Protein
john3064
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How many protein shakes should you drink a day.after weight training
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Real food before protein shakes. But anyhow follow your product guidlines. Most of the more serious mass gainers are 4 times aday. Good luck man3
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I use protein powder maybe once a week to hit my protein goal, that's all.
Maybe look at what else you're eating in a day if you're not hitting your macros? Are you vegetarian?0 -
There is no 'should" after weight training. If you fall short on protein in your diet, you can supplement with protein shakes if needed.2
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There is no need to have a protein shake before or after a workout, especially if you are eating around that time. I drink a protein shake before only because my lunch is 5 hours prior and I am a bit hungry. And then I eat dinner after.0
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What about lean muscle build shakes0
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Eating protein provides the same building blocks as a protein shake... Another vote for food!
Lean muscle build will be determined by your surplus and lifting routine, not drinking a fancy shake.0 -
Just new to lifting trying to find best way of doing thinks. After losing a stone on a diet. Would like to look shredded0
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There is no 'should" after weight training. If you fall short on protein in your diet, you can supplement with protein shakes if needed.
This.
I'm a flexitarian so I eat meat rarely as it upsets my stomach (IBS) and fail at my protein intake often so I need a shake or two to get me to where I need to be. If I could get all my protein from my diet, I would. I do like to eat a protein bar after my workout just because it takes me 45 minutes to get home (I use public transport to stay active). If I was doing weights at home I wouldn't bother and just eat some food.
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I think there's a bit of a trend here for people to quickly jump in and say 'eat real food'.
I take two scoops of whey giving me 40g of protein when I finish working out 3x weekly. It's a cheap source of protein, is easily digestible and convenient. I don't class it as a supplement at all, it's food in my book.5 -
I think there's a bit of a trend here for people to quickly jump in and say 'eat real food'.
I take two scoops of whey giving me 40g of protein when I finish working out 3x weekly. It's a cheap source of protein, is easily digestible and convenient. I don't class it as a supplement at all, it's food in my book.
I have one scoop added to 12oz of milk for breakfast, after my workout and before bed. It's tasty, cheap, and allows me to easily meet my protein goals. I actually think it's not only "food" but a treat. lol
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Everyday i have 60g of whey (one at mid morning and one at mid afternoon). This is the most convenient time/method to hit my my macronutrients as I am for 220-260g protein.2
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I think there's a bit of a trend here for people to quickly jump in and say 'eat real food'.
I take two scoops of whey giving me 40g of protein when I finish working out 3x weekly. It's a cheap source of protein, is easily digestible and convenient. I don't class it as a supplement at all, it's food in my book.
If we're on myfitnesspal then there's a good chance that we all like eating and would choose that over drinking when we can.
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How many protein shakes should you drink a day.after weight training
How much protien do you need is the question you should ask first.What about lean muscle build shakes
Muscle is nor lean or fat. It's simply muscle.I think there's a bit of a trend here for people to quickly jump in and say 'eat real food'.
I take two scoops of whey giving me 40g of protein when I finish working out 3x weekly. It's a cheap source of protein, is easily digestible and convenient. I don't class it as a supplement at all, it's food in my book.
Many people also enjoy acquiring their protien from steak, burgers, fish, jerky, chicken and the like because it makes them either feel fuller longer or they already have sufficient protien from food so why have more? Is the argument.
The trend we've seen over decades of marketing for new lifters is, if you lift a protien shake is a must which isn't true.1 -
Gimsteinn1 wrote: »This.. You don't need protein shakes if you're eating correctly. Real food trumps supplements.
Are you implying that people who favour the lower cost and convenience of whey shakes are eating incorrectly.
Tell me, what is wrong with a shake made from milk, banana, peanut butter and two scoops of whey? How is this eating incorrectly?
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Gimsteinn1 wrote: »This.. You don't need protein shakes if you're eating correctly. Real food trumps supplements.
Are you implying that people who favour the lower cost and convenience of whey shakes are eating incorrectly.
Tell me, what is wrong with a shake made from milk, banana, peanut butter and two scoops of whey? How is this eating incorrectly?
She's saying (my interpretation) that if you get enough protein from food, you don't need the shakes/powder.
For some with a higher calorie/protein goal, it makes sense to use powders to meet that need. For others, it's more satisfying to eat the food. It will depend on a number of personal preferences.
FTR, I lift, but am still losing weight. I use protein powder a couple times per week to hit my protein goal, and it can be done both high and low cal, depending on what it's mixed with.4 -
I have a few scoops in my oats and maybe chug a shake if I need the protein numbers.
No idea if any of this is real or not.0 -
protein shakes are my savior. i work all day. forgot to eat and no energy for workout. I take protein before workout so that i do not faint during a workweek. during weekend i had 3 scoops added to milk for 3 snacks at 3 different timings0
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I usually have a shake after training, and sometimes another before bed just to top up my protein. As hard as I try, it's not easy to fill my quota with food alone!0
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I have a shake before training and one afterwards simply because we work out early in the morning and I dont have time to eat before. Also, I struggle to make my protein goal with real food lol0
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Usually have one shake a day, 40 grams of protein. Most of the time in the morning when I don't have a ton of time to make breakfast. That and a banana put me in line to hit my macros the rest of the day.0
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Personally, needing 200 grams of protein a day, some powder in some water or milk, is a necessity for me. Yes, I could "eat" 200 grams of protein, but meat ain't cheap and my schedule isn't really conducive to eating five or six meals a day.0
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jseams1234 wrote: »I think there's a bit of a trend here for people to quickly jump in and say 'eat real food'.
I take two scoops of whey giving me 40g of protein when I finish working out 3x weekly. It's a cheap source of protein, is easily digestible and convenient. I don't class it as a supplement at all, it's food in my book.
I have one scoop added to 12oz of milk for breakfast, after my workout and before bed. It's tasty, cheap, and allows me to easily meet my protein goals. I actually think it's not only "food" but a treat. lol
Me too! I mix whey protein isolate with chocolate almond milk and I love it! I don't see why it's any less a food than chocolate milk,which is often recommended on this forum.
I do also struggle to hit my protein target just by eating "complete" proteins. I know that vegetables also contain protein but if I ate enough of those there'd be no room for anything else. I have a gut disorder which means I have to limit things like pulses and nuts. So for me,it's protein powder for the win.1 -
40 to 60 grams after a workout u can up to 3 shakes a day I do agree that real food is good - but shakes are digested better too home made ones are just as good too milk eggs peanut butter almond flour power milk honey oatmeal flour works too0
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I am a "real food" advocate, but I don't have any problem with a shake or two. I'm currently eating 180 g of protein - 5 whole food meals a day, and a post wo shake and greek yogurt/whey/peanut butter as my least meal. 45 g scale weight.
I'm already eating a variety of protein sources daily - eggs, ground beef, turkey, and chicken. Two more meals is not only a lot of extra prep, but also a lot of meat to eat every day. I'm cutting and it's a lot of food, I can only imagine what a large guy bulking would be like.
So yes, I have no problem with supplementing. The only issue I have is when people get the majority of their protein from bars or shakes. If you're having 6 servings of bars/shakes, it might be time to rethink.1 -
comptonelizabeth wrote: »jseams1234 wrote: »I think there's a bit of a trend here for people to quickly jump in and say 'eat real food'.
I take two scoops of whey giving me 40g of protein when I finish working out 3x weekly. It's a cheap source of protein, is easily digestible and convenient. I don't class it as a supplement at all, it's food in my book.
I have one scoop added to 12oz of milk for breakfast, after my workout and before bed. It's tasty, cheap, and allows me to easily meet my protein goals. I actually think it's not only "food" but a treat. lol
Me too! I mix whey protein isolate with chocolate almond milk and I love it! I don't see why it's any less a food than chocolate milk,which is often recommended on this forum.
I do also struggle to hit my protein target just by eating "complete" proteins. I know that vegetables also contain protein but if I ate enough of those there'd be no room for anything else. I have a gut disorder which means I have to limit things like pulses and nuts. So for me,it's protein powder for the win.
To me it's a matter of convenience. I'm up at 5:00am - walk the dog. Get ready for work, slam a protein shake, take my vitamins and "stuff" and grab my lunch and breakfast I prepared the night before - out the door. I try to eat my prepared breakfast at my desk at work before it gets busy with researchers and calls - but after that, I have a 30 minute lunch break at noonish and then home, walk the dog, grab the wife and off to the gym. Get home at about 7pm. Eat dinner and then it's time to start getting ready for the next day. I've tried to "eat" my protein, but with my schedule it's very hard. Trying to cram 200g+ into 3 meals means HUGE meals. I'm a skinny 212# 6'1" male who is on a bulk and protein shakes are very convenient. I also happen to like chocolate milk - so bonus.
I really wish I had the kind of job or schedule that would allow me to easily fit in 5-6 smaller meals - but that's not going to happen. lol0
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