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Yeah - what ever you do don't stress over it. As long as you are above your base goal for the day (not the exercise modified goal) and your protein is above your modified goal, don't force yourself to eat (and if you, do maybe a small snack) when you're not hungry. Eat 5-6 meals or snacks eat day to keep the furnace going…
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After workout and just before workout are key times to drink protein drinks. It speeds the body's uptake of the protein for building muscle, right when your muscles need it. I like EAS Whey and Muscle Milk. Recovery drinks are a bit different. They are designed to help re-hydrate and fight off muscle soreness. Cytomax…
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For Whey - I use EAS because its under $30 for a 5lb bag at Sam's, and it's high quality. Champion is another good brand (Walmart) and GNC has a good line of Whey protein. If you search the threads I believe this question was answered by a bunch of folks with their opinions and advice.
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For fiber - Oatmeal, fiber plus, psyllium husks (unflavored metamucil), etc. For recipes go to Standard Process' web site they have a bunch of good ones, or check out Mark Zinczenko's book "The Abs Diet Eat Right Every Time Guide". He says smoothies are the key to eating what he calls "Super Foods" an he has tons of great…
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Hands down, Muscle Milk is the best - it tastes like Nestle's Quick. (http://www.cytosport.com/products/muscle-milk ) For straight 100% Whey, either Champion or EAS.
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As far as tips go, this site really helps track healthy eating and exercise - with real time targets and constant goal reminders. So stay on top of what you eat - make it healthy, it's fuel - eat 5-6 small meals a day with healthy proteins, healthy carbs and healthy fats in each meal. Exercise as much as you can and keep…
