Help after starting weightlifting?? Topic

Nicoleyoung38 07/04/22
I got to one of my weight goals before starting to lift.I've been lifting weights for about 3 months now.Within the last few weeks I'm constantly starving,
and nothing with high protein has little to no calories to fill me up. I'm starting to struggle with everything food related now! Any tips, tricks, advice?? Saying
"stay on track" to myself is not helping.

Bryan17.59 07/04/22
How many calories are you looking to stay under? I recommend egg omelettes with cheese. Chicken breast, lean Turkey, ham, chicken sausages. I always combine these with rice or I put them into a quesadilla. For other high protein stuff like snacks, there are these quest chips that have like 14-20g of protein in the whole bag for 140 calories

Nicoleyoung38 07/04/22
1206 is what I’m going for calorie wise. But I let the exercise and steps factor in. I’m not a big egg or cheese fan, and I do a lot of fruits and veggies.

Dietician 07/04/22 replied to Nicoleyoung38
Hi there Nicoleyoung38-
Way to go with your strength training routine! When it comes to changing our eating habits, it can take some time to find a rhythm. Take it easy on yourself, as slow and steady wins the race:)
You may find this article helpful as it lists different protein sources along with calorie content: https://www.mynetdiary.com/benefits-of-eating-protein.html
-In addition, you may find these weight loss tips and snack ideas helpful:
https://www.mynetdiary.com/lose-fat-not-muscle-by-following-these-dietitian-backed-tips-for-healthy-weight-loss.html
https://www.mynetdiary.com/easy-high-protein-snacks.html
You've got this! Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)

Drinkmorewater 07/04/22
Bryan17.59 has some good ideas. I also like fat free Greek Yogurt (plain) - I add in monk fruit sweetener and fruit. There are lots of protein enriched breads/tortillas that will boost your #s. Shrimp is also a great super lean protein source - I add it to homemade gazpacho in the summer. Making sure your protein is on the higher side will definitely keep you fuller!

Suzib123 07/04/22
I have been working out 6 days a week, I eat breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner and my treat after a evening walk. I mix 1 container Greek yogurt with 1 talb. Sugar free pudding mix (cheescake is great) A small spoon of sugar free cool whip and 1 pecan on top!
You could also try Greek yogurt with your favorite protein powder mixed. I like vanilla Quest protein, you can blend it with 1/2 frozen banana for thickness!

U1192627082 07/05/22
Calories don’t “fill you up” look for foods with a lot of protein, volume, while being lower in calories, like in Greg Doucette’s Anabolic Cookbook.

TheEnlightenedOne 07/11/22
Hi , Newb here . 3months shy of 67th birthday. Gone from 110kgs in 2018 to 79kgs now , target 75kgs . Exercising 7days a week and loving it using fitness + . HIIT every day 20mins plus core 10mins , strength 10 mins and yoga 3days a week . Eating well , prefer vegan or vegetarian diet but looking to start building muscle to get back in the water and start surfing again . Got resistance bands and sons have weights at home . It looks like from what Nicole says it’s hard getting enough food intake to prevent being hungry all the time . New to this but want to build muscle . Any tips ? Love lots of fruit and veg , not averse to meat chicken turkey etc but if I can avoid I prefer to but don’t want to be hungry . I am actually struggling to eat enough atm to not lose weight too fast

Help after starting weightlifting??