Hey everybody,

I'm just starting the HIT program. According to thier calculation you have to multiply your body weight by 20 then add 500 or so calories depending on your activites. That would mean I'd have to consume 4100 calories a day. I would also have to take over 200grams of protien. I am going to invest in some protien shakes but I need a list of store bought foods that are very high in protiens and calories.

Which foods have the highest protiens and calories?

Thanks everyone for your help!

By R&D ( - 198.114.204.163) on Friday, March 10, 2000 - 11:54 am: Edit

Chicken, Cottage Cheese, Low Fat Milk, Some Cereals (special ones), plenty of hard boiled eggs, or even the package stuff. Tuna Fish is awesome. Any type of fish. Steak, Turkey are also good.

Don't forget though, that a straight protein diet isn't the best idea. The protein needs to go to the muscles, the carbs need to go to the rest of the body to provide energy. In addition, carbs make your muscles fuller, and provide energy for intense workouts.

If your goal is muscle gain, a good source of carbs or glucose is necessary so as not to eat so much protein and amino acids up while working out. So, consume the recommended amount for muscle growth and apply the rest of your calories to some fat and the rest carbs. Additionally, carbs help trigger the release of insulin, and the higher the rating on the glycemic index and greater amount, the quicker insulin is released and more powerful.

R&D

By Mr.Burns on Saturday, March 11, 2000 - 12:42 pm: Edit

Thanks R&D I appriciate the info. I was looking at protien suppliments today and found that most offer about 24grams of protien per serving. If I take these suppliments three times a day I still have to make up for over 100 grams of protien to meet the requirements of my program. I live in Canada and the average price for protien runs about $40. That will only last for just over a week. I was also looking at cheaper alternatives like Carnation instant breakfast. It has just over 15grams of protien and tons of carbs for a quarter of the price. Any suggestions to have effective this would be?

By justin bed on Saturday, March 11, 2000 - 11:24 pm: Edit

pro lab n-large II
52g protein
89g carbs

enough said

By Nelson Muntz ( - 209.255.50.201) on Sunday, March 12, 2000 - 04:42 am: Edit

If you're willing to go with Justin Bed's advice, you might as well go with the advice of some fat bitch that hasn't intentionally exercised in her entire life. Yes! Justin Bed is that big of a pile of shit. Hey, Justin, you're a dumb bitch! HA HA!!!

By matt ( - 208.248.109.39) on Sunday, April 02, 2000 - 10:51 am: Edit

try this out!i live by it!
split this into 2 servings...one at lunch and one for that 9:00 snack, and with each serving drink 2 cups 1% milk.
mix these together it tastes good!
1 box craft macaroni and cheese
calories 650
protein 27.5
carbs 117.5
1 can of peas
calories 210
protien 10.5
carbs 45.5
1 can of tuna
calories 150
protein 32.5
carbs 0
4 cups 1% milk
calories 400
protein 36
carbs 44
for a grand daily total of
calories 1410
protein 106
carbs 207
and the best part is that it's cheap, just by bulk whenever they are on sale which they always are!hope i helped!and remember treat your body well "it's yours for life!"

By matt ( - 208.248.109.39) on Sunday, April 02, 2000 - 11:06 am: Edit

to my above comment....remember guys, living off of liquid protein is not healthy, your body needs substance. so try my meal and get big...later

By matt ( - 208.248.109.39) on Sunday, April 02, 2000 - 11:12 am: Edit

craft is spelled with a "K"......i know!