Should I be supplementing with protein powder?

eblakes93
eblakes93 Posts: 372 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi friends,

I'm finding that while I'm at home, I have trouble getting in enough protein. I feel like I'm hungry often. You can take a look at my diary if it would help. I've started a new workout regimen, doing C25K and the big 4 weight lifting three times a week. I don't have a lot of flexibility with food options because my Mom cooks and I live at home, and I have a meal plan at university. I'd be looking at something I can get at Wegmans or Weiss that's relatively inexpensive, to mix into coffee or yogurt shakes. What are your thoughts and suggestions?

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  • eblakes93
    eblakes93 Posts: 372 Member
    Bumpity-bump?
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Personally, I'd rather eat a protein bar or have some greek yogurt as a snack. But sometimes I'll make a smoothie with some protein powder, or mix it with oatmeal or something (which reminds me I'm running low on mine). It usually comes in big containers though so it's not really convenient.
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,628 Member
    Well, I mostly just eat real food ....... but sometimes after exercising I make a shake from skim milk & chocolate whey protein (BlueBonnet)

    It tastes ok, but is a bit pricey ......
  • eblakes93
    eblakes93 Posts: 372 Member
    Personally, I'd rather eat a protein bar or have some greek yogurt as a snack. But sometimes I'll make a smoothie with some protein powder, or mix it with oatmeal or something (which reminds me I'm running low on mine). It usually comes in big containers though so it's not really convenient.

    Do you have a protein bar you'd recommend?
  • eblakes93
    eblakes93 Posts: 372 Member
    Well, I mostly just eat real food ....... but sometimes after exercising I make a shake from skim milk & chocolate whey protein (BlueBonnet)

    It tastes ok, but is a bit pricey ......

    I do eat real food, but I'm not getting enough protein, and I don't have a lot of flexibility in changing my meals right now.
    The Blue Bonnet has good reviews on Amazon, but it is more than a dollar per serving. If I decide to get a supplement I'll take it into consideration. Thank you for the suggestion!
  • julien999
    julien999 Posts: 41 Member
    Im a vegetarian and runner so getting enough protein can be tough sometimes. I use Protein directly after running mainly to avoid leg stiffening but its also helpful to get in the protein without a lot of calories. Right now Im doing the Six Star Elite cookies and Cream, its probably the best taste wise and has 30grams of protein in 1 scoop for 170 calories. You would be hard pressed for find another protein with that low of a calorie to protein ratio.
    Its probably one of the cheapest you can get it at walmart in Canada its $25 for a tub.
  • eblakes93
    eblakes93 Posts: 372 Member
    Im a vegetarian and runner so getting enough protein can be tough sometimes. I use Protein directly after running mainly to avoid leg stiffening but its also helpful to get in the protein without a lot of calories. Right now Im doing the Six Star Elite cookies and Cream, its probably the best taste wise and has 30grams of protein in 1 scoop for 170 calories. You would be hard pressed for find another protein with that low of a calorie to protein ratio.
    Its probably one of the cheapest you can get it at walmart in Canada its $25 for a tub.

    That sounds good! How many servings in one tub?
  • TomZot
    TomZot Posts: 165 Member
    I have a scoop of Designer Whey Protein (usually chocolate) in skim milk with breakfast.

    100 Calories plus the milk.
  • HeyGoRun
    HeyGoRun Posts: 550 Member
    eat more chicken, eat more meat, eat more turkey, eat some nuts

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