When you first begin training with weights, you are going to grow no matter what. You experience the beginner’s gains, and no doubt you are very happy with the changes in your body. As you may already know, the longer you train, the harder it is to see results. Nutrition becomes a larger factor and takes on more of a key role in your progress as you advance into intermediate and advanced level bodybuilding. After you’ve been training for 5+ years, nutrition is probably 90% of the equation, and many professional bodybuilders will attest to this as well. Here are some tips for ensuring you don’t miss feedings, and you make the most of your protein consumption opportunities.

Count Protein Grams, But Not Calories

You should eat 30 to 40 grams of protein at each meal. It’s okay to use a rough estimate. As long as you are devouring a big pile (or two small piles) of protein at every meal, you are meeting your dietary needs. It’s that simple! Don’t get hung up on counting every calorie – this is a waste of time and will only derail your results as you continually attempt to adjust your diet by 50 calories to make a difference. Eat a lot of clean, healthy food, and keep an eye on your waistline.

Foreman Grill

The Foreman grill can cook a complete chicken breast in seven minutes. And, it’ll even sear in those tasty grill marks! It’ll also allow you to enjoy a piece of chicken with zero toppings – only its own natural juices sealed in. it is also useful for all other cuts of meat, and very easy to clean. Every bodybuilder should own one. Once you have one, it’ll be very hard to return to cooking food on the stove!

Buy In Bulk

Join a Sam’s Club or Costco and buy your food in bulk. This will save you money, time, and ensure you always have a more than adequate supply of protein on hand for your growth needs. Always remember to thaw out meat ahead of time.

Tuna Packets

They don’t smell nice. But they sure are effective. Keep a few in your car, at your desk, and in your gym bag. If you’ve made the mistake of missing a protein feeding, and 3 hours has passed, you need to force yourself to eat a pack. It’s not delicious, but it’s passable. And it delivers 35 grams of protein instantly!

Plan Your Day

Just as you plan your day in terms of work, school, gym, and family obligations, you should plan your meals as well. Always allow yourself time to catch meals, about every three hours. Even if it means a client has to wait five extra minutes for a meeting, you should not short-circuit your bodybuilding gains. Besides, with items like whey shakes at your disposal, which only take 30 seconds to consume and can be drank in the car or even in long meetings, you don’t have any excuse to miss protein feedings.

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