The Bodybuilders Thread: Circuit II

[HDS]

Because once you remove the skin and bone and compare cooked meat quantity - the fillet yields better value for money. Not to mention time and effort saved from cleaning the breast.

True, but I find the taste to be extremely dull compared to whole chicken.

 

[Orihalcon]

True, but I find the taste to be extremely dull compared to whole chicken.

For sure. I think since I've made the switch I basically quadrupled my spice rack size. Have to give that piece of meat flavour somehow

 

[Necropolis]

Meal timing sure as hell makes a difference. Just from personal experience. If I hit my macro goals for the day by having a larger than normal lunch around 12:30, but only hit gym at 18:30 or 19:00 with no snack before that, my energy levels are seriously lacking and I cannot lift nearly as heavy as I can when I have a shake or meal about an hour beforehand. My snack of choice is 30g oats, 25g raisins and a scoop whey concentrate.

When it comes to energy in the gym sure - not eating beforehand makes a big difference.

 

[cYcLIc]

But this is the one time you need instant protein in your body, you have to take some form of shake after a workout ,Eating whole foods directly afterwards, you are missing that crucial 1 hour window that you need to replenish after a workout.

Muscle protein synthesis lasts for up to 72 hours. Meal timing is completely irrelevant as long as you're hitting your daily goals.

 

[HDS]

For sure. I think since I've made the switch I basically quadrupled my spice rack size. Have to give that piece of meat flavour somehow

Spices work, but the meat is still super dry. The best solution I found so far is sauces, mix the sauce with rice/pasta/lentils, cut the chicken up and throw it in there. Then again those extra calories...and sugar -.-.

 

[cYcLIc]

Spices work, but the meat is still super dry. The best solution I found so far is sauces, mix the sauce with rice/pasta/lentils, cut the chicken up and throw it in there. Then again those extra calories...and sugar -.-.

...and sodium.

I don't compromise on sauces especially when it comes to chicken breast. Chicken breast are horrible by themselves if you're eating them daily. I'm getting 600g a day in breast with just enough sauce for taste. Wash it down with a nice sugar-free soda and you can have a satisfying meal.

Never grill chicken on something like a George Foreman. It will come out try. Using an oven will leave your chicken nice and juicy.

 

[prod]

Spices work, but the meat is still super dry. The best solution I found so far is sauces, mix the sauce with rice/pasta/lentils, cut the chicken up and throw it in there. Then again those extra calories...and sugar -.-.

You're cooking it wrong...

 

[Hemps]

Spices work, but the meat is still super dry. The best solution I found so far is sauces, mix the sauce with rice/pasta/lentils, cut the chicken up and throw it in there. Then again those extra calories...and sugar -.-.

I braai all my chicken/mince on Sunday and the store on the fridge, oddly never had dry dry meat that way, cooked in a pan thens it like a rock the next day.

Today was braaied mince and veg with tablespoon of Chutney, I make patties with the mince, flatten and add some braai spice.

 

[HDS]

I braai all my chicken/mince on Sunday and the store on the fridge, oddly never had dry dry meat that way, cooked in a pan thens it like a rock the next day.

Today was braaied mince and veg with tablespoon of Chutney, I make patties with the mince, flatten and add some braai spice.

Oooh man, haven't had a braai in over a year...unfortunately I live in a flat so it's not an option . How does it taste after defrosting?

 

[Hemps]

Oooh man, haven't had a braai in over a year...unfortunately I live in a flat so it's not an option . How does it taste after defrosting?

I just leave it in the braai metal container in the fridge and empty for my lunches as I need, been doing that for over 3yrs and never been sick.

i'm guessing trick to keep it from drying out, is the take of the braai and then place the lid on right away, think that traps the moisture.

 

[Vanilla]

I normally cut up my chicken breasts into small chunks (think nandos chicken strips), add some spice (no sauce) and then grill it in a grill pan using coconut oil - chicken is never dry and always tasty.

Further more I only use liquid egg whites for my 'shakes', normally add some cinnamon or a small bit of why just for flavour.

 

[Orihalcon]

...and sodium.

I don't compromise on sauces especially when it comes to chicken breast. Chicken breast are horrible by themselves if you're eating them daily. I'm getting 600g a day in breast with just enough sauce for taste. Wash it down with a nice sugar-free soda and you can have a satisfying meal.

Never grill chicken on something like a George Foreman. It will come out try. Using an oven will leave your chicken nice and juicy.

Damn. What are your macros? 600g of chicken already gives you 150g of protein alone.

 

[cYcLIc]

Damn. What are your macros? 600g of chicken already gives you 150g of protein alone.

I get between 215 and 250g a day currently. My base meals are 300g chicken breasts, 300g sirloin steak, 300g extra lean (<10% fat) mince meat. I chop and change between those 3 meats (i.e. sometimes 600g breast and 300g mince like today) and work my carbs and fats around them. That accounts for +-1000-1200kcal. I don't use shakes, but since it's so hot, I bought a tub so I can have protein smoothies for breakfast.

My protein is high because I'm cutting. On a bulk, I keep it between 150g and 200g.

I also hit all my muscle groups at least every 72 hours (sometimes every 48 hours) as opposed to the once-a-week thing most people do (inefficient), so I try and get a bit more protein than the average.

 

[Orihalcon]

I get between 215 and 250g a day currently. My base meals are 300g chicken breasts, 300g sirloin steak, 300g extra lean (<10% fat) mince meat. I chop and change between those 3 meats (i.e. sometimes 600g breast and 300g mince like today) and work my carbs and fats around them. That accounts for +-1000-1200kcal. I don't use shakes, but since it's so hot, I bought a tub so I can have protein smoothies for breakfast.

My protein is high because I'm cutting. On a bulk, I keep it between 150g and 200g.

I also hit all my muscle groups at least every 72 hours (sometimes every 48 hours) as opposed to the once-a-week thing most people do (inefficient), so I try and get a bit more protein than the average.

Thank you.

Ah. The no shakes makes sense then with that quantity of food.

 

[D3x!]

I get between 215 and 250g a day currently. My base meals are 300g chicken breasts, 300g sirloin steak, 300g extra lean (<10% fat) mince meat. I chop and change between those 3 meats (i.e. sometimes 600g breast and 300g mince like today) and work my carbs and fats around them. That accounts for +-1000-1200kcal. I don't use shakes, but since it's so hot, I bought a tub so I can have protein smoothies for breakfast.

My protein is high because I'm cutting. On a bulk, I keep it between 150g and 200g.

I also hit all my muscle groups at least every 72 hours (sometimes every 48 hours) as opposed to the once-a-week thing most people do (inefficient), so I try and get a bit more protein than the average.

your food budget must be quite hefty.

 

[Orihalcon]

It's depressing how much of my budget goes into food...

 

[CodeMaster]

My lunches are chicken curry, or tikka chicken. 200g Chicken breast cut up, veggies, spice, water and a tin of chopped tomatoes on basmati rice.
The unhealthiest is the tin tomatoes.

 

[APoc184]

This heat is killing me.

Last night I started an hour later to allow the temp to drop just a little bit. Still suffered. Even with the fan on in the garage. Drinking about 2lt of water per session now. Normally a 750ml bottle is enough.

I'll also have to think about gloves or at least chalk because my grip started failing dismally on deadlifts even in the first set because of sweaty palms. Didn't even attempt my 4th set because I knew it was going to slip out after 2 or so reps.

 

[Forza]

Because once you remove the skin and bone and compare cooked meat quantity - the fillet yields better value for money. Not to mention time and effort saved from cleaning the breast.

I cook up chicken fillet in 2kg portions and I also used to buy the breasts on the bone. Best move ever to switch over to clean fillets. Just in my personal opinion as someone that eats a LOT of chicken.

I don't believe the difference in quantity vs price per kg is justifiable though. If it was lets say R10 per kg more then its not worth the effort but for +R20 per kg more its definitely worth the effort.

Its probably because I'm used to it. Been doing it for years. Sunday evenings is spent in the kitchen prepping meals for the week. I go so far as to not buy the mix veggies in packs but chop it up on a Sunday and put it into 1 kgs packs for the days in the week. Therefore its only 1 day of effort for the week. Only time I buy the fillets is if I don't get around to it on the Sunday. I prep 2 kgs for 2 days = 1 kg a day. 500g for 2 meals out of the 6 for the day.

When it comes to energy in the gym sure - not eating beforehand makes a big difference.

True I make sure I eat 1h30 min before gym. Either a tuna sandwich or peanut butter sandwich

It's depressing how much of my budget goes into food...

Yes true. Budget is R1500 a month. I guess staying alone is not that bad. But if you have a family and have to buy "house" food then it can be a much

 

[Forza]

This heat is killing me.

Last night I started an hour later to allow the temp to drop just a little bit. Still suffered. Even with the fan on in the garage. Drinking about 2lt of water per session now. Normally a 750ml bottle is enough.

I'll also have to think about gloves or at least chalk because my grip started failing dismally on deadlifts even in the first set because of sweaty palms. Didn't even attempt my 4th set because I knew it was going to slip out after 2 or so reps.

Same here.

Usely do 2 body parts a day but can't this week. Will only be doing 1 body part only. Spending minimal time in the gym. Don't have the energy also due to my diet. Having low carbs Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. High Carbs only on Legs day which is Monday and Thursdays.

Get you straps, it works best for me. But don't always use it, only use it on heavy lifts where your grip fails. Using no straps or gloves helps with your grips so always start with no straps/gloves