🧘🏼‍♂️🤾🏻‍♀️Getting Sweaty Again: The 3rd Circuit 🚴🏼‍♂️🏋🏼‍♀️

[Endless_Night]

My understanding has always been aim for 1-1.5 gram of protein per pound of your target body weight.

Wait! I thought it was 1.2-1.6 per kilogram of your body weight?

I am confused.

*heads to the google*

 

[SWR101]

Wait! I thought it was 1.2-1.6 per kilogram of your body weight?

I am confused.

*heads to the google*

I’m happy to be corrected, would save me some money…

 

[Endless_Night]

I’m happy to be corrected, would save me some money…

Well, googling is still turning up kilograms for me. Maybe there is more than one current line of thought?

Greek yogurt is a great idea. I can add that to a smoothie.

Thanks!

 

[sallysparrow23]

Hey Sweaters!

I've had a ridiculously rough week at work so far. Big changes are going to happen. My stress level is through the roof. I was excited last night because we started learning how to hip-check at derby practice. Knocking hips and pushing people over was satisfying, not gonna lie lol. Coach is becoming more of a hard ass and that is motivating to me to push it into high gear. We also worked on pace lines, where we followed a leader in a line and worked on keeping pace with the skater in front of you, and changing skate lanes. My thighs are on fire!! Love the burn. Have a happy hump day everyone.

 

[Cat]

Protein Questions:

Protein consumption is not something I typically worry about, but lately I've been upping my weight workouts. Muscle building seems to require a lot of protein. Far more than I consume. Based on what I've seen, 65-87 grams daily is my target.

No way I can eat that much meat. I do a protein drink, but I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for a 25gram or so hit without meat?

Also curious - how much variance is there in the range?

Based on body type and such. I am tallish, but very small boned. I firm up rather than bulk up. Do I really need that much protein?

Thank you!!!

1,2-1,6 gram per kilogramme, yup.. I actually struggle with the same issue.

My go-to, when I am free to eat as I like : beans!!
They are so versatile, some kidney/butter/pinto/black beans in my salad, soup, warm, in sauce, as a dip..

They also make me feel full for a longer time.

And chickpeas!! Gosh, they are delicious.
- Not to forget peanutbutter.

My stomach do not really agree with protein shakes, and I do not really like meat either.. nope, I am not making it easier for myself, I know.

But, luckily it is possible to get enough protein through food.. even snacking some almonds will give you some extra grams.

Also, too much protein is really, really bad for your kidneys.

 

[Cat]

I have been doing lots of floor training this week, enjoying actually having enough space to do my yoga.
Soon I have to drive back to the city again.

 

[NRJLIVES4ever]

Do I really need that much protein?

Maybe not but let's not chance it. I'll be right over.

 

[bashfull]

Ok...left pic of long enough for yall to have a laugh!

Thanks @SWR101 for the kick in the ass to hit the gym. Had a great chest workout. I know the yellow doesn't match but who cares? Lol.

 

[Endless_Night]

Maybe not but let's not chance it. I'll be right over.

You are such a giver, Boo.

 

[Endless_Night]

My stomach do not really agree with protein shakes, and I do not really like meat either.. nope, I am not making it easier for myself, I know.

Yep. Just not a big meat eater.

Plus, my body thrives under a nice, long, intermittent fast. I really prefer to eat only twice a day.

Curious, Cat. If you're getting most of your protein sans meat, do you worry about protein combining? Complete plant-based protein is such a rarity. Do you make it a point to garner all the amino acids in a day's eating, or are you not too concerned?


Also, @sallysparrow23 turned me on the is protein powder. Much more tolerable in taste and it upsets my stomach less. I do it on weight days.

 

[sallysparrow23]

Yep. Just not a big meat eater.

Plus, my body thrives under a nice, long, intermittent fast. I really prefer to eat only twice a day.

Curious, Cat. If you're getting most of your protein sans meat, do you worry about protein combining? Complete plant-based protein is such a rarity. Do you make it a point to garner all the amino acids in a day's eating, or are you not too concerned?


Also, @sallysparrow23 turned me on the is protein powder. Much more tolerable in taste and it upsets my stomach less. I do it on weight days.

I'm really glad it's working out for you. I've never tried the unflavored/unsweetened powder that I see in the link. I think I might try that one next.

 

[Endless_Night]

I'm really glad it's working out for you. I've never tried the unflavored/unsweetened powder that I see in the link. I think I might try that one next.

Not sure how I posted the unflavored! I've only had the vanilla.

Chocolate, however, will be next. Because, chocolate.

 

[Cat]

Yep. Just not a big meat eater.

Plus, my body thrives under a nice, long, intermittent fast. I really prefer to eat only twice a day.

Intermittent fast is always the best for my body as well, it is only when I get into silly/bad habits, that my balance gets messed up.

Curious, Cat. If you're getting most of your protein sans meat, do you worry about protein combining? Complete plant-based protein is such a rarity. Do you make it a point to garner all the amino acids in a day's eating, or are you not too concerned?

Curious Cats is a lovely thing! And to let the Cat out of the bag; I am just not that concerned.

I used to be!! Oh my gosh, searching high and low, trying absolutely every protein powder (and every diet) I could get my hands on, thinking I needed a ton of supplements.

Well, as one of the many unexpected and kinda fun side effects of having a mildly challenging health, I am stupidly quantified!! And always able to talk with my hospital(s).
So I learnt to relax, not to stress it and believe that as long as I do not overdo it (as one of my doctors once said: "Cat, unless you decide to live only from fruit that has fallen off the trees.. then I am not really concerned about your eating habits, just use some common sense" - I have taken this to heart, and are now also eating fruits that I have to pick from the trees!) Then I am going to be just fine.

So, I eat my beans, I like lean fish from time to time, never too proud to sit and share a huge pot of moules et frites with the small humans.

But on the daily basis, nah.. I do not spend much, or any time at all, thinking about supplements.

Also, @sallysparrow23 turned me on the is protein powder. Much more tolerable in taste and it upsets my stomach less. I do it on weight days.

Oh!! That looks like some interesting protein powder.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

What kinds of fish do you make? I want to incorporate more fish into my mealtimes but I haven’t branched out more than broiled salmon or tuna steaks.

Do you all have some interesting recipes for fish that you can share?

 

[Biggalute]

What kinds of fish do you make? I want to incorporate more fish into my mealtimes but I haven’t branched out more than broiled salmon or tuna steaks.

Do you all have some interesting recipes for fish that you can share?

I particularly enjoy sea bass, simply fried in a little butter, delicious. Also I often make vegetable soup and will just add some white fish, cod/hake/whiting to it for extra protein. Even though they are fairly tasteless, cooking them in the soup gives them flavour and provides a low calorie, nutritious meal.

 

[SWR101]

Had leg day today. Between fighting a long sinus infection stemming from a mild flu or COVID, being on leave and travel it’s been a while since I did legs. Only put up maybe 80% of my normal load,
Boy did I give that 80% a solid 100% effort. I was breathing hard 20+ minutes and a shower after my last set.

 

[peekingone]

I have been doing lots of floor training this week, enjoying actually having enough space to do my yoga.
Soon I have to drive back to the city again.

Lovely as usual

 

[Endless_Night]

"Cat, unless you decide to live only from fruit that has fallen off the trees.

This was something I'd never heard and it left me wildly confused!

I googled.

Muy interesante.

 

[Lmizzler]

Miserable Nice interval run with my partner in crime tonight.

 

[sallysparrow23]

I fell on one of my wheels while running on my toe stops and took it up my ass crack tonight lol. Do not recommend. Still had fun. Will do it again.

 

[Slyder935236]

Just finished my Friday session. Clean and jerks for time. Tough way to end the week! First time posting in the thread. Enjoy the conversation here!

 

[SWR101]

Shoulders and tris today, still not able to lift as hard as normal, but giving it all I can regardless

 

[sallysparrow23]

My butt hurts from last night. (I fell, you pervs.)

I have to do more wall sits to strengthen my quads and glutes.

Tonight I'm taking my dogs for a hike and counting it as my workout. Have a great one everybody!

 

[GhostOfFAS]

Recovered from Covid and a week of vacation. Got a couple of good hikes in during vacay. Firing everything back up next week.

 

[SWR101]

Recovered from Covid and a week of vacation. Got a couple of good hikes in during vacay. Firing everything back up next week.

Yeah, I’m about a week ahead of you on that cycle