Muscle Milk question

SisterSueGetsFit

I have lost 55 pounds in the last 11 months but am now focusing more on my marcos. I am having a hard time getting all my protein in on a daily basis. I'm wondering if anyone has opinions for using a protein shake to help make up this deficit. I've picked up some 11 oz bottles (20 grams protein and 140 calories each) and plan on trying to supplement my diet for the next week or two and see how it goes. While I understand that making my lunch would probably be better, I maintain a fairly busy schedule and am on the road frequently so it's not always an option. Has anyone used this as a source of protein? Am I way off base here? Thanks!

RoxieDawn

I will admit that I will supplement with a protein shake or even a protein bar when I am short on my protein goal for the day.. I just hope you are not using them as a meal replacement..

i.e. try the MM knockout chocolate 40 gram 220 calories (1/2 110 calories at 20 gr) this is far better tasting..

joelo_1119

MM is one of the better tasting supplements out there. Just remember it's mostly casein which is slow digesting. I don't recommend it post workout for this reason.

That all being said I prefer real food over protein shakes any day of the week. 3oz plain chicken breast has about the same macros as the muscle milk and add some veggies to it and you've got something way more nutritious.

Rocknut53

I buy Shamrock Farms Rocket Refuel. A 12 oz bottle has 30 grams protein, lots of calcium and only 12 carbs so are low sugar. I drink one of those on my workout days just to make sure I'm getting a little extra protein. They do have 190 calories so that's another reason I limit them to my workout days.

ericwhitt

I usually do a greek yogurt and a protein shake in the morning for breakfast... I just don't have the will power to wake up early enough to cook anything... so it's the easiest thing to just grab and go.

SisterSueGetsFit

RoxieDawn wrote: »

I will admit that I will supplement with a protein shake or even a protein bar when I am short on my protein goal for the day.. I just hope you are not using them as a meal replacement..

i.e. try the MM knockout chocolate 40 gram 220 calories (1/2 110 calories at 20 gr) this is far better tasting..

Thank you. No, I'm not using it as a meal replacement, just a supplement. For reference, this is what my diet looks like today:

Breakfast: MM protein shake and steel cut oats
Lunch: MM protein shake, beef jerky, apple and string cheese
Snack: 1.5 oz almonds and banana
Dinner: gnocchi in tomato sauce and chicken sausage

And... if I'm being honest, probably some Halloween candy. : )

joelo_1119 wrote: »

MM is one of the better tasting supplements out there. Just remember it's mostly casein which is slow digesting. I don't recommend it post workout for this reason.

That all being said I prefer real food over protein shakes any day of the week. 3oz plain chicken breast has about the same macros as the muscle milk and add some veggies to it and you've got something way more nutritious.

You are certainly correct that chicken and veggies are the way to go but that just isn't always an option for me. Hopefully I can pull my "crap" together one of these days and make that an actual lunch option. Until then, just sort of looking for ways to avoid fast food or some crappy gas station lunch and still manage to hit my protein goals. I feel much better (and fuller) when I do.

Rocknut53 wrote: »

I buy Shamrock Farms Rocket Refuel. A 12 oz bottle has 30 grams protein, lots of calcium and only 12 carbs so are low sugar. I drink one of those on my workout days just to make sure I'm getting a little extra protein. They do have 190 calories so that's another reason I limit them to my workout days.

Thank you. I haven't heard of that one. Honestly, I grabbed these because they were on sale for 4 bottles for $3.00. I didn't want to toss away a bunch of money if I wasn't going to drink them or found out it was a bad option.

ericwhitt wrote: »

I usually do a greek yogurt and a protein shake in the morning for breakfast... I just don't have the will power to wake up early enough to cook anything... so it's the easiest thing to just grab and go.

Yup...grab and go is kind of what is making me do this. I'm hoping to do a bit better in the future, but this is a good alternative for my schedule right now. Thanks!!

ronjsteele1

joelo_1119 wrote: »

MM is one of the better tasting supplements out there. Just remember it's mostly casein which is slow digesting. I don't recommend it post workout for this reason.

That all being said I prefer real food over protein shakes any day of the week. 3oz plain chicken breast has about the same macros as the muscle milk and add some veggies to it and you've got something way more nutritious.

I desperately need to up my protein intake but cannot do dairy (mostly whey - I can do smaller amounts of casein). Do you know if there's any whey in MM? I'm having such a hard time in the protein area and I'm lifting daily so I really need it.

AliceDark

ronjsteele1 wrote: »

joelo_1119 wrote: »

MM is one of the better tasting supplements out there. Just remember it's mostly casein which is slow digesting. I don't recommend it post workout for this reason.

That all being said I prefer real food over protein shakes any day of the week. 3oz plain chicken breast has about the same macros as the muscle milk and add some veggies to it and you've got something way more nutritious.

I desperately need to up my protein intake but cannot do dairy (mostly whey - I can do smaller amounts of casein). Do you know if there's any whey in MM? I'm having such a hard time in the protein area and I'm lifting daily so I really need it.

Why not try a protein powder with a non-dairy base, like egg, pea, hemp, soy or even beef? I've been really happy with the products I've ordered from TrueNutrition, but even places like GNC, Vitamin Shoppe or Trader Joe's should carry non-dairy protein powders.

Rocknut53

ronjsteele1 wrote: »

joelo_1119 wrote: »

MM is one of the better tasting supplements out there. Just remember it's mostly casein which is slow digesting. I don't recommend it post workout for this reason.

That all being said I prefer real food over protein shakes any day of the week. 3oz plain chicken breast has about the same macros as the muscle milk and add some veggies to it and you've got something way more nutritious.

I desperately need to up my protein intake but cannot do dairy (mostly whey - I can do smaller amounts of casein). Do you know if there's any whey in MM? I'm having such a hard time in the protein area and I'm lifting daily so I really need it.

I recall seeing this at Costco, perhaps it would work for you: http://www.costco.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Powder,-2.74-pounds.product.100121465.html

SisterSueGetsFit

ronjsteele1 wrote: »

joelo_1119 wrote: »

MM is one of the better tasting supplements out there. Just remember it's mostly casein which is slow digesting. I don't recommend it post workout for this reason.

That all being said I prefer real food over protein shakes any day of the week. 3oz plain chicken breast has about the same macros as the muscle milk and add some veggies to it and you've got something way more nutritious.

I desperately need to up my protein intake but cannot do dairy (mostly whey - I can do smaller amounts of casein). Do you know if there's any whey in MM? I'm having such a hard time in the protein area and I'm lifting daily so I really need it.

The bottle says it's a non-dairy protein shake. I suppose you'd want to check out which ever product you purchase though.

ronjsteele1

rchlthompson wrote: »

ronjsteele1 wrote: »

joelo_1119 wrote: »

MM is one of the better tasting supplements out there. Just remember it's mostly casein which is slow digesting. I don't recommend it post workout for this reason.

That all being said I prefer real food over protein shakes any day of the week. 3oz plain chicken breast has about the same macros as the muscle milk and add some veggies to it and you've got something way more nutritious.

I desperately need to up my protein intake but cannot do dairy (mostly whey - I can do smaller amounts of casein). Do you know if there's any whey in MM? I'm having such a hard time in the protein area and I'm lifting daily so I really need it.

The bottle says it's a non-dairy protein shake. I suppose you'd want to check out which ever product you purchase though.

I will check out the muscle milk. I always thought it was dairy based but I never really looked closely at it. I'm always glad when someone asks a question that I can glean from. Thanks!

ronjsteele1

AliceDark wrote: »

ronjsteele1 wrote: »

joelo_1119 wrote: »

MM is one of the better tasting supplements out there. Just remember it's mostly casein which is slow digesting. I don't recommend it post workout for this reason.

That all being said I prefer real food over protein shakes any day of the week. 3oz plain chicken breast has about the same macros as the muscle milk and add some veggies to it and you've got something way more nutritious.

I desperately need to up my protein intake but cannot do dairy (mostly whey - I can do smaller amounts of casein). Do you know if there's any whey in MM? I'm having such a hard time in the protein area and I'm lifting daily so I really need it.

Why not try a protein powder with a non-dairy base, like egg, pea, hemp, soy or even beef? I've been really happy with the products I've ordered from TrueNutrition, but even places like GNC, Vitamin Shoppe or Trader Joe's should carry non-dairy protein powders.

I have a powdered pea protein I add to smoothies when I make them. My issue is the same as the OP's. It takes time to make smoothies and I often just don't have it. I end up with not enough protein unless I have a smoothie or something like it everyday. Time is such a commodity. A quick on the go protein drink once in awhile would prove helpful. But yes, the pea protein powder does work for adding protein to food/drinks.