Can someone tell me…
Do you add in liquid amino acids into to your daily total calorie count? I’m taking ON 2x a day, once in the a.m. when I wake up and once after working out. It says on the bottle 120 calories and 20gr of protein. My trainer says I shouldn’t eat more than 1500 calories a day but if I add the amino acids then I’ll really only be eating 1300 calories of real food. I get real cranky when I’m hungry and I binge if I get too hungry. The way I’m training I think I need at least 1500 of solid food. Any suggestions would be awesome!
September 25, 2008 at 12:36 pm
I hate to say it…but the calorie content of the amino acids should definitely be counted. A calorie is a calorie no matter where it comes from. I know what you are feeling with the hunger. Are you spacing out your meals every 3 hours, are you eating enough carbs. Sometimes I have a herbal tea or coffee and it helps take away my hunger…or eat lots and lots of veggies! Hope this helps
Amy.
September 29, 2008 at 6:59 am
Agreed with Amy. Every calorie contributes. Hard to make suggestions without knowing what your existing macros are already. Usually adding in some almonds is a safe bet though depending on how much fats you’re already getting.
October 1, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Yeah you got to count them. I feel ya on the eating when hungry. I am having and issue about 9 pm. I just want something to eat, and in most cases its been 2.5-3 hours since my last meal. Found a pear tonight, then figured I would log in and get some inspiration.