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Ground lean beef/turkey are great sources of lean meat. Not meaty enough? Add worchestershire sauce.

Now, my dear sweet Victor, you're going about this all wrong. You put time and effort into your workouts to make your muscles tear (or so I hope), but you are absolutely refusing to put any work into feeding those torn muscles to make them grow into quality mass?

Food ain't boring, I can tell you that right now, and healthy food ain't boring, either!! Instead of spending time trying to make one helping of chicken breast taste good, make enough for two weeks. It takes virtually the same amount of prep and cook time (provided you do it in the oven), but instead of getting just one helping, you can freeze and microwave until your heart's content!

Sick and tired of eggs? Don't want a lot of prep and cook time, but want to make a lot? Welcome to the egg bake!
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Break 12 eggs (6 whole, 6 whites if you prefer) into a bowl.
3. Beat with 12 tablespoons of water and 1/3 cup fat-free milk (if you're concerned about the carb-to-protein ratio, use lactose-free milk).
4. Add whatever the hell you want. Try 2 cups fresh spinach with 1/2 cup fat-free feta cheese, some salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
5. Spray a casserole dish with fat-free cooking spray. Add the egg mixture.
6. Bake 30 minutes, or until eggs are firm.

Cut 'em up, put them in individual serving dishes, and hell, make another while you're at it. If you try the spinach and feta suggestion, top with diced tomatoes before serving. You can add whatever veggies and whatever meat and whatever spices you like. I haven't seen anyone recommend soy protein...you can buy soy that's styled like ground beef to save you time cooking. Add the worchestershire sauce, cumin, black pepper, cayene pepper, and salt until it tastes like a Mexican dish. Add this to the egg mixture (cold, otherwise it'll cook the eggs prematurely), plus a handful of fresh cilantro, diced tomates, and even a bit of shredded sharp cheddar (NOT 100oz or whatever you joked. I'm talking no more than 1/4 cup), drained corn, and olives if you like them. Bake it and serve with salsa.


Now, I'm not sure about your goals here. Unless you're seriously trying to get super shredded for competition, I think you're freaking out about fats while not really paying attention to them. For example, you complain how 3 whole eggs + lowfat cheese gives you 30g of fat, but don't realize the error of having low-fat cheese on-hand. If you're watching fats, what on earth are you doing with lowfat cheese in your kitchen? They're just empty fats, honestly. At least the egg yolks provide needed nutrients (and if you buy omega-3 eggs, essential fats). You're leaving out a wealth of delicious alternatives, and I'm not sure why. What's wrong with herbs? Mustard? Vinegar? Mixing it into a salad? Even fat-free cheese.


It all boils down to what you want to feed your body. Remember, taking an extra five minutes to prepare one of the egg bakes I suggested not only adds a lot of flavor and gives you more for your invested time, but also gives you extra nutrients. You're in the gym trying to grow, you may as well fuel your body with the best you can give it.