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 2008-10-06 2:11 PM |
Master  1887     Loveland, Ohio |  Subject: Increase Protein W/out Increasing FatI currently watch what I eat, but I just count calories. I've lost about 6 pounds in 2 months eating whatever I want, just as long as I keep it between 1,500 and 2,000 cals a day. (I also train 5-6 days a week.) Having gone through my first season of tris this summer, I've really come to value the importance of the carb/protein/fat ratio in my diet, so I've started logging it and watching it over the past week. I seem to have problems getting in more protein than I do fat. So far today I'm at 46.3% carbs, 15.5% protein and 36.5% fat. Can anyone give me some advice on foods to eat or ways to eat where my protein ratio is higher than my fat ratio? I feel like I'm missing something. Thank you all so much! |
| 2008-10-06 3:17 PM in reply to: #1721352 |
Champion 4942 Richmond, VA | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat it is a matter of selecting lean protein sources. by the look of your numbers, it looks like you aren't even eating enough protein to begin with. add more fish, turkey, chicken breast, lean meat to your diet and that should correct any offset numbers - b/c as your protein intake goes up - that will lower the fat and carb numbers correspondingly.
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| 2008-10-06 3:31 PM in reply to: #1721352 |
Extreme Veteran 450 Upstate, SC | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat shakes! |
| 2008-10-06 5:14 PM in reply to: #1721611 |
| Mountain View, CA | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat condorman - 2008-10-06 1:17 PM it is a matter of selecting lean protein sources. by the look of your numbers, it looks like you aren't even eating enough protein to begin with. add more fish, turkey, chicken breast, lean meat to your diet and that should correct any offset numbers - b/c as your protein intake goes up - that will lower the fat and carb numbers correspondingly. x2. Legumes (beans, lentils, etc.) are also good sources of lean protein. |
| 2008-10-06 6:07 PM in reply to: #1721969 |
Master 1887 Loveland, Ohio | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat puellasolis - 2008-10-06 6:14 PM condorman - 2008-10-06 1:17 PM x2. Legumes (beans, lentils, etc.) are also good sources of lean protein.it is a matter of selecting lean protein sources. by the look of your numbers, it looks like you aren't even eating enough protein to begin with. add more fish, turkey, chicken breast, lean meat to your diet and that should correct any offset numbers - b/c as your protein intake goes up - that will lower the fat and carb numbers correspondingly. Ooo. Super great ideas. Thank you so much. Yeah, I'm definitely low on the protein scale as it is, so watching this is an important goal in more way than one. |
| 2008-10-06 7:42 PM in reply to: #1721352 |
| Extreme Veteran 428 | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat Cottage Cheese. Low fat yoghurt. Frozen shrimp Legumes Nuts (ok, high fat but if that's all main fat you are eating then it's fine) |
| 2008-10-06 8:00 PM in reply to: #1721352 |
| 12 | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat Egg whites, chicken & turkey breast, tuna are all excellent sources of low fat protein. You can always use protein powder and make a shake but I prefer real food. |
| 2008-10-07 10:04 AM in reply to: #1721352 |
| Member 279 DC Metro | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat I don't eat meat or dairy or eggs and my protein ratio is higher and fat lower. For me, I eat lots of beans, I'll eat soy yogurt, some faux meat products (although not a lot), high protein grains such as quinoa/couscous and a variety of green veggies. |
| 2008-10-08 8:17 AM in reply to: #1723808 |
Extreme Veteran 450 Upstate, SC | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat quinoa |
| 2008-10-09 7:57 AM in reply to: #1721352 |
Master 1887 Loveland, Ohio | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat I can't thank you guys enough. I've started loading up my cabinets and fridge with most of these foods. Really great suggestions. |
| 2008-10-09 5:10 PM in reply to: #1721352 |
Master 2642 Bloomington, MN | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat Are all protein powders the same? I have started adding protein to my smoothies and was wondering if there is a difference. Mark |
| 2008-10-17 2:11 PM in reply to: #1721352 |
Extreme Veteran 314 | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat In my opinion, Optimum Nutrition's Protein Powders are the best...by far. |
| 2008-10-17 6:49 PM in reply to: #1721352 |
Master 1572 PA | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat 3 oz. of chicken is about half of a chicken breast. I eat every 3-4 hours and try to get 3-4 oz. of chicken in at most meals. I make a bunch, put 3 or 4 oz. portions into zip lock bags so they're easy to grab. Gets boring, but it's so easy and very lean. The 2 shakes I do if I don't feel like cooking some sort of lean protein are: Muscle Milk Light in Chocolate Mint & Beverly International Ultimate Muscle Protein in Vanilla. I order both from dpsnutrition.com. The Muscle Milk in the blender with a bunch of crushed ice tastes like a mint mocha frappuccino from Starbucks. |
| 2008-10-17 7:59 PM in reply to: #1721352 |
| New Haven, CT | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat beans bean they're... full of protein. Also nuts, cheese, yogurt. For breakfast I have a bowl of plain greek yogurt with fresh fruit and a handful of one of the high fiber high protein cereals with a packet of flax. actually pretty tasty and good for you. I also have beans on my lunch salad along with lean fish or meat. Alternatively have a ribeye for lunch. |
| 2008-10-20 9:16 PM in reply to: #1721352 |
Queen BTich 12411 , | Subject: RE: Increase Protein W/out Increasing Fat GREEK YOGURT! This is just one brand, compare the 3 big brands (Chiobani, Fage, Okios) to find the lowest sugar ones:
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