Hey,
Started going to the gym about three months back now, and have seen some gains, and am really enjoying it. Basically, my aim is to have a decent physique, and put on roughly another stone or so by next christmas (am going travelling Jan 2010, so have until then to get in shape
). I'm roughly 5'11, and about 74Kg, and whilst i don't know my BMI (?), I don't have much fat on me.
Now... I've read the sticky / guide, and have tried to sort out my diet, but there are times it just isn't possible. I've definately started to eat more, and more often, but need some help - current diet is like this;
Breakfast; 2/4 slices of brown toast, banana, other random fruit
Mid morning; couple bits of fruit/nuts
Lunch; sandwiches (chicken et al). According to the pack, each lunch is 60g protein, and about 70g carbs (don't know if this helps, and don't know if i should be looking at any of the other values)
When i get in from work; Tin of tuna & pasta / omlette / scrambled eggs on toast (2 eggs in either) something smallish along these lines
Dinner; Stir Fry / one of the 'back from work' options that i haven't already had that day, steak and chips, etc - whatever's available
Now I know lots of things could be improved (chips etc) but i don't think i'm doing too bad. The breakfast i guess is my main issue - i just don't have time to cook eggs or anything like that, and am always starving mid-morning.
Now... like i say, i want to put on at least a stone, say go up to maybe 80 Kg - should i use protein shakes? Would it be worthwhile to have one with breakfast and after workouts (sorry forgot to mention earlier - go to the gym tues/thurs/sun, usually after the 'get back from work' dinner)?
And advice appreciated
Started going to the gym about three months back now, and have seen some gains, and am really enjoying it. Basically, my aim is to have a decent physique, and put on roughly another stone or so by next christmas (am going travelling Jan 2010, so have until then to get in shape
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Now... I've read the sticky / guide, and have tried to sort out my diet, but there are times it just isn't possible. I've definately started to eat more, and more often, but need some help - current diet is like this;
Breakfast; 2/4 slices of brown toast, banana, other random fruit
Mid morning; couple bits of fruit/nuts
Lunch; sandwiches (chicken et al). According to the pack, each lunch is 60g protein, and about 70g carbs (don't know if this helps, and don't know if i should be looking at any of the other values)
When i get in from work; Tin of tuna & pasta / omlette / scrambled eggs on toast (2 eggs in either) something smallish along these lines
Dinner; Stir Fry / one of the 'back from work' options that i haven't already had that day, steak and chips, etc - whatever's available
Now I know lots of things could be improved (chips etc) but i don't think i'm doing too bad. The breakfast i guess is my main issue - i just don't have time to cook eggs or anything like that, and am always starving mid-morning.
Now... like i say, i want to put on at least a stone, say go up to maybe 80 Kg - should i use protein shakes? Would it be worthwhile to have one with breakfast and after workouts (sorry forgot to mention earlier - go to the gym tues/thurs/sun, usually after the 'get back from work' dinner)?
And advice appreciated