PEOPLE WITH MUSCLES

VanessaGS
VanessaGS Posts: 514 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I've already lost a lot of weight so now I want to start building muscle. What should I set my percentages to? Also what are some foods you eat that help with muscle building? I don't need to know about shakes because I'm already drinking Shakeology, but what other options do I have. Also, any weight training exercises I can do? Thanks for your help.

Replies

  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    Start here and come back with questions

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/848374-large-collection-of-info-for-beginners-2013-edition
  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    Start here and come back with questions

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/848374-large-collection-of-info-for-beginners-2013-edition

    You really are full of win.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    walks in, oh..check out that link.
    walks out
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Walks in, sees reference to shakeology, shakes head from side to side while making "tsk tsk" sound, walks out
  • melbatoast917
    melbatoast917 Posts: 370 Member
    Walks in, sees reference to shakeology, shakes head from side to side while making "tsk tsk" sound, walks out

    Walks in, sees Dave has already shamed the OP, and walks out.
  • nexangelus
    nexangelus Posts: 2,080 Member
    17 g of protein per scoop as compared to 40 g for most other non-expensive (I am presuming it is expensive we don't get it in the UK so not sure) protein powders? Um....*shakes head*

    The link fullofwin posted was excellent.

    I only SUPPLEMENT with my scoop of protein powder every day. I eat meats (fish, chicken, lamb, beef, duck, pork, etc), eggs, cottage cheese, nuts and seeds for my main sources of protein. I have 118 lbs of lean mass so aim for 120 g - 140 g of protein per day. Hope this helps.
  • VanessaGS
    VanessaGS Posts: 514 Member
    Say what ya'll want about Shakeology, but that's the only thing that helped me break my plateau big time. Full of all natural stuff too. Gave me great results and it really does keep me full compared to other shakes. Nexangelus...thanks for the protein info.
  • VanessaGS
    VanessaGS Posts: 514 Member
    But on the other hand I am open to ideas since I already lost the weight I wanted. Maybe ya'll can give me a good protein shake to try. After all I am going for a different goal here.
  • envy09
    envy09 Posts: 353 Member
    But on the other hand I am open to ideas since I already lost the weight I wanted. Maybe ya'll can give me a good protein shake to try. After all I am going for a different goal here.

    Why do you want to get your nutrients from shakes? Why not just eat protein rich food?
  • VanessaGS
    VanessaGS Posts: 514 Member
    But on the other hand I am open to ideas since I already lost the weight I wanted. Maybe ya'll can give me a good protein shake to try. After all I am going for a different goal here.

    Why do you want to get your nutrients from shakes? Why not just eat protein rich food?

    I agree. Can you recommend what you eat for protein?
  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    meat, eggs, dairy
  • a_vettestingray
    a_vettestingray Posts: 654 Member
    I only SUPPLEMENT with my scoop of protein powder every day. I eat meats (fish, chicken, lamb, beef, duck, pork, etc), eggs, cottage cheese, nuts and seeds for my main sources of protein. I have 118 lbs of lean mass so aim for 120 g - 140 g of protein per day. Hope this helps.

    These are the most popular sources of protein. Additionally greek yogurt...
  • donna_glasgow
    donna_glasgow Posts: 869 Member
    cottage cheese, meat, eggs, greek yogurt , this is what I use


    heres a link to a list

    http://www.howmuchprotein.com/foods/
  • harlanJEN
    harlanJEN Posts: 1,089 Member
    I wrote an article about protein sources ....

    Can find it at my blog at www.GetWithItForLife.com

    I rarely supplement with powder, I get my protein from whole foods. YUMMMM!

    Jen
  • envy09
    envy09 Posts: 353 Member
    cottage cheese, meat, eggs, greek yogurt , this is what I use


    heres a link to a list

    http://www.howmuchprotein.com/foods/

    This girl knows whats up.

Categories