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How do I possibly get 60 grams of proten per day as I am trying to build muscle and tone up?
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by Cassi Coulter
on January 22, 2010
I embarked on my "kind" lifestyle yesterday. So far I have cooked 4 recipes out of Alicia's book. It's been quite delicious.
I am concerned about getting enough protein everyday to build muscle. I work out 5-6 days per week. I lift heavy weights 2-3 times per week. So far, I have plenty of energy and am feeling great. I just don't want to be lacking on the nutrients my body needs after tearing it apart with my work outs.
Any suggestions? Right now I am eating like a "superhero."
Thank you for your help!
Peace!
Cassi
Vegan protein powders, quinoa, nuts, legumes all come to mind, but I don't count protein grams so I don't know if that would be adequate or not. I'm sure someone with more knowledge will comment soon. Mostly I just wanted to say "good for you" on the heavy weight lifting. My puny arms are so weak I'm embarrassed by how little I can lift! I would love love love to have toned arms and shoulders, but it doesn't seem to be in my future.
Vegan protein powders, quinoa, nuts, legumes all come to mind, but I don't count protein grams so I don't know if that would be adequate or not. I'm sure someone with more knowledge will comment soon. Mostly I just wanted to say "good for you" on the heavy weight lifting. My puny arms are so weak I'm embarrassed by how little I can lift! I would love love love to have toned arms and shoulders, but it doesn't seem to be in my future.
I was worried about that too until I really started keeping count of the food I consumed. I have this phone app called Nutrition (and yes, I do have to enter a lot of stuff myself to add to my frequent but favorite list) and I log in everything. I had 2 slices of Ezekiel Bread & kale for breakfast and then my lunch was so yummy with brown rice, a little more kale, 1/2 cup of mung beans, and a few other things... basically, I had reached 50 grams without even really trying by lunch. I will agree with happygirl on maybe adding in the vegan protein powder on the days when you think you may not get enough. I'm training for my first marathon, so I get what you're going through. Just make sure you use one that helps to alkaline the blood after all that acid you released after your workout. Good luck and Tear it up lady!!
Cassi i also work out lifting weights 3 times a week and I'm trying to build muscle up top and really tone and sculpt my lower half. I do hemp protein powder everyday after my workouts to get some extra protein and i do alot of black soybeans as I find their higher in protein than most other beans. Also i do nuts as we need the fat working out so much. If I cut my fat I drop weight quick.
Also I hear Vega is a good product too. I also use hemp protein and beans in my diet. I lift 3 times a week and work out 5 days a week.
Hemp protein and beans. Some nuts on the days I'm lifting. I don't keep track of protein. I suppose I should but I don't bother.
Because you're such an athlete, you should really really read Thrive by Brendan Brazier. It's amazing--he's a vegan Ironman, and I found it really helpful as a runner.
I'm glad you asked because I'm having the same thoughts. I'm trying to go Vegan but am use to taking what I've been told is the highest quality protein -whey and/or egg white protein- 20 min. after my workout to help build and repair muscle. So is Hemp or any other type of Vegan powder going to work just as well? And has anyone tried adding hemp to a smoothie? Any recommendations?
I have tried hemp protein in my smoothies. I put a banana, dates, water, ice hemp protein, ground flax, and maybe another fruit frozen. It tastes great!
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