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Ideas for those without significant appetites (protein/day)

Pdel

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Haven't posted for a while. Thought I'd try and contribute to what has been an amazing forum by writing down what has helped me lately. If anyone else with the same issue has tips, things that work for them, please let me know 😀

So, this may sound nuts to some, but I find it hard to eat significant amounts of food in one sitting. I'm 6"3' and currently 120Kg. BF pretty low btw. My tiny 5"3' partner can eat more than me. So it's difficult for me to consume the 200-250g of protein a day that I'd like.

I've been shut down for a post before, for my opinion. Just know, this is not for everybody. It may not be ideal. I know, fats and carbs are also important to count. This post is for those finding it hard to get enough protein in in a day. Sometimes the "best way" to eat on paper just doesn't work for some. Pushing for some ideal may backfire if that person then feels aweful and consequently has less overall throughout the day. Deviating from "the ideal diet" works for me. I'm also busy, so need something quick amd easy to prepare and have, so I stick to the routine.

I basically have something many times a day, but here is what really helps me (2 new additions that seem to have put me over the edge for some good results.) My gf will be doing a bodyscan on me soon, but I've put on 5Kg the last 6weeks after increasing protein consumption, whilst visually definitely toning down. Incredibly vascular atm, and the abs are coming along nicely. I look fuller and my strength is up, so I'm pretty sure I've put on a nice amount of lean muscle. Not bragging, I have a long way to go in my opinion. Just saying the protein intake seems to have worked. Everything else has stayed the same.


-2 whey shakes a day with water and 3 raw eggs each (I know, cooking makes the protein more available, but you also destroy some; so on the balance I don't think it matters.) Some of us find it easier to skull sh#t than eat. Note: I also put in half a dose of casein protein. Actually makes the shake more palatable, but not too thick. Morning, and 11am. Usually vanilla whey protein or a brand that's not too rich, and flavourless casein.

-I make bulk meals with basically just minced beef or chicken thigh, sauce, and a lot of cheese. What is new for me is that I recently found "protein pasta" at both Coles and Woolies. Dirt cheap, and contains as much protein as red meat per 100g on paper. Makes the meal last longer, and helps increase the protein content, rather than water down the food with those lovely carbs. Lunch and dinner.

-I've also recently discovered "protein water." Since I easily sip 1.5L of water at work, I decided to mix 1.5 serves in this bottle (rather than in 500mL.) Just like drinking lightly flavoured water. That's another easy/hidden 30g of protein. I use the BSc brand from Chemist Warehouse.

-Around 5pm I have a "Rokeby Farms protein smoothie." Available at Coles. A small 500mL serve contains 30g of protein. I find it delicious compared to protein drinks. It's easy to drink -if you love milk like me- and it's thin. What it is, is just milk, but they have concentrated the natural protein found in milk. So lots of casein; I like to get a variety of protein types. I could drink 2 of these at once.

-Finally, I skull 600mL of milk with a full serve of whey protein (I initially tried casein, for it's slow release overnight, but found the shake too thick, and a drag to drink every night.)

Aaaaand voila, ~250g protein a day. I do eat a sandwich with Peanut butter, jam or Nutella at times, and have fruit after my morning workout.

If anyone has anything to add, would love to hear. Hope you all had a great Xmas, and have a happy NY!
 
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