Protein Consumption

rdzilla

I'm posting this here because people who read forum entries here have a tendency to eat for performance and really hit macros. I limit myself to 2100 calories a day (I am massively hypothyroidic at 200micrograms daily). Most body building diets says I should get a gram of protein per pound of lean body weight. If all of the fat were stripped from my body I would guess I'm conservatively around 230 pounds. The problems I run into is that I cannot, for the life of me, make it to 230 grams of protein per day without blowing my calories out of the water. I love eating protein because it keeps you full for a long time and is food that I enjoy eating like lean meats and fish. As I make my journey down to the 260-265 pound range (from 314) I'm looking for new ideas. What tricks do you all employ?

ChrisLindsay9

When I was on a high protein "cut" awhile back, I had about 1-1/2 cups of egg whites a day in order to hit my protein macros without going over my calories. Usually mixed in one egg with each egg white meal or snack in order to make it palatable.

I think the science consensus is .8g or protein per pound of lean body weight. I think the 1.0 gram of protein per bodyweight pound is claimed for simplicity's sake. That if you average 1 lb. then if you're slightly under/slightly over, you'd still be fine.

Maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong though?

busywaterbending

I've been on ahigh protein kick lately, I have to really eat allot of lean protein sources to not go over on calories.

my tricks:

1) hit up the local chinese buffet. For all you can eat egg drop soup, mongolian stir fry a custom plate of shrimp and scallops w/ a tid bit of broccoli in a garlic chili sauce, sashimi mackeral!!! and more. Stick to all of the grilled or raw or steamed items. Mussels and raw oysters are usually on the buffet line too. Stay away from the fried foods or fake crab meat that's full of fillers.

2) egg whites. Cheap *kitten* eggs and ditch the yolks. Add mustard or low fat dressing or whatever for an egg salad.

3) swai fillet, tillapia, sea bass, squid are my go to lean seafood choices. I pig out on them making meals of fish tacos sans the tortillas, or a curry theme, or a lemon Mrs. Dash w/ yogurt, tomato paste with basil...or other spices on the seafood.

4) NOW organic whey protein. Bring 1/4c of it and stevia, in a shaker and mix w/ water at the gym.

it's tough hitting up allot of protein so before and after workouts get some in with your pre planned and pre prepared meals.

happy training.

rdzilla

Thanks, both!

Definitely incorporating more fish and egg whites into my diet. I like how they keep you full and taste different (by fish) or can be prepared different ways (egg whites). Have been lucky to hit ~210 grams on the days I train so it will only take a little more experimenting to get there.

I've also been noticing that red meat has much higher calories than chicken or fish. How often do you opt for the steak / lean hamburger in your meals?