Agree. I'm just over 5'11" whereas you are just under. I started at 185+ and dropped to the 160's in about three months starting July 2018. With a lean physique I consider my ideal weight to be 160. In the past year I've been staying around 164-168 but slowly and steadily building muscle.
So yes, at 5'7" the OP should be way below 170. Dropping to the next plateau will be hard, but with steady determination he can do it.
A dude can one one cheat day, but the rest should be veggies, grains, fruits and meats. I added grains because a person can get really constipated w.o. enough fiberious carbs (been there, not fun).
Some examples:
Morning
two eggs, two pieces of bacon on a half of whole wheat bagel or toast, and a cup or two of coffee, with whole milk, almond milk and some monk fruit or stevia. Add a pinch of salt as well. (Can switch to a tea if coffee is not preferred.)
Lunch
Siggi 4% Whole Milk or some fruit.
Dinner
New York Strip, with some steamed veggies.
#2
Morning:
Overnight oats with some blue berries and sugar free chocolate pieces and a cup/tea or two of coffee, with whole milk, almond milk and some monk fruit or stevia. Add a pinch of salt as well. (Can switch to a tea if coffee is not preferred.)
Lunch:
Bob's red mill better bar
Dinner
Three chicken thighs, sweet potato baked fries and some mushrooms with some salt, pepper, garlic and avocado oil.
#3
Morning:
Kodiak protein pancakes with butter (grass-fed) and low sugar maple syrup with a cup or two of coffee, with whole milk, almond milk and some monk fruit or stevia. Add a pinch of salt as well. (Can switch to a tea if coffee is not preferred.)
Lunch:
Salad with a nice raspberry vinaigrette (easy to make. Olive oil, raw honey and fresh raspberries in a blender).
Dinner:
Fresh Atlantic Salmon with some green beans and broccoli (pro tip - frozen is cheaper, lasts longer and has same nutrients as fresh)
#4
Morning:
Three eggs, half of a whole wheat bagel and two or three strips of uncured bacon with a cup or two of coffee, with whole milk, almond milk and some monk fruit or stevia. Add a pinch of salt as well. (Can switch to a tea if coffee is not preferred.)
Lunch:
Apple, Kiwi, Pear salad
Dinner:
Rib-eye in a butter red wine reduction with some sautéed veggies (salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder).
Snacks... Macadamia nuts, Pecans, whole fruits, home made beef jerky, whole dates.
Plenty of options, one just needs to be discipline to adhere to them. Don't go crazy, but the diet above a person will lose weight, enjoy they foods, feel full and see results. If people care, I can add my recipes I've done in the past and continue to do.
