Protein Powder
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It is definitely OK. Whether or not it is recommended depends on your overall dietary needs. For me, it was recommended by my doctor because of the aforementioned problems if I don't get enough protein.0
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So really my question is. Is using a podwer as a suppliment ok, or recommended?
Yes on both for me. IMO, protein powder is just a food like any other. Not sure if anyone here has mentioned it before, but there are different types of protein and protein powder. They are absorbed by our bodies at different rates, and most of the lifters among us like to use them to feed their muscles according to their fitness goals. E.g. in order to prevent the body from using protein from existing lean muscle mass in order to repair sore bits, I try to drink a whey isolate shake right after training. Isolate basically jumps right to the front of the line for digestion (there is also faster absorbed hydrolyzed whey, but it's more expensive and IMO doesn't taste too good..) If I'm not training hard, and if I'm not sore, just about any source of protein will do to fill my daily requirement.0 -
So really my question is. Is using a podwer as a suppliment ok, or recommended?
I have 1.5 scoops of unflavored...(which would be more appropriately called assflavored)...NOW Foods Whey Protein Isolate every day as part of my overall strategy to reach my protein target of 150-175g......so I'm probably a little biased in my answer of "yes, absolutely okay and recommended."
And dear god...don't smell the unflavored whey protein powder!! Makes for some funky milk, but I really do prefer that taste to the weirdly flavored ones (but that's just me).0 -
So really my question is. Is using a podwer as a suppliment ok, or recommended?
I have 1.5 scoops of unflavored...(which would be more appropriately called assflavored)...NOW Foods Whey Protein Isolate every day as part of my overall strategy to reach my protein target of 150-175g......so I'm probably a little biased in my answer of "yes, absolutely okay and recommended."
And dear god...don't smell the unflavored whey protein powder!! Makes for some funky milk, but I really do prefer that taste to the weirdly flavored ones (but that's just me).
I cheat and add a half serving of Hershey's syrup to the powder in a cup of milk and then chug it. I've tried it without the syrup with...uh...less than favorable results...because worse than just drinking that vile concoction is choking and blowing some of it out of your nose.
True unfortunate story.0 -
I have a breakfast smoothie everday, so that was my next question was flavor. I will try different ones and see what works the best.So really my question is. Is using a podwer as a suppliment ok, or recommended?
I have 1.5 scoops of unflavored...(which would be more appropriately called assflavored)...NOW Foods Whey Protein Isolate every day as part of my overall strategy to reach my protein target of 150-175g......so I'm probably a little biased in my answer of "yes, absolutely okay and recommended."
And dear god...don't smell the unflavored whey protein powder!! Makes for some funky milk, but I really do prefer that taste to the weirdly flavored ones (but that's just me).
Thank you everyone for your information, it's been very helpful!0 -
So really my question is. Is using a podwer as a suppliment ok, or recommended?
Yes, it is okay and recommended, but if you follow the .8-1g per lb LBM, a scoop of powder a day won't get you anywhere close to where you potentially should be based on your current protein intake levels. If you are unable/unwilling to eat more protein during your regular meals, then getting the protein with powder is probably the best option.0 -
So really my question is. Is using a podwer as a suppliment ok, or recommended?
Yes, it is okay and recommended, but if you follow the .8-1g per lb LBM, a scoop of powder a day won't get you anywhere close to where you potentially should be based on your current protein intake levels. If you are unable/unwilling to eat more protein during your regular meals, then getting the protein with powder is probably the best option.
I understand that changing the diet is really the key. I will work on eating more protein, and use this as a supplement0 -
Not needed or wanted. Eat your protein!0
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Protein powder is a viable way to add protein to your diet. However, as a person who consumes a protein shake 3 days a week before lifting, I will say that protein foods are better because they actually fill you up.
I also think that your (MFP's) protein goal is too low. You want to maintain as much lean mass as possible during weight loss, and that is achieved by eating sufficient protein (and doing strength training). The typical recommended amount of protein is 1g per pound of lean body mass (you have to know your BF%, or just go with 0.8 g per pound of body weight).
Center your meals around protein, avoid snacking unless the snack is protein-ful, and maybe lower your carbs for a while (or however long you want) to really focus on the protein.0 -
Just had to put my 2cents... I personally think Optimum Gold is one of the worst tasting and nastiest smelling proteins out there.
Yuck 100%. So many better ones.
Depending on what kind of stats you're looking for... tons of options and tons of places to order samples.
My macros here are 45% protein, 25% carb, 30% fat so shakes help me hit that and still stay within my calorie goal.0 -
Refining one macro-nutrient out of food, and then adding it back to other food is not a good idea. We know it's a bad idea when we do it with carbohydrates (sugar), and people are starting to realize it's a bad idea when we do it with fat (oils). It's only a matter of time before most people realize that doing it with protein is no better.So really my question is. Is using a podwer as a suppliment ok, or recommended?0 -
So really my question is. Is using a podwer as a suppliment ok, or recommended?
I have 1.5 scoops of unflavored...(which would be more appropriately called assflavored)...NOW Foods Whey Protein Isolate every day as part of my overall strategy to reach my protein target of 150-175g......so I'm probably a little biased in my answer of "yes, absolutely okay and recommended."
And dear god...don't smell the unflavored whey protein powder!! Makes for some funky milk, but I really do prefer that taste to the weirdly flavored ones (but that's just me).
I cheat and add a half serving of Hershey's syrup to the powder in a cup of milk and then chug it. I've tried it without the syrup with...uh...less than favorable results...because worse than just drinking that vile concoction is choking and blowing some of it out of your nose.
True unfortunate story.
That sounds....funny. Well, cuz it wasn't me. I use the half serving of Hershey's as a "treat" option sometimes, but I really do like my unflavored protein powder (just not the smell) in a cup of milk.0 -
Optimum Nutrition 100% Gold Standard Whey. Ballpark 120 cal for around 20g protein.
I second this one, although I have just bought a new one by CNP which is around 30g protein so we'll see what that's like.0 -
The most important thing to do first is make sure you are eating enough, period. Have you calculated your TDEE and BMR numbers? I come up with a TDEE of 2400 for you, and a BMR of 1964, these are NET numbers (they don’t include your workouts). If weight loss is the goal just find a calorie number that's below your TDEE (but not below your BMR) and then figure out what your protein goal should be from there. The ballpark range for protein should be somewhere between 20-35% of macro nutrients, assuming you are active (not sedentary). This would give you a range of 98g to 225g, which is pretty big. The point here is this: DON’T OVER THINK IT! You should be shooting for at least 700g of protein per week. If you don’t hit it, it’s gonna be alright. Really, it is.
Try finding ways to add protein rich foods as additional ingredients to meals (ex; chopped chicken breast to salads; a few slices of ham to your morning eggs, etc). Might even do a tuna sandwich a few times a week to help with this also. My belief is that weekly macro numbers are more important than daily, so it's OK to have a day where your protein intake is high compared to most other days.
I personally try to find protein rich snacks to add here and there. In between lunch and dinner for a quick snack I grab a handful of wheat thins with a stick of string cheese and a few slices of deli roast beef. Holds me over well until dinner.
And try to have 4-5 oz of salmon or another fish you like for dinner at least once a week. Just stick to the net calorie goal, allow yourself to eat back a good portion of the exercise calories you burn, don't go too crazy on the carbs, and you'll be rockin a 6-pack in no time my friend!! :bigsmile:0 -
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and hurrThere is no need to add protein unless you are a body builder.
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Protein powder IS food.
It is made of whey, casein, egg whites, etc. It is food. Many are vitamin fortified. I'm old fashioned. I like Muscle Milk and Tru Nutrition (Trutein). Protein powder is a part of my daily plan, not just because I need protein, but because I get my chocolate fix this way. Add greek yogurt (Fage 0%) mixed with protein powder for breakfast or a snack.
I'm a woman who weighs less than half of what you do, and I aim for at least 120 grams a day. Most days I am between 140 and 170. I do this in a calorie count between 2000-2500 a day. (not trying to lose; this is maintenance). Make sure you are not eating too few calories. Don't try to lose too fast. How many calories are you eating in a day that you're having trouble hitting 70 grams? Are you weighing your food, especially meats and dry foods?0 -
I think a lot of us use protein powder to supplement protein needs. I aim for 130 g as a bare minimum per day, which is about equal to 1 g per 1 LBM -- or short hand is 0.7 g per lb body weight. For your weight, you should be aiming for 150 g per day or so. This amount of protein has been shown to reduce lean body mass when in a caloric deficit (i.e. when losing weight, less is muscle is lost and more is fat). Heavy lifting has also shown to do this. So, combine the two and you've got a good fat loss strategy (though the scale will move more slowly when you're losing more fat as a lb of body fat releases 3500 kcals whereas a lb of muscle releases somewhere between 600 and 1500 cals -- so the more muscle you lose due to your deficit, the quicker the scale will go down -- but the body comp is worse).
I often have my extra protein with a 1/2 cup whole milk or whole chocolate milk (the latter if after a heavy lifting session as a recovery drinks -- want more easy to access carbs for glycogen store replenishment and protein to aid in muscle repair) and a little ice for more of a "shake". I'm also a big fan of ON Gold standard --- milk chocolate and vanilla ice cream are the two best flavors I've found. I'll also throw in a little cinnamon with the chocolate to have more of a mexican chocolate flavor. It's actually shockingly good.0 -
I think a lot of us use protein powder to supplement protein needs. I aim for 130 g as a bare minimum per day, which is about equal to 1 g per 1 LBM -- or short hand is 0.7 g per lb body weight. For your weight, you should be aiming for 150 g per day or so. This amount of protein has been shown to reduce lean body mass when in a caloric deficit (i.e. when losing weight, less is muscle is lost and more is fat). Heavy lifting has also shown to do this. So, combine the two and you've got a good fat loss strategy (though the scale will move more slowly when you're losing more fat as a lb of body fat releases 3500 kcals whereas a lb of muscle releases somewhere between 600 and 1500 cals -- so the more muscle you lose due to your deficit, the quicker the scale will go down -- but the body comp is worse).
I often have my extra protein with a 1/2 cup whole milk or whole chocolate milk (the latter if after a heavy lifting session as a recovery drinks -- want more easy to access carbs for glycogen store replenishment and protein to aid in muscle repair) and a little ice for more of a "shake". I'm also a big fan of ON Gold standard --- milk chocolate and vanilla ice cream are the two best flavors I've found. I'll also throw in a little cinnamon with the chocolate to have more of a mexican chocolate flavor. It's actually shockingly good.
I'm currently eating around 1500 calories a day and working out at about 300-400 calories a day0 -
I think a lot of us use protein powder to supplement protein needs. I aim for 130 g as a bare minimum per day, which is about equal to 1 g per 1 LBM -- or short hand is 0.7 g per lb body weight. For your weight, you should be aiming for 150 g per day or so. This amount of protein has been shown to reduce lean body mass when in a caloric deficit (i.e. when losing weight, less is muscle is lost and more is fat). Heavy lifting has also shown to do this. So, combine the two and you've got a good fat loss strategy (though the scale will move more slowly when you're losing more fat as a lb of body fat releases 3500 kcals whereas a lb of muscle releases somewhere between 600 and 1500 cals -- so the more muscle you lose due to your deficit, the quicker the scale will go down -- but the body comp is worse).
I often have my extra protein with a 1/2 cup whole milk or whole chocolate milk (the latter if after a heavy lifting session as a recovery drinks -- want more easy to access carbs for glycogen store replenishment and protein to aid in muscle repair) and a little ice for more of a "shake". I'm also a big fan of ON Gold standard --- milk chocolate and vanilla ice cream are the two best flavors I've found. I'll also throw in a little cinnamon with the chocolate to have more of a mexican chocolate flavor. It's actually shockingly good.
I'm currently eating around 1500 calories a day and working out at about 300-400 calories a day
The cals seem very low to me. I'm 186 or so and I aim for around 1650-1750 per day, though I burn 2500-2600 altogether on average (that's including twice weekly heavy lifting sessions, twice weekly sprint sessions and walking/ hiking 15-25 miles per week). And of that 1650-1750, I aim for 130 g as a bare minimum (and average over that). The grams protein is based on bodyweight or lean body mass, not macro percentage.
I also restrict carbs and make up the rest in fat, so I generally end up somewhere around 15% carbs, 25-35% protein and 50-60% fat. However, I restrict carbs specifically due to insulin resistance issues -- if I weren't insulin resistant, I may eat more carbs.0 -
I think a lot of us use protein powder to supplement protein needs. I aim for 130 g as a bare minimum per day, which is about equal to 1 g per 1 LBM -- or short hand is 0.7 g per lb body weight. For your weight, you should be aiming for 150 g per day or so. This amount of protein has been shown to reduce lean body mass when in a caloric deficit (i.e. when losing weight, less is muscle is lost and more is fat). Heavy lifting has also shown to do this. So, combine the two and you've got a good fat loss strategy (though the scale will move more slowly when you're losing more fat as a lb of body fat releases 3500 kcals whereas a lb of muscle releases somewhere between 600 and 1500 cals -- so the more muscle you lose due to your deficit, the quicker the scale will go down -- but the body comp is worse).
I often have my extra protein with a 1/2 cup whole milk or whole chocolate milk (the latter if after a heavy lifting session as a recovery drinks -- want more easy to access carbs for glycogen store replenishment and protein to aid in muscle repair) and a little ice for more of a "shake". I'm also a big fan of ON Gold standard --- milk chocolate and vanilla ice cream are the two best flavors I've found. I'll also throw in a little cinnamon with the chocolate to have more of a mexican chocolate flavor. It's actually shockingly good.
I'm currently eating around 1500 calories a day and working out at about 300-400 calories a day
The cals seem very low to me. I'm 186 or so and I aim for around 1650-1750 per day, though I burn 2500-2600 altogether on average (that's including twice weekly heavy lifting sessions, twice weekly sprint sessions and walking/ hiking 15-25 miles per week). And of that 1650-1750, I aim for 130 g as a bare minimum (and average over that). The grams protein is based on bodyweight or lean body mass, not macro percentage.
I also restrict carbs and make up the rest in fat, so I generally end up somewhere around 15% carbs, 25-35% protein and 50-60% fat. However, I restrict carbs specifically due to insulin resistance issues -- if I weren't insulin resistant, I may eat more carbs.
I'm trying to use the MFP calorie intake as a guide, so it says 1470 intake?0 -
Thank you everyone who has given REAL useful help.
hahaha! This is what I was thinking.....this just proves you can't believe everybody!!!! My hints....
1. Chicken breasts are amazing if you get the right kind (without rib meat)....ton of protein and you can just eat it plain....or with blue cheese melted on it is AWESOME!! It adds another 10 grams of protein to it as well.
2. I use the Body Fortress Whey Protein powder because it doesn't have a lot of sugar in it and it tastes yummy. Try it for breakfast and have one as a late night snack to kick up the protein. There is 60 grams in 2 scoops.
3. If you want to see the pounds melt off faster, try to hit 227 grams of protein. 1 gram per pound that you weigh. Don't panic...you can do it!!!
4. I changed my macros manually in MFP to have less carbs. If you are having problems hitting your protein number of 70 then you are probably eating too many carbs. Protein will help keep that metabolism grooving. I weight 169 pounds and I aim for at least 150 grams of protein a day. I find that eating more protein and less carbs have helped the weight to come off faster. I changed my percentage to 40%protein, 30% fat, and 30% carbs.
Good luck
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OH....and search for "protein powder recipes" on here.....there are some amazing ones!0
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I think a lot of us use protein powder to supplement protein needs. I aim for 130 g as a bare minimum per day, which is about equal to 1 g per 1 LBM -- or short hand is 0.7 g per lb body weight. For your weight, you should be aiming for 150 g per day or so. This amount of protein has been shown to reduce lean body mass when in a caloric deficit (i.e. when losing weight, less is muscle is lost and more is fat). Heavy lifting has also shown to do this. So, combine the two and you've got a good fat loss strategy (though the scale will move more slowly when you're losing more fat as a lb of body fat releases 3500 kcals whereas a lb of muscle releases somewhere between 600 and 1500 cals -- so the more muscle you lose due to your deficit, the quicker the scale will go down -- but the body comp is worse).
I often have my extra protein with a 1/2 cup whole milk or whole chocolate milk (the latter if after a heavy lifting session as a recovery drinks -- want more easy to access carbs for glycogen store replenishment and protein to aid in muscle repair) and a little ice for more of a "shake". I'm also a big fan of ON Gold standard --- milk chocolate and vanilla ice cream are the two best flavors I've found. I'll also throw in a little cinnamon with the chocolate to have more of a mexican chocolate flavor. It's actually shockingly good.
I'm currently eating around 1500 calories a day and working out at about 300-400 calories a day
The cals seem very low to me. I'm 186 or so and I aim for around 1650-1750 per day, though I burn 2500-2600 altogether on average (that's including twice weekly heavy lifting sessions, twice weekly sprint sessions and walking/ hiking 15-25 miles per week). And of that 1650-1750, I aim for 130 g as a bare minimum (and average over that). The grams protein is based on bodyweight or lean body mass, not macro percentage.
I also restrict carbs and make up the rest in fat, so I generally end up somewhere around 15% carbs, 25-35% protein and 50-60% fat. However, I restrict carbs specifically due to insulin resistance issues -- if I weren't insulin resistant, I may eat more carbs.
I'm trying to use the MFP calorie intake as a guide, so it says 1470 intake?
Yeah, I don't use the MFP calculators. They don't work for my issues and goals.0 -
I use Pure Protein bars, they're like 20g of protein each and are only like $1 each at Kroger. I eat a few of them each day snacking, and honestly I haven't upped my calorie intake any for it, I just am less hungry at meal times so I eat less then. It all works out in the end for me. I also use protein scoops, but mine aren't as protein intensive as others here- I'm still on my first container of Ensure and I use the scoops in my nutribullet green shakes to completely replace a meal. So I get 40g of protein per scoop.
I will say that I'm not trying to become a muscular person, just build a little and tone so I don't look skinny-fat. I find that I feel a lot better and get a lot more done with my workouts when I'm having protein supplements and vitamins. I see more improvements.0 -
3. If you want to see the pounds melt off faster, try to hit 227 grams of protein. 1 gram per pound that you weigh. Don't panic...you can do it!!!
Good luck and kick butt!
I would caution against jumping from 70g to 200+ unless you build up to it over a few months. Your intestines will thank me.
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hi is amyenmanHello,
I'm noticing after documenting calories in the past 3 weeks I'm ALWAYS deficient in protien. So my question is, Is powder protien a good alternative? I'd like to not EAT more food because I'm doing very well on the calories.
Edit: I do understand that the powder would contain calories.
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ok you no powder0
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Have any of you ever read a text book, researched it? The recommended amounts of protein are ALWAYS in kilograms, not pounds.0
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ok not protein powder0
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This thread has introduced me to the "Ignore user" command, located by clicking the down arrow next to a user's comment, under their picture. Awesome.
And to the OP: Protein powder is great, especially if you don't have much time. I eat about 60% of my cals in protein, because it makes me feel full, while carbs just make me hungry.
Every day starts with some ON protein, mixed with .5 cups milk and a banana.0
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