Thoughts from those who lift
- Thread starter mike dunagan
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Well said mate, and its a common beginner mistake to only eat big and use supplements the day they train, it has to be a day to day routine. I said this in another thread but ill say it again, muscle is made in the kitchen, not in the gym.
cheers-
Dazz
The only difference is whether I drank my shake or not, I still get about the same amount of protein either way, but I will be sure to take my shake tomorrow.
Its my understanding, and I could be wrong, that the amount of protein one should ingest is based on their weight if their goal is to bulk up. If so then your intake should be MIN. 186g + of protein. Just my n00b opinion....
Depending on how hard you work out and your specific body, it can take a person 3 days+ - to fully recover, repair, and grow, so keep your intake up!!!
Whatever you decide to do Mike, we are all proud of your hard work and effort!!!!!
Was gone all weekend, I thought the formula was
1. Weight in pounds divided by 2.2 = weight in kg
2. Weight in kg x 0.8-1.8 gm/kg = protein gm.
So 186.6 divided by 2.2 = 84.82 times 1.5 = 127.23
152.67 on the high end
I am at 132 without counting protein from any food at dinner and lunch...that is just my milk and protein shake and hardboiled egg from breakfast is the only food in there.
The scary thing is that I know I am going to gain weight from lifting, but I worry how will I know if I am gaining muscle and not gaining fat. I was at 182 6 weeks ago and since I have switched to this new routine I have gained some body weight, but all my clothes still fits just the same. I can tell I am gaining muscle mass, but it is hard to tell the difference when I see the changes little by little.
1. Weight in pounds divided by 2.2 = weight in kg
2. Weight in kg x 0.8-1.8 gm/kg = protein gm.
So 186.6 divided by 2.2 = 84.82 times 1.5 = 127.23
152.67 on the high end
I am at 132 without counting protein from any food at dinner and lunch...that is just my milk and protein shake and hardboiled egg from breakfast is the only food in there.
The scary thing is that I know I am going to gain weight from lifting, but I worry how will I know if I am gaining muscle and not gaining fat. I was at 182 6 weeks ago and since I have switched to this new routine I have gained some body weight, but all my clothes still fits just the same. I can tell I am gaining muscle mass, but it is hard to tell the difference when I see the changes little by little.
My food thoughts on protein
Breakfast 2 hard boiled eggs and 12 oz of milk-24g
Lunch- 12oz milk- 12g
Post workout shake-42g
Dinner-24 oz Milk with meal-24g
Snack- 24 oz Milk half choc/half skim-24g
This 126 without any of the meats from dinner so I feel that I am on track. Thoughts. I also drink water throughout the day.
Breakfast 2 hard boiled eggs and 12 oz of milk-24g
Lunch- 12oz milk- 12g
Post workout shake-42g
Dinner-24 oz Milk with meal-24g
Snack- 24 oz Milk half choc/half skim-24g
This 126 without any of the meats from dinner so I feel that I am on track. Thoughts. I also drink water throughout the day.
if you want. if your already getting enough proteins that day you dont need the shake. but still good for extra proteins.
I would eat more things that take longer to digest, it keeps you fuller longer and "tricks" your body. I eat so much beef jerky its insane....lol
I use to eat a lot more jerky, but have not been lately since I am at home a lot. I will pick up a box from Sam's this week. It sure is better than the protein bars I looked at.
