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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 18, 2003 6:34:19 GMT -5
How much protein do you take in per day ,and do you keep track of it ,or is it just a "hit or miss" guesswork type of thing?
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kenchi
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Post by kenchi on Oct 18, 2003 7:37:14 GMT -5
At a weight of 140#'s, I strive for 160 grams per day. And, yes, I keep *very* close tabs of all my macronutrients with a great software program. I also measure all portions. Like teedog, I am convinved that diet & nutrition is at least 75% of bodybuilding. This becomes even more important as we get older.
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naturalguy
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Post by naturalguy on Oct 18, 2003 17:10:59 GMT -5
I measure as well.
I take in currently 280 grms. of protein, I weigh around 180 with about 8% bodyfat.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 18, 2003 17:15:02 GMT -5
Dude, you must be shredded.Great to have you here by the way.Hopefully things will pick up eventually.  |
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Post by Robert on Oct 18, 2003 20:00:45 GMT -5
I hate to admit it but i don't count any calories, protein intake, carb intake or whatever. I just eat. I alter my diet through the number of meals i eat in a day. Not a great way to keep track of food i know but i don't have time to count every single calorie i consume.
M :)aybe in the future i will.
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naturalguy
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Post by naturalguy on Oct 18, 2003 21:10:46 GMT -5
Dude, you must be shredded.Great to have you here by the way.Hopefully things will pick up eventually. Not quite shredded, it seems I hold the entire 8% around my waist. LOL. |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 18, 2003 21:13:56 GMT -5
There goes your V-Taper!! ;D
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Post by radstar on Oct 27, 2003 20:21:53 GMT -5
Hi Tj thanks for the diet info.
Do you have any guidline to follow when measuring portions etc.
I always meant to start counting calories but its so time consuming and I change what I eat too regularly at the moment.
is there an easier way to guestimate how much you need to eat and how much you are eating?
say for instance I currently eat 8 egg white and one yolk with three peices of white toast and margarine for breakfast
I then have about a cup of rice with 400grm of tuna through the day and then dinner is usualy made by the misses and can be meat and three veg.
I am currently adding in lean ground beef to try to gain weight so I'm not overly concerned with counting at the moment but any help would be great.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 27, 2003 21:45:23 GMT -5
Radstar, The easiest way I found to calculate grams of protein,fat,and carbs, as well as calories, is to buy a book on nutrition and write down the info in a notebook.I usually follow a pretty set diet so I have gotten to know the macronutrient content of the foods I eat.I can guess at about 6 or 8 ounces of chicken and be pretty accurate, because I`ve measured it out so often it`s almost commonplace for me.You can find a good Nutrient database on www.bodybuilding.com or www.fitday.com Just do a search and you`ll find it.I would advise taking the time out to at least learn the amounts of protein in the food you eat, while it may seem hard at first or a waste of time, I think it is an invaluable tool to use to help you to progress.After all the hard work we do in the gym, it would be a shame to not reach your nutritional requirements.Also read the labels on the food you eat.Once you get it together it`s not hard to do. |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 27, 2003 21:50:39 GMT -5
Radstar, I forgot to mention that you should definately be eating more than just three times a day for best results.
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kenchi
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Post by kenchi on Oct 28, 2003 8:06:28 GMT -5
Radstar-- I use an excellent software program to track my macro-nutrients. Once set up, it is extremely easy, fast and efficient. You can check it out at: www.bodyfitdb.com |
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Post by radstar on Oct 28, 2003 19:43:02 GMT -5
thanks guys. I will get started on the diet asap just have to get organised which for me is near impossible.
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Post by AHUGE1 on Oct 29, 2003 0:34:23 GMT -5
nice info bros.... nice site too
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