Need tricks on consuming more Protein

[LQQNEY1]

Hello !
Let me set the stage, before I get into my question. I am 5'6", 135lbs, and am 39 years old. I am the Poster child of a hardgainer. I have been lifting off and on for several years, but have been consistent now for the past 3 years. 3 years ago I weighed in at 110lbs and smoked, since then I have quit smoking and have put on 25lbs. This sounds pretty good, right? Well to a guy who has not weighed more than a buck 35 his whole life, its not enough. I eat every 3 to 4 hours consisting of mostly proteins, and carbs with some fruits and nuts mixed in. So my question is, what is the most bang for your buck you might say when trying to eat more protein. What has the most protein in the least amount of food.I can only shove so much food down my throat at one time, and drinking shakes all day not too easy either (the bloat) I'm trying to consume about 200g of protein /day and would appreciate any thoughts, wisdom, or advice anyone has to offer.

 

[tehkevroy]

hey bro 200g/a day is fucking easy :S I dont know how u cant do do it

im doing 350g a day now and I find it not to bad

 

[LQQNEY1]

hey bro 200g/a day is fucking easy :S I dont know how u cant do do it

im doing 350g a day now and I find it not to bad

What do your meals consist of ??

 

[Sim882]

Honestly, I don't understand how consuming 200 grams per day can be difficult, unless you don't have much money.

Easy protein options
- whey/casein shakes, but also on cereal.
- tinned salmon is really easy to eat, tastes good (unlike tuna), and is great bulking or cutting because you get 38P, 10F (3 omega 3s's) per serve!.
- eggs!

Also, cook in bulk
- e.g., cook 1/2 to 1kg of chicken at a time. It's really quick and easy to consume cold. I find cold meat can be eaten more quickly than hot, so if I know I will be eating in a rush, I will cook the chicken/kangaroo in advance and eat it cold in a manner of seconds.

Also, remember bulking also requires your calories in > calories out (although not to a massive degree).

So go for non-bloating carbs: reduce fiberous carbs instead of starches - potatoes, bread, pasta, all of which are easy to consume.

Nuts are also an easy way to increase calories, and are not filling or bloating at all per calorie (who can't down 100-200 grams of nuts no problems?). Things like PB also contain a bit of protein (not as a % of cals though)

 

[LQQNEY1]

Thanks for your Ideas " sim882 ", i had not thought of cooking in bulk. That sounds like an easy way to get some quality fast protein on the go. Along with your other Ideas, I guess 200g/day is not that much at all. I think its time for me to go to the store. Thanks again !!

By the way what does Kangaroo taste like, Mate !!

 

[Sim882]

Thanks for your Ideas " sim882 ", i had not thought of cooking in bulk. That sounds like an easy way to get some quality fast protein on the go. Along with your other Ideas, I guess 200g/day is not that much at all. I think its time for me to go to the store. Thanks again !!

By the way what does Kangaroo taste like, Mate !!

Kangaroo is awesome. Tastes similar to beef, similar nutritional profile (zinc, iron), but sweeter for some reason, and 2% fat only, but highest natural source of CLA. But best thing is $AUS6-7 per kilo ($1Aus=.87US)

Another idea is to also put cheese slices on all your meals. Cheese is 25% + protein, and does improve the taste of things. Up to you whether you use low fat or normal cheese. When bulking, I would often add 2 low fat cheese slices with each meal, getting 10 grams each time of quality casein protein (and given its long lasting, you know then you have a constant stream of protein for your body, even if you are a couple of hours late for a meal). Cheese and bread are complementary proteins to, so given 2 slices of bread also has about 10 grams of protein, 2 slices of bread + cheese + a bit of meat gives decent amounts of protein, and is not filling.

 

[BackAtIt57]

i dont think your daily protein consumption is the only problem here. What does your daily diet consist of?

 

[LQQNEY1]

i dont think your daily protein consumption is the only problem here. What does your daily diet consist of?

My daily diet looks something like this: (keep in mind I work 3rd shift so the times will look a little odd to some)

3:00pm - Breakfast - 1/2 protein shake, oatmeal
4:00pm - workout
6:00pm - Post shake (isolate protein w/ other supp to spike insulin), carbs
7:00pm - Lunch - chicken,fish or red meat, potato, veg
10:00pm - protein shake w/egg and peanut butter, or tuna snack, or sweet potato
1:00am - string cheese snack, or cottage cheese and trail mix almonds
3:00am - Dinner - chicken,fish or red meat, potato, veg
5:00am - Protein shake w/ egg and peanut butter
7:00am - small snack before bed, oatmeal, a few eggs, or granola bar.
Of course the usual Creatine,LGlutamine,Fishoils,MultiVitamins,BCAA's (you know, the things people sware by)

Please keep in mind, this is a good day. Are all days this structured, probably not. I know my weekend days are not like this but I'm trying to get better. Also, at the present time I'm on a 3 day a week workout routine, with compound excercises.

Thanks for your input !

Hey Aussie, Is there a hunting season for Roos ??

 

[needtogetaas]

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/s...ons-about-your-upcoming-cook-book-579868.html

 

[billfred]

Dude - you are 39. Soon your hard gainer problems are all going to be gone.

My advice to you is to keep on your current diet. For me, my metabolism went so far down at after 40, it started digging a hole.

I used to work so hard at trying to put on extra weight and now all I do is worry about getting rid of it.

Let nature take its course - time is near.