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fieldmedic · 11-09-2004, 12:19 AM

My routine is Mon, Wed, Fri. Chest/tri, legs/shoulders, back/biceps. One muscle group a week. I'm trying to put on some mass but I just can not get the 4-6 meals or protein in that I need due to work and family. Since I am having trouble doing this should I change my routine or keep it the same? Or should I work two muscle groups a week since I can not get the meals and protein in?

DeadBolt · 11-09-2004, 03:13 PM

If you can't get the cals in then you wont really grow...as for the routine the only thing I could think of is keeping it low volume until you find the time to add some more cals in. Taking to heavy of a workload and not enough cals in will do more harm then help.

**P-funk** · 11-09-2004, 03:14 PM

buy some shakes.

Fit_4_Life · 11-10-2004, 12:51 PM

I have never understood not being able to get enough food eaten in a day. I am new to lifting (< year), but nailing down my diet was my first priority. I am in law enforcement (work variety of shifts, long hours) and have a family. When it comes to eating I have it best to keep it simple. For example, one large can of tuna (5 svng size) nets 300 calories (65 grams of protein, 2.5 grams of fat, 0 grams of carbs). Throw in a piece of fruit, it makes a quick and easy lunch loaded with protein.

I think when it comes down to eating well and in sufficient quantities planning must be your first priority.

KarlW · 11-10-2004, 08:54 PM

yes planning is the key. I don't have time to spend an hour in the kitchen every morning preparing meals but I do spend 20 min or so at night (which isn't much) gathering the bits and pieces for my meals (shakes / fruit / wm bread / chicken breast / veges where I can / tuna / etc etc.

When I have more time (days off etc) I put more effort into the prep.

It takes forward thinking and the discipline to prepare constantly.

My diets not great but it works for me.

eg

Karl

ps sorry I know this is the 'training' thread

11-09-2004, 12:19 AM	#1
fieldmedic STREET MEDIC Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 37	Have A Question My routine is Mon, Wed, Fri. Chest/tri, legs/shoulders, back/biceps. One muscle group a week. I'm trying to put on some mass but I just can not get the 4-6 meals or protein in that I need due to work and family. Since I am having trouble doing this should I change my routine or keep it the same? Or should I work two muscle groups a week since I can not get the meals and protein in?

11-09-2004, 03:13 PM	#2
DeadBolt MP Minister of Pain! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ocean County NJ Posts: 7,342	If you can't get the cals in then you wont really grow...as for the routine the only thing I could think of is keeping it low volume until you find the time to add some more cals in. Taking to heavy of a workload and not enough cals in will do more harm then help.
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11-09-2004, 03:14 PM	#3
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,631	buy some shakes.
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11-10-2004, 12:51 PM	#4
Fit_4_Life Man on a Mission Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Dakota Posts: 3	I have never understood not being able to get enough food eaten in a day. I am new to lifting (< year), but nailing down my diet was my first priority. I am in law enforcement (work variety of shifts, long hours) and have a family. When it comes to eating I have it best to keep it simple. For example, one large can of tuna (5 svng size) nets 300 calories (65 grams of protein, 2.5 grams of fat, 0 grams of carbs). Throw in a piece of fruit, it makes a quick and easy lunch loaded with protein. I think when it comes down to eating well and in sufficient quantities planning must be your first priority.

11-10-2004, 08:54 PM	#5
KarlW My Little Man Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Oz Posts: 1,030	yes planning is the key. I don't have time to spend an hour in the kitchen every morning preparing meals but I do spend 20 min or so at night (which isn't much) gathering the bits and pieces for my meals (shakes / fruit / wm bread / chicken breast / veges where I can / tuna / etc etc. When I have more time (days off etc) I put more effort into the prep. It takes forward thinking and the discipline to prepare constantly. My diets not great but it works for me. eg Karl ps sorry I know this is the 'training' thread