Lunch

[DC SUPERJET]

Does anyone have anything high in protein that is healthy and easy to make for lunch at work? I'm sick of sandwiches and salads can get old too...any ideas? I lift 2-4 days a week and play hockey 1-3 days a week so a healthy high protein lunch makes me feel much better about things...

 

[OCD Solutions]

I eat a whole wheat tomato wrap with a slice of organic cheese, a pickle slice, and a heated organic turkey sausage with no msg, preservatives or sodium. Very Yummy and healthy. For variety I change the meat type and sometimes add a little drizzle of bbq sauce.

 

[sjetrider]

Healthy chili is awesome, chicken chili or just regular chili made right is high protien low carb and low fat.

 

[OCD Solutions]

mmmmm chili is good too. Had some for lunch today that was incredible.

 

[sjetrider]

Jersey mikes has awesome Chicken Chili

 

[shanes]

Tuna Tuna Tuna , its easy high in protein and you can carry it with you everywhere .

you need 2 grams of protein per KG of body weight just to maintain muscle tissue so you want at least 3 grams to gain muscle

At say 80 KG that 240 grams = to 900 grams of chicken - turkey - beef or tuna per day now if your eating that much you will gain
muscle .

stop eating for taste eating is a job , the cleaner the fuel the better you run .

i buy the same thing every time i go shopping , fresh fruit , tuna , beef , chicken , 4-5 cartons of eggs , OJ and rice you dont need anything else

i eat the same thing every day i have for years learn that eating is a job eat what you need not what you think taste good and your results will be
a lot better .

 

[Boris]

Tuna Tuna Tuna , its easy high in protein and you can carry it with you everywhere .

you need 2 grams of protein per KG of body weight just to maintain muscle tissue so you want at least 3 grams to gain muscle

At say 80 KG that 240 grams = to 900 grams of chicken - turkey - beef or tuna per day now if your eating that much you will gain
muscle .

stop eating for taste eating is a job , the cleaner the fuel the better you run .

i buy the same thing every time i go shopping , fresh fruit , tuna , beef , chicken , 4-5 cartons of eggs , OJ and rice you dont need anything else

i eat the same thing every day i have for years learn that eating is a job eat what you need not what you think taste good and your results will be
a lot better .

Seriously ?
I'd rather die fat and early.

 

[Sanoman]

Tuna Tuna Tuna , its easy high in protein and you can carry it with you everywhere .

you need 2 grams of protein per KG of body weight just to maintain muscle tissue so you want at least 3 grams to gain muscle

At say 80 KG that 240 grams = to 900 grams of chicken - turkey - beef or tuna per day now if your eating that much you will gain
muscle .

stop eating for taste eating is a job , the cleaner the fuel the better you run .

i buy the same thing every time i go shopping , fresh fruit , tuna , beef , chicken , 4-5 cartons of eggs , OJ and rice you dont need anything else

i eat the same thing every day i have for years learn that eating is a job eat what you need not what you think taste good and your results will be
a lot better .

Boring,but good for you,Shanes!

l switch at lunch every other day from tuna one day to cut raw veggies the next day.Always wondered if the veggies were doing right until l had my first colonoscopy. "Clean,with no polyps!" 54 years old.l'm not into the big muscles,just exercise.l'm fighting to not try and become a diabetic.Every year it gets harder.l'm right on the edge.

 

[Emm]

I am making pumpkin turkey chili...completely paleo and zone approved...and the smell is INCREDIBLE!!

 

[DC SUPERJET]

i know all about the protein to body weight stuff...i just want some healthy ideas. Keep them coming!

 

[shanes]

i used to be a professional Body builder and because i had to eat every 2 hours you learn to just eat what you need regardless of how it taste .

i had 4 eggs , oats and black tea this morning at 5 , a steak and rice at 8 and i just finished a can of tuna and a mango 10.45 .

ill eat grilled chicken and salad for lunch another can of tuna this afternoon and a steak and rice for dinner .

i eat the same every day , my wife is the same i could tell you what she will have for lunch in 2 weeks time as its the same every day 2 cans of tuna and a black coffee .

she was 3 times miss world in fitness / figure she gave up the year before our daughter was born nearly 8 years ago but still walks around with a 6 pack now its all about food she doesnt train much or do much cardio but stay in shape because she eats correctly .

we dont eat junk food , softdrink or sodas and for carbs its either oatmeal or steamed rice , no sugar or any sweet foods accept fruit .

it doesnt take long to get used to it and you feel so much better with all that crap out of your system

 

[Idok]

I eat a whole wheat tomato wrap with a slice of organic cheese, a pickle slice, and a heated organic turkey sausage with no msg, preservatives or sodium. Very Yummy and healthy. For variety I change the meat type and sometimes add a little drizzle of bbq sauce.

so, all that healthy food and you kill it with a PICKLE? hahaha can you have Na-less pickles?

Boring,but good for you,Shanes!

l switch at lunch every other day from tuna one day to cut raw veggies the next day.Always wondered if the veggies were doing right until l had my first colonoscopy. "Clean,with no polyps!" 54 years old.l'm not into the big muscles,just exercise.l'm fighting to not try and become a diabetic.Every year it gets harder.l'm right on the edge.

youre not going to become diabetic...youre too skinny and are active

 

[burton148]

In the most basic sense, eat more than you’re eating now. In a more specific sense, where I commonly recommend a carbohydrate restriction for weight loss, I recommend eating carbohydrates with each meal for muscle building. When trying to put on muscle you should be eating anywhere from 3000-5000 calories per day depending on your current weight. Building muscle is 80% diet and 20% lifting. Your diet is that important.

Oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat pastas and breads, and potatoes should be included in every meal. But that’s not at the sacrifice of your protein source: you should be eating a good protein source with each meal. Ideally about 6 oz. per meal. Unless of course you’re of the vegetarian persuasion, then no problem. . . tofu will work, as will beans and rice.

And to keep your vitamin and mineral content on point, eat at least one serving of fruits or vegetables with each meal. Nuts are another fine addition as they are calorically dense and nutrient packed.

Also, bring on the dairy! I’m typically not a big fan of dairy (is there another animal besides humans that drinks the milk of another animal?). But if you’ve been afflicted with Skinny-Man Syndrome your whole life, slurping down the cow juice will go a long way in adding the calories you need to pack on slabs of muscle.

Drinking 1/2 gallon – 1 gallon of whole milk per day is a good idea if you’re super skinny. It’ll add an additional 1200-2600 calories to your day. Super skinny guys can put on 10-15 lbs in a month by doing this.

Get protein right after your workout

 

[burton148]

An important thing to remember is you need to make sure you are eating breakfast everyday and also getting a lot of protein in right after your workout. Most guys that are skinny, have problems getting enough protein, so 20 oz+ of chocolate milk right after a workout will help. You can also eat protein after your workout, but chocolate milk is just much easier to deal with.

Strive to eat 3 meals per day with 3 snacks, with about three hours between meals. A sample meal plan follows. When in doubt, just friggin’ eat!

Meal plans for gaining weight and building muscle

6:00am 4 eggs scrambled. Serving of homefried potatoes with green pepper and onion. Cup of oatmeal with mixed berries.

9:00am 8 oz glass whole milk. Large handful of walnuts. Fruit cup of melon and pineapple.

12:00pm Stir-fried chicken and broccoli with a large serving of brown rice.

3:00pm Turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce, tomato, and mustard. 1 apple with natural peanut butter.

6:00pm Grilled steak with tomatoes, peppers, and onions wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla with cheddar cheese and black beans. Side salad of raw spinach.

9:00pm 8 oz. glass whole milk. 1 banana. Large handful of raw almonds.

The hardest thing about getting bigger is eating enough food. To make it easier I suggest cooking your meals ahead of time so they’re always ready. You can cook on Sunday and have meals that will last until Thursday. Things like burgers, chicken, pork, eggs, mashed potatoes, chili and veggies can all be prepared ahead of time.

Recap – what you should be eating

Protein – Eggs, chicken, pork, steak, burgers, tofu, almonds, walnuts, peanut butter, chili, beans

Carbohydrates – Potatoes (mashed or baked), whole wheat pasta, whole wheat bread, rice (w/beans)

Vegetables and Fruits – Bananas, oranges, apples, strawberries, green beans, lentils, broccoli, cauliflower

Dairy – Whole milk, plain yogurt with fresh berries