Oh Duh Moment...Or Was It A V8 Moment?
This is roughly my 5th week of weight training (with a big break after the first two for my stint at the Reston Spa for Pneumonia) and it just occured to me that I haven't increased my protein intake at all. I don't think I've ever gotten my RDA of protein, for so many years I was on a low protein diet that I just don't know how to get huge amounts of protein into my system.
A couple years ago I tried Hammer Pro Soy. I would mix it up in a smoothie...YUM. So, realizing my protein deficient diet, I have started mixing up the smoothies again with extra doses of Protein (around 50g per smoothie). Honestly, how did I think I was going to get stronger without adding more Protein???
According to the U of MD Medicine site, I'm supposed to be getting 111 grams per day, The Cyclist's Training Bible by Coach Joe Friel suggests that I should be getting closer to 140 grams per day. Bring on the Steaks...
