Weight Lifters.. what do you eat for breakfast?

[MrEgo]

Right now, I'm eating 2 packets of Quaker "Weight Control" Oatmeal with milk. Not because I'm trying to control my weight, but because it has 7g of protein per packet, plus the milk has another 8 or so grams. It's very low in sugar.

I usually lift every 2 out of 3 days, with the third day being a rest day. I'm trying to cut fat and maintain muscle mass, which I have been doing quite well. My strength is still going up while my weight continues to drop. I was 205 lbs this time a year ago, and now I'm down to 175 lbs. I'm getting fairly lean, although I'd still like to polish off the muffin tops just a little more.

Would there be a more optimal breakfast to eat instead of the oatmeal? I don't eat too many carbs after that. 90% of the remainder of my food in the day is protein with a little bit of fat (chicken, burgers, fish), although sometimes I'll throw in some veggies at dinner time.

 

[Pantlegz]

I do 2-3 extra thick slices of bacon and 4-6 eggs now that I'm on this stupid keto diet dropping weight. Otherwise I have old fashioned oatmeal with honey and blueberries. more for fiber and healthy carbs than protein.

 

[Zen0]

Real breakfast: Eggs, Cereal, Milk, Coffee

Realistic breakfast: Energy/Protein bar - 250-300 calories, 20-30g of protein. I like Promax and Syntha-6, these actually taste great.

 

[MrEgo]

I do 2-3 extra thick slices of bacon and 4-6 eggs now that I'm on this stupid keto diet dropping weight. Otherwise I have old fashioned oatmeal with honey and blueberries. more for fiber and healthy carbs than protein.

What is your goal by eating that breakfast? Are you trying to cut or bulk up or maintain weight?

 

[Zen0]

What is your goal by eating that breakfast? Are you trying to cut or bulk up or maintain weight?

I think he's cutting fat only. This isn't too difficult to do as long as you reduce or eliminate carbs and maintain a high protein intake and keep your exercises intense.

I mean it's difficult in many ways, and I tend to crave things in the middle of the night when I'm on a carb-restricted diet, but it's realistic.

 

[brikis98]

Cottage cheese + almonds (or peanut butter) + fruit.

 

[MrEgo]

Cottage cheese + almonds (or peanut butter) + fruit.

I eat those foods throughout the day, but is there a reason in particular that you recommend them for breakfast?

 

[SociallyChallenged]

I eat those foods throughout the day, but is there a reason in particular that you recommend them for breakfast?

What? You're way overthinking things. That's essentially a breakfast meal. Eat something lower in carbs, higher in fat and protein. Essentially, that applies to every meal if you're not completing regular cardio. That's it. Don't get lost in the details - just eat real food and keep carbs down.

 

[Pantlegz]

What is your goal by eating that breakfast? Are you trying to cut or bulk up or maintain weight?

cutting fat and maintain or gain strength..

 

[MrEgo]

What? You're way overthinking things. That's essentially a breakfast meal. Eat something lower in carbs, higher in fat and protein. Essentially, that applies to every meal if you're not completing regular cardio. That's it. Don't get lost in the details - just eat real food and keep carbs down.

I was just wondering if certain foods have different benefits for eating them during different times of the day.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

I was just wondering if certain foods have different benefits for eating them during different times of the day.

Not really - not anything that would effect you on a macroscopic level. Timing foods is silly and micromanaging. A lot of people waste time on that, while completely forgetting the general rules. Just eat a good diet, high in veggies, good fats, lean meats, good carbs, and some fruit and you'll be fine. Timing it throughout the day doesn't really matter.

 

[brikis98]

I eat those foods throughout the day, but is there a reason in particular that you recommend them for breakfast?

As SC said, you don't gain much from meal timing. The main reasons I eat the cottage cheese combo for breakfast are (a) it's delicious and (b) it's very quick & easy to prepare, which is good when I'm in a hurry in the morning.

 

[CPA]

Man, I wish I liked cottage cheese, but sadly I can't stand it.

 

[Deeko]

Black coffee.

 

[GoNiners!]

Every Sunday morning I make my oatmeal for the whole week. I add the following into a crock pot:

1 cup steel cut oats
1/2 cup dried blueberries
Cinnamon
4 cups water

Cook for 5.5 hours on low. Refrigerate after it is done cooking. Every morning I take a chunk of the cold oatmeal about 1 cup worth and eat it cold for breakfast. I eat this every morning Monday - Friday after my workout. It is very bland tasting but gives me what I need. Usually within an hour of eating the oatmeal, I will have a protein shake mixed with water for 24g of protein.

On the weekends, I typically eat whatever I want for breakfast unless I am cutting, in which case it will be the cold oatmeal with a banana smashed in and some natural peanut butter. I stick with plain oatmeal during the week as I feel the peanut butter makes it a little too rich and sometimes gives me a touch of heartburn if I eat it immediately after a workout.

 

[blackdogdeek]

two eggs fried in butter and some grape tomatoes.

 

[Zen0]

Man, I wish I liked cottage cheese, but sadly I can't stand it.

Greek yogurt is a much tastier option (more expensive).

I like Cottage cheese if it's ... like... gourmet eaten with other .. stuff... alone is not too good.

 

[S Freud]

Not really - not anything that would effect you on a macroscopic level. Timing foods is silly and micromanaging. A lot of people waste time on that, while completely forgetting the general rules. Just eat a good diet, high in veggies, good fats, lean meats, good carbs, and some fruit and you'll be fine. Timing it throughout the day doesn't really matter.

What about the idea of pre and post workout window? I'm not being sarcastic, this is my serious question. I am a guy who usually will focus on too many details. I've heard its good to consume a slow digesting protein and slow digesting carb about an hour before workout. Can you elaborate on that for me?

 

[SociallyChallenged]

What about the idea of pre and post workout window? I'm not being sarcastic, this is my serious question. I am a guy who usually will focus on too many details. I've heard its good to consume a slow digesting protein and slow digesting carb about an hour before workout. Can you elaborate on that for me?

The only people who need to think about this are massive bodybuilders, teetering on the edge of maximal muscle mass. For you, you need to worry about getting some protein after your workout. That's it. Pre-workout nutrition is far less important than post-workout nutrition. If you're eating a good source of protein and carbs about an hour post-workout and you're eating a good diet in general, you'll be optimally gaining/maintaining/whatever you want.

 

[Mackowitz]

Protein Bar and coffee with cream and sugar. Not too complicated and easy to grab as I'm heading out the door. By 10 or 11 am I will have consumed a serving of carrots, a banana and yogurt, so I guess that could be considered part of my breakfast too. I kind of eat all morning until lunch.

 

[coreyb]

5 eggs, protein shake, 2 slices of bread with natural peanut butter.

yummm

 

[Edge1]

5 eggs, protein shake, 2 slices of bread with natural peanut butter.

yummm

That's a lot of protein!

I like a cup of old fashioned quaker oatmeal, microwaved in water for 3:30 on level 6, apple chunks thrown in, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1-2 TBSP natural PB. Nice sweet and salty. I like carbs in the am I guess.

After workouts I have a protein shake.

 

[Deeko]

I'm eating a bowl of Cap'n Crunch right now.

edit: I lied, its actually Crunch Berries. I got my fruit!

 

[eits]

1 egg and 2 egg whites, sometimes a small piece of thinly sliced steak, and a sliced up tomato/apple/strawberries/orange

 

[Pantlegz]

I'm eating a bowl of Cap'n Crunch right now.

edit: I lied, its actually Crunch Berries. I got my fruit!

I hate you... I wish I didn't have to be so strict with my diet