TDEE is coming along

After looking more closely at the spreadsheet, I decided to enter my entire caloric expenditure for the day into the TDEE spreadsheet, not just resting calories. I'm finding it difficult to consume 160 grams of protein a day while maintaining a significant deficit. Partly this is because the replacement parts I need to fix my stove didn't arrive on time, so I've been eating mostly raw foods. As a result, I bought a big jar of chocolate-flavored protein powder yesterday, which turned out to be a surprisingly palatable way to get 60 grams of protein all at once. I also bought two packages of chickens breasts; I'll chop, marinate, and roast them to have on hand. Egg whites are also a protein-rich item with very little fat or carbs, so I bought a quart of egg whites. I intend to try replacing my morning four-egg breakfast with two eggs and some additional whites.

In any event, the first day of weightlifting went reasonably well; I estimated most of the weights accurately. I underestimated a few, but it will be easy to add five or ten pounds onto those next week. Today is day 2, with a new set of 6 exercises. I think I'll try consuming a protein shake immediately before I start my stretches, and then perhaps half an hour afterward the strength training, so I'm not rushing to catch up with the 160 grams later in the day.