Go to foods?

BLifts38
BLifts38 Posts: 248 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Pretty new at this macro counting thing. My trainer wants me to have 10-20 grams of protein / 10g of fat immediately following a 60 minute cardio session in the morning.

Does anyone have recommendations that might fill these macros?

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  • mattyc772014
    mattyc772014 Posts: 3,543 Member
    Egg, egg whites, cheese, spinach, broccoli, ham, bacon. Protein shake with oatmeal and PB. Whatever is easier for you.
  • DWBalboa
    DWBalboa Posts: 37,259 Member
    edited October 2015
    Are protein shakes and/or bars out of the Q? Simple and effective.
  • Emily3907
    Emily3907 Posts: 1,445 Member
    I find that a good balanced protein bar is sometimes the best option. You can find ones that are "whole nutrition" that hits all the macros and goals you listed above. They are easily portable and can be eaten on the go with no problem.
  • BLifts38
    BLifts38 Posts: 248 Member
    DWBalboa wrote: »
    Are protein shakes and/or bars out of the Q? Simple and effective.

    Which brand do you recommend?
  • BLifts38
    BLifts38 Posts: 248 Member
    Emily3907 wrote: »
    I find that a good balanced protein bar is sometimes the best option. You can find ones that are "whole nutrition" that hits all the macros and goals you listed above. They are easily portable and can be eaten on the go with no problem.

    Which do you recommend?
  • mattyc772014
    mattyc772014 Posts: 3,543 Member
    Quest bars are good. Chocolate cookie Dough and cookies and creme.
  • DWBalboa
    DWBalboa Posts: 37,259 Member
    bmarge10288 wrote: »
    DWBalboa wrote: »
    Are protein shakes and/or bars out of the Q? Simple and effective.

    Which brand do you recommend?

    I like Pure Protein bars, I hear a lot of people give high praise to Quest bars but I have not tried those. As for shakes I like EAS and Muscle Milk. I would recommend trying sample sizes until you find what you like. You can try writing to the various companies to get samples. Many of them will send you a decent sampling.

    Good luck, let me know if you find something else worth trying.
  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
    mattyc772014 wrote: »
    Quest bars are good. Chocolate cookie Dough and cookies and creme.

    This. S'mores is good too. 21g protein, 7g fat for the one in front of me.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    Hard boiled eggs, yogurt or kefir, homemade chicken breast snack sticks (thin slices of chicken breast baked with a spicy curry or chili coating), low fat cheese, turkey deli meat, edamame, almonds or walnuts
  • BronxBStanfield
    BronxBStanfield Posts: 34 Member
    What about carbs?
  • BLifts38
    BLifts38 Posts: 248 Member
    BronxBStanfield wrote: »
    What about carbs?

    I have plenty of ideas for some carbs ☺️
  • BronxBStanfield
    BronxBStanfield Posts: 34 Member
    In that case, the possibilities are endless. Protein waffles or pancakes, eggs, Greek yogurt, oatmeal mixed with protein powder and/or pb (or protein shake w/ oats and/or pb--whatever your preference for texture and consistency is), protein shake or bar. Really I could go on and on. Eggs with salsa are my go to if I'm watching carbs.
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