posted Mon, 08/29/2011 - 14:48
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So for the past 2 months now I've been getting at least 3900 calories a day, 700+ carbs, and about 180+ in protien a day. I'm up 9 1/2 lbs without gear but I'm getting burnt out on alot of the stuff I eat everyday. I need food ideas, what are some of the things you guys eat? Right now i do alot of steak, red and sweet potatoes, chicken, and fish occasionally, and ofcourse meal replacements. I'm looking mainly for calories and carbs, I get plenty of protein. Thanks guys
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A super fast way that I get in some some decent, good tasting carbs with my breakfast is rice cakes with sugar free jam spread on them. I eat six a morning. I also make little pizzas out of them as an addition to dinner. Put some sauce on top, some fat free cheese, and some turkey pepperoni. Delicious. Granted they arn't calorie/carb dense but they taste great and keep me lean while slowly adding some muscle.
TxBigBoyAight guys I got the Food Ideas/Recipes forum up under weight gain, ad anything you like. Ill get one goin for weight loss tomorrow. Ima try an come up with new stuff everyday to post on each so hopefully we can get people on the right track!
I call it Greg's Awesome Granola (GAG) Full of good carbs. mix with Greek yogurt (protein 19g per 8oz) or add milk and eat as a cereal or mix into your oatmeal.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and place rack in the center of the oven. Either butter or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine the rolled oats, nuts, seeds, wheat germ, ground cinnamon, and salt.
In a small saucepan, stirring constantly, bring just to a boil the water, oil, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients and toss together, making sure all the dry ingredients are coated with the liquid. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 25 - 40 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally so the mixture browns evenly. (The browner the granola gets (without burning) the crunchier the granola will be.) Place on a wire rack to cool. You will notice that the granola may still be sticky when it is removed from the oven but it will become crisp and dry as it cools. Make sure to break up any large clumps of granola while the mixture is still warm. Once the granola has completely cooled, store in an airtight container or plastic bag in the refrigerator. It will keep for several weeks.
3 cups (300 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
1/2 cup (75 grams) whole raw almonds
1/2 cup (45 grams) raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup (45 grams) raw pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup (30 grams) sesame seeds
1/2 tablespoon (5 grams) wheat germ (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
1/4 cup (60 ml) canola oil
1/2 cup (120 ml) honey
2 tablespoons (25 grams) light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup dried fruits (cranberries, cherries, apricots, dates, figs, and/or raisins) (optional)
tread-mDo you have any a man can make? lol I don't have the patience for that, wish I did it sounds good. I'll have to see if my wife is willing. I'll try to come up with a few too TX, One thing to think about is blackened fish. I keep a cast iron skillet in my grill and blacken fish to change it up when I start feeling like gagging when fish even pops into my head. My wife makes some chicken fajita meat that I can eat from a bucket its so good and then another really good one is making turkey jerky or any home made jerky with a dehydrator. I know that's protein but if I mix up the tastes on it I don't feel quite as bad about not getting the other things I miss. I'll try to think of some here. Avacado is another good change up and very good in the diet of a builder.
TxBigBoyBlackend talapia was tha shit! Thanks for the idea bro
tread-mOh good, glad you tried it. Beats the hell out of pan talapia! lol Glad you brought up the topic, hope some more chime in!
TxBigBoyIt sure does bro, I made it with some sweet potatoes and corn. Also made some chicken teriaki for lunch too, 100g carbs, 30gprot. And 550 calories can't beat it. Think I might start a food recipe forum tomorrow, maybe one for bulking and one for lean diet.
tread-mGood idea...NEEDED! That thin sliced turkey jerky made in the dehydrator is really good. I think my favorite was that marinated over night in teriaki sauce but we made several different marinades. I ate on that once for an entire week until my jaws could simply take no more...never got tired of it.
TxBigBoyHellz yea! Yea I used to make about 2-3 lbs at a time from eye of round steaks marinated in liquid smoke/ worchestershire/ and alittle soy sauce. I'd take it to work with me and people would clean me out within 5 min! But yea I'll get those started tomorrow, feel free to add.
TxBigBoyMan I forgot all about jerky, I have a dehydrator i haven't used in like 6mnths. And yea I actually put guacamole of my steak(trust me it's awesome). The blackened fish sounds awesome, I have a good recipe for citrus salmon I'll have you post(culinary is my second love behind law). But yea keep em comin bro, I eat like a maniac and I can cook just about anything.
tread-mIf you have never blackened fish get with me or look at some on the net. There is a way to do it and its incredible...should have a ton of them on youtube. Get a cast iron skillet at Gander or somewhere if you don't have one , only way to go for taste and you can do it on the grill...little messy!
TxBigBoyCool bro I'll check it out on YouTube, i think I have an iron skillet somewhere in my house.
Great, first we had the galloping gourmet, the naked chef, and now the Grillin' Attorney... When do you get your own show on the food network? :-)
TxBigBoyGreg are u or were u in the Airforce?
was
TxBigBoyAh nice, yea noticed your avatar was SAC. I'll be going in next year as an officer. Hoping they will let me fly heli's if not just gonna get my masters degree paid for and try to be an ABM.
impressive. I would have thought you would have become a JAG with your law interest.
I was a combat controller.
Ever work with any 3rd Group guys?
TxBigBoyThats special forces airborne right? Close friend of mine just was in the Army, 82nd airborne division but thats about it.
TxBigBoyNice! Yea that was my original plan but Ive always had a love for flying and if I get into flight academy I'll make a career out of it. But if not then yea it will be between law school or masters in political science. I know right an intelligent juice head go figure
TxBigBoyFirst of next year actually, they are gonna open up the spot right after Emerald. Gonna be tough to follow but I'm a crowd pleaser so I'm feelin pretty confident.
Sometimes real men wear aprons. ;-)
...And before you go there; no goats are involved.
tread-mDamn it...had a good one too!
TxBigBoyImpressive... I'll definitely be checking this out, thanks bro.