Advice on Whey Protein

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39andfat
39andfat Posts: 144 Member
edited March 2018 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000QSRO1Y/?coliid=I1T91U6EVT0OWG&colid=2Y3E7B67A2B0&psc=1

should i get this, is it useful for weight training?
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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,391 MFP Moderator
    edited March 2018
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    39andfat wrote: »
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000QSRO1Y/?coliid=I1T91U6EVT0OWG&colid=2Y3E7B67A2B0&psc=1

    should i get this, is it useful for weight training?

    What's your total dialy protein look like? Are you hitting those numbers? Are you struggling to hit adequate protein levels?

    ON is a pretty quality product
  • 39andfat
    39andfat Posts: 144 Member
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    i'm currently focusing on losing fat but in a few weeks i want to start building muscle so though its a quickly efficient way of getting protein straight after workout.
    I am currently not using gym due to a back injury, it's on sale today so thought i'd order.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,391 MFP Moderator
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    Whats your daily protein goal. How much do you weigh?
  • 39andfat
    39andfat Posts: 144 Member
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    well when i start doing weight/build muscle i will weight 168lbs ( i currently weight 178lbs) i am 5'11 tall. my BMI is 24.2
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
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    How heavy is it?

    Can you buy heavier ones as you progress?
  • jseams1234
    jseams1234 Posts: 1,216 Member
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    cityruss wrote: »
    How heavy is it?

    Can you buy heavier ones as you progress?

    Heavier tub of protein? ;)
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,391 MFP Moderator
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    How much protein are you eating?
  • 39andfat
    39andfat Posts: 144 Member
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    90g a day but as i said not eating to build muscle yet just lose fat
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,391 MFP Moderator
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    When you are losing weight, its even more important to have high protein so you don't lose muscle. ON is a good whey, so you can pick some of that up.
  • 39andfat
    39andfat Posts: 144 Member
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    how much protein should i be having whilst trying to lose weight, MFP says 80-85g a day so i am over everyday?
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,391 MFP Moderator
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    39andfat wrote: »
    how much protein should i be having whilst trying to lose weight, MFP says 80-85g a day so i am over everyday?

    A good goal is probably around 140g.
  • 39andfat
    39andfat Posts: 144 Member
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    140g is that for building muscle or losing fat?
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
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    psuLemon wrote: »
    When you are losing weight, its even more important to have high protein so you don't lose muscle. ON is a good whey, so you can pick some of that up.

    As was already stated in this post, it is even more critical when in deficit. The 140 grams would be good for you either losing or building muscle. You are making a distinction that shouldn't be made.

    MFP protein goal should really be viewed as a minimum for a sedentary individual. But if your goal is to maintain muscle mass while losing, around 1 gram per lb of lean body mass is where you want to be.

    When you refer to building muscle, are you going to stop eating in deficit and start eating at maintenance or above while weight lifting? What is the plan?
  • 39andfat
    39andfat Posts: 144 Member
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    MFP has set my Protein goal at 80G is this not correct then?

    i plan to eat above maintenance when i want to build muscle
  • keeler521
    keeler521 Posts: 24 Member
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    I do not take into consideration any of MFP auto calculations/recommendations. When losing weight, you want about 0.80g PER lb of body weight just to help prevent you from loosing any lean body mass. Its tough yes, but grilled chicken breasts have become my best friend during my journey, lean hamburger patties are great, high protein, reasonable fat, no carb. mmmmm
  • 39andfat
    39andfat Posts: 144 Member
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    i eat a lot of grilled chicken but could probably eat more.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,391 MFP Moderator
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    39andfat wrote: »
    MFP has set my Protein goal at 80G is this not correct then?

    i plan to eat above maintenance when i want to build muscle

    MFP does a standard 20% which often isnt enough for those losing weight. Eating more is better especially during weight loss.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,391 MFP Moderator
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    39andfat wrote: »
    i eat a lot of grilled chicken but could probably eat more.

    There is more than grilled chicken. Shrimp, white fish, red meat, lamb, tofu, etc... Are all good sources of protein.
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
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    39andfat wrote: »
    MFP has set my Protein goal at 80G is this not correct then?

    i plan to eat above maintenance when i want to build muscle

    This has already been answered 3 different ways.

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