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Need guidance on protein
Posted on 6/6/25 at 9:14 am
Posted on 6/6/25 at 9:14 am
Been working out for a few years. But I’ve also been fasting. I work out in the morning, but don’t eat until 11-12.
I’d like to get started on a protein supplement, but not sure which direction to go to.
Also, my wife is vegan and cooks most of our dinners. So I’m pretty sure I’m not getting enough protein.
Age - 50, weight 260ish, height 6’2’
Fast during the week, but don’t on the weekends. Eat 4 eggs and an avocado for lunch, whatever the misses fixes for dinner, but generally there are a lot of carbs since she’s vegan.
Any help/guidance would be appreciated.
I’d like to get started on a protein supplement, but not sure which direction to go to.
Also, my wife is vegan and cooks most of our dinners. So I’m pretty sure I’m not getting enough protein.
Age - 50, weight 260ish, height 6’2’
Fast during the week, but don’t on the weekends. Eat 4 eggs and an avocado for lunch, whatever the misses fixes for dinner, but generally there are a lot of carbs since she’s vegan.
Any help/guidance would be appreciated.
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Posted on 6/6/25 at 9:28 am to CajunInFL
quote:Dump the vegan diet and eat some meat.
Any help/guidance would be appreciated.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 9:30 am to Uncle JackD
Your insights are so wonderful. Thank you for your input.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 9:32 am to CajunInFL
You asked and I gave my guidance. Sorry you didn’t like the logical answer. Enjoy your 30g of protein a day
But seriously. It would be very hard to get your needed protein on that diet. You would need a massive pile of beans, tofu, and nuts to come close.
You said your wife was vegan. Let her do her thing and you eat what you want.
But seriously. It would be very hard to get your needed protein on that diet. You would need a massive pile of beans, tofu, and nuts to come close.
You said your wife was vegan. Let her do her thing and you eat what you want.
This post was edited on 6/6/25 at 9:36 am
Posted on 6/6/25 at 9:36 am to Uncle JackD
Did you read my post? That’s why I asked about a protein supplement??
Posted on 6/6/25 at 9:38 am to CajunInFL
You’ll be better off getting some lean red meat in your diet rather than focusing on supplementing a diet with low protein.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 9:50 am to CajunInFL
So you are not a vegan but a vegetarian, correct? Are you adverse to eating meat?
That is only about 28 grams of protein before you get to dinner. And I would assume dinner is low in protein, too. You would need some protein shakes, yogurt, and cottage cheese to help get remotely close to where you need to be.
And not offending here but if you are at 260ish with that diet, you must have been a big boy at one time.
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Eat 4 eggs and an avocado for lunch
That is only about 28 grams of protein before you get to dinner. And I would assume dinner is low in protein, too. You would need some protein shakes, yogurt, and cottage cheese to help get remotely close to where you need to be.
And not offending here but if you are at 260ish with that diet, you must have been a big boy at one time.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 10:05 am to CajunInFL
quote:I did. And it seems the only proteins on that ridiculous diet is legumes, tofu, nuts, and plant based proteins. Again, it would be nearly impossible to meet your protein needs with that. You said you eat eggs, that’s not on a vegan diet. If you can bend the rules there, bend them for a big arse pile of chicken or turkey.
Did you read my post?
Posted on 6/6/25 at 10:08 am to CajunInFL
Cookies and cream is the bomb.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 10:14 am to CajunInFL
That's a tough one.
You definitely are not getting enough protein in your diet. Plant based proteins do no count, and are probably doing you more harm than good.
How militant is the wife about her veganism? Does she allow you to cook meat in the house? Or does she freak out at the sight of a steak?
If she is fine with you eating meat, you need to start cooking your own dinner.
If she would kill you in your sleep if she caught a medium rare steak in her house, I guess you can drink protein shakes throughout the day. Though that's not optimal.
You can grab Fair Life Core Power Elite shakes at just about any gas staion. 42 grams of protein. Or make your own shakes at home.
If you're truly 6'2" and 260 lbs, you're getting your calories from somewhere. And whatever those calories are aren't good.
You definitely are not getting enough protein in your diet. Plant based proteins do no count, and are probably doing you more harm than good.
How militant is the wife about her veganism? Does she allow you to cook meat in the house? Or does she freak out at the sight of a steak?
If she is fine with you eating meat, you need to start cooking your own dinner.
If she would kill you in your sleep if she caught a medium rare steak in her house, I guess you can drink protein shakes throughout the day. Though that's not optimal.
You can grab Fair Life Core Power Elite shakes at just about any gas staion. 42 grams of protein. Or make your own shakes at home.
If you're truly 6'2" and 260 lbs, you're getting your calories from somewhere. And whatever those calories are aren't good.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 10:42 am to CajunInFL
Track your macros (at least and especially protein)
1g protein per 1 lb for goal body weight.
Protein from chicken, beef, fish is the best.
Premade shakes are easiest to supplement (Premier Protein 30g are affordable and great for me)
Protein powder also a good idea and you make your own shakes.
Nuts
Eggs
Cottage cheese
Ratio 25g protein yogurt
1g protein per 1 lb for goal body weight.
Protein from chicken, beef, fish is the best.
Premade shakes are easiest to supplement (Premier Protein 30g are affordable and great for me)
Protein powder also a good idea and you make your own shakes.
Nuts
Eggs
Cottage cheese
Ratio 25g protein yogurt
Posted on 6/6/25 at 10:44 am to boxcarbarney
quote:
Plant based proteins do no count, and are probably doing you more harm than good.
They count but only if you’re hitting your daily protein goals. If not, get from other sources
Posted on 6/6/25 at 10:45 am to CajunInFL
This whole post is SMH. I’ll leave it at that to try to be nice
Posted on 6/6/25 at 11:19 am to CajunInFL
Protein supplements aren't really mean to replace protein in your diet. You'd be better off nutritionally by increasing your normal protein intake through food and supplement post workout with protein.
Just ask the wife to fry you up some steak or chicken to go along with your meal. Or do it yourself. You'll benefit from the vitamins and minerals.
Also drinking 100g+ of dairy based protein a day will probably make your farts regular and eye watering
Just ask the wife to fry you up some steak or chicken to go along with your meal. Or do it yourself. You'll benefit from the vitamins and minerals.
Also drinking 100g+ of dairy based protein a day will probably make your farts regular and eye watering
This post was edited on 6/6/25 at 11:22 am
Posted on 6/6/25 at 11:59 am to ThatBaw
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Also drinking 100g+ of dairy based protein a day will probably make your farts regular and eye watering
Yea its one thing to have 30-40g of protein in a shake once a day to get you to the finish line. But having all of your daily protein come from supplements is not good
Posted on 6/6/25 at 12:01 pm to CajunInFL
This is the most round about way of asking for divorce attorney suggestions. I wish I could help, but I do not live in FL. Does your vegan wife have anything to do with why you were trying to recruit help on the outdoor board for how to get rid of a mounted deer head? If so, ooof, I feel for ya. I'm kidding, kinda.... 
It sounds like you are in a bad situation with someone that is dictating things to you in your life that are "over the line" in my opinion, but that doesn't mean it's not real and complicated for you. What you choose to eat is your decision and if you're serious about this your biggest challenge will probably be overcoming your spouse's objections, not what protein supplement to use, but again, I can't help with that, I only hope your wife is as receptive to your dietary choices as you are to hers, but I know better as I too have had to deal with "Vegan Logic" in the past (roommate situation, not a significant other thankfully, so it was easier)
You don't mention what kind of training you do or what your body composition looks like either, that would be helpful. Getting more protein would be helpful to you, but you also need to cut calories and lose a lot of excess fat. Supplemented protein won't help as much as actually eating whole food protein. On average, how much protein do you take in on a daily basis? The aforementioned Fairlife Core Power Elite is a good suggestion. Whatever number of grams of protein you are consuming now, that's an easy way to add 42g to the total right away. They don't take up lots of room, don't need preparation or refrigeration, and I've never met anyone that couldn't tolerate them from a digestive standpoint.
The best results will come from actually incorporating more animal meats in your diet, and the "protein supplements" should come from other animal based protein rich foods. Staples for me include things like fat free, plain Greek yogurt and fat free or low fat cottage cheese. Canned or bagged chunk tuna/salmon is high protein, combine with the 2 previously mentioned things to make a higher protein tuna salad, add some crushed mixed nuts and you're eating a good amount of protein now. If I were you I'd try to approach increasing my protein intake in steps rather than shooting for the moon right out the gate. Find out what your baseline is now with protein intake, find a way to consistently increase from that baseline in the neighborhood of 50 grams a day. Once you've completed that step, add 50 grams more, repeat until you reach your protein target.
It sounds like you are in a bad situation with someone that is dictating things to you in your life that are "over the line" in my opinion, but that doesn't mean it's not real and complicated for you. What you choose to eat is your decision and if you're serious about this your biggest challenge will probably be overcoming your spouse's objections, not what protein supplement to use, but again, I can't help with that, I only hope your wife is as receptive to your dietary choices as you are to hers, but I know better as I too have had to deal with "Vegan Logic" in the past (roommate situation, not a significant other thankfully, so it was easier)
You don't mention what kind of training you do or what your body composition looks like either, that would be helpful. Getting more protein would be helpful to you, but you also need to cut calories and lose a lot of excess fat. Supplemented protein won't help as much as actually eating whole food protein. On average, how much protein do you take in on a daily basis? The aforementioned Fairlife Core Power Elite is a good suggestion. Whatever number of grams of protein you are consuming now, that's an easy way to add 42g to the total right away. They don't take up lots of room, don't need preparation or refrigeration, and I've never met anyone that couldn't tolerate them from a digestive standpoint.
The best results will come from actually incorporating more animal meats in your diet, and the "protein supplements" should come from other animal based protein rich foods. Staples for me include things like fat free, plain Greek yogurt and fat free or low fat cottage cheese. Canned or bagged chunk tuna/salmon is high protein, combine with the 2 previously mentioned things to make a higher protein tuna salad, add some crushed mixed nuts and you're eating a good amount of protein now. If I were you I'd try to approach increasing my protein intake in steps rather than shooting for the moon right out the gate. Find out what your baseline is now with protein intake, find a way to consistently increase from that baseline in the neighborhood of 50 grams a day. Once you've completed that step, add 50 grams more, repeat until you reach your protein target.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 12:58 pm to DrDenim
quote:
This is the most round about way of asking for divorce attorney suggestions.
OP could also just cook for himself. My gf and I have different macros requirements so we each meal prep our own foods. We will occasionally share meals but 90% of the time we each cook and weigh out our own foods. And you can still sit down and have dinner together while eating separate things
This post was edited on 6/6/25 at 12:59 pm
Posted on 6/6/25 at 1:14 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:
This whole post is SMH. I’ll leave it at that to try to be nice
Mingo is right again.
Posted on 6/6/25 at 2:18 pm to DrDenim
Thanks for the input guys. I really do appreciate it. My wife does not dictate what I eat. I used to cook before she became vegan (very loose vegan, she's not overly strict). I'd say she's more of a pescatarian, but whatever.
Anyway, I realize I need to incorporate more protein in my diet and will start to add in chicken/beef and fish as well.
Thanks again!
Anyway, I realize I need to incorporate more protein in my diet and will start to add in chicken/beef and fish as well.
Thanks again!
Posted on 6/6/25 at 2:30 pm to CajunInFL
Unless you want to weigh 260, I would spend some time pondering how you can weigh that much (and I literally mean HOW) while fasting half the day.
Assuming you haven’t been steadily cutting weight, the only answer that makes sense to me is that your metabolism has slowed to meet your calorie intake.
I would focus on gaining muscle mass and getting to a more sustainable diet. After “working out” for four years, you should be pretty well muscled already, but see you?
Assuming your weight has been steady around 260, I’d love to know how many calories a day you’ve been getting.
Assuming you haven’t been steadily cutting weight, the only answer that makes sense to me is that your metabolism has slowed to meet your calorie intake.
I would focus on gaining muscle mass and getting to a more sustainable diet. After “working out” for four years, you should be pretty well muscled already, but see you?
Assuming your weight has been steady around 260, I’d love to know how many calories a day you’ve been getting.
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