What's the big deal with Protein Powder?

It can be used for a few things. A lot around here use it to get the proper amount of protein in their daily diet to avoid losing muscle while losing weight. It's also used for gaining muscle when taken in higher doses for those who can use it in their workouts.

I use it to get my protein for the day. I just simply can't consume that amount in my diet. I've used GNC which is good but expensive. Just bought a 5lb of Optimum Nutrition that I've heard rave reviews about.

I use naked whey protein 80, vanilla velvet flavour

http://www.theproteinworks.com/products/protein-shakes/whey-protein/naked-whey-protein-80.html

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I love my protein powder. My favorite so far (I choose for flavor, amount of protein and Calories) is Gnc - Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60. I use 1 scoop 93 Calories and 20 grams of protein. I use it in shakes for a whole meal, I have and look for recipes that use it. I have one for protein pumpkin muffins( 10 Protein and only 88 calories) and one for homemade Quest Bars. There are a ton of ways to use it. :drinker:
I just use it to get more protein in my day. :flowerforyou:

Agree with all other posters. It is a nice addition to your nutrition plan when you are making sure you meet your calorie goals.... if you are eating on a deficit to lose weight, it is a great way to get your protein in without additional fat or carbs (depending on the type of protein powder you get) If you are under your calories for the day, it is a great way to "drink your calories" when you are just flat out not hungry. If you tend to get hungry at night, it is an effective meal replacement . I will say it kills hunger pangs for me so I learned to just use it at night. I carry protein powder in packets when I travel as sometimes the meal choices from a nutrition, price and appeal can be pretty darn dismal in some airports at certain times.

It's just a supplement (same with protein bars, etc.); it's useful if you're having trouble hitting your protein goal, but if you're getting adequate protein just through regular food then there's no need for it.

^^^^ this

Just to be different, I eat 150g-160g protein a day through my normal food. I did have Maximilk some time last year for a few days because I managed to get something like 8 bottles for £2. But I'd rather get protein through eating my victims.

IDK never used it!

Protein shakes also contain BCAA's (branched chain amino acids) which are essential for muscle growth/maintenance & recovery.

As for the sugar content, they really don't contain that much sugar. I use Optimum Nutrition's 100% Gold Whey Protein. It contains only 1g of sugar per serving, which is 30.4grams. I mix it with Silk Light Almond Milk and it tastes great. I usually have one first thing in the morning, and then 1 immediately following a workout.

It's basically perfect to deliver protein and little else. Almost everyone tolerates it well, even lactose intolerant people, due to the very low lactose content in most brands.

It aids in muscle recovery after a workout and helps me reach my daily protein goal.

It is a delicious way to get more protein. 1g/lb of lean body mass is a lot of protein (for me) to fit in with boring things like meat. LOL

For those taking it or just in the know-- how do you know how much protein your body needs?

A standard rule of thumb is 1g/lb of lean body mass. However, the newest research shows that a person who is dieting, and already pretty lean, benefits more from something more like 1.1-1.5g/lb lbm.

thank you!

I use it to boost my protein intake on days when its coming in a little low.

Protein keeps you full longer and helps to preserve muscle while you lose weight. It also can help regulate blood sugar and reduce cravings.

I try to get a minimum of 100 grams of protein a day, though I really prefer to get around 140. The body absorbs protein best if it gets it around 30 grams at a time with an hour or so before the next "dose", because of that I try to get 20-30 grams at each meal or snack. So, if I for instance feel like having a more carb based breakfast (like cereal), I might also have some protein powder or other protein supplement.

I typically use two powders:
1. Shakeology.
2. EAS Lean Protein.

If I am trying to boost my protein but I know my calories are getting a little high for the day, I'll use a liquid protein supplement called Proteinex, because it adds no extra calories beyond what the protein itself has (a gram of protein has 4 calories per gram, and Proteinex has exactly 4 calories for each gram of protein it provides, so I'm getting the protein with the lowest possible amount of calories.)

It's just protein. NBD. :huh: :huh: :noway:

Just to be different, I eat 150g-160g protein a day through my normal food. I did have Maximilk some time last year for a few days because I managed to get something like 8 bottles for £2. But I'd rather get protein through eating my victims.

I get adequate protein from woolly mammoth and woolly rhino. There was no protein powder in the middle palaoelithic era, in spite of people trying to sell palaoelithic protein powder: http://cavepeopleandstuff.wordpress.com/2013/08/31/palaeolithic-protein-powder/

And you get free wool!