If I am portioning my meals for 4 blocks, should I measure 4 ounces of raw lean chicken and turkey or after it is cooked? I have been portioning after the meat is cooked, cooled, and allowed to rest so that most of the moisture evaporates.

Ibex - 30 January 2012 03:44 PM

If I am portioning my meals for 4 blocks, should I measure 4 ounces of raw lean chicken and turkey or after it is cooked? I have been portioning after the meat is cooked, cooled, and allowed to rest so that most of the moisture evaporates.

Raw.
Sorry.

So if I have been measuring after cooking, I am assuming that I was eating more protein than 4 blocks (probably around 5 or 6). Should I be concerned about this high protein diet?

I’ve often wondered about this myself. I typically measure out portions after I cook. If it should be 4 ounces raw, what does that equate to when cooked?

Ibex - 31 January 2012 04:26 AM

So if I have been measuring after cooking, I am assuming that I was eating more protein than 4 blocks (probably around 5 or 6). Should I be concerned about this high protein diet?

For the amount of time you’ve been doing it? Doesn’t seem like it. Because 20 blocks would be 140 grams of protein, so that’s not that high (from my quick look at some bodybuilding forums.)

TP

smithma7 - 31 January 2012 05:12 AM

I’ve often wondered about this myself. I typically measure out portions after I cook. If it should be 4 ounces raw, what does that equate to when cooked?

Try it and see.
Weigh before, weigh after.

We’ve discussed this here before and come up with some numbers, but you can very easily work it out for yourself the next time you cook.

I have been keeping track online of my daily macro nutrient intake. According to the log, I have been eating around 155 - 170 grams of protein per day. The log counts all protein though - even the amounts in vegetables and nuts. I am currently 150 pounds but am hoping to gain about 30 pounds so I think the extra protein won’t screw up my health too much… I hope.

Ibex - 31 January 2012 11:30 AM

I have been keeping track online of my daily macro nutrient intake. According to the log, I have been eating around 155 - 170 grams of protein per day. The log counts all protein though - even the amounts in vegetables and nuts. I am currently 150 pounds but am hoping to gain about 30 pounds so I think the extra protein won’t screw up my health too much… I hope.

Unless you have other health conditions you’ll be fine.

What you’ve been eating is extremely far from a high protein diet. Powerlifters and bodybuilders eat far more, 3 to 5 times as much protein as you’re describing. They might be at risk from it but you should be fine.

Are you guys certain about this?

I measured out 4 ounces of chicken breast meat (raw) tonight and after cooking it seemed like a small portion for a someone with my frame and goals. I know protein is only part of the nutrition complex but it seems an one for crossfitters.

Also, this is off topic, but I am still struggling to determine whether I should be going for what I consider to be heavier weights for my main lifts (deadlifts, squats) with weak form or sticking to a heavy but manageable weight and focus on maintaining proper form? I think this is a form or intensity type question but it is bothering me.

I am frustrated still by my last squat session when I tried to go a little heavier and could not finish my the last two sets of my routine (5X5). I felt like I also struggled and poorly executed the exercise. I felt my lower back and quads were more fatigued and sore than my glutes/hamstrings (which are the muscles I am trying to build and focus on).

Any advice will be much appreciated

Ibex - 03 February 2012 04:37 PM

Are you guys certain about this?

I measured out 4 ounces of chicken breast meat (raw) tonight and after cooking it seemed like a small portion for a someone with my frame and goals. I know protein is only part of the nutrition complex but it seems an one for crossfitters.

Also, this is off topic, but I am still struggling to determine whether I should be going for what I consider to be heavier weights for my main lifts (deadlifts, squats) with weak form or sticking to a heavy but manageable weight and focus on maintaining proper form? I think this is a form or intensity type question but it is bothering me.

I am frustrated still by my last squat session when I tried to go a little heavier and could not finish my the last two sets of my routine (5X5). I felt like I also struggled and poorly executed the exercise. I felt my lower back and quads were more fatigued and sore than my glutes/hamstrings (which are the muscles I am trying to build and focus on).

Any advice will be much appreciated

Definitely raw.

And unless you’re testing for a max, always perfect form.