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KymPossible84
KymPossible84 Posts: 5 Member
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hey! I'm new to this group and would love to share tips and tricks with other women who love to lift and strength train!
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  • BeckieB2015
    BeckieB2015 Posts: 1 Member
    Hey girl! I have been on here for a short while...very interested in strength training. Any tips are welcome!
  • sealensfit
    sealensfit Posts: 51 Member
    Hey ya'll. What type of tips are you looking for?
  • KymPossible84
    KymPossible84 Posts: 5 Member
    So hard to reach my protein intake for the day! I know it's important for muscle recovery, any tips on how you increase your protein??
  • sealensfit
    sealensfit Posts: 51 Member
    KymPossible84 wrote: »
    So hard to reach my protein intake for the day! I know it's important for muscle recovery, any tips on how you increase your protein??

    I find protein snacks like whey protein shakes or protein bars (I personally like Quest bars and Pro-Max bars, and Mutant and Cellucor powder). I find I can't eat enough to get the amount of protein I need without using some sort of supplement!
  • sealensfit
    sealensfit Posts: 51 Member
    KymPossible84 wrote: »
    So hard to reach my protein intake for the day! I know it's important for muscle recovery, any tips on how you increase your protein??

    Also, you can try drinking BCAAs if you like to lift. It helps with protein synthesis, so it aids recovery as well. ☺
  • KymPossible84
    KymPossible84 Posts: 5 Member
    I agree Meagan! I have all max bcaas but I don't find they work very well. I also tried shredz but wasn't impressed. What brand do you use?
  • paris458
    paris458 Posts: 231 Member
    I drink a protein shake, it gets my protein higher but I never reach what is recommended.
  • nickycat73
    nickycat73 Posts: 61 Member
    I use Dymatize brand protein and love the flavors.
  • aliciasilfies
    aliciasilfies Posts: 179 Member
    Hello all! I've recently started strength training and am also struggling with hitting my protein goals. I feel like I need to eat steak and chicken breasts nonstop in order to hit it! Definitely not feasible for me!!

    My brother (who is a former MMA fighter/still trains like one) has given me tons of tips since I've started and has recently recommended Quest bars to me. I just ordered a box online. Hoping they are as delicious as everyone on these threads claim!
  • doktorglass
    doktorglass Posts: 91 Member
    Protein powder in my oatmeal and a side of cottage cheese to pretty much every meal helps me to hit protein goals. My problem is fats. I eat peanut butter pretty much every evening... (I'm not complaining!)
  • AntiSocialyte
    AntiSocialyte Posts: 28 Member
    aliciasilfies wrote: »
    My brother (who is a former MMA fighter/still trains like one) has given me tons of tips since I've started and has recently recommended Quest bars to me. I just ordered a box online. Hoping they are as delicious as everyone on these threads claim!

    Quest bars are by far my favorite protein bar. The protein-to-calorie ratio is awesome, and they really do taste good! I just finished my box of Oreo cookie ones and need to buy another.

  • Tbias78
    Tbias78 Posts: 120 Member
    I'm just getting back into lifting after not doing it for 15 years! I also struggle with protein...I agree with Quest bars - they aren't to bad to swallow and I use Jay Robb powder but I see a lot of people using the Dymatize and they have some yummy looking flavors so I'm thinking of giving it a try!
  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
    I eat eggs/egg whites for breakfast scrambled with turkey.
    Have tuna or smoked salmon as a snack.
    Eat chicken breast at lunch.
    Eat a protein at dinner as well.

    It feels like a lot, but with some planning you can hit your protein goals. I regularly hit 150-200 grams a day.
  • velmada
    velmada Posts: 9 Member
    What are you goals for protein? I am for around 100g p/day (i'm 5ft1 and that's plenty for me). I find I can do that easily as long as I'm organised - I always cook chicken two or three times a week and have around 150g of chicken breast + veg for an easy work lunch, and then with having milk and some form of protein for my evening meal I generally hit it without supplements. I do sometimes have a protein shake at breakfast but thats more about having something filling when i'm in a rush rather than a proper need!
  • aliciasilfies
    aliciasilfies Posts: 179 Member
    AntiSocialyte wrote: »

    Quest bars are by far my favorite protein bar. The protein-to-calorie ratio is awesome, and they really do taste good! I just finished my box of Oreo cookie ones and need to buy another.

    Glad to hear! I actually ordered the Oreo ones! Can't wait to try them :)
  • sealensfit
    sealensfit Posts: 51 Member
    KymPossible84 wrote: »
    I agree Meagan! I have all max bcaas but I don't find they work very well. I also tried shredz but wasn't impressed. What brand do you use?

    My favourite BCAA is Mutant's and the Blue Raspberry flavour is awesome :) the only other one I've tried is Cellucor's in Watermelon, which I don't find works as well... tastes like jello though lol
  • sealensfit
    sealensfit Posts: 51 Member
    aliciasilfies wrote: »
    Hello all! I've recently started strength training and am also struggling with hitting my protein goals. I feel like I need to eat steak and chicken breasts nonstop in order to hit it! Definitely not feasible for me!!

    My brother (who is a former MMA fighter/still trains like one) has given me tons of tips since I've started and has recently recommended Quest bars to me. I just ordered a box online. Hoping they are as delicious as everyone on these threads claim!

    I really like the cookies n cream one, and the white chocolate raspberry. I just picked up a s'mores one, but haven't tried it yet! whatever you do, don't eat them cold. I made the mistake of putting mine in my lunch bag in the fridge at work and it was like eating a piece of leather, haha. I usually stick it on my dashboard with the heat on on my way home from the gym to warm mine up, otherwise you can stick it on a plate and microwave it for like 10 seconds :) it makes it taste way better!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,575 Member
    Ugh. You guys can have some of my protein. I get an unnecessary amount. Meat for lunch and dinner, greek yogurt, frozen yogurt, quest bars. I got 166 grams today and only weigh between 130-133.
  • meghanttu08
    meghanttu08 Posts: 158 Member
    I strength train to help with my running. Hit the gym tonight actually and I feel great!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,575 Member
    doktorglass wrote: »
    Protein powder in my oatmeal and a side of cottage cheese to pretty much every meal helps me to hit protein goals. My problem is fats. I eat peanut butter pretty much every evening... (I'm not complaining!)

    I actually need to get more fats in. I just love high volume eating so much, I tend to skip out on fat. I keep saying I'm going to fix it up but I don't.

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