Protein Problem page 2

[MarissaLinnea]

If you want to be less squishy, lift some weights. It really does work.

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You got it.

Maybe try some fermented veggies to get some low fat veggies that don't need oil or butter and still pack a flavorful punch.

[middlemist camelia]

If you want to be less squishy, lift some weights. It really does work.

I promise you I'm not sitting on the couch eating ben & jerry's hoping I'll one day miraculously have a tight ass.
I have to say in the last year I've done about 1 million squat variations - sumo, jump, with weights, compass, etc. Run sprints, clocked a thousand hours on the stairmaster - Progress SLOW, SLOW, SLOW! AND verrrrrry frustrating. Recently did some hormone testing and found that my body has all but stopped producing testosterone - which could explain the lack of results. I am currently doing bio identical hormone replacement therapy and feeling better. Definitely plan to continue to work hard - and pray for results. Hard work is SUPPOSED to pay off.

[middlemist camelia]

[QUOTE=Drumroll;1025247]You got it.

Maybe try some fermented veggies to get some low fat veggies that don't need oil or butter and still pack a flavorful punch. [/QUOTE

umm, my mouth twists up like I just ate a lemon when I think of anything fermented - but I am definitely willing to try that. I don't think I've ever really had any - except pickles. Any recommendations?

[JoanieL]

One of the most protein laden common meats per ounce is pork loin. However, it isn't very fatty, so you could use it in stir-fry meals. Also, since this is a meat that isn't usually used in quick recipes, it's not as popular as fatty cuts, so you can often find it on sale.

[jfreaksho]

Sauerkraut and kimchi are two great pickled veggie dishes. There's a bunch of Japanese ones, plus fun stuff like pickled beets, beans, peppers, etc.

[sbhikes]

You said you don't feel sated by protein but you also said you don't eat it or have difficulty eating very much of it. So maybe you should have a meal that is all protein-rich stuff, for example how about breakfast? If you eat a bunch of protein for breakfast and are hungry right after, then have some vegetables or whatever you usually have.

As far as the amount of meat to eat for 100lbs of lean body weight, I think I figured that out to be equivalent to a 14oz steak per day.

And the testosterone thing...I think lifting heavier weights might help. I have been doing it for about 6 or 7 weeks now and I really think my testosterone is waking up, if you get my drift. I was once prescribed a topical testosterone cream by my doctor because of my particular complaint. He should have prescribed squats because they work way better for sure. Not body weight squats, either, because I spent 10 months doing those without effect, but real ones with like a hundred pounds on my back.

[Chaohinon]

I promise you I'm not sitting on the couch eating ben & jerry's hoping I'll one day miraculously have a tight ass.
I have to say in the last year I've done about 1 million squat variations - sumo, jump, with weights, compass, etc. Run sprints, clocked a thousand hours on the stairmaster - Progress SLOW, SLOW, SLOW! AND verrrrrry frustrating. Recently did some hormone testing and found that my body has all but stopped producing testosterone - which could explain the lack of results. I am currently doing bio identical hormone replacement therapy and feeling better. Definitely plan to continue to work hard - and pray for results. Hard work is SUPPOSED to pay off.

You are suffering from a disorder known as Acute Fuckarounditis. Symptoms include treadmills, stairmasters, personal trainers, cardio, egg whites, bosu balls, and pink dumbbells. In extreme cases, the afflicted are known to enter a trance-like state and repeatedly chant, "just wanna get toned, not bulky...."

Luckily, this disorder is very common, affecting 99.8% of women, and 60% of men. And the cure is very simple: deadlifts, squats, overhead presses, rows, and pullups.

On a serious note, imo the way to survive a low-carb diet is fill up on hearty, dense veggies like sweet potatoes, broccoli, beets, and anything in the squash family. Also be sure to get in fatty proteins like pork belly/shoulder, steaks, eggs, dark meat poultry, etc. Man cannot survive on greens and chicken breasts alone.

[JoanieL]

You are suffering from a disorder known as Acute Fuckarounditis. Symptoms include treadmills, stairmasters, personal trainers, cardio, egg whites, bosu balls, and pink dumbbells. In extreme cases, the afflicted are known to enter a trance-like state and repeatedly chant, "just wanna get toned, not bulky....".

[sarcasm]Nothing is more attactive than condescension.[/sarcasm] Nor is anything easier to ignore. If you want people to listen to you, you might try not treating them like they are nitwits.

[middlemist camelia]

You are suffering from a disorder known as Acute Fuckarounditis. Symptoms include treadmills, stairmasters, personal trainers, cardio, egg whites, bosu balls, and pink dumbbells. In extreme cases, the afflicted are known to enter a trance-like state and repeatedly chant, "just wanna get toned, not bulky...."

Luckily, this disorder is very common, affecting 99.8% of women, and 60% of men. And the cure is very simple: deadlifts, squats, overhead presses, rows, and pullups.

On a serious note, imo the way to survive a low-carb diet is fill up on hearty, dense veggies like sweet potatoes, broccoli, beets, and anything in the squash family. Also be sure to get in fatty proteins like pork belly/shoulder, steaks, eggs, dark meat poultry, etc. Man cannot survive on greens and chicken breasts alone.

ouch David... if I eat the way you suggested and do the prescribed fitness routine, will I become as mean as you? no thanks.