Struggling to get in all my protein

[HSPowerlifter]

I am trying to get roughly 300 grams or so of protein a day, but I can't seem to get it all in consistently. What are some good high protein foods that would make it a bit easier for me to get it all in?

Also, being in high school, school kind of gets in the way as I am unable to eat meals other than lunch and maybe a small snack in one or two of my classes. Some healthy high protein snacks that don't need to be cooked so I can eat them at school suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[GA1N5]

Why do you need so much? What formula are you using?

[HSPowerlifter]

Why do you need so much? What formula are you using?

I am going 1g per pound of body weight.

[GA1N5]

I am going 1g per pound of body weight.

I believe you can get the same results from 0.7-0.8g per pound. That'd be a lot easier for you.

You could try protein shakes, yoghurt, peanut butter, nuts. There are many other things as well, that's just off the top of my head.

[HSPowerlifter]

I believe you can get the same results from 0.7-0.8g per pound. That'd be a lot easier for you.

You could try protein shakes, yoghurt, peanut butter, nuts. There are many other things as well, that's just off the top of my head.

I wasn't sure if lowering intake would make a difference, but it would make things a lot easier. I've been drinking protein shakes, but bringing nuts and yogurt to school as a snack should work pretty well. Thanks for the help

[DreadPir8]

I wasn't sure if lowering intake would make a difference, but it would make things a lot easier. I've been drinking protein shakes, but bringing nuts and yogurt to school as a snack should work pretty well. Thanks for the help

I think you should go .7 - 1g per 1 lb of LEAN body mass. Don’t need to fuel fat with protein

[Mrpb]

I think you should go .7 - 1g per 1 lb of LEAN body mass. Don’t need to fuel fat with protein

It's 0.7 gram per pound body weight or target weight in the obese.

[xsquid99]

Lose some weight, problem resolves itself.

[JimmyTheL]

1) Consider consuming less protein as other members suggested.

2) Snack on high protein foods & combinations like greek yogurt+whey, nuts and whey shake, cottage cheese, tuna & cucumber...

[HSPowerlifter]

Lose some weight, problem resolves itself.

I don't really want/need to lose weight. I am comfortable at this weight and am making good progress on my lifts. If I were showing signs of needing to lose weight such as high blood pressure or something I am more than willing, but as of right now I am in the clear.

[Mrpb]

I don't really want/need to lose weight. I am comfortable at this weight and am making good progress on my lifts. If I were showing signs of needing to lose weight such as high blood pressure or something I am more than willing, but as of right now I am in the clear.

Your previous post suggest you weigh 300 pounds. If true, your health will greatly improve by losing weight.

Also your insulin sensitivity and protein sensitivity will greatly improve. Making it far easier to gain muscle.

[HSPowerlifter]

Your previous post suggest you weigh 300 pounds. If true, your health will greatly improve by losing weight.

Also your insulin sensitivity and protein sensitivity will greatly improve. Making it far easier to gain muscle.

I guess this is true. I've never really put much thought to it. Do you think losing weight would help explosiveness in lifts and motions like throwing a shot put?

[BS57]

I guess this is true. I've never really put much thought to it. Do you think losing weight would help explosiveness in lifts and motions like throwing a shot put?

Ever seen a 300 pound high jumper?

[HSPowerlifter]

Ever seen a 300 pound high jumper?

Well no, but Ryan Crouser, a record holding shot thrower, is 320, he's 5ish inches taller than me but still 320.

[BS57]

Well no, but Ryan Crouser, a record holding shot thrower, is 320, he's 5ish inches taller than me but still 320.

It was meant as a joke. I'm agreed with others who suggested you drop some weight.

How tall, and where are pics?

[Mrpb]

Well no, but Ryan Crouser, a record holding shot thrower, is 320, he's 5ish inches taller than me but still 320.

He probably has less fat and a lot more lean body mass than you have.

The best way to lose fat for you is to lose weight. If you find that a 250 pounds your athletic performance is impaired you can start bulking again. You'll end up with more lean body mass and less fat than you have now.

[hardyboysare]

Unless you are built like this monster (you are actually heavier then Henry Tuilagi) I think you may have room to lose weight without strength loss.




Look forward to a pic.

From my knowledge both two of the best shot putters Ulf Timmerman and Alessandro Andrei (both recorded holders) were both between 110-120kg (242-262lb) and as they are two of the best athletes in their sport, you may have some room to lose a bit of fat.

[HSPowerlifter]

I do have room to lose some weight and I am betting that losing weight would help my performance. Is there any recommended diets or should I just eat healthier and cut back on calories? I have never really tried to diet before, but I do have an understanding of what I should and shouldn't be eating.

[johnniej614]

[QUOTE=HSPowerlifter;1568810031]I do have room to lose some weight and I am betting that losing weight would help my performance. Is there any recommended diets or should I just eat healthier and cut back on calories? I have never really tried to diet before, but I do have an understanding of what I should and shouldn't be eating.[/QUOTE

Read the stickies. You need to track what you eat, make sure you’re in a caloric deficit, calculate your TDEE or download a calorie counting app and it will do it for you