The role of protein? [View all]

[Denninmi]

In weight loss? In resistance training? In muscle gain, strength training.

Alas, I'm trying very hard to put all of the pieces of a great training regimen together, but still feel like I'm fucking it up. And lately, since the New Year, I feel like I'm losing momentum with both weight loss and strength gain. I still have "compliance issues" with things, like getting enough sleep, taking the recommended supplements. At least I've never missed a group session or an individual session. I know some of the slowdown is simply because I'm not getting in those great, long 15-20-25 mile daily or almost daily cycling sessions.

I thought it would be good to start a new thread, rather than take over the breakfast thread.

I'm really ignorant on this. I know my RD thinks I should be eating something like 140-160 grams a day, but frankly I'm lucky to get half. I just am so not into meat these days, and I go "blech" to the protein shakes a lot of days, even though I should.

Now, if I could live on bananas, blueberries, salads, avocados, and nuts I'd be a happy boy. But, that won't cut it.

So, any experts on protein, and any advice on what I really should do? I would pester the RD again, but frankly, after 4 hours of consultation, I doubt she can really offer me much more insight.