yourpunkrockboyfriend asked: I eat mostly vegetarian (the occasional chicken breast) and im having issues staying full, and i don't have much energy. I go to the gym about 3X a week and do my cardio/weights and im in school all day training to be in the fire service( running around in full gear and sweating a bunch). Is there something i should loading up on? HELP

Obviously, I am not a licensed doctor or nutritionist, but I will give you the best advice I can that I’ve learned through my own research and experiences. High protein and high fiber foods with keep you fuller for longer, so depending on what your open to eating you could introduce more seitan or soy protein into your diet (either homemade or store bought). Beans are extremely filling and healthy, plus lean; quinoa is a seed that is filling and high in protein. Nuts are also high in protein, with less fiber, to keep you satisfied.

If any of you readers have more suggestions, please reply to this question! :)

Added Notes from my readers:

try eating wholegrain rice crackers and 2 tbs peanut butter as a snack. it’s a complete protein. keeps me satisfied during the day! :)

I’d suggest using a tracker to make sure daily requirements are being met for the activity level. If not, adjust intake. Webmd.com has a good one.

If you’re working out so much, you need high protein food to fuel your body after your workout, like a banana and peanut butter, yogurt, or eggs. Incorporate more filling foods into your diet, like chickpeas, tofu, edamame, and nuts (esp. almonds).

peanut butter banana shakes are a great pre/post workout drink.

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10. yourpunkrockboyfriend said: Thank you everyone! Ive already been doing most of what yall suggested, so i must not be eating enough.
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12. nikkominaj said: eat cottage cheese, yogurts
13. kmbrlylynnks said: I exercise almost every day (running + weights) and eat around the clock. Even when I eat really “filling” foods (soy, kale, peanut butter, broccoli, nuts etc) I prefer eating every few hours over “filling up.”
14. gennahoward said: peanut butter banana shakes are a great pre/post workout drink.
15. fuckyeahmiriam said: If you’re working out so much, you need high protein food to fuel your body after your workout, like a banana and peanut butter, yogurt, or eggs. Incorporate more filling foods into your diet, like chickpeas, tofu, edamame, and nuts (esp. almonds).
16. misspoppet said: I’d suggest using a tracker to make sure daily requirements are being met for the activity level. If not, adjust intake. Webmd.com has a good one.
17. mangopixie said: try eating wholegrain rice crackers and 2 tbs peanut butter as a snack. it’s a complete protein. keeps me satisfied during the day! :)
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