Protein - yes or no? Plant based or whey?

You can also get egg protein shakes. Go to your local health but store and see if they have samples.

Whey is probably superior, but you don't need to supplement how much protein are you getting per lb of body weight a day?

I use whey protein that I found on amazon for around 15 dollars. I like it because its got 52g protein per serving. Plain and simple, plant based proteins are incomplete, that doesnt mean they arent good, but they are missing at least one essential amino acid. Are you planning on lifting weights, or are you just looking for a protein supplement as a meal replacement? If its just to use to replace a meal, maybe a soy protein is the best way to go.

I did start lifting and going as heavy as I can but it should be a meal replacement anyway in order to stay within my calories goal, shouldn't it? I am combining lifting with cardio and really want to go down on fat. Thanks for advice.

I guess it just depends on how many calories you are getting. The whey protein I take has 270 calories for 52g of protein (hardly a meal). In your case, the best proteins shakes or mixes would be the ones that have the highest amount of protein per calories and low fat. Protein helps you feel not hungry and is essential for building muscle.

You are on the right track for fat loss and gaining lean muscle mass. I think you will find weight lifting will do more for your body than anything you have ever done.

Ya I agree with this. In addition though just remember that whey has a far superior amino acid profile than any plant-based protein out there...

Eggs (WITH YOLKS), STEAK, chicken etc.... are my main sources of Protein. I dont mess with powder junk. Never have, never will. :bigsmile:

To me nothing that comes in a plastic jar in powder can compare to real MEAT!!

powder is for convenience and or for on the go. its a SUBSTITUTE !!!!!!!!!
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And thats the truth!

I have been using "Cellucor" from GNC...it's a whey based protein. As far as taste goes..."I" like it...as a matter of fact, I like both flavors (vanilla & chocolate). And w/ protein...it fills you up...I drink it @ 11:30a everyday and I'm good till around 6p. It has 130 calories and 30 grams of protein...no fillers...not too shabby in my book. That's my 2 cents on the subject...

Stick to whole food protein sources as much as possible to meet your macros. I unfortunately could not do whey so I switch between egg white protein powder and a plant based (PlantFusion) to supplement out of convenience mostly pre and post workout.
My workouts consist of mostly weight training and incorporated HIIT training with active recovery in between (long walks, yoga, etc.)

I rarely use a protein shake as a meal replacement but will if it means breakfast or no breakfast.