High protein meal routines and prep ideas for lifting

I mentioned something like this in another spot before. This has really transformed my daily routine. I ignored that Matthew 7:6 point when sharing it over there. Basically I've been loving an iced latte with caramel and protein plus a cold foam layer flavored with salted caramel. The nutrition breakdown shows solid macros. Making it myself at home comes out even nicer. I grab cold brew at the market along with sugar free flavorings. Putting it together takes almost no effort. I mix in one scoop of protein powder with some collagen. That adds up to 30-35 grams of protein at 200 calories. It tastes fantastic every time.

I just wrapped up my first meal of the day. Each morning I skip eating until ten because of early routines. This round gave me three eggs along with a shake and bar for ninety grams total by eleven. Around two I plan to grab another bite with some cashews and one pear. Tonight the main dish was chili packed with extra white beans plus lean organic beef. Later I had zero vanilla yogurt topped with fresh berries. Most days I hit around one hundred fifty grams of protein overall.

Each day I plan three meals that each contain about fifty or sixty grams of protein. Should those not reach the target I include a pair of shakes instead. Mixing a serving into my morning yogurt helps me begin the day nicely.

My meals revolve around eggs plus plenty of meats such as chicken pork steak tuna and shrimp. Animal protein stays central on the plate. Broccoli rice or potatoes appear now and then as sides. Every day I stir two scoops of whey into my coffee. Between meals I eat one or two ounces of hard cheese wedges or string cheese plus plain full-fat Greek yogurt with no sweetener added.

Every morning I blend three uncooked eggs from my own chickens together with a measure of protein supplement, some creatine, a large spoonful of Greek yogurt, and ice cubes in the blender container. This mixture keeps me satisfied until the evening meal of a small serving of meat plus one side dish. The pattern stays the same each day.

My ongoing challenge is hitting enough protein each day. There are times when I manage it, but others where I have my midday meal late and turn in early, leaving no room for more food. Hunger signals don't register with me. Weekends feel less complicated since I avoid those back-to-back sessions that disrupt my eating schedule during the week. Once a week I prepare food in advance. Repeating the same meals daily keeps things straightforward and helps me follow my routine when I do consume something. Saturdays are when I batch cook my main dish along with two protein-boosted snacks.

I noticed several helpful ideas in the thread and wanted to mention something I came across lately. The Greek yogurt I've been enjoying is the richer kind made from whole milk. I looked into why the vanilla one from that chain spot tasted better to me than the typical store versions and learned they go with the higher fat content there. Grocery spots mostly carry the lower fat choices since many people haven't dropped old ideas about fats from years back. The fuller versions are still usually available if you check around the shelves though. I like mixing mine with fresh or thawed berries along with some nuts or cookie pieces when I'm feeling like a treat.

Every morning I start with a protein drink plus a couple of eggs I've cooked in water. After that I keep the rest of my meals centered on things high in protein. For snacks I often reach for tuna or cheese or fruit topped with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt or similar options.

My Hashimoto's treatment uses both T3 and T4. That T3 part really ramps up my hunger.