Weight lifters question
BonyCastro
Posts: 110 Member
How many protein shakes you drink per day ?
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None. I can meet my protein needs through chicken, eggs and beef.0
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I take 2 but I'm on a cut and they are my lunch and dinner. (Some days one and I have a piece of chicken instead)
The amount you drink will depend on your diet needs0 -
lol. Zero to one. I don't need them. Sometimes I just need a small snack and they work well.0
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0-2, 1 scoop most days. I usually just add them in when I'm not looking like hitting my protein goal for the day. Most nights I'll have a scoop made into microwave protein brownie instead of dessert0
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...wha?0
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None, unless you're looking to gain you should be getting your protein intake from foods. Reason being is that protein shakes go through you quickly, leaving you hungry not too long after.
Protein powder is a supplement. It's meant to supplement you're daily intake and assist with hitting certain macros.
When I bulked I was taking in 3x 2 scoop shakes (40-60g protein) with 1tbs of hazelnut oil and 1cup of oats a day on top of my normal meals.
Currently on a cut and take 0. MAYBE 1 here and there if I'm too tired at night or don't have the stomach for solid food.0 -
0 to 1. I only use them if I am in a hurry and don't have time for a decent meal.0
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None
and I hit my protein goal of 100g fairly easily with greek yogurt, egg whites, meat and all my other foods0 -
1 scoop after I workout; I hit 170 grams yesterday (I made delicious stock). I probably don't need the shake, I just need food immediately after I workout.0
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I think the bigger question is, why would a women need 170g of protein. That is more than most guys need.
OP, I generally do 0.0 -
Nope I don't have an issue with people exceeding their protein minimum .. and @lisalsd1 did say she made delicious stock so I'm suspecting that's a case of the ommnomnom-ohmygoshthisisgood
What I was wondering about was the urgency of the timing .. I thought that had been debunked0 -
Nope I don't have an issue with people exceeding their protein minimum .. and @lisalsd1 did say she made delicious stock so I'm suspecting that's a case of the ommnomnom-ohmygoshthisisgood
What I was wondering about was the urgency of the timing .. I thought that had been debunked
Some additional research is needed, but the current recommendation I have seen is getting some protein and carbs either before or after the workout by 2 hours (I would like it but work blocks my google drive). But even so, the timing of nutrients is probably more important to elite athletes or those who have everything else on point (total calories, total protein, etc...) before there would even be an impact.
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0... I use protein powders a lot in my food, but I never drink it0
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Nope I don't have an issue with people exceeding their protein minimum .. and @lisalsd1 did say she made delicious stock so I'm suspecting that's a case of the ommnomnom-ohmygoshthisisgood
What I was wondering about was the urgency of the timing .. I thought that had been debunked
Some additional research is needed, but the current recommendation I have seen is getting some protein and carbs either before or after the workout by 2 hours (I would like it but work blocks my google drive). But even so, the timing of nutrients is probably more important to elite athletes or those who have everything else on point (total calories, total protein, etc...) before there would even be an impact.
Edited - http://www.jissn.com/content/10/1/5
my days of being an elite athlete are well behind me
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You need a percentage of grams per day based on your goals and current weight. My protein goal per day is 162. You should take at least 1.2 of your body weight when you re lifting. And no 170 grams is not as a man! My 162 is 40%, another 40% carbs and my fat goal is %20.0
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I probably get around 40-60g worth of protein in supplements (bars, powders etc) per day. I've only recently found a brand that doesn't give me digestive issues so I was able to up it a bit.0
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1 on workout days., especially if can't eat 2-3 hours before or after workout. So, I drink it just because it's convenient. Other than that , 0.0
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BonyCastro wrote: »You need a percentage of grams per day based on your goals and current weight. My protein goal per day is 162. You should take at least 1.2 of your body weight when you re lifting. And no 170 grams is not as a man! My 162 is 40%, another 40% carbs and my fat goal is %20.
The minimum required is somewhere between 0.64 and 0.8g per lb of bodyweight with the latter being in the realm of professional bodybuilders. Beyond that will do you no harm, subject to no specific med conditions, but also no good
this is also in line with the oft quoted 1g per lb of LBM
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BonyCastro wrote: »You need a percentage of grams per day based on your goals and current weight. My protein goal per day is 162. You should take at least 1.2 of your body weight when you re lifting. And no 170 grams is not as a man! My 162 is 40%, another 40% carbs and my fat goal is %20.
The minimum required is somewhere between 0.64 and 0.8g per lb of bodyweight with the latter being in the realm of professional bodybuilders. Beyond that will do you no harm, subject to no specific med conditions, but also no good
this is also in line with the oft quoted 1g per lb of LBM
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/823505/research-on-protien-intake
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1158604/eric-helms-protein-research
Lots of research on protein intake in the link too.0 -
yup lots and lots
I've read both of those before
they are excellent links - thanks0 -
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I don't drink any. I get sufficient protein primarily from meat, whole grains, and dairy.0
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I think the bigger question is, why would a women need 170g of protein. That is more than most guys need.
OP, I generally do 0.
I take in 200g of protein a day, if you're a body builder and looking to gain major muscle mass, this is perfectly acceptable for a woman. This is offset by 2 refeeds a week.
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I think the bigger question is, why would a women need 170g of protein. That is more than most guys need.
OP, I generally do 0.
I take in 200g of protein a day, if you're a body builder and looking to gain major muscle mass, this is perfectly acceptable for a woman. This is offset by 2 refeeds a week.
While it's perfectly acceptable, it's also unnecessary. I haven't seen a study that has shown any benefit once you surpass 1g per lb of lean body mass. Albeit, it's not really a big deal because excess protein converts to glucose. And as long as you are drinking water, there shouldn't be an impact on kidneys or anything.0 -
I think the bigger question is, why would a women need 170g of protein. That is more than most guys need.
OP, I generally do 0.
I take in 200g of protein a day, if you're a body builder and looking to gain major muscle mass, this is perfectly acceptable for a woman. This is offset by 2 refeeds a week.
I don't think it will cause damage unless you have underlying kidney issues, however, it's completely unnecessary for someone your size to be consuming that amount of protein. It far exceeds the beneficial amount.0 -
I think the bigger question is, why would a women need 170g of protein. That is more than most guys need.
OP, I generally do 0.
I take in 200g of protein a day, if you're a body builder and looking to gain major muscle mass, this is perfectly acceptable for a woman. This is offset by 2 refeeds a week.
While it's perfectly acceptable, it's also unnecessary. I haven't seen a study that has shown any benefit once you surpass 1g per lb of lean body mass. Albeit, it's not really a big deal because excess protein converts to glucose. And as long as you are drinking water, there shouldn't be an impact on kidneys or anything.
whoops. Pretty much this. ^0 -
I think the bigger question is, why would a women need 170g of protein. That is more than most guys need.
OP, I generally do 0.
I take in 200g of protein a day, if you're a body builder and looking to gain major muscle mass, this is perfectly acceptable for a woman. This is offset by 2 refeeds a week.
I'm a competitive female heavyweight bodybuilder and put on considerable lean mass over the last two years eating .8 grams of protein per pound of lean mass.
http://www.jissn.com/content/11/1/200 -
I think the bigger question is, why would a women need 170g of protein. That is more than most guys need.
OP, I generally do 0.
I take in 200g of protein a day, if you're a body builder and looking to gain major muscle mass, this is perfectly acceptable for a woman. This is offset by 2 refeeds a week.
I'm a competitive female heavyweight bodybuilder and put on considerable lean mass over the last two years eating .8 grams of protein per pound of lean mass.
http://www.jissn.com/content/11/1/20
You linked the Helms paper. Does that mean you support going up to 1.4 g/lb LBM when you cut? I am not sure if I am on Team Helms or Team Henselmans on this issue. Apologize in advance for derail.0
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