Silly Question? Protein shakes..
DaniPulley
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This may be kind of a silly question..but I have never really understood the whole protein powder/protein shake deal. Is it basically to replace a meal and how do you know if you need to be drinking them? I think I am just confused about them in general! Any help would be appreciated! Thank you
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It's an easy source of protein.
It's jummy
It makes you feel full for a long time.
It's cheap.
"...how do you know if you need to be drinking them?" It's easier to meet your macros. You dont NEED them. If you get all the protein you need then don't use it. I find it pretty usefull, taste good and I don't feel like I'm hungry. I use it as a snack basically.0 -
If it is a quality protein whey then it does leave you satisfied longer than other "snacks".
If you can hit 30-40% protein in your diet without the use of whey that is better since there are nutrients in "real food" not found in whey.
Protein shakes can also be helpful for muscle recovery if you exercise/lift heavy.
Since there is a lot less fat in a protein shake than a 80/20 ground beef burger it can also help you manage that macro if that is something you struggle with.
Oh...and they are yummy
I like coming up with new mixtures for each season. I.E....pumpkin pie flavor to keep me away from those ever so delightful pumpkin spice lattes at starbucks ! 0 -
Oh...and they are yummy I like coming up with new mixtures for each season. I.E....pumpkin pie flavor to keep me away from those ever so delightful pumpkin spice lattes at starbucks !
Please share how you make them pumpkin pie flavored..
I keep mine pretty plain. Chocolate protein, powdered peanut butter and almond milk. These are easy for me to make and drink on the way to work.0 -
My boyfriend has a protiene shake every day as it helps him recover quicker (he lifts)
He has also cut out the rubbish snacks I used to put in his lunch box and replaced them with yoghurt, melon, apples, banana and chicken and rice but this isnt enough food to sustain him so he finds protien bars and protien shakes a good snack that keeps him going until dinner0 -
Not to mention Whey is the quickest absorbing protein source you can fine.0
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Thanks for all the info. This really helped!
What are your favorite brands or the best kind to use?0 -
Designer Whey is readily available and pretty cheap! I like the vanilla. Mixes in cold water and tastes good IMO. Hits the spot, I am hungry for protein.0
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Walmart around $17 amarican
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pumpkin pie protein shake can be made many ways, just google it...but I cheat a little bit and usually this is my recipe:
.5-1 scoop vanilla whey (or cinnamon roll flavored if your brand has it works well too)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
a little cinnamon
a little nutmeg
1 container Carbmaster pumpkin pie yogurt (this is how I cheat instead of opening a can of pumpkin puree and buying pumpkin pie spice)
around 11 ice cubes or so and blend away.
For a treat, sometimes I will crush up half of a graham cracker and top it with some fat free cool whip too. DELISH0 -
All about the macros.0
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My all time fav is Allmax Pro Decadent Chocolate Milkshake. I mix it with milk and 3 teasp of Splenda and it is soooooo thick and rich and creamy chocolate-y. Truly is like drinking a milkshake. Its like a sweet indulgence that is healthy and guilt-free. It does not have a "protein shake" after taste, either. Hmmmmm.....I get it off Amazon.com for a pretty good price.
If I wasn't already tapped out with food and stuffed to the gullet, I'd have one now!
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It's an easy source of protein. No they are not a meal replacement, in fact, I actually use them to help keep my caloric intake up as I eat about 1700-2000 calories and still maintaining a slow loss (I'm within my last 8lbs of weight I'd like to lose, but to be honest, I'm cool if I don't get there, but I'm losing inches!), they are also tasty and provide me a nice preworkout snack (seems silly, but I workout after work and before dinner so I'm always hungry and it doesn't hurt my stomach to drink that before lifting and/or doing my crazy cardio. You want at least 100 grams of protein a day, but even I don't always make my quota. 0
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Thanks for all the info. This really helped!
What are your favorite brands or the best kind to use?
I buy a 5lbs bulk bag of Muscletec from SAMs Club for $35 and it lasts for about two months granted I have two bags, one vanilla and one chocolate. I use the vanilla as a drink (my niece says it tastes like cupcakes) and I mix the chocolate with my morning oatmeal. I've also made protein bars too with it before with peanut butter, flax seed, and oatmeal too Pinterest has awesome recipes for protein shakes and/or meal concoctions. 0 -
Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake
1/2 cup cottage cheese or plain greek yogurt
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup water
5 ice cubes
Splenda or Stevia to taste
Throw into a blender and YUM.0 -
pumpkin pie protein shake can be made many ways, just google it...but I cheat a little bit and usually this is my recipe:
.5-1 scoop vanilla whey (or cinnamon roll flavored if your brand has it works well too)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
a little cinnamon
a little nutmeg
1 container Carbmaster pumpkin pie yogurt (this is how I cheat instead of opening a can of pumpkin puree and buying pumpkin pie spice)
around 11 ice cubes or so and blend away.
For a treat, sometimes I will crush up half of a graham cracker and top it with some fat free cool whip too. DELISH
Sounds wonderful!0 -
This sounds yummy too!!Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake
1/2 cup cottage cheese or plain greek yogurt
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup water
5 ice cubes
Splenda or Stevia to taste
Throw into a blender and YUM.0 -
What are your favorite brands or the best kind to use?
I use Optimum Nutrition 100% Soy Protein (I find this mixes the best in my blender cup)0 -
I have 1-2 a day, for the most part.
I use them to meet/exceed my protein macro, as a quick breakfast (along with something else), and as a recovery drink after a killer workout!
I now use the Kaizen brand, it's not AS good, but it's got 35g of protein and 150 calories per scoop. And I got a GIGANTIC tub from Costco!
I was always told by my husband that drinking protein will make me jacked and I'll put on weight... umm.. no! hahah0 -
If you workout have a protein drink right after. There good for you and add a lot of protein to your diet. I like the bluebonnet whey protein isolate myself. I also have some with so delicious milk right before bed too!0
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It's an easy source of protein.
It's jummy
It makes you feel full for a long time.
It's cheap.
"...how do you know if you need to be drinking them?" It's easier to meet your macros. You dont NEED them. If you get all the protein you need then don't use it. I find it pretty usefull, taste good and I don't feel like I'm hungry. I use it as a snack basically.
pretty much this.
i like them after workouts- nice way to fill out the day- without having to go home and cook- or physically eat a big thing- I'm always famished after workouts- so it's easy. and nommy- milk + vanilla protein. YAY0 -
I just got my first one this morning
Needed to up my proteins. Getting them in with food was proving to be too expensive.
Did not realize it would make me feel so full! I only realized around 2pm I hadnt eaten lunch yet! Usually Im starving by 11:30!0 -
bump to save the brands! those are all much cheaper than the ones I get (but I'm in Canada so that might be the difference...)
Here's another question though: how much is "too much" to be getting from powders? Is there such a thing?0 -
Protein powders have been instrumental in hitting my macros. My favorites right now are Optimum Nutrition Chocolate mixed w/milk, and their Cookies and Cream flavor mixed in with my raisin bran.0
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bump to save the brands! those are all much cheaper than the ones I get (but I'm in Canada so that might be the difference...)
Here's another question though: how much is "too much" to be getting from powders? Is there such a thing?
There's not a lot of concrete info behind that question from what I've found, unfortunately. Just random suggestions but no GOOD studies. Most recommendations seem to avoid going over 300-400g a day but even then I've known people who do it with no problems so *shrug*. Getting that much wouldn't really have much of a point anyway, you don't get extra credit for nutrition beyond your daily needs.
Long story short, I wouldn't really worry about it.0 -
Walmart around $17 amarican
I don't care for the Body Fortress. I prefer the Six Star by Muscletech.
I always buy the chocolate and add instant coffee for a delicious mocha shake 0 -
I use them as meal replacements sometimes because I'm too busy to stop the things I'm doing to eat. I'm trying to take walks during my lunch hour and I can have a shake and walk at the same time and then when done run the stairs before going back to work. Some days that's the only way I can come close to my macros. That and Quest Bars save me at least twice a week for meals.0
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I use gold standard- it's a good quality- and a good price. easy to find anywhere. plus my pro bodybuilder friend gave me the thumbs up on it- so I'm doubly happy with that.0
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