What's the best meals for weight lifting and a fast metabolism?

Question

I'm currently getting into my weight lifting, but I'm finding it hard to put on bulk due to my fast metabolism. I'm going to change my meal plan from 3 main meals a day to 6 or 7 smaller meals.
I was wondering if anyone does the same or if anyone can give me some tips or meal ideas?
Many thanks,

Answer 1

im not a wieght lifter..but after a ton of tests at the hospital the only thing they could tell me about my size..5ft 7 ins tall..28" waist..29 inside leg and a wieght of 8 1/2 stone is guess what?..you have a fast metabolism.. no suggestions on diet or anything...just you have a fast metabolism.....oh and i can get through gaps of 16 cms sideways..and im aged 49 and dont pay vat on my clothes cos childrens/teenagers clothes dont have it..so i save money..

Answer 2

You will need carbohydrate for energy, and protein for muscle growth. Some fats will also be of use.

I advocate red meat for the protein, and potatoes for the carbohydrate. You can get the fats from your cooking medium.

Do you cook? If so, I suggest you buy prime mince (ground) beef from your local independant butcher and make your own beefburgers. Incorporate finely chopped onion, salt (you will need it to replace that lost in sweat), ground cumin and breadcrumbs and an egg to bind them. Cook by grilling.

Potatoes. Do them Pont-Neuf. Peel and wash your spuds, slice into slices 1/4-1/2 inch thick, parboil 6 mins in water, remove the spuds, drain them, and reserve.

Heat sunflower oil in a wok (you will need a depth of oil 3/4 inch or greater). When the oil begins to smoke, add the parboiled spuds. Fry, turning the spuds frequently with a fish-slice until the potatoes brown on both sides. This will seal the spuds and prevent them taking up too much oil and becoming greasy. Reduce the temperature, and cook 7-10 minns until the spuds are crispy on the outside and still fluffy inside.

That is just one recipe. You will find others.

Finally, I'm a trained chef and an amateur weightlifter. 5ft 7 in tall, 42 inch waist, 50 inch chest, 14 stone 11 lb in weight, and recucing (I was 17 st this time last year). Chest has expanded 2 inches, waist has reduced 4 inches. I'm 49 years old, and a former couch potato.

Answer 3

The best results for adding lean muscle mass to your body, you want a diet that has a good balance of protiens and carbohydrates. It is good that you are going for a 6 meal day, that will keep you energized throughout the day.

For breakfast:
a good meal is an egg sandwhich.
1 egg
wheat english muffin
3 strips of bacon
a slice of tomato
That's a high protien breafast that includes your grains and veggies.

Lunch:
I like a taco bar. It's pretty easy if you get tupperware.
Cook up some Lean Ground beef or chicken
dice tomatoes onions and romain lettuce
a good side are black beans
Then place everything in seperate tupperware containers for storage. Make 2-3 per day for lunch. Everythng should last fine in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Dinner:
Be creative, but keep it simple. Choice of Meat, Veggies and a side of your choice:
Meat: Chicken, Fish, Steak (Season and Grill or Sautee in Olive oil)
Veggie: I like brocolli or Spinach (steamed, sauteed or grilled)
Side: Brown Rice, Black Beans, wheat rolls, potatoes etc.

2-3 between meals per day:
These are usually sigificantly smaller consisting of:
Smoothies, yogurts, granola bars, veggies with dips, fruit, I keep a canister of dried nuts at my desk while I work. 1/2 of a candy bar. etc...

The weght gain will come from consistantly swapping any of these 5-6 meals with a Whey Protein Shake(stay away from most other protien suppliments and stick to whey or amino acid suppliments). Basically swap what ever meal would be easiest for you to make the shake. The best time for the shake is right after your workout, but any meal would be fine.

Space out your meals between 2-3 hours.

Answer 4

I do the same thing. Realize though, that it does take some time to see results. As far as meals... Lots of protein. I recommend (whey protein) shakes because it provides a good amount per serving and it also heals and recovers muscle fast. You should eat fish, chicken, hand full of nuts every now and then.. just foods with a good amount of protein. Check out bodybuilding.com for more information. People who are weight lifting should be consuming no less than x amount of grams of protein equivalent to how much they weigh. For example, I weigh 130... I should consume 130 + grams of protein per day. Good Luck.

Answer 5

In my case im on 4 meal cycle its hard to give you some tips cause i dont know how big or tall you are but first-up before warming up get a big glass of protine shake then go for a light work-out then breakfast of whole wheat bread,egg whites,some tomatos,drink some supplements after,then lunch with meat products,some low fat grains,fruits,vegetables.then the inbetween meals of fruits,some energy bars,milk,dinner you can also go for meat products once again then veges,fruits then supplements and you should be okay

Answer 6

The best thing for weight training is to have 4 to 5 balanced meals (carbs and protein) a day, along with protein supplements. To gain muscle, you will need at least 1.5 grammes of protein per kilo of body weight, and train with heavy Resistance weights. Start wit 65% of your maximum push of 3 reps. Go from there, if you still find it hard to gain bulk, then increase your protein intake to 1.8 grammes per kilo of body weight.

Answer 7

6-7 meals per day if weight lifting and not for getting protein in yr diet. read more on dietary needs for body building or weight lifting on this site

Answer 8

Actually, eating many small meals keeps your metabolism going faster. So that would backfire. (Denise Austin) Thats a tribk you use to lose weight. Try eating more carbs, whey protien shakes and such.

Answer 9

Eat every 2 hours, but healthy stuff like carbs, chicken, yoghurt, fruit, potatoes. And drink lots of water.
Carbs are mega important if you want to bulk up. Also drink bodybuilding milkshakes/milo (nutrition drink) mixed with a raw egg in it after workouts. You must eat protein no more then an hour after your workout to feed the muscles and to help them repair themselves.

Answer 10

Are you just sick of the standard diets had been right after the diet end the additional pounds are just coming and coming following finish the diet plan? Are you knowledge the truth that when your body will get utilized to a diet regime then this diet program gets to be significantly less powerful in excess of time since your body adjusts to compensate?