Jason's Ultimatum
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Fitocracy? I don't need gadgets, you know why? Because machines are gonna. Then, the system is gonna fail. And then it's the, who has the ability to survive, and that's the game folks. SURVIVAL.
Jason's Ultimatum said:Fitocracy? I don't need gadgets, you know why? Because machines are gonna. Then, the system is gonna fail. And then it's the, who has the ability to survive, and that's the game folks. SURVIVAL.
Keep it post workout and you'll be fine. The carbs will go to restore glycogen instead of going to your belly. Just don't go crazy on the portions.The Int3rsect said:Are homemade California Rolls (sushi) a decent meal on a cut? In moderation, of course.
Drealmcc0y said:How is this guys?
8-9am Egg sandwich with a banana. How many eggs? I'd do at least 4.
10-11am Gym Workout with whey protein drink when I finish Good
12-1pm Pasta with a banana and apple. Add some protein here.
5-6pm Mummy's cooked dinnerP). This can vary on what she does but its generally a good meal. As you long as you're getting some protein
9-10pm Chicken breast fillet with chips washed down with some more whey protein drink.
I wouldn't eat chips everyday.
I also only ever drink water during the day.
Im generally pretty pleased with this as im a bit of a novice at this nutrition stuff.
Edit: Also im not looking to lose weight. Just gain muscle.
For the pasta? Easy, ground meat, which goes perfectly with tomato sauce and its cheap to boot.Drealmcc0y said:Thanks for replying entrement.
I only use 2 eggs and I dont think im gonna change... I am on a budget here. Edit: I guess I could add more eggs...... it doesnt cost too much I suppose....
How do you suggest I add protein to my pasta meal?
And what should I have instead of chips?
Thanks
entrement said:For the pasta? Easy, ground meat, which goes perfectly with tomato sauce and its cheap to boot.
Instead of chips, you can add peanut butter to your shake--natural of course. More clean calories and protein.
Chips are pretty empty calorie wise and have minimal nutrition. Whey is a good supplement. I'd also try BCAA--Branched Chained Amino Acids, added to your shake pre and post work out.
The key is to have protein every meal and eat clean--avoid processed food if you can. Some good protein staples to build meals:
Chicken
Ground Beef
Canned Tuna/Canned Salmon
Cottage Cheese
Greek Yogurt
Eggs
Natural Peanut butter
If you're in the UK you can get a one kilo tub of natural peanut butter for about £4.50.Drealmcc0y said:Thanks alot, thats helped.
Im gonna add some mince meat into my pasta from now on.
I've never had peanut butter before but I could look into it.
Also i'll look into the tuna and salmon.
snoopen said:Egg sandwich? How does that even work? Do you cook the eggs first?
Why not something like tuna + eggs sandwich?
Of course. Never had a fried or scrambled egg sandwich?snoopen said:Egg sandwich? How does that even work? Do you cook the eggs first?
Why not something like tuna + eggs sandwich?
hmm i see, just something that i could never get into i suppose.Drealmcc0y said:Ummm I do my eggs in a frying pan and break the yolk and make a sanwich out of it.
nope, never.. different cultures i suppose.entrement said:Of course. Never had a fried or scrambled egg sandwich?
That would the style of sandwich he's talking about.snoopen said:hmm i see, just something that i could never get into i suppose.
anyways i suggest getting some oats and mixing it with protein for your 8am meal, it's fast and easy, it's termed proats and it actually tastes pretty good.
i'd keep the banana (maybe even cut it onto the proats) and have the egg sandwich in the afternoon if you want it (big gap between 1 and 5 - i couldn't stand that).. and tuna is amazing for protein, cheap/affordable and natural.
nope, never.. different cultures i suppose.
closest thing i have had would have been an egg and bacon sandwich/roll down at the local soccer park.
snoopen said:Ideally you should be eating more than just a shake after a workout as well.. I'm absolutely starving after the gym and normally have a bowl of cereal or peanut butter toast before showering and having my proper meal.
Your eating does look good and balanced though, just remember to eat when you're hungry, it's every 1.5-2 hours for me.
Drealmcc0y said:OK, im updating.
8-9am - Egg with canned tuna and a banana.
10-11am - Gym workout with whey protein drink 20 minutes after.
1-2pm - Pasta with mince meat added.
5-6pm - Mum's cooked meal with canned salmon on the side to make sure I get the protein.
9-10pm - Chicken breast fillet with salad and whey protein drink with natural peanut butter added.
11pm - Bed time.
That looks real good to me.
Can you post a source?IceCold said:Don't eat tuna everyday. Too much mercury.
parrotbeak said:Can you post a source?
IceCold said:Don't eat tuna everyday. Too much mercury.
MrToughPants said:I used to eat 3 cans a day for years.
Walker, a health-conscious consumer, used to eat two to three cans of tuna per day for its health benefits.
Lean tested Walker's body for mercury content and found it was four times higher than levels recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
It took one year for Walker's mercury levels to drop to normal after he stopped eating canned tuna.
Safe consumption advice ranges from no more than one can of albacore tuna a week in some jurisdictions to none at all in others.
The new guidelines indicate that "Canadians can rest assured that there is no reason to stop eating canned tuna."
Bealost said:Nobody that's health conscious would eat anything that often, let alone tuna. I thought a huge part of being healthy was a varied diet.
Really, they also recommend that our diet should be based largely on eating carbs and eating fat makes you fat. This statement doesn't seem valid without some source on what these recommendations are and how they arrived at them, or if 4 times that is even dangerous.
So after not eating it for a year his levels went from dangerously high back to normal levels? I thought mercury didn't get flushed from things that ate it, which is why the higher up the food chain you go and the older the animal is the more mercury is present.
Seems to me like as long as you eat a reasonable amount (meaning not getting more than half of your protein from tuna every day) you'd be fine. Articles like this just seem to be scare mongering to me.
GiJoccin said:How do I get onto fitocracy? It sounds awesome!
kylej said:check PMs
IceCold said:By the way, what brand of protein powder do you guys use? I've working out for a while without any supplements but lately I can't eat as well due to school. I've noticed a decrease in my gains and want to see if whey protein can help. I looked at different brands and was thinking of getting the 100% whey gold standard one. I just don't know where to buy this at an affordable price in Montreal. Any suggestions?
IceCold said:By the way, what brand of protein powder do you guys use? I've working out for a while without any supplements but lately I can't eat as well due to school. I've noticed a decrease in my gains and want to see if whey protein can help. I looked at different brands and was thinking of getting the 100% whey gold standard one. I just don't know where to buy this at an affordable price in Montreal. Any suggestions?
purplestingray said:Age: 29
Height:5'10''
Weight:183
Goal:170
Current Training Schedule:M-F I go to the gym before and after work. I usually do about an hour and half cardio and left weights for about an hour each day.
Current Training Equipment Available: gym
Comments: I want to lose weight and look good naked. I want to try and get to 170 in about 7 weeks. I'm pretty strict on my diet. I try to stay around 1500 calories each day. I eat tons of fruit and make sure i get enough protein each day. I'm worried I'm not eating enough. I have been really tired lately, but I'm guessing its because i get up earlier and am working out harder than I have in a long long time. Any tips on helping me lose the last 10 pounds or so. Also I want to get an awesome 6 pack.
You are in the gym too much. You want to look good naked? You'll probably want to pack on some muscle, which will require you to eat a little more. Aim for losing 13 lbs of fat but not necessarily getting down to 170.purplestingray said:Age: 29
Height:5'10''
Weight:183
Goal:170
Current Training Schedule:M-F I go to the gym before and after work. I usually do about an hour and half cardio and left weights for about an hour each day.
Current Training Equipment Available: gym
Comments: I want to lose weight and look good naked. I want to try and get to 170 in about 7 weeks. I'm pretty strict on my diet. I try to stay around 1500 calories each day. I eat tons of fruit and make sure i get enough protein each day. I'm worried I'm not eating enough. I have been really tired lately, but I'm guessing its because i get up earlier and am working out harder than I have in a long long time. Any tips on helping me lose the last 10 pounds or so. Also I want to get an awesome 6 pack.
Weight goals are pretty garbage for cutting, remember muscle weighs more than fat. Use better metrics like BF percentage or a tape measurepurplestingray said:Age: 29
Height:5'10''
Weight:183
Goal:170
Current Training Schedule:M-F I go to the gym before and after work. I usually do about an hour and half cardio and left weights for about an hour each day.
Current Training Equipment Available: gym
Comments: I want to lose weight and look good naked. I want to try and get to 170 in about 7 weeks. I'm pretty strict on my diet. I try to stay around 1500 calories each day. I eat tons of fruit and make sure i get enough protein each day. I'm worried I'm not eating enough. I have been really tired lately, but I'm guessing its because i get up earlier and am working out harder than I have in a long long time. Any tips on helping me lose the last 10 pounds or so. Also I want to get an awesome 6 pack.
SeigO said:I have a question about calories when it comes to trying to bulk up.
My goal is about 3,000 calories a day and eating normally I usually only hit around 2,500 after going through all my meals/required protein. Between the two options is it better to not meet my goal or meet the goal by adding in some unhealthy snacks?
I'm assuming that I just need to have a positive calorie intake, but if it means drinking soda or eating junk food should I even bother.
SeigO said:I'm lactose intolerant unfortunately. Just drinking my protein shakes is giving me some issues that I'm trying to deal with.
I guess I'll have to try and figure out something else to add in. But I feel pretty full and most healthy snacks don't really seem to have many calories.
Yup, looks interesting, hopefully they'll extend it a lot. Got an invite thanks to balddemon, will start tracking tomorrow.Enco said:Fitocracy is great but the tracking system is kinda sucky right now.
Really needs graphs. The ability to view past workouts in the calendar would also be useful.