Protein..

im not sure if im getting enough protein..



10 am . 2 raw eggs and a a bowl of cereal with milk
12 a can of tuna fish
2 sandwich with orange juice
4 either chicken or fish
6 pizza or rice
9 a can of tuna fish

some times i eat some fruits inbetween meals..

i wanted to know if this is enough protein..
 
if you think your not getting enough protein get some natty(natural) peanut butter, its a good source and has lots of natural fats.
 
protein powders (der) they are better to have right after a work out. also you should have some cottage cheese before you go to sleep for extra protein and to help stop catabolism.

and watch out with the canned fish they can be high in mercury, should watch the amount you taking, try to not have it every day just have it a few times a week.
 
I'd calculate that you got around 120-140 grams of protein, depending on what was on the pizza and how much chicken or fish you ate, how much meat was on the sandwich, etc etc. To me, that's not enough, but that's just me.

However, you're still missing the veggies you need, plus the good fats. I'd advise to drop the raw eggs and eat just the egg whites and cooked ones at that.

That's for starters. ;)
 
omg where to start? ok first off never ever eat raw eggs, cause there is "stuff" in them that will counter act the absorption of protein, and you could get salmenella which if you don't know feels a like a knife is stuck in your gut for 2 weeks. moving on your diet is horrable well you do have a few things right, my mistake not a horrable diet, just not the best.
here is part of a template that will help. --- DIET: -40% protein 40% carbs 20%fat this is a basic layout. "what kind of protein?" well you should eat: chicken,tuna,eggs,fish,beef( http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/beef.htm ) are all acceptable basically avoid things like fast food meats and other stuff that's just common since. "what about carbs?" mainly oats, whole grains, starchy vegetables, fruit. "and fat?" most of your fat intake should be from vegetable oils,milk, seeds and nuts. for more info on foods http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=208943. if you don't like those foods there are some alternatives. -"how many calories?" 18 times your bodyweight is a basic, so if you weigh 180ibs that's 3240 calories a day. most teens are not exact or even close, a way to help is to write down what your going to eat, how many calories and protein/carbs/fat etc are in each food. -liquids: 1-2 gallons/4-8 Liters of water or milk a day is the basic amount you want(milk is about 90% water). ----
ok I hope that clears some stuff up. make a diet plan, even if your not going to use it to the letter you will always have an idea of what you should be eating, and somthing to refference too. get a good multi-vitamin NOW foods make some, and others like twin labs or beverly INC make even better ones.
 
evolution said:
I'd calculate that you got around 120-140 grams of protein, depending on what was on the pizza and how much chicken or fish you ate, how much meat was on the sandwich, etc etc. To me, that's not enough, but that's just me.

However, you're still missing the veggies you need, plus the good fats. I'd advise to drop the raw eggs and eat just the egg whites and cooked ones at that.

That's for starters. ;)
I don't think it's enough, either. And take his advice and please cook your eggs!

Also, I agree w/ Grammaton on the protein powders and cottage cheese.
 
hows this..this is what i ate today..


breakfast. 4 scrambled eggs on bread..and a bowl of cherios in low fat milk..
lunch.can of tuna on bread with mayo.
snack..ham and cheese sandwich
dinner.pork chops and salad.
snack..apple
before bed.left over pork chops..

is this better..
 
thats allot better but a better source of protein before bed would have to be cottage cheese, dont like the taste? dont know how you couldn't.

only other note watch the canned fishes they can have high levels of mercury and if consumed to often can be dangerous, canned tuna is one of the more dangerous ones.

also watch the mayo little fattening, but ok in small amounts, my personal opinion.
 
natty pb, fish, chicken, pretty much any kind of meat just watch out for high fat ones like bacon, and protein powder (whey), i usually have a put pitcher of protein smoothie after a good workout, get huger gains.
 
Grammaton said:
natty pb, fish, chicken, pretty much any kind of meat just watch out for high fat ones like bacon, and protein powder (whey), i usually have a put pitcher of protein smoothie after a good workout, get huger gains.
PB is a decent source of protein, but only if you're eating it like candy. It's a better source of good fats than protein.

Be sure all of your sandwiches are made on 100% whole wheat bread. And instead of mayo w/ the tuna, try some fresh squeezed lemon - very very tasty. And fresh lemon juice also makes a great salad dressing.

I think chicken and egg whites are the best sources of protein - they have the least calories, compared to other foods. And try a whey protein powder, too.
 
Feb. 16/05 11:37 PM Grammaton
if you think your not getting enough protein get some natty(natural) peanut butter, its a good source and has lots of natural fats.

Today 09:14 AM spockafina
PB is a decent source of protein, but only if you're eating it like candy. It's a better source of good fats than protein.

Hey guys, always hear about PB, high in protein, high in FATS. Yet I constantly hear these fats described as natural or "good" fats. Im dieting and eating between 20-30g of fat daily (with 180-220 g of protein) and my muscle gains have been substantial and more defined. Normally I wouldnt touch something whose fat>protein, yet I love Pb's taste. Could someone explain the benefits of fats in protein, are they burned easier? Do they provide vitamins, assist in growing muscles, and I have heard fats from plant sources are better than those from meats. I hope to add a PB sandwich back into my diet, thanks. Great advice with the cottage cheese as long as its low fat ;) .


Today 01:25 AM deae1
is there anything else really high in protein?

Going along with the fish, chicken, meats, protein powders, eggs, PB I would try some shrimp (raw or steamed and my favorite w/ butter or lemon juice), low fat/fat free yogurt (good desert), protein bars, skim milk, cereal, nuts/beans...
 
yes natural fats are a crucial part of your diet. natty pb has lots of those good fats (ie mono and poly unsaturates) and only a bit of saturated fat even a little bit of that is important.
 
Natural PB is certainly a good food to have in your daily diet because of the fibre and good fats, and moderate amounts of protein. I just think it's important to control the amounts eaten as it is very calorie-dense.

My pre-lifting meal is 3 oz. grilled chicken and 1-2T natty PB!! I couldn't go a day w/o it.
 
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