egg protein for 80% of my protein needs
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bufbiker
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One source of protein is not the best way to go. You need some chicken, some fish, lots of red meat.
Each type of protein brings it's own personal punch to the table.
Each type of protein brings it's own personal punch to the table.
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you can supplement with them for a quick easy hit.. But like Buf said.. switch it up
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Bill Pearl, one of the strongest bodybuilders on the planet ate no meat for 20 years and still maintained 20" arms cold. Iron Addict considered people who insisted meat was necessary for mass, "The Cult of the Cow!"
I don't eat red meat very often, but lots of fish, turkey and chicken...and venison. Eggs are the gold standard for protein, but some people develop allergic reactions to continuous egg consumption. Milk, cheese, greek yogurt and cottage cheese...akong with whey protein are some of the many vegetarian proteins available.
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My body starts getting reactions to almost anything in excess. I tried a lot of eggs for a few of my protein meals but started to get bloat. I would eat 12 egg whites for breakfast and then about 6-8 whole eggs during the day. I get really strong from whole eggs, but after a while I start to get bloated. I can barely put them down too. The same went for fat free cottage cheese. I was eating it every day for my evening snack before bed and I started getting really bloated and sick feeling. I found i have to mix up my proteins and kind of variety. It's easier on the taste buds too. 
You can try and see how your body reacts. The bad thing that can come from it too is the fact that you might burn yourself out on it and not be able to use it anymore, which would be a bad situation being how great eggs are.
You can try and see how your body reacts. The bad thing that can come from it too is the fact that you might burn yourself out on it and not be able to use it anymore, which would be a bad situation being how great eggs are.
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I typically consume 20 ou of egg whites daily , 10 ou with post workout shake and 10ou with evening shake pre bed . During the day I will consume around 4 to 6 whole eggs with breakfest .The egg whites give me terrible gas farts that could turn your skin green , But as the others have mentioned I consume a large amount of turkey , fish and chicken as well ,
They always say "dont put all your eggs in 1 Basket" I think that this saying should apply here to as you need multiple protien sources to get a good balance.
They always say "dont put all your eggs in 1 Basket" I think that this saying should apply here to as you need multiple protien sources to get a good balance.
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JB hardly no red meat? Dude I ate a 18 oz ribeye last night and a 20oz filet mignon tonight. with another one right before bed time.
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I eat a lot of egg whites daily too, usually 6 for breakfast and another 4-6 hardboiled whites in the afternoon. I also eat chicken everyday for lunch (boring), a red meat, fish or turkey for dinner, drink 2 cups of skim in my morning shake and supplement with whey & casein everday.
Like the others have said, a mix of protein sources gives you the right amino acid profile. A single protein source can deprive you of certain amino's. that being said, egg protein is pretty much a grand slam in terms of amino profile. Think about it, it's there as food for another mammal to develop and grow. Eggs have all the essential amino's, BCAA's, glutamine, and non-essential amino's. It's literally got it all. BUT, I'd still recommend a balance of protein sources, just like the others here said.
Like the others have said, a mix of protein sources gives you the right amino acid profile. A single protein source can deprive you of certain amino's. that being said, egg protein is pretty much a grand slam in terms of amino profile. Think about it, it's there as food for another mammal to develop and grow. Eggs have all the essential amino's, BCAA's, glutamine, and non-essential amino's. It's literally got it all. BUT, I'd still recommend a balance of protein sources, just like the others here said.
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John Benz
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I ate red meat every day for years...tons of it. I was about 240 when I had 2 hernia operations 2 years ago...they had to take my appendix out at the same time. I didn't work out for over 6 months and ate mostly super lean? salads with no dressing, just tuna or chicken on top, and plenty of lean poultry and fish, mostly Salmon. I went down to 208 where I am now give or take a couple lbs, and I have more energy and feel better than I had for the previous 10 years. I don't try to get bigger now, just stay where I am.
