I work 1st shift (graveyard shift). My diet is good until I hit my days off then it gets screwed up. I am up 24 plus hours on my Fridays and Mondays.

Should I continue to eat every 4-5 hours on these days or should I spread the meals apart on these days? I have purchased hydroxycut and I am confused of when to take this do to the fact of my sleep habits. When is best time to take this????

I think you should be eating every the 2-3 hours a day, small meals.

Try cooking all your meals in advance and put them in the freezer. That should help you eat good on your off days.

ATOMANT,

How about meals portions? I have been doing a 6 oz chicken breast, tuna, freash fish, egg whites for protien. Broccoili, green beans, lettuce, spinach for veggies.
Oatmeal, brown rice or whole wheat pancakes, pasta

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work 1st shift (graveyard shift). My diet is good until I hit my days off then it gets screwed up. I am up 24 plus hours on my Fridays and Mondays

I know what you mean. It's not easy. Fridays and Sundays has been it for me.

It depends what you're doing. If you're at the computer all the time, this is where Mass Aminos comes in very handy! Constantly take them between meals, 8 at one time. Meals are further apart and two meals should quickly follow your workout. Maybe the protein shake 30 minutes after, then 1.5 hours, a solid meal.

You can space the meals out further after and taking Mass aminos about every hour or 4 every half hour.

Remember, this isn't contest dieting, so calories are not so restrictive, but as far as types of food, you don't want to go wild.

Vary the food types, too. Cycle them and do not go with a super high protein diet. You need more carbs, in fact, for you, 3,000 calories may just barely be enough. Use at least 6 meals. Protein sources (beef, chicken, fish, etc.) should be kept about 6 oz for each meal (except meal 1), Meal one 3 to 4 oz. Carbs, 1 cup or 4 oz for 3 meals (Oats, uncooked). Use fruits in shakes and one meal should add a fruit. Keep fats to about 10%, no less.

Hope this will help kick start your training.