsiron]

Take a look at the diets outlined by Mr.X in his articles forum and see if you like any of these. After reviewing the diets if you have additional questions shoot.

[Spook]

How old are you? What are your statistics that you are starting out with? Bodyfat percentage, height, weight, etc....?

Oh, and just so that you know....we are not a gym where you have to be self-conscious, so you can pretty much let us know where you stand if you want the best help possible.

[Futures84]

Originally Posted by Spook

How old are you? What are your statistics that you are starting out with? Bodyfat percentage, height, weight, etc....?

Oh, and just so that you know....we are not a gym where you have to be self-conscious, so you can pretty much let us know where you stand if you want the best help possible.

Thanks,
Well I'm 21. I am not sure what the bodyfat percentage is. But I'd guess at like 25ish. maybe a little more. I'm 6'1 and 255 as of this morning.

I did read the basic starter/beginner guide to nutrition. And that's helped. But basically I'm looking to cut not bulk.

[liftsiron]

W/o getting to technical when I try to shed weight fast I multiply my bodyweight in pounds by 10, this gives me my allotted calories per day. This is quite harsh so I would suggest 11or12Xbwt to start. I would suggest a diet which provides approx 50% cals from protein(only lean sources) approx 35% of calories from quality carbs, veggies and whole grains, and approx 15% from healthy fats no saturated or trans fats. I like 100% natural PB and fish oils as my primary source of fat.

You need to locate a calorie counter that includes grams of prot, carbs and fats in various foods, many are available online.
a gram of protein or carb equals approx 4 cals where a gram of fat equals 9 cals.
The ratio that I suggested 50:35:15 is my perferred off season ratio, 40:40:20 is also acceptable as long as all calories are clean i.e no refined sugars or flours or saturated or trans fats. Alcohol should not be used when dieting strict.

[Futures84]

Thanks man...
I read that along with this thread...

http://www.mmsfitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16075

And I think I'm underway...
I'm going to construct a timing chart (when to eat etc) tonite after work and see how you/others think it'll work once I post it.

[Opi]

All I have to say is cardio is your friend. AND STICK WITH IT. Don't listen to anything negative you hear along the way, you NEED to stick with it. You'll be happy once you do.


edit: this didnt really have anything to do with dieting...

[samax64]

Mr x has some of the best tread out on diet read them good and you will make out well then the hard part begins the diet it self

Originally Posted by Opi

All I have to say is cardio is your friend. AND STICK WITH IT. Don't listen to anything negative you hear along the way, you NEED to stick with it. You'll be happy once you do.


edit: this didnt really have anything to do with dieting...

but should be brought up anyway. so good call on that opi

[Opi]

Yeah I guess, and to add onto it, what outweighs any shit you have to walk through to get there, once the compliments start rolling in, its like nitrous to your workout :boing: