Diet Tips for a Healthy Life Blog 3: Keeping lean while bulking

Alot of people are always saying they want to put on muscle. Thats the key right there. Put on muscle, not fat. You get those who can eat anything in sight and still maintain a lean bulk, but for the majority you need to ensure your diet is clean in order to pack on those lean slabs of muscle your after. This diet should do just the trick! Its got the perfect amount of calories, protein and carbohydrates to ensure you can put on lean muscle without any excess fat.

Nutrition:

Calories: 1,835
Protein: 185g
Carbs: 135g
Fat: 65g

BREAKFAST 1:

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  whey protein

  1 scoop
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  cantaloupe

  1/2 small/medium

BREAKFAST 2: (30-60 MIN AFTER B1)

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  Ham and Cheese Omelet

  (2 large eggs, 2 slices low-fat deli ham, 1/4 cup fat-free cheddar cheese)
• 

  cooked oatmeal

  1 cup

LATE-MORNING SNACK:

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  reduced-fat Greek yogurt

  4oz
• 

  blueberries

  1/2 cup (Mixed in with yogurt)

LUNCH:

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  lean ground beef

  4 oz
• 

  whole-wheat hamburger bun

  1
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  mixed greens (include spinach)

  2 cups
• 

  olive oil and balsamic vinegar

  1 tbsp / 1 tbsp

MIDDAY SNACK:

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  canned chicken breast

  3 oz
• 

  light mayonnaise

  1 tbsp
• 

  whole-wheat crackers

  5 (Mix mayo in chicken, eat on crackers)

DINNER:

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  chicken breast

  6oz
• 

  chopped broccoli

  1 cup
• 

  mixed greens (include spinach)

  2 cups
• 

  olive oil and balsamic vinegar

  1 tbsp / 1 tbsp

NIGHTTIME SNACK:

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  cottage cheese

  3/4 cup
• 

  salsa

  2 tbsp (Mix salsa in cottage cheese)
  
  James Hallab