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You don't have to go to bed starving. Make a casein shake and you will feed your body protein all night! A continuous supply of protein helps build and preserve muscle because your body does not store them.

A simple MRU ordering would make it work wonderfully. Sounds like an enhancement request. :)

I've had similar with protein powder added. It was surprisingly delicious.

Olive oil.

If you want to keep muscle, have a casein shake right before bed. It should feed you a steady stream of protein through the night.

They about both good but I'd prefer fish for the fatty acids.

Is that grams or milligrams?

Great tip! Thanks.

Alcohol calories do not get converted to fat. Alcohol gets converted to acetate, which is eliminated by the body. However, it gets done preferentially, so other calories that you consume with alcohol are more likely to be converted to fat while they are waiting in line. Your best bet if you do not like hard liquor is…

Protein and carbs work together after your workout. The carbs create an anabolic state that triggers your muscles to use the proteins for rebuilding. Are there carbs in your shake?

Flaxseed oil is not likely giving you the fat coverage you want. Flax is rich in ALA but you also need EPA and DHA, which the body can produce from ALA, but at a very poor rate. Sorry to say it, but you may want to consider a fish oil supplement if you want your omega-3s.

If you have a Trader Joe's nearby, their Non Fat Greek yogurt is great. 120 calories, 7 g carb, 22 g protein in 1 cup serving.

I've done instanity and most of P90X in the garage. They gave results but got boring. I decided I wanted the company and the push from a coach and joined Crossfit. The class setting is a powerful motivator. I have been going 4 days per week consistently for 3 years. That is unusual for me. It's not cheap but worth the…

That does look good, but I don't know about easy. A spoonful of greek yogurt is easy.

I was about to sign up until I realized it was Westwood in Kansas, not California. :) Looks nice and I like the nutrition aspect included. That seems rare with gyms.

$150 for crossfit. Worth every penny.

I think the point is that if someone it trying to add more protein, they would do it with a food that has more protein that carbs. Otherwise, they could just eat more of what they are currently eating. They want to add protein more exclusively. Lentils don't fit that.

HIIT. High Intensity Interval Training. Short bursts of almost max effort with active rest in between. It's a shorter workout but you push yourself really hard during it. It's great for upping your metabolism and burning fat. Google HIIT and you will find a lot of information.

Rethink the gym. Not all will make you feel uncomfortable. Try Crossfit. It's more of a community feel and with the class structure staying motivated is easier.

That sounds delicious. What a great idea.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with fat except that it is calorie dense. If you have a calorie goal for the day, you can reach it quite easily with fat.

Your body does not store excess amino acids. If you do not consume them in regular intervals, you could be risking muscle loss. That's the theory, anyway. I haven't researched any actual studies on the matter. I just prefer to make sure I get a steady stream of protein. If you are going to fast and are concerned about…

This works for me, too. A slice of whole wheat bread, 1 tbs almond butter and a sliced 1/2 banana on top seems to give me a lot of energy for workouts.

The fat in the egg yolks may be slowing down the digestion of their protein and the carbs from banana.

Simple carbs and a little bit of protein. I've read of body builders drinking Tang with whey protein in it.

Walden Farms calorie free syrup.

I think your protein target is fine. If you are lifting, 0.8-1g per lb of body weight is a good goal. It's best to eat equal amounts throughout the day instead of a lot at one time. If the post workout shake is fast absorbing whey, try adding a casein shake right before you go to bed. Casein takes hours to dissolve and…

If It Fits Your Macros, you can eat it. No part of that acronym mentions micro nutrients. That is how it is interpreted. If you are mindful of anything beyond macros, it is just sound nutrition, not a catchy phrase.

Junk food tends to be macro (calorie) rich and micro poor. If you fill up your macros with junk you are likely to be deficient in some micro nutrient. I'm not talking about one serving of ice cream. I'm talking about IIFYM being used as an excuse to eat ONLY junk. Congratulations on your success.