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I'm a 5'9", 220 lb. male. I'm currently performing the Gironda 8x8 workout routine. Diet suggestions?

Asked by coogan (692points) March 11th, 2010

Looking for suggestions, or anyone’s experience in the usual build muscle, cut fat routine. The workout is cardio intensive, even though it’s sheer volume to fatigue the muscles into growth. Will 2000 calories be sufficient? I need foods that are quick to make, easy to eat on the go, and obviously, quality since my calories are reduced. I’m switching workout plans at the end of the month, this one has me too sore to function. Any suggestions welcomed : )

My current diet:
Breakfast: ½ cup oatmeal, 2 cups fat-free milk, 30g protein powder, wheat germ- approx. 500 calories

Snack: apple, banana, or salad- 70–200 calories

Lunch: Sandwich, 4–6 oz. meat (turkey, beef, or tuna) – Approx. 200–400 calories

Snack: apple, banana, or salad- 70–200 calories

Pre-workout: Black Powder, BCAAs – 50 calories
Post-workout: Anabolic Halo, Celltech Hardcore, 30g protein – approx. 200 calories

Dinner: Some form of protein, vegetables – try to keep it under 500 calories

The workout is as follows, 8 sets x 8 reps/exercise with 15–20 sec. rest periods:
Day 1
Chest
decline bench press 8×8
decline db flyes 8×8
dips

Shoulders
dumbbell upright rows
*lateral raises
bent over lateral raises

Day 2
Legs
leg press
*sissy squats
leg extension
leg curls
standing calf raises
*seated calf raises

Day 3
Back
two-dumbbell rows
dumbbel or machine pullovers
lat pulldowns

Abs
weighted crunches

Day 4
Triceps
tricep pressdowns
overhead extension
*tricep kickbacks

Biceps
barbell curls
incline db curls
*spider curls

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