Calling all experienced weight lifters...nutrition question

stubbysticks
stubbysticks Posts: 1,275 Member
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
This is a question for you serious strength trainers out there. I shoot for about 200g protein a day based on my lean body mass & the level of strength training I do (full-body workout 3x weekly & running 3x weekly for 30-90 min). CW is 242 & my target calorie range is 1900-2000.

Lately I've been having trouble getting all my calories in because all the protein gets me so full I don't have room for anything else. I know I could easily meet my calorie goal with stuff like nuts & avocado, but I'm wondering if any of you out there have the same issue with lack of appetite or getting up to your protein/calorie goals with your meal planning. Currently I try to limit my whey protein supplements to a post-workout shake & maybe 1 more serving (~50g protein) & I don't really want to add another serving, but I'm having a hard time eating all the food I need to eat to get there.

Any tips?

Replies

  • Icewolf_The
    Icewolf_The Posts: 308 Member
    I've been having a problem now that I'm pushing hard at the 40% protein level too. I just am not HUNGRY at all, ever. And I feel bad eating when I'm not hungry because I've spent the last 5 months training myself not to do that. ARGH.

    The only thing I can tell you is to maybe throw in some higher calorie foods like cheese or bread that will suck up the calories and not take up "MORE" room. I mean a grilled cheese sandwich if you use butter ;) Well hell there's 600 calories right there, and what a treat eh?

    Can't help more, wish I could. Hopefully someone has better advice, been wondering the same thing myself lately. :)
This discussion has been closed.

Categories