This Week's Nutrition

I should mention that in all of my research, I finally came across some really good tips. One was a e-book that basically tells all about the Figure world.

You need 16 weeks for contest prep. And you shouldn't even consider it unless you are at least 24% body fat or less. So I am right on the cusp of being able to do this.

Therefore, I am going to spend the next 12 weeks on basically a Body-For-Life diet to trim down. These diets are amazing for anyone who is not familiar. They really really work - If you follow them!!! They are also perfect for anyone who is completely new to the Figure Competition world. So here is my plan for the week:

Breakfast:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup water
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
2 packets sweet and low
1 scoop whey vanilla protein powder

Snack 1:
low fat tuna salad - made with 2 oz tuna and 1 tbsp low fat mayo
7 whole wheat crackers (I like Kashi brand)

Lunch:
Whole wheat low carb wrap
3 oz low sodium turkey lunch meat
1/4 avocado
lettuce. tomato

Snack 2:
1 scoop lean dessert whey protein
1 tbsp peanut butter
6 oz skim milk

Dinner:
3 oz ground turkey breast cooked in taco seasoning
1/2 cup brown rice
1/4 avocado
lettuce, tomato, salsa

I should mention that one of the things I found out is that there is a true formula to my needs right now. Basically, I am supposed to have:
Total Calories per day: 1862
(this is my weight times 14 to lose fat)
Then the breakdown is:
140 g of protein
186 g of carbohydrates
62 g of fat

Obviously this will have to be re-visited every 2 weeks to check on my progress. As I lose weight all of these numbers will change! If I don't lose weight in two weeks then it will be time to carb cycle... (a topic for another day).

And if anyone is wondering, I keep a food log at www.myfooddiary.com. That is what helps me know how many grams I have actually ate as well as calories.