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sirkinm · 03-05-2009, 09:21 PM

I've been lifting weights and making a lot of progress. I've been on a program detailed in Chad Waterbury's (of T-nation.com reknown) book, "Huge in a Hurry." I'd like ideas for breakfast that don't include egg white omlettes (yuck). Eggs are OK, though I like to keep the yoke. ANother poster mentioned that he incorporates raw eggs into his shake, and I'd like to try that if I build up the courage.

Currently I make a big morning smoothie with a lot of fruit, some oatmeal, and protein powder. I also take a couple omega 3 capsuls. I usually need more carbohydrate, so I'll eat a little something else that's relatively healthy. I'd rather get my protein from real food instead of powder -- I'd rather get the thermic effect of eating real food that digests at a normal rate (I hear protein powder digest very quickly because it's so processed), plus all the additional nutrition it provides.

But I want to be sure to get enough protein -- I've noticed a huge difference in the past between when I consumed additional protein and when I continued with my normal diet. I don't like to eat an excessive amount of meat, but some is OK.

To give you an idea of me, I'm about 168 and 5'11", with a normal build. I'm not a hard gainer who can eat whatever he wants -- if I ate excessively, I'd get chunky

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03-05-2009, 09:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
sirkinm Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 585	Breakfast for a weight lifter -- need ideas I've been lifting weights and making a lot of progress. I've been on a program detailed in Chad Waterbury's (of T-nation.com reknown) book, "Huge in a Hurry." I'd like ideas for breakfast that don't include egg white omlettes (yuck). Eggs are OK, though I like to keep the yoke. ANother poster mentioned that he incorporates raw eggs into his shake, and I'd like to try that if I build up the courage. Currently I make a big morning smoothie with a lot of fruit, some oatmeal, and protein powder. I also take a couple omega 3 capsuls. I usually need more carbohydrate, so I'll eat a little something else that's relatively healthy. I'd rather get my protein from real food instead of powder -- I'd rather get the thermic effect of eating real food that digests at a normal rate (I hear protein powder digest very quickly because it's so processed), plus all the additional nutrition it provides. But I want to be sure to get enough protein -- I've noticed a huge difference in the past between when I consumed additional protein and when I continued with my normal diet. I don't like to eat an excessive amount of meat, but some is OK. To give you an idea of me, I'm about 168 and 5'11", with a normal build. I'm not a hard gainer who can eat whatever he wants -- if I ate excessively, I'd get chunky .