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hunt0r · 06-19-2007, 06:40 AM

I have a pretty strict diet Sunday-Thursday and usually slip pretty bad on Friday and Saturday. I was just wondering if I am getting enough protein on my Sunday-Thursday diet plan. Here is a sample of what I usually eat.

0630: 3 hardboiled eggs (minus the yolks), two bowls raisin bran, 1% milk
0930: whey protein shake
1100: two chicken breasts, cottage cheese, raw broccoli
1500: whey protein shake
1800: whey protein post workout
1900: two fish fillets with couscous

I usually dont eat anything after 1900. I was eating some cottage cheese right before I went to bed to get in some late night slow absorbing protein in my system for while I slept, but I ran out and havent gotten around to buying anymore.

So for a 220lb guy do you think I am getting enough protein? Is my diet out of whack?

TALO · 06-19-2007, 07:31 AM

Do you know how much protein is in each of those meals ? If not you should find out.

Being 220lbs I would say you need around 250-300g of protein per day. I take it your trying to lose weight ? You still want to keep your calories up around 2200 ( + / - ) So if your not going to take in very many carbs, you might want to increase your protein more.

Scorcher2005 · 06-19-2007, 03:36 PM

You definately need to post up values. Telling us you had a protein shake could mean you put in one scoop for 20g, or 4-5scoops for 200grams. The same goes for the rest, such as are your chicken breasts and fish 4oz, 8, 12, etc...

hunt0r · 06-20-2007, 09:13 AM

The protein shakes all consist of one scoop of Optimum Whey Protein and I think it has something like 20grams of protein in it. As for the chicken breasts I have no idea because I just get them at the chow hall on base and dont know the nutritional facts behind them. I am at work right now so I cant check the fish, but its a store bought brand of frozen filets and Im pretty sure I can just check the box to see how much protein I get from them.

Johan · 08-03-2007, 09:07 AM

Don't know if your curious still or not huntor but those chow hall slabs are about 20 grams or so a piece

hunt0r · 08-03-2007, 11:15 AM

Thanks Johan for the info. I usually eat two of them at lunch during the work week and have some cottage cheese and maybe a baked potatoe. I think the chicken and cottage cheese combined is a good amount of protein for mid day. I also do a whey shake a few hours prior and a few hours after that meal.

hrdgain81 · 08-03-2007, 11:20 AM

I would up it, your definately not getting enough, and why throw away the yolks? There is protien in there too!

hunt0r · 08-03-2007, 11:29 AM

Hate the taste of them...

Johan · 08-03-2007, 12:21 PM

I HATE chow hall food. They took away my bas and i gotta eat their again now. Makes it tough to get a good meal. He is right about more calories though. I know your trying to lean up but maybe throw a tuna on wheat or something in your day to. Just a suggestion....around maybe 1330 or so.

hunt0r · 08-03-2007, 01:06 PM

Chow hall food is the worst and I have been surviving on it for the past 3.5 years. Can't wait to not have to eat there ever again!

06-19-2007, 06:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
hunt0r Rank: Member Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 305 Country: Gender:	Getting enough protein? I have a pretty strict diet Sunday-Thursday and usually slip pretty bad on Friday and Saturday. I was just wondering if I am getting enough protein on my Sunday-Thursday diet plan. Here is a sample of what I usually eat. 0630: 3 hardboiled eggs (minus the yolks), two bowls raisin bran, 1% milk 0930: whey protein shake 1100: two chicken breasts, cottage cheese, raw broccoli 1500: whey protein shake 1800: whey protein post workout 1900: two fish fillets with couscous I usually dont eat anything after 1900. I was eating some cottage cheese right before I went to bed to get in some late night slow absorbing protein in my system for while I slept, but I ran out and havent gotten around to buying anymore. So for a 220lb guy do you think I am getting enough protein? Is my diet out of whack?
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06-19-2007, 07:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
TALO Rank: Lightweight Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,743 Country: Gender:	Do you know how much protein is in each of those meals ? If not you should find out. Being 220lbs I would say you need around 250-300g of protein per day. I take it your trying to lose weight ? You still want to keep your calories up around 2200 ( + / - ) So if your not going to take in very many carbs, you might want to increase your protein more.
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06-20-2007, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
hunt0r Rank: Member Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 305 Country: Gender:	The protein shakes all consist of one scoop of Optimum Whey Protein and I think it has something like 20grams of protein in it. As for the chicken breasts I have no idea because I just get them at the chow hall on base and dont know the nutritional facts behind them. I am at work right now so I cant check the fish, but its a store bought brand of frozen filets and Im pretty sure I can just check the box to see how much protein I get from them.
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08-03-2007, 09:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Johan Rank: Member Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eielson afb Alaska Posts: 141 Country: Gender:	Don't know if your curious still or not huntor but those chow hall slabs are about 20 grams or so a piece
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08-03-2007, 11:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
hunt0r Rank: Member Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 305 Country: Gender:	Thanks Johan for the info. I usually eat two of them at lunch during the work week and have some cottage cheese and maybe a baked potatoe. I think the chicken and cottage cheese combined is a good amount of protein for mid day. I also do a whey shake a few hours prior and a few hours after that meal.
	hunt0r's Sig:"You can succeed if nobody else believes it, but you will never succeed if you don't believe in yourself." -William J.H. Boetcker 22 yrs old 6'3 220lbs Goals: Add lean mass and cut body fat.

06-19-2007, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scorcher2005 Rank: Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 490 Country: Gender:	You definately need to post up values. Telling us you had a protein shake could mean you put in one scoop for 20g, or 4-5scoops for 200grams. The same goes for the rest, such as are your chicken breasts and fish 4oz, 8, 12, etc...

08-03-2007, 11:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
hrdgain81 Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 5-7 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,480	I would up it, your definately not getting enough, and why throw away the yolks? There is protien in there too!
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08-03-2007, 11:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
hunt0r Rank: Member Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 305 Country: Gender:	Hate the taste of them...
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08-03-2007, 12:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Johan Rank: Member Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eielson afb Alaska Posts: 141 Country: Gender:	I HATE chow hall food. They took away my bas and i gotta eat their again now. Makes it tough to get a good meal. He is right about more calories though. I know your trying to lean up but maybe throw a tuna on wheat or something in your day to. Just a suggestion....around maybe 1330 or so.
	Johan's Sig: The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you. http://www.prowriststraps.com/ http://www.puritan.com/

08-03-2007, 01:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
hunt0r Rank: Member Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 305 Country: Gender:	Chow hall food is the worst and I have been surviving on it for the past 3.5 years. Can't wait to not have to eat there ever again!
	hunt0r's Sig:"You can succeed if nobody else believes it, but you will never succeed if you don't believe in yourself." -William J.H. Boetcker 22 yrs old 6'3 220lbs Goals: Add lean mass and cut body fat.

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