Eating for performance.

[DBCooper]

What's your opinion's on calorie intake and the ratios involved? Decided I need to clean up my eating habit a little and have already ordered my protein powder lol. Any comments on what a 270/280lb powerlifter should eat lol. I'm looking at around a 50/30/20 ratio on carb/protein/fat and at least 300 grams of protein, that's the basics so far, with three main meals and two smaller meals spaced out. Lets hear it please.

 

[Zander1983]

I think you've nailed the basics.

Some things to always make sure you're doing...
- Low GI carbs + fibre
- Good post-workout shake with 2:1 carb : protein
- Good fats... nuts, oils, eggs
- Keep everything whole as much as possible... the whey is great, but don't neglect the basics of real food

At your size, you'll be eating LOTS. Trial and error will find you the right calorie intake. Do you have any idea what you can maintain/gain/lose on now?

 

[slobberknocker]

My rule of thumb for grocery shopping is only buy stuff along the outside edge of the store. That's where the fresh stuff is, and that's where the good stuff is. Fruits, veggies, and meat.

I try to get 40-70 grams of protein every 2-3 hours, and just let the carbs happen as long as they're clean. I've been watching my carb intake at night though.

 

[DBCooper]

Well I know as soon as I start eating 3-4 meals a day my metabolism jumps up, the first good breakfast in me leaves me starving by noon. No clue as to how much colories I take in, I know some days it's high and others low. I'll probably start at 3500-4500 calories and get used to this eating normal thing lol.

 

[louden_swain]

DBCooper,

I think you have excellent ratios in terms of carbs/protein/fats.

 

[ffknight84]

i know ive been having trouble with carb intake now that im eating clean. Im getting around 200 a day, where i need to be atleast 300. Its a lot harder now when your not snaking on cakes and drinking soda.

 

[Zander1983]

I just ate a massive piece of home-made pecan pie :burp:

I'm washing it down with DIET Coke, lolol

 

[WalkingBeast]

Lots of TV dinners, milk, shakes, snacks, anything and everything and No looking back! hahaahhahahahaha

 

[DBCooper]

I was talking about what you should eat not what you do eat, otherwise my list would be beer, hotwings, pizza, lasagna, ramen noodles, soda, buffets, and other crap lol. Oh and my gf lol. (had to throw that in there)

 

[edgecrusher]

DB, I'm about the same weight as U. I tend to eat low carb, currently I take in under 100 grams per day. I'm rather lean for my bodyweight, and my strength is still going up.