Protein Info?

Dalton1720

I have a few questions regarding protien consumption.

1.) A reasonably priced protein powder?
Between the gym, quest bars, produce runs, and, water bottles my pocket is getting pretty tight for this "getting fit" lifestyle. Im looking for a decent sized container for 20-30 dollars.
2.) High in protein, low in carbs and calories?
Seems like all the low-end powders are low in protein or high in sugar/carbs. What would be a good powder to use that follow at least somewhat with this criteria?
3.) 1 gram of protein per pound?
Is this true?
4.) Are eating to many quest bars bad?
I get them on sale at the gym and its the only thing I found to be worth the calories for the amount of protein so Ive been eating about 2-3 of them a day (along with other things, My diary is open if you're curious.) Is this dangerous in any way?
5.) Eating protein before/after/both working out?
6.) Should I eat more protein on the days I do heavy lift more so than the days I don't?

Thanks so much for taking time to either read or answer these questions. I know people say google it, but I feel much more sound getting advice from those who actually know what they are talking about. Any advice on protein consumption would be much appreciated! (:

steve0820

I'll try an answer theses the best I can from my own experience:

1) I tend to pay anywhere between $20-$30 depending if there is a sale, typically at Walmart. I'm not someone who cares much about brand.

2) Most brands tend to have 25-30g of protein per scoop. Unless it's Mass builder, your carbs and calories should be low enough. I use All Max, it has 130 cals, 3g of Carb, 25g protein, 3 g sugar. Also, check to make sure it's not to high in sodium, some can be.

3) 0.8-1g per lb

4) Do you mean Protein bars? Depends on your goals. Some can have 300+ cals per bar.

5) Eat protein all day, hit your macros. Timing isn't really relevant.

6) Your protein consumption in my opinion should stay the same regardless of a lifting day or not. Especially on rest days, where you're body is repairing and needs it. I don't personally change my nutrition on off days, some people do, but more in regards to total calories and not exclusively protein.

Hope this helps a little OP.

corgicake

1.) A reasonably priced protein powder?
I wish I could recommend one, as I could use such myself. Unfortunately the only protein powder I've tried tastes evil and the only way I know to make it palatable is adding it to pancakes.
2.) High in protein, low in carbs and calories?
Welcome to the nature of the beast - when calorie goals shoot to the moon, so do carb goals.
3.) 1 gram of protein per pound?
Pure hooey, even for most athletes. Below article is straightforward and short for what it is but dry.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/414351
4.) Are eating too many quest bars bad?
My pocketbook is terrified of them.
5.) Eating protein before/after/both working out?
I'd be more concerned about timing carbs.
6.) Should I eat more protein on the days I do heavy lift more so than the days I don't?
The days you want it the most are the ones after you lift - that's when your body is doing repair work.

martyqueen52

1. GNC sells Dymatize or Optimum Nutrition... both around $28-31$ (I prefer these because the Wal-Mart brand is loaded with fillers and crap)

2. The above mentioned. Dymatize makes a version called ISO which is whey isolates (purest form of protein) and it has 25g protein, 110 calories, like 3g carbs.

3. I personally do 0.8g protein, but 1g is also fine. Anything more is overkill despite what anyone says... IF YOU ARE NATURAL (no steroids)

4. It's fine if you enjoy them.... stay within your caloric daily range and macros and you're fine.

5. Despite what you read on here, in a magazine, etc. .... all that matters is you get your total calories and protein in before you go to sleep at night. If you enjoy eating post workout, that's fine. It doesn't matter at all.

6. Your calories and macros should be the same daily despite lifting or not

Dalton1720

Thanks for all your advice guys. You have really helped answer all of my questions! Im going to GNC tomorrow and see what I can come up with. For as big of a jug as you get maybe its worth it.