Need Good Man Chow Suggestions for My Situation

I'm not a big beastly man, but when I don't get to eat during work because I'm so busy, I know the feeling that you're talking about. One thing I have to do almost every day is tell myself it's just hunger that makes me crave pizza, fast food and junk. As soon as I get home, cook and eat, I'm glad I didn't swing through that Mcdonalds.

You can always precook. Chicken wings, home versions of pizza, taco meat, fajita stuff or whatever it is you like so that way all you have to do is go home and pop it in the microwave or oven. I go for sandwiches. They take 10 seconds to make and I feel a lot more focused on what I really need to eat instead of what I want to eat.

Also, maybe keep some protein bars in your car for post work out to stave off those munchies.

I would be curious as to your macro-nutritional levels - with that level of intensity, protein is your friend.

I'm a fan of fish and seafood as a great way to beat back hunger - wild-caught haddock and pollock are easily available in most freezer cases and are high protein with low calories. Shrimp are fantastic for the same reason. The other night I had something like 10 ounces of shrimp for dinner to round out my calorie goal (shrimp fried rice, in a non-stick skillet, with plenty of vegetables). Farm fish are also good (tilapia), but will be higher in calories than wild-caught fish.

Prep time is minimal, especially if you chop peppers and onions ahead of time, or while the rice or noodles are getting a head start.

1600-2600??? Is that remotely accurate?

If so, the answer is obvious. Eat a medium pepperoni pizza every day.

Can i recommend slow cooking stuff? If you have a slow cooker, it can be cooking while you work out! Great for stews and casserols, which means you can add whatever fits your diet in it...proper meat, or sausages, vegetables, grains...you name it!

Can i recommend slow cooking stuff? If you have a slow cooker, it can be cooking while you work out! Great for stews and casserols, which means you can add whatever fits your diet in it...proper meat, or sausages, vegetables, grains...you name it!

This is a great suggestion. All you have to do is serve it when you get home.

George Foreman! Trim up chicken on the weekends, so when you get home you just throw some on and it is ready to eat in under 15 minutes. You could also do casseroles on the weekend or the night before and just heat up some when you get home.

I'm in the middle of marathon training, and although I only burn about half as many calories as you (except once a week for my long run), I'm in the habit of cooking a giant batch of a sort of dirty rice/rice and beans monstrosity and eating it for dinner throughout the week. I go with 3-4 chicken breasts, 2 cups dry rice, a big can of diced tomatoes, two cans of beans, and sometimes some corn or bell peppers depending on what I can get my hands on. You can tweak amounts and ratios to get the macronutrient balance you want (and for your needs, you could probably double everything if you have big enough pots and pans), but with some spices and hot sauce, it makes a d*mn good post-run meal. It eats big - as a guy who can polish off most of a pizza by myself, I have to eat an 800-900 calorie serving in two sittings.

Slow cookers are also awesome.

Marinated Fresh Mozzarella

8-10 ounces of Fresh Mozzarella ( I like pearls, but you can cut up a large ball)
2-4 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (I go heavier)
3-5 cloves or garlic, slightly crushed
1/8 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (if you like heat)
2-3 tablespoons chopped basil
1/4 cup pine nuts

Mix everything up and let it sit in your fridge for day - it's about 8 servings at 200 calories per if you use less oil. This and hummus are my go to snacks that I find super filling and wondrous.

Hey, all!

I know that this is a rather boring topic, but I was wanting to put the call out there for some good dinner recipes for my particular situation. Let me explain...
I am pretty active man, getting 2 to 3 aerobic workouts a day, burning between 1600-2600 calories just about every day. I am also lifting a few days a week as well. I eat clean for most of the day, but at the conclusion of my late afternoon workout, I am as hungry as a hostage! Self control becomes challenged!
This presents a problem, as by this time, I go all carb-crazy and voraciously devour whatever I can muck down! I exaggerate, but my good dietary choices tend to fly right out the ****in' window when I get that wild ,glazed look in my eyes and start craving a pizza! Luckily, my activity level keeps me losing (albeit pretty slowly) and/or maintaining my loss, but I feel that I can do better...
What I am asking for are some good recipe suggestions, possibly stuff I can prepare ahead, that will serve as a satisfying alternative. They do not have to be super low cal, either, like I said, I have room "under the cap" every day.
Thanks in advance! Good luck all!

Try eating some lean protein before you become ravinous. Grilled chicken breast, salmon, pork tenderloin, flank steak are all good choices and can be eaten at room temp. When your done working out grab some protein, an ounce of nuts and an apple and eat them before you expose yourself to the drive home via pizza shop.

Good luck.

Red Curry -

What you will need: (This feeds 4)
2/3 Boneless Chicken Breasts, Lean Beef, Lean Pork, or Shrimp (de veined and what not)
1 can full fat Coconut Milk (do not get the less fat version)
1 can bamboo shoots
1 Red Pepper
2 Stalks green onions
and any other veggies you want in it... sometimes I use broccoli, green beans....
Thai Red Curry Paste (About a teaspoon)
Asian Chili Sauce/Hot Sauce (to taste, be careful it's HOT)

What you do...
Get a deep skillet, scoop the fatty part of the coconut milk off the top of the can, (the non fatty is clearish) and put it in the skillet, then add HALF a teaspoon of the curry paste, and about a tablespoon of the chili sauce.... stir it up so that the paste/coconut milk/chili sauce are mixed well, while stirring, put the heat to about medium (maybe lower if you've a gas stove) then add the meat and continuously turn until cooked. Once meat is done cooking, add the rest of the coconut milk, another half teaspon of the paste, and another tablespoon of the chili sauce. .. mix well until blended in.... then add veggies and bamboo shoots and cook until the veggies are done.... serve over some rice or noodles, I usually get the bird's eye steam in bag brown rice just to cut time. The whole process takes no more than 15 minutes honestly. It sounds like a lot of steps but it's REALLY easy once you got it down. I recommend you taste as you go though, to make sure the spice is right ENJOY!

Hey,

Are you getting enough good fats? Fish oil supplements as well as having avocadoes on hand with your protein is a great way to get your healthy fats that help keep you feeling full. You may also get a small help with building muscle from fish oil supplements.