Protein drinks … should i try them ?

jyogit
jyogit Posts: 280 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So , I've been reading the forums regularly now since I've been here and seen mentioned protein drinks before n after exercising but I've never really been into milk shakes or milky drinks.. while in New York my friends regularly drunk them but all of them were coffee flavoured and i hate coffee so i didn't try them.
Im in the uk and I'm thinking of trying them out ..so question is..what make is best ? and what flavours do they do ? and do they sell them in small quantities ? as i don't want to spend a whole load of cash on something I'm gonna throw away if i don't like it.
At the minute i usually drink milk before and milk and a boiled egg after. that keeps me going till dinner time 3hrs later.

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  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
    If you can hit your protein macro without them, they're unnecessary.
  • jyogit
    jyogit Posts: 280 Member
    Thanks.. i think I'm doing quite well with my diet and counting etc but just wondering about them really .. i know i can't keep on my low calories forever but really struggle eating the right amounts as it is ..couldnt possibly eat much more than i am doing now, but was thinking of adding weights to my exercise routine which all I've read seem to point to more calories etc etc.. confused.com .. lol
  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
    Typically it's recommended 1g of protein per pound of lean body mass, or at least close to, for muscle retention in a deficit. Your rate of loss should be determined by how much you have left to lose. With less weight to lose, the less aggressive of a deficit you need.

    If you're having issue meeting your calorie goal, try to look for more calorie dense foods, avacado, nuts, peanut butter, ice cream. Here's a good read

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    I highly recommend joining the Eat, Train, Progress group and reading the stickies there. They have a plethora of helpful info. :)
  • jyogit
    jyogit Posts: 280 Member
    Thanks again .. i didn't mean i have a problem with it now but know that if i have to up calories i wouldn't stick to it.. difficult to explain i know ..as of now I'm sticking to my 3meals a day and eating healthily .. i have started to eat a little avocado in my salads since i tried it in new york recently ..i need to log that i keep forgetting ..oops
    im not really into joining groups about things but i guess having a look at it wouldn't hurt .. :)
  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
    No problem, it's not something you have to actively participate in. It's just a group run by two awesome people who know a lot and have a lot of info for meeting nutrient needs, fitness, etc. I've been in the group for a year and I think I've posted three times hehe. They're very knowledgeable.
  • jyogit
    jyogit Posts: 280 Member
    I've joined the group ..theres a lot to read in those stickies lol .. will keep me quiet for a while i hope :)
  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
    I've joined the group ..theres a lot to read in those stickies lol .. will keep me quiet for a while i hope :)

    Haha. I think after reading all those I lurked quite a bit because all the answers or most of them were pretty much answered. Hope it helps! :P
  • LunaStar2008
    LunaStar2008 Posts: 155 Member
    I use the protein drinks to help me staying in my calorie intake range and upper my protein intake. For some reason I can't get it done with my diet. My food log is open but I have been very inconsistent the last 3 weeks....yikes :embarassed: .
    Protein shakes keep me longer full, so I will not snack in between meals or the urge do stuff something in my mouth isn't there.

    I use bodyfortress/chocolate and I order it from amazon. It tastes good with milk or water.

    Hope it helped.
  • jyogit
    jyogit Posts: 280 Member
    Thanks lunestar .. i have an aversion to anything coffee or chocolate flavoured..i can eat chocolate bars etc but anything chocolate flavoured just grosses me out..its funny what things we like and hate i guess ..
  • LunaStar2008
    LunaStar2008 Posts: 155 Member
    LOL...it comes also in strawberry and vanilla taste as well......
  • glasshalffull713
    glasshalffull713 Posts: 323 Member
    I have been using protein powder because I don't eat a lot of meat and I can't seem to get enough protein without it. I use an unflavored whey protein that I can add to anything because it barely has flavor. I use it in fruit smoothies a lot. There are dietary sources that are high in protein though- cottage cheese, greek yogurt, chicken breast, etc. so if you plan your diet accordingly, you don't need protein drinks.

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