For those Lean & Strong: What do you eat?
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Chicken canned and with the bone. I do not like boneless its always to dry(only in stir fry).
steak
ground beef
pork loin
beef ribs
eggs
milk
cheese
beans
oats(whole kind)
soup
wheat bread
rice (any color or flavor)
vegetables (fresh or out of a can)
pasta flavored noodles (side dishes)
Occasional fruit
Dry Cereal (For my sugar intake)
Protein powder(to help reach my high protein macro intake)
I use different sauces for a variety of flavored dishes.
ETA: My macros are 35% Protein 35% Carbs 30% fat0 -
Chicken canned and with the bone. I do not like boneless its always to dry.
steak
ground beef
pork loin
beef ribs
eggs
milk
oats
soup
rice (any color or flavor)
vegetables (fresh or out of a can)
pasta flavored noodles (side dishes)
Occasional fruit
Dry Cereal (For my sugar intake)
Protein powder( to help reach my high protein macro intake )
I use different sauces for a variety of flavored dishes.
im getting hungry...... lol thanks for posting a list
there is so much info out there about what to eat, and not to eat. I just need to figure what works best for me. But definitely I need to add more protein in my food intake. 0 -
Chicken canned and with the bone. I do not like boneless its always to dry.
steak
ground beef
pork loin
beef ribs
eggs
milk
oats
soup
rice (any color or flavor)
vegetables (fresh or out of a can)
pasta flavored noodles (side dishes)
Occasional fruit
Dry Cereal (For my sugar intake)
Protein powder( to help reach my high protein macro intake )
I use different sauces for a variety of flavored dishes.
im getting hungry...... lol thanks for posting a list there is so much info out there about what to eat, and not to eat. I just need to figure what works best for me. But definitely I need to add more protein in my food intake.
LOL... Your welcome I edited to add my macros percentages as well.
Just concentrate on hitting your calorie target goal every day and when you get that dialed in then try and stay with in your macros while hitting your calorie target for the day. Remember you can eat any thing just eat it in moderation(balance your nutrition)...
ETA: I would advise to stay away from processed foods(mostly the frozen kind) though. That garbage is not real food.
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Nom Nom Nom Red Velvet Pop Tarts Rock!!! OP I really do not have anything off limits... I eat alot of veggies, salads, beans, egg, dairy, lean meat, fish, pork, poultry, grains, nuts, etc.....
Y'all making me want ice cream, cake, and nachos!! @EdDavenort, no fruits?? I guess I'm in the right track, just need to add more protein....... not into too much meat but i will try.
Oops I did leave those off the list didn't I.... lol I have a banana every morning with my pop tarts (yea weird combo lol but there is also a bagel and honey in there too) and I love apples and oranges but do mix frozen fruits in smoothies too so yep there is fruit in my meal plan as well....0 -
Souls
Damnit, I knew I was missing something. Goal body, here I come!0 -
There are lots of lean, strong people that post in this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/884835-what-do-your-meals-look-like-show-me-pictures0
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LOL... Your welcome I edited to add my macros percentages as well.
Just concentrate on hitting your calorie target goal every day and when you get that dialed in then try and stay with in your macros while hitting your calorie target for the day. Remember you can eat any thing just eat it in moderation.
that's the problem with me, I can not eat food in moderation hahaha!!! I did notice a change in my body since I started to add protein powder to my green smoothies.0 -
I need more guidance in what to be eating to achieve a leaner body. I do weights and getting myself into doing more intensity workouts. I was out for 3 weeks due to a knee injury. But finally it is starting to heal.
Since I started on my weight loss journey, I have been adjusting my eating habits and now this is what I typically eat (more or less):
Mon- Fri
Breakfast:
4 oz plain non fat greek yogurt, 4 oz mixed frozen berries, 10-15 almonds, 1 tbsp coconut flakes, 1 tbsp goji berries
Snack:
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Lunch:
fish, broccolli or homemade chili (pinto beans, onions, garlic, green pepper, black beans, kidney beans, corn), or salads
Snack:
Usually an apple
Dinner:
Green smoothie (2 cups spinach, 1 cup kale, 1 cup mixed berries, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 1 scoop of protein powder)
Snack: Depends, a piece of cheese or some almonds.
Sat.-Sun
Varies LoL
Thanks so much!!!
Patty
Monday-Friday I have a protein shake for breakfast (just protein power and coffee mixed together), then for lunch i usually have grilled chicken, rice, and veggies, or a sandwich (low sodium turkey, pesto mayo, whole grain bread, tomatos, pepper jack cheese, pickles, onions, and balsamic glaze), sometimes a salad with chicken or a quinoa salad. Then for a snack and/or post workout i have a protein shake (this just the protein powder in water, sometimes milk), dinner grilled chicken, salmon, or streak, or a turkey dog or turkey burger (no bun because I'm GF), with rice, or chips, some veggies usually, and I usually have some other snack that can range from ice cream, to chocolate, to crackers, to cheetos, lots of things, nothing is off limits for me, everything in moderation.
Saturday and Sunday I have 2 eggs usually with maybe tater tots or vegan GF pancakes, and sausage or bacon, and sometimes a sandwich with that (usually a BLT with pesto mayo) or instead of the eggs sometimes I'll have a veggie egg white omelete (sometimes with a little bit cheddar cheese). and then the rest of the day just depends.
I eat a lot of protein (my protein shakes have 23-26 grams of protein), and i eat healthy meals, but I leave room for desserts and snacks, and am less strict on weekends (still count and try to stay within macros and calories).
I work out a lot, I do new rules of lifting for women 3 days a week and cardio other days (elliptical or dance)0 -
Oops I did leave those off the list didn't I.... lol I have a banana every morning with my pop tarts (yea weird combo lol but there is also a bagel and honey in there too) and I love apples and oranges but do mix frozen fruits in smoothies too so yep there is fruit in my meal plan as well....
Ok, I was wondering about the fruits lol.... um pop tarts and bananas? lol0 -
LOL... Your welcome I edited to add my macros percentages as well.
Just concentrate on hitting your calorie target goal every day and when you get that dialed in then try and stay with in your macros while hitting your calorie target for the day. Remember you can eat any thing just eat it in moderation.
that's the problem with me, I can not eat food in moderation hahaha!!! I did notice a change in my body since I started to add protein powder to my green smoothies.
Eat more frequently but make the meals smaller. If you eat 3 meals a day then eat 5 or 6 times but make sure they fit into your Calorie goal for that day. Plan the meals you can i.e lunch...etc Learn your hunger times this helps a great deal!! For example I know late at night no matter what I do I will wake up out of a deep sleep because I get hungry. So I save my final planned small meal for that time at night and I am still within my calorie goal for the day.0 -
For me, lots and lots of Tuna fish. I love Tuna Melts all day everyday! I can never get tired of Tuna. On the weekends, I eat junk like cookies, candy bars, Doritos, etc. Also, protein bars and almonds. Tuna gives me plenty of protein. I also eat Hamburger or Tuna Helper, and I drink lots and lots of water.0
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I eat a variety of foods within +/- 20% of my TDEE. I aim to get ample protein (at least 1g per lb LBM) and fat (at least .35g per lb of BW). This includes but is not limited to Sausage & Egg McMuffins, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers.
^ FTW.
I just aim for the protein and let fat and carbs land where they will each day... some days I'm higher fat and lower carbs; other days I'm higher carbs and lower fat... but as long as that protein target is there I'm golden.
The trick is to eat enough... I'm eating right around TDEE, but then I want to get to where I can eat over to gain muscle... but I still have a little fat to lose. My BF% seems to be dropping despite my weight staying the same.0 -
I eat a variety of foods within +/- 20% of my TDEE. I aim to get ample protein (at least 1g per lb LBM) and fat (at least .35g per lb of BW). This includes but is not limited to Sausage & Egg McMuffins, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers.
^ FTW.
I just aim for the protein and let fat and carbs land where they will each day... some days I'm higher fat and lower carbs; other days I'm higher carbs and lower fat... but as long as that protein target is there I'm golden.
The trick is to eat enough... I'm eating right around TDEE, but then I want to get to where I can eat over to gain muscle... but I still have a little fat to lose. My BF% seems to be dropping despite my weight staying the same.
Ditto this ^^^^
Also, I'm pretty sure my diary is open. Feel free to creep away at what I eat.0 -
The blood of virgins.0
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I eat a variety of foods within +/- 20% of my TDEE. I aim to get ample protein (at least 1g per lb LBM) and fat (at least .35g per lb of BW). This includes but is not limited to Sausage & Egg McMuffins, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers.
^ FTW.
I just aim for the protein and let fat and carbs land where they will each day... some days I'm higher fat and lower carbs; other days I'm higher carbs and lower fat... but as long as that protein target is there I'm golden.
The trick is to eat enough... I'm eating right around TDEE, but then I want to get to where I can eat over to gain muscle... but I still have a little fat to lose. My BF% seems to be dropping despite my weight staying the same.
Ditto this ^^^^
Also, I'm pretty sure my diary is open. Feel free to creep away at what I eat.
^^ BAH.
OP try learn to balance your nutrition
Just so you know if you eat too many carbs you will store excess water weight. That above to which I have quoted is not such a great idea to just let things lay as they may. Learn how to eat and you will succeed in your goals. :drinker:0 -
I eat a variety of foods within +/- 20% of my TDEE. I aim to get ample protein (at least 1g per lb LBM) and fat (at least .35g per lb of BW). This includes but is not limited to Sausage & Egg McMuffins, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers.
^ FTW.
I just aim for the protein and let fat and carbs land where they will each day... some days I'm higher fat and lower carbs; other days I'm higher carbs and lower fat... but as long as that protein target is there I'm golden.
The trick is to eat enough... I'm eating right around TDEE, but then I want to get to where I can eat over to gain muscle... but I still have a little fat to lose. My BF% seems to be dropping despite my weight staying the same.
Ditto this ^^^^
Also, I'm pretty sure my diary is open. Feel free to creep away at what I eat.
^^ BAH.
OP try learn to balance your nutrition
Just so you know if you eat too many carbs you will store excess water weight. That above to which I have quoted is not such a great idea to just let things lay as they may. Learn how to eat and you will succeed in your goals. :drinker:
If you're within your cal budget, and getting adequate protein fat, you will, by definition not be eating "too many carbs".
We don't have to overthink every little thing.0 -
I eat a variety of foods within +/- 20% of my TDEE. I aim to get ample protein (at least 1g per lb LBM) and fat (at least .35g per lb of BW). This includes but is not limited to Sausage & Egg McMuffins, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers.
^ FTW.
I just aim for the protein and let fat and carbs land where they will each day... some days I'm higher fat and lower carbs; other days I'm higher carbs and lower fat... but as long as that protein target is there I'm golden.
The trick is to eat enough... I'm eating right around TDEE, but then I want to get to where I can eat over to gain muscle... but I still have a little fat to lose. My BF% seems to be dropping despite my weight staying the same.
Ditto this ^^^^
Also, I'm pretty sure my diary is open. Feel free to creep away at what I eat.
^^ BAH.
OP try learn to balance your nutrition
Just so you know if you eat too many carbs you will store excess water weight. That above to which I have quoted is not such a great idea to just let things lay as they may. Learn how to eat and you will succeed in your goals. :drinker:
Yeah I don't see the big deal. No one is trying to stay in a weight class here.
If you hit the calories and protein for the day, it doesn't really matter much where the fat and carbs fall as long as you're not getting a ton of sugar or something.0 -
I eat a variety of foods within +/- 20% of my TDEE. I aim to get ample protein (at least 1g per lb LBM) and fat (at least .35g per lb of BW). This includes but is not limited to Sausage & Egg McMuffins, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers.
^ FTW.
I just aim for the protein and let fat and carbs land where they will each day... some days I'm higher fat and lower carbs; other days I'm higher carbs and lower fat... but as long as that protein target is there I'm golden.
The trick is to eat enough... I'm eating right around TDEE, but then I want to get to where I can eat over to gain muscle... but I still have a little fat to lose. My BF% seems to be dropping despite my weight staying the same.
Ditto this ^^^^
Also, I'm pretty sure my diary is open. Feel free to creep away at what I eat.
^^ BAH.
OP try learn to balance your nutrition
Just so you know if you eat too many carbs you will store excess water weight. That above to which I have quoted is not such a great idea to just let things lay as they may. Learn how to eat and you will succeed in your goals. :drinker:
If you're within your cal budget, and getting adequate protein fat, you will, by definition not be eating "too many carbs".
We don't have to overthink every little thing.
This strictly depends on your goals bud! Do you want to gain, lose, or maintain. If I have 3000k and I eat 300+ grams In the way of carbs then I store water.0 -
I hope anyone wondering how to eat who wanders into this thread notices a trend. There's a crap ton of successful people here who eat what they want as long as it conforms to their calorie and macro goals.0
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I eat a variety of foods within +/- 20% of my TDEE. I aim to get ample protein (at least 1g per lb LBM) and fat (at least .35g per lb of BW). This includes but is not limited to Sausage & Egg McMuffins, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers.
^ FTW.
I just aim for the protein and let fat and carbs land where they will each day... some days I'm higher fat and lower carbs; other days I'm higher carbs and lower fat... but as long as that protein target is there I'm golden.
The trick is to eat enough... I'm eating right around TDEE, but then I want to get to where I can eat over to gain muscle... but I still have a little fat to lose. My BF% seems to be dropping despite my weight staying the same.
Ditto this ^^^^
Also, I'm pretty sure my diary is open. Feel free to creep away at what I eat.
^^ BAH.
OP try learn to balance your nutrition
Just so you know if you eat too many carbs you will store excess water weight. That above to which I have quoted is not such a great idea to just let things lay as they may. Learn how to eat and you will succeed in your goals. :drinker:
If you're within your cal budget, and getting adequate protein fat, you will, by definition not be eating "too many carbs".
We don't have to overthink every little thing.
This strictly depends on your goals bud! Do you want to gain, lose, or maintain. If I have 3000k and I eat 300+ in the way of carbs then I store water.
I guess that's the difference. I couldn't care less about water gains & losses. I normally try to focus on muscle gain or fat loss. Water just accounts for day to day fluctuations which don't mean a damn thing - unless you're trying to make weight for an event like the guy above mentioned.0 -
I eat a variety of foods within +/- 20% of my TDEE. I aim to get ample protein (at least 1g per lb LBM) and fat (at least .35g per lb of BW). This includes but is not limited to Sausage & Egg McMuffins, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers.
^ FTW.
I just aim for the protein and let fat and carbs land where they will each day... some days I'm higher fat and lower carbs; other days I'm higher carbs and lower fat... but as long as that protein target is there I'm golden.
The trick is to eat enough... I'm eating right around TDEE, but then I want to get to where I can eat over to gain muscle... but I still have a little fat to lose. My BF% seems to be dropping despite my weight staying the same.
Ditto this ^^^^
Also, I'm pretty sure my diary is open. Feel free to creep away at what I eat.
^^ BAH.
OP try learn to balance your nutrition
Just so you know if you eat too many carbs you will store excess water weight. That above to which I have quoted is not such a great idea to just let things lay as they may. Learn how to eat and you will succeed in your goals. :drinker:
Yeah I don't see the big deal. No one is trying to stay in a weight class here.
If you hit the calories and protein for the day, it doesn't really matter much where the fat and carbs fall as long as you're not getting a ton of sugar or something.
dood your silly every one has a weight goal they want to achieve here on MFP aka weight class or a particular size in cloths.. etc.0 -
I eat a variety of foods within +/- 20% of my TDEE. I aim to get ample protein (at least 1g per lb LBM) and fat (at least .35g per lb of BW). This includes but is not limited to Sausage & Egg McMuffins, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers.
^ FTW.
I just aim for the protein and let fat and carbs land where they will each day... some days I'm higher fat and lower carbs; other days I'm higher carbs and lower fat... but as long as that protein target is there I'm golden.
The trick is to eat enough... I'm eating right around TDEE, but then I want to get to where I can eat over to gain muscle... but I still have a little fat to lose. My BF% seems to be dropping despite my weight staying the same.
Ditto this ^^^^
Also, I'm pretty sure my diary is open. Feel free to creep away at what I eat.
^^ BAH.
OP try learn to balance your nutrition
Just so you know if you eat too many carbs you will store excess water weight. That above to which I have quoted is not such a great idea to just let things lay as they may. Learn how to eat and you will succeed in your goals. :drinker:
Yeah I don't see the big deal. No one is trying to stay in a weight class here.
If you hit the calories and protein for the day, it doesn't really matter much where the fat and carbs fall as long as you're not getting a ton of sugar or something.
dood your silly every one has a weight goal they want to achieve here on MFP aka weight class or a particular size in cloths.. etc.
Yeah, they have a weight goal but a couple pounds here or there of water weight makes no difference to anything. It's body mass people are trying to lose.0 -
I eat a variety of foods within +/- 20% of my TDEE. I aim to get ample protein (at least 1g per lb LBM) and fat (at least .35g per lb of BW). This includes but is not limited to Sausage & Egg McMuffins, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers.
^ FTW.
I just aim for the protein and let fat and carbs land where they will each day... some days I'm higher fat and lower carbs; other days I'm higher carbs and lower fat... but as long as that protein target is there I'm golden.
The trick is to eat enough... I'm eating right around TDEE, but then I want to get to where I can eat over to gain muscle... but I still have a little fat to lose. My BF% seems to be dropping despite my weight staying the same.
Ditto this ^^^^
Also, I'm pretty sure my diary is open. Feel free to creep away at what I eat.
^^ BAH.
OP try learn to balance your nutrition
Just so you know if you eat too many carbs you will store excess water weight. That above to which I have quoted is not such a great idea to just let things lay as they may. Learn how to eat and you will succeed in your goals. :drinker:
If you're within your cal budget, and getting adequate protein fat, you will, by definition not be eating "too many carbs".
We don't have to overthink every little thing.
This strictly depends on your goals bud! Do you want to gain, lose, or maintain. If I have 3000k and I eat 300+ in the way of carbs then I store water.
I guess that's the difference. I couldn't care less about water gains & losses. I normally try to focus on muscle gain or fat loss. Water just accounts for day to day fluctuations which don't mean a damn thing - unless you're trying to make weight for an event like the guy above mentioned.
That's your opinion but some other people do care.0 -
Well, the broctor has spoken. Let it be.0
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Well, the broctor has spoken. Let it be.
LOL or you can look like taso ... soft and small.0 -
I eat a variety of foods within +/- 20% of my TDEE. I aim to get ample protein (at least 1g per lb LBM) and fat (at least .35g per lb of BW). This includes but is not limited to Sausage & Egg McMuffins, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers.
^ FTW.
I just aim for the protein and let fat and carbs land where they will each day... some days I'm higher fat and lower carbs; other days I'm higher carbs and lower fat... but as long as that protein target is there I'm golden.
The trick is to eat enough... I'm eating right around TDEE, but then I want to get to where I can eat over to gain muscle... but I still have a little fat to lose. My BF% seems to be dropping despite my weight staying the same.
Ditto this ^^^^
Also, I'm pretty sure my diary is open. Feel free to creep away at what I eat.
^^ BAH.
OP try learn to balance your nutrition
Just so you know if you eat too many carbs you will store excess water weight. That above to which I have quoted is not such a great idea to just let things lay as they may. Learn how to eat and you will succeed in your goals. :drinker:
If you're within your cal budget, and getting adequate protein fat, you will, by definition not be eating "too many carbs".
We don't have to overthink every little thing.
This strictly depends on your goals bud! Do you want to gain, lose, or maintain. If I have 3000k and I eat 300+ in the way of carbs then I store water.
That was my recommendation. But then aside from lifting I'm an endurance runner, so on a day I'll run 10+ miles I'll eat more carbs... guess that's all I was trying to get at. Depends on the day.0 -
Yet another thing we have in common; though mine are virgin pixies.The blood of virgins.
OP, you don't have to eat so restrictively for fat loss. Check out my diary for the day.0 -
LOL or you can look like taso ... soft and small.
The classic last resort of the brofessor. "My muscles are bigger; therefore you are an idiot."0 -
Whey protein isolate. read about it. I use J robb egg white protein.
It fills you up. I make it with 45 calorie coconut milk and frozen fruit, like strawberries or a banana. try it0 -
I need more guidance in what to be eating to achieve a leaner body. I do weights and getting myself into doing more intensity workouts. I was out for 3 weeks due to a knee injury. But finally it is starting to heal.
Since I started on my weight loss journey, I have been adjusting my eating habits and now this is what I typically eat (more or less):
Mon- Fri
Breakfast:
4 oz plain non fat greek yogurt, 4 oz mixed frozen berries, 10-15 almonds, 1 tbsp coconut flakes, 1 tbsp goji berries
Snack:
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Lunch:
fish, broccolli or homemade chili (pinto beans, onions, garlic, green pepper, black beans, kidney beans, corn), or salads
Snack:
Usually an apple
Dinner:
Green smoothie (2 cups spinach, 1 cup kale, 1 cup mixed berries, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 1 scoop of protein powder)
Snack: Depends, a piece of cheese or some almonds.
Sat.-Sun
Varies LoL
Thanks so much!!!
Patty
How do you eat the same thing everyday? I just can't do it. I want to so I don't have to work so hard to track calories.0
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