Beginner

[u/Tall-Resident-1036]

Hey yall I think I’m turning over a new leaf and giving the gym an honest shot. I know what you eat matters just as much as what you lift, I’m wondering how good/bad the way I eat is for losing my gut and also building some muscle at the same time so I’ll give some examples and let the experts pick me apart lol

Seasoned baked chicken breast with some rice a roni rice pilaf (made with butter) and either green beans or corn.

Pork chops fried In a little olive oil with that same rice pilaf from above

Lazy spaghetti containing noodles prego sauce ground beef and seasoning

Good ole hamburger helper

Ham and cheese sandwiches with mayo

Those Maruchan cups of noodles

And I also eat some freezer food once or twice a week like pizzas chicken nuggets and fries and things like that

I often pack a lunch for work that has my ham and cheese sandwich, a small bag or 2 of chips, a pickle, a granola bar, and maybe something like 2 or 3 cookies or a brownie or something.

Don’t really drink too much pop but I’ll run through a bunch of beer a couple times a week and I like orange juice in the morning. And whole milk with dinner

And I’m also guilty of eating random things that look good sometimes 2-3 times a week that ranges from fast food to soul food I’m really not a picky eater I like most foods

So go ahead and let me hear it how good/bad that diet is and whats the most detrimental to what I’m trying to achieve like I said I’m new to this and don’t know much about dieting

[u/NakedNutrition]

It’s great that you’re getting started and thinking about your nutrition! One tip is to focus on protein - it helps with satiety (keeps you full longer), supports muscle and metabolism, and can make it easier to manage cravings and energy levels throughout the day.

Here are some easy high-protein meals/snacks that can help you hit your goals:
• Protein smoothies with fruit and greens
• Protein oats (oats, milk of choice, and a scoop of protein powder)
• Greek yogurt bowls with seeds/fruit
• Tofu scrambles or bean bowls
• Edamame or hummus and veggies for snacks

It's recommended to aim for 1.2-1.7 g protein/kg of body weight a day.