Yes another protein question :)

Happyhealthyliz90
Happyhealthyliz90 Posts: 63 Member
edited November 11 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey guys

So I started my journey at 235 lbs ive lost roughly 45lbs witch would bring me around 187 lbs and I have 30 lbs to go. I was just wondering if the weight I'm at is a good weight to start having protein shakes and lifting weights or should I wait till I reach my goal weight? And how much protein should I be having a day?

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  • Happyhealthyliz90
    Happyhealthyliz90 Posts: 63 Member
    Anybody? Bump?
  • neekz0r
    neekz0r Posts: 41 Member
    Wow. Can of worms here.

    I'd say protein shakes are the most beneficial supplements out there. There is a LOT of talk about exactly how much you should have.

    That being said, take what I say as a grain of salt. For my part, I try to take in about 180G of protein a day. I derived this number from my lean body mass weight.

    I'm a competitive athlete, however, so you may wish to take 2/3's of your lean mass, and that'd likely sit very well.


    The best times to take a protein shake, for the record, are when you wake up and within 30 minutes of rigorous exercise. Also, remember that it's additional calories and account for that.
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    You can get additional protein through 'food' or through shakes, that's mainly a personal preference. Shakes are not 'necessary' however some people find it makes it easier to get in the amount of protein they're trying to get in their day. Plus they can be quite delicious, there are a lot of different flavors of powders out there and you can blend them up with other yummy things. But chicken and beef and eggs are delicious, too. LOL It's up to you to figure out what will work best for your goals.

    As far as lifting is concerned, everything I've seen says the sooner you can start, the better. Lifting will help keep you from losing large amounts of lean mass and will make your smaller body look better when you get to goal (i.e. not just smaller and flabby, but smaller and stronger, too).
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    As far as lifting is concerned, everything I've seen says the sooner you can start, the better.
  • getsveltEagain
    getsveltEagain Posts: 1,063 Member
    As far as lifting is concerned, everything I've seen says the sooner you can start, the better. Lifting will help keep you from losing large amounts of lean mass and will make your smaller body look better when you get to goal (i.e. not just smaller and flabby, but smaller and stronger, too).

    I agree!!
  • LindaCWy
    LindaCWy Posts: 463 Member
    According to Ms. Eason, you should ingest your body weight in protein. So if you are 180 lbs, 180g of protein, but this is a daily allowance. So if you eat chicken and fish etc etc, you should subtract that protein too and whatever you have left take in a shake form.
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    Congrats on your progress!

    Definitely start strength training now. It'll help you minimize muscle loss as you continue your weight loss journey.

    As for protein, shakes aren't needed. Total personal preference on where your protein source comes from. The general rule is to consume about 0.8 to 1.0 grams per lb of lean muscle mass.
  • sportyskylar
    sportyskylar Posts: 149
    According to Ms. Eason, you should ingest your body weight in protein. So if you are 180 lbs, 180g of protein, but this is a daily allowance. So if you eat chicken and fish etc etc, you should subtract that protein too and whatever you have left take in a shake form.

    goood to know!
  • Happyhealthyliz90
    Happyhealthyliz90 Posts: 63 Member
    Bump again all the advise I've gotten is great but still looking for opinions
  • DaughterOfTheMostHighKing
    DaughterOfTheMostHighKing Posts: 1,436 Member
    watch out for the sodium count... low fat milk or water is best to mix...
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