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TinklyLittleLaugh · 21/11/2017 11:11

DH is training for an Ironman triathlon, which involves a massive amount of physical exercise. He was slim to start with and is getting skinnier and skinnier. According to mfp he should be eating at least 3500 to put on a pound a week. He also reckons he needs to eat more protein to build more muscle.

In my opinion, he already eats masses, but I suppose it is mostly, cooked from scratch and not particularly calorie dense. Any ideas how I can stuff some more calories down him?

Yesterday, he made an effort and ate a big bowl of granola, leftover roast pork, salad (with dressing) a few thick slices of butter slathered bread, a Tunnock tea cake, a couple of bananas and an apple, two big plates of kedgeree, (rice, smoked haddock, boiled eggs, peas, onion, spice), chocolate cake and cream. It came in at 2900 and yesterday was his rest day so even without activity he was a under target.

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Blondie1984 · 21/11/2017 16:12

Has he spoken to a nutritionist? It sounds like he could do with some guidance - and could help his performance

A friend did a triathlon and used a book by a lady called Renee McGregor which she found quite helpful...I'm sure there are others though...

Oh and Purition is another good non dairy supplement drink

TinklyLittleLaugh · 21/11/2017 17:07

Silver obviously it is not my responsibility as such, but I do 90% of the cooking and food shopping in our house, so menu changes are down to me really.

As I said, he's not been a fan of supplements, but perhaps he will have to give them a go.

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