Not Enough Protein
After reading a bunch of articles, finally doing some calculations and some other research, I have realized that I am not getting enough protein per day for health, let alone promote muscle growth. At my current bodyweight of 238lbs ,I am only taking in approximately 201 grams of protein a day with my current diet. According to the protein calculator I should be taking in at least 1 gram per 1 lb of bodyweight, so even at that level I`m short 37 grams. If I want to actually build muscle which is my goal I need to take in from 298 to 357 grams a day. I guess I`m going to have to add a few more protein shakes to my diet and more protein filled whole foods. I`m just not sure what more I can eat. I have an egg white peanut butter sandwich on linseed bread for breakfast, a 45 gram protein shake with oatmeal, then my next 2 meals consist of chicken and pasta. I head to the gym and after around 9:30pm have a 60 gram protein shake with some more oatmeal. Maybe if I add another 45 gram of protein before bed. I only have room to pack one shake during the day for work. Any suggestions?
April 9, 2008 at 4:20 am
If you’re trying to get 300grams of protein each day, I’d try to fit in 6 meals with 50g protein per meal. Chicken breast, eggs, lean beef, and some whey shakes can help with that. Just make sure you’re eating those 50g protein at each meal!!
April 21, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Alternatively buy your protein in sachets so you could take your shaker and 2 sachets to work!