Which Protein Should I use?

Maegisi
Maegisi Posts: 3
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I have been working out consistently for awhile now and I am looking to 'step up' my workout program. I do a cardio workout 2-3x a week and weights 3-4x a week. I am looking to tone the muscle I have and build more muscle. Which type of protein is the best to use in my situation?

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  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    I have been working out consistently for awhile now and I am looking to 'step up' my workout program. I do a cardio workout 2-3x a week and weights 3-4x a week. I am looking to tone the muscle I have and build more muscle. Which type of protein is the best to use in my situation?

    it depends a lot of what sorts of foods you eat.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/926789-protein-sources
  • Maegisi
    Maegisi Posts: 3
    I've cut out a lot of sugars and processed foods out of my diet. I normally eating eggs and toast for breakfast, a sandwich or salad for lunch. Dinner can vary on the day. There are some days I miss a meal due to work or school. I snack a lot on apples, bananas, grapes, peanuts, ect.
  • agggie550
    agggie550 Posts: 281 Member
    What are you hoping to accomplish? How much protein are you trying to take in, in a day? Do you have any food allergies? Do you lift? How often do you work out? Sorry for all the questions but they will help me make a much more informed opinion then just yelling out types of proteins.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    What "type" of protein you consume is largely irrelevant. Why not just eat whatever fits your calorie/macro goals and/or what you like the taste of best?
  • NinjaMaid
    NinjaMaid Posts: 48 Member
    I eat Quest or Life choice protein bars for strength training days they are 190 calories and 15 to 21g protein. I also love Special K protein plus. I sometimes eat that as a snack.
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  • Maegisi
    Maegisi Posts: 3
    I am looking to consume more protein because what I've been eating in my meals is not doing enough for me. I am looking to BUILD muscle, I take in about 80g or more of protein daily (roughly). I am working out about 5 days a week. 2 are usually cardio. 3 are weights. Each time I'll focus on a different part of my body.
    Maybe I should rephrase, I am not sure which type as in brand is best. Or should I consume extra protein with protein powders/shakes. I know there is soy, whey and casein proteins.

    Sitting down to cook an extra meal is hard for me, I work 40-50 hours a week and I attend school full time.
  • boredlimodriver
    boredlimodriver Posts: 264 Member
    protein is protein. Either from chicken, beef, or powder. Just fit it into your calories and macros for the day.

    Also, toning muscle does not exist. You build muscle or lose muscle. There is no "toning"

    edit: whey powder is fine. Any kind of protein powder is fine really
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Which Protein to use? The yummy ones of course. I like the protein shakes, the chicken, beef etc everything.

    But nothing beats eggs for me. Primarily because when I eat the egg, I can mentally hear the baby chicken scream in pain and agony. I love the yellow part because thats like biting into an unborn baby and that is just freaking delicious.

    Sometimes I dip chicken into eggs. Thats like a killing a mother and then dipping her body into its chiclds blood and then cooking it. mmmm. DELICIOUS!

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  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    Which Protein to use? The yummy ones of course. I like the protein shakes, the chicken, beef etc everything.

    But nothing beats eggs for me. Primarily because when I eat the egg, I can mentally hear the baby chicken scream in pain and agony. I love the yellow part because thats like biting into an unborn baby and that is just freaking delicious.

    Sometimes I dip chicken into eggs. Thats like a killing a mother and then dipping her body into its chiclds blood and then cooking it. mmmm. DELICIOUS!

    9yeZzHH.jpg

    Hi taunto
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    Whey protein would be the usual choice when adding protein to your diet. I would encourage you to get as much protein from whole foods and only supplement when you are falling short of target.

    As for gaining muscle, not likely to happen much in a calorie deficit. Muscle gains come from calorie surplus and heavy lifting.

    I'd look for a decent whey protein and lift some heavy weight. Heavy being relative to you not someone else.

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