protein powder

JimFsfitnesspal wrote: »

I agree with Emily about Body Fortress. I only do the creatine though. Most proteins (and the creatine) are terrible for your numbers... too many carbs and cals. The BF was great though as far as quantity for the price.

I don't get this point. Protein powder is just about the most efficient way to get supplemental protein without excess cals from other macros when you're not hitting your protein targets from other food sources. And I don't get how creatine impacts this at all.

OP - not a woman, but I have gotten into the habit of using protein powder in my morning coffee (I also use a flavored creamer). I set a relatively high target for protein when I am cutting, and protein powder allows me to hit protein targets in a calorie deficit without jumping through some more challenging hoops in terms of what I am eating (and what my family and/or co-workers are eating at any given meal). FWIW I use ON Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder.

I think you should very much keep in mind that it is a way to get supplemental protein at a low calorie hit - not a meal replacement, and not some sort of weight-loss aid.

Cortelli wrote: »

JimFsfitnesspal wrote: »

I agree with Emily about Body Fortress. I only do the creatine though. Most proteins (and the creatine) are terrible for your numbers... too many carbs and cals. The BF was great though as far as quantity for the price.

I don't get this point. Protein powder is just about the most efficient way to get supplemental protein without excess cals from other macros when you're not hitting your protein targets from other food sources. And I don't get how creatine impacts this at all.

OP - not a woman, but I have gotten into the habit of using protein powder in my morning coffee (I also use a flavored creamer). I set a relatively high target for protein when I am cutting, and protein powder allows me to hit protein targets in a calorie deficit without jumping through some more challenging hoops in terms of what I am eating (and what my family and/or co-workers are eating at any given meal). FWIW I use ON Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder.

I think you should very much keep in mind that it is a way to get supplemental protein at a low calorie hit - not a meal replacement, and not some sort of weight-loss aid.

Sadly for someone like me it turns into a meal replacement (a snack replacement to be more exact), because it clocks at 200 calories for 23 grams of protein. I just have no choice because the only proteins I actually enjoy the taste of have way more calories than that, and the only protein powder that I actually like the taste of is higher in calories... Oh well.

lar2a wrote: »

No but I think he jutm

amusedmonkey wrote: »

Cortelli wrote: »

JimFsfitnesspal wrote: »

I agree with Emily about Body Fortress. I only do the creatine though. Most proteins (and the creatine) are terrible for your numbers... too many carbs and cals. The BF was great though as far as quantity for the price.

I don't get this point. Protein powder is just about the most efficient way to get supplemental protein without excess cals from other macros when you're not hitting your protein targets from other food sources. And I don't get how creatine impacts this at all.

OP - not a woman, but I have gotten into the habit of using protein powder in my morning coffee (I also use a flavored creamer). I set a relatively high target for protein when I am cutting, and protein powder allows me to hit protein targets in a calorie deficit without jumping through some more challenging hoops in terms of what I am eating (and what my family and/or co-workers are eating at any given meal). FWIW I use ON Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder.

I think you should very much keep in mind that it is a way to get supplemental protein at a low calorie hit - not a meal replacement, and not some sort of weight-loss aid.

Sadly for someone like me it turns into a meal replacement (a snack replacement to be more exact), because it clocks at 200 calories for 23 grams of protein. I just have no choice because the only proteins I actually enjoy the taste of have way more calories than that, and the only protein powder that I actually like the taste of is higher in calories... Oh well.

No but I think he meant that you're not supposed to only drink that and that you have to keep eating healthy meals as well.
Do you have a powder to mix with water or milk ?

With water. It's 200 calories per scoop. If I want to make it into an actual meal I usually do mix it with milk or oatmeal for a 300-400 calorie light meal, but it tastes great and creamy even with water alone. I don't drink it every day, only on days where I struggle to hit my protein.

lar2a wrote: »

Ok thanks a lot !
And what's the best flavour?

That depends on what you like. You may have to try a few before you find one you like.

JimFsfitnesspal wrote: »

Most protein powder is crap. It gives you too much carbs and calories for the minimal protein it provides.

Instead eat tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey.

Limit carbs to around 100 and sugars to as low as you can and you will lose weight by the fistfuls. I'm down 24 pounds of fat and 43 to 35 inch waist in the last year. I added 5 pounds of muscle.

I don't think protein powder is crap, but I get what JimFsfitnesspal is saying here.

I like protein powders because they're just so convenient and portable in terms of meal prep. I do, however, prefer to get protein from real food vs. powders (no, I'm not "paleo" or whatever the hell they're calling it now).

And in response to protein powder being the "most efficient" way to get protein without adding cals or carbs etc:

Optimum Nutrition Cookies and Cream 1 scoop:
Calories 120
Calories From Fat 10
Sodium 200 mg
Total Carbohydrate 4 g
Sugars 3 g
protein 24 g

Starkist Tuna 1 can:
Calories 90
Calories from Fat 10
Sodium 360mg
Total Carbohydrate 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 20g

Have two cans of tuna and you're looking at 40g protein in 180 cals, which is pretty awesome.

I also feel fuller after eating the tuna vs drinking a shake. But this is just my personal experience.

I do a few times a week. Usually ifim in a rush, ill drink one because its fast and easy.

I like body logix chocolate. Its the only kind I enjoy mixed with water. 122 cals a scoop and 24g protein

krisalexine wrote: »

JimFsfitnesspal wrote: »

Most protein powder is crap. It gives you too much carbs and calories for the minimal protein it provides.

Instead eat tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey.

Limit carbs to around 100 and sugars to as low as you can and you will lose weight by the fistfuls. I'm down 24 pounds of fat and 43 to 35 inch waist in the last year. I added 5 pounds of muscle.

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And in response to protein powder being the "most efficient" way to get protein without adding cals or carbs etc:

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Well I did say "just about" the most efficient But I get what you're saying!