BOF Posted August 21, 2012 Moderator Share Posted August 21, 2012 How many grams of protein in a bowl of porridge?Won't be much. My porridge is only 11% protein which means ~3-4 grams per bowl (milk not included). Porridge is usually about 60% carbohydrates BUT it is only maybe just over 100 calories per bowl not including the milk, so despite it being largely carbs you'll be eating at a deficit for a workout and you won't be hungry for a while so I still think it's a good breakfast. As for what's best to eat before a workout. I've found that scrambled eggs are very good. Immediate energy and filling without being heavy. But that's my choice. You might find something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Milk with porridge? Bleurgh. It's all about water then flavour it with jam 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 22, 2012 Moderator Share Posted August 22, 2012 Porridge on milk flavoured with cinnamon powder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 #beastmode... ACTIVATED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 22, 2012 Moderator Share Posted August 22, 2012 Pah! Not on android. Looks intriguing though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Broaching the subject of nutrition, if I may... At the moment I tend to consume the following on workout days, on non gym days I will usually stick to 1 or 2 rounds of smoothies. Morning Smoothie 1 large scoop of whey protein 2 large scoops of instant oats Banana / Blueberries Milk Pre Workout Smoothie 1 large scoop of whey protein 2 large scoops of instant oats 1 mini scoop of Creatine Yoghurt Banana / Blueberries Honey Post Workout Shake 1 Scoop of Whey Protein 1 mini scoop of Creatine Water Evening time Regular meal Does anyone else do anything that resembles or wildly differs from this? I find that packing everything together into a smoothie makes for a good way to meet your nutritional needs for the day. Though I'm fully aware that I do eat too much in the evening, I don't really intend on changing this because I enjoy cooking something decent which I can share with my missus. I'm glad there are a lot of proper ingredients to the shakes in that list. I do believe we should get all the protein required from food alone. I know this is often a case of a time-constraint for some and a reason to use shakes but this is wrong. Did anyone see the Panorama investigation in regard to protein shakes? They spoke to a number of Doctors and Professors who deemed them "not even relevant for sport at the highest level" They also analysed much of the research that had been used as evidence to support the use of protein shake and even found some dating back to a study from 1932 that was conducted on rats At the moment marketing campaigns see the protein shake as the golden ticket and the mark-up on this stuff is hilarious when you break it down to the resale value. The medium is the message and the industry currently looks at the shake as the definitive 'golden ticket'. It would be far more beneficial to have a glass of milk as one small cup can contain as much as 8 grams of protein. Another great source is with nuts and seeds such as almonds, peanuts, sunflower, pumpkin and flax. I know many pro-fighters put a lot of flax seds in their shakes rather than the chemical compositions like the protein shake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Feeling the pinch today after all that pressing and rowing. *flexes* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_shere Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 After 3 weeks off from the gym, im back tomorrow. Put fair bit of weight on due to my wedding n honeymoon, cba to lose it now, going to go for mass n strength for next 12 weeks now. Cant wait to get back in the gym. might check out Birmingham Uni gym as its suppose to be really good for weights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 28, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2012 Broaching the subject of nutrition, if I may... At the moment I tend to consume the following on workout days, on non gym days I will usually stick to 1 or 2 rounds of smoothies. Morning Smoothie 1 large scoop of whey protein 2 large scoops of instant oats Banana / Blueberries Milk Pre Workout Smoothie 1 large scoop of whey protein 2 large scoops of instant oats 1 mini scoop of Creatine Yoghurt Banana / Blueberries Honey Post Workout Shake 1 Scoop of Whey Protein 1 mini scoop of Creatine Water Evening time Regular meal Does anyone else do anything that resembles or wildly differs from this? I find that packing everything together into a smoothie makes for a good way to meet your nutritional needs for the day. Though I'm fully aware that I do eat too much in the evening, I don't really intend on changing this because I enjoy cooking something decent which I can share with my missus. I'm glad there are a lot of proper ingredients to the shakes in that list. I do believe we should get all the protein required from food alone. I know this is often a case of a time-constraint for some and a reason to use shakes but this is wrong. Did anyone see the Panorama investigation in regard to protein shakes? They spoke to a number of Doctors and Professors who deemed them "not even relevant for sport at the highest level" They also analysed much of the research that had been used as evidence to support the use of protein shake and even found some dating back to a study from 1932 that was conducted on rats At the moment marketing campaigns see the protein shake as the golden ticket and the mark-up on this stuff is hilarious when you break it down to the resale value. The medium is the message and the industry currently looks at the shake as the definitive 'golden ticket'. It would be far more beneficial to have a glass of milk as one small cup can contain as much as 8 grams of protein. Another great source is with nuts and seeds such as almonds, peanuts, sunflower, pumpkin and flax. I know many pro-fighters put a lot of flax seds in their shakes rather than the chemical compositions like the protein shake! I saw that documentary and to be honest, they didn't really focus on protein shakes. It was more energy drinks. protein shakes, as long as it's good quality, does make a difference. It's scientifically proven. Yes protein from whole foods is better, but protein shakes are fine as long as they are taken to meet macronutrient targets and not just taken for the sake of it. The problem is, people just think "I'll take protein because that's the done thing" without factoring it into a daily calorie intake and macronutrient intake. Yes the documentary said protein shakes won't help the "avergae person". But if someone is taking their weight training and diet seriously, then protein shakes are almost a necessity. They do work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 28, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2012 Porridge on milk flavoured with cinnamon powder This. But I flavour mine with strawberry Whey. It's actually really nice, and much better than a spoon of sugar which I used to use!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 28, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2012 Start my 5x5 bulk on Monday as long as I change gyms in time. Really looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_shere Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Few goals to hit before 2013. 200kg deadlift (currently on 185kg) 170kg Squat (160kg atm) 80kg snatch (77kg pb but done in Jan) 100kg Clean n Jerk (95kg pb done in jan) 10 wide grip pull ups. 18 weeks to make big gains, some are more achievable than others but injuries avoided and should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Nice lifts (and goals) there V_S. Started IF on Saturday morning. Going well so far, meals have been monitored, no calories consumed before or after my feeding window (12-8pm), just water and black coffee. I weighed in Friday at 93.4kg, weighed in this morning at 90.5. Probably a bit of water weight that was shifted but I'm happy with that loss! Now to see if I can keep it up during work. Going back home to cook after working all day is my downfall and usually where I fall off the wagon so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 where u work out dante? I know you live quite close to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 28, 2012 Moderator Share Posted August 28, 2012 Wow Dante that's a serious regime. Are you training for something in particular or just taking your workouts to a whole new level of seriousness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 28, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yeah that's an insane amount of volume. 500 ish reps in one session? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Not training for anything really, just continuing with my strength training and trying to cut down body fat so I can get some ab definition ready for my holiday. IF/LG seems the best way to do that. I go to Haden Hill mate. £28.50 a month plus you get classes free and use of the pool 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Great food site for those wanting to know macros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 29, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted August 29, 2012 Cool site. My only caveat to those online nutritional value sources is to cross check them against what you're actually eating, because the generic values can vary quite a lot from the particular brand you're using. So they're great for a starting point, but you'll need to refine your calculations based on actual values from your own food. I made my original diet using generic values and when I put in my real values instead I was actually eating about 200 calories more than I thought I was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 29, 2012 Moderator Share Posted August 29, 2012 Good workout this evening. Progressing on schedule with the 5x5. I'm having a wrist issue with my own bicep exercise though. Can anyone recommend a good isolation bicep exercise that; if possible; goes easy on wrists. The strain is about an inch from the 'ball' shaped thing just at the top of the hand and on the same side. It has become my limiting factor now. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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