[quote]HurricaneBob01 wrote:
My “short term” goal is more that I haven’t thought beyond that. Once I hit that target, I’ll re-evaluate and set a new one. I expect it will take me over a year to get there.[/quote]
Okay, I thought you expected to do that in like 2 or 3 months. Basic goal-setting: Determine your specific goal (which you’ve done) and then work backwards to lay out actual short-term steps to get you there.
Definitely a great idea. Meal planning, and prepping whatever you can, is a huge advantage.
http://tnation.T-Nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_nutrition/preparing_for_battle
Casein doesn’t belong around the workout session, it’s too slow-digesting. Combat is a whey/casein mix, so good call on ditching it.
1250 calories per serving with only 50g of protein? Yeah no, I wouldn’t go that route. You’d be better off with a half-gallon of whole milk. Although Serious Mass does give you one whopping gram of creatine in the mix. Ha, sometimes I forget how bad kitchen sink formulas really are.
Like I said, Surge Recovery or Plazma would fix your workout nutrition issue. Sort that out first and sort out your whole food, and then fill in with a daily protein supplement (Metabolic Drive would be the one).
I wouldn’t “count” the protein in almond butter because it’s not very high quality. This should explain the rest: