How often do you eat/drink protein powder?

GroupXZ
GroupXZ Posts: 196 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I am trying to use it everyday, or just on days I am low on protein. How often do you use it?

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  • Nelski
    Nelski Posts: 1,607 Member
    I only have my protein shakes after weight lifting.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I keep Preimier Protein in the cardboard box (pre made, not a powder) handy. I keep Pure Protein bars handy. If I'm short on time and tempted to eat badly, I eat that instead. If I'll be stuck somewhere where there's nothing healthy, I'll bring that.
    And, if I see I'm not getting enough calories,I'll add that sometimes if I'm just not hungry.
    I try to get a lot of protein, and just use it to augment too.
  • iambatman41
    iambatman41 Posts: 37
    Protein and fruit smoothie every morning with one scoop and lately one scoop with almond milk and water for a shake at night. I eat half a protein bar before a work out and the other half after. Sometimes I have one for a snack if I get hungry during the day.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Daily, usually 2 scoops a day since it helps me hit my protein goal and is cheap xD
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I am trying to use it everyday, or just on days I am low on protein. How often do you use it?

    Lifting days (3): 1 before, 2 after
    Non-Lifting days (2): 1 as part of breakfast or a mid-morning snack. 1 as a mid-afternoon snack
  • rubysphoto
    rubysphoto Posts: 254 Member
    Every morning plus 1 after workouts.
  • mcasprin
    mcasprin Posts: 14
    people rely on supplements way to much. the only thing you cant get through food is creatine and you would need to eat TONS of fish to the point where you would need a doctor to help you out. if you can get your protein from foods then do that way its much better for you. but i would say if you do get protein supplements have after your workout before = you just gana burn it up for energy
  • mcasprin
    mcasprin Posts: 14
    oh and none workout days take when you wake up as your body will absorb it asap
  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
    http://www.amazon.com/CLICK-Espresso-14-Servings-15-8-Ounce-Canister/dp/B002GKEK7G/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_b

    Every morning as coffee. Sometimes another later in the day if I'm dragging. And a non-coffee based one on lifting days/when I want it.
  • wildboar1
    wildboar1 Posts: 88
    Considering that it is a SUPPLEMENT and not some magic potion, you need to take it only when you need to SUPPLEMENT your diet. If you're low on protein at the end of the day, have a shake.
  • stephyy4632
    stephyy4632 Posts: 947 Member
    I`m starting INSANITY workouts and just added two shakes a day into my meal plan

    one in the morning with almond breeze , cup of ice , and spoon of peanut butter (yummy)
    and one with lunch , almond breeze , half cup ice , cup of frozen strawberries

    Each shake gets one scoop of powder added in
  • Saruman_w
    Saruman_w Posts: 1,531 Member
    I normally have a nice dose after hitting the weights... or on days where my protein is rather low.
  • WickedGarden
    WickedGarden Posts: 944 Member
    I drink a protein shake with fruit after every workout (6 days a week), and when I'm low on protein for the day and don't feel like eating something.

    I aim for half (or more) of my protein goal to come from food.
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    I don't take any supplements, I eats lots of eggs, meat and fish. Always seem to be over on my protein.

    Except for today ironically pmsl
  • kodibear123
    kodibear123 Posts: 185 Member
    I have one to two scoops a day. I lift heavy and I need it. I use it in my oatmeal or cereal in the morning and a scoop in my smoothie after my workout. I also add it to protein peanut butter cookies and to pumpkin protein desert that I make! :)
  • cvricks
    cvricks Posts: 14 Member
    I eat lunch at 12:00 and workout right after work at 5:30...I have to eat something prior to working out....I used to eat an apple and peanut butter but now I just have a protein shake every day before I workout.....Only 110 calories and 2 grams of carbs....it will get me through a two hour workout!
  • AeolianHarp
    AeolianHarp Posts: 463 Member
    Every single day, two-three servings per day @ 25g of protein per serving. I always have it in the middle of the day, not after my workout.
  • PLUMSGRL
    PLUMSGRL Posts: 1,134 Member
    just started using protein powder and Luna bars this week to up my protein.
    Still need to do some tweaking to get my macros straight...higher protein, lower carbs~
  • PLUMSGRL
    PLUMSGRL Posts: 1,134 Member
    Every single day, two-three servings per day @ 25g of protein per serving. I always have it in the middle of the day, not after my workout.
    which brand do you use?
  • Axels91
    Axels91 Posts: 213
    i just started but plan on using it 2x a day max. it adds calories (i tend to undereat accidentally) and helps me recover from my harsh workouts.
  • annabanana1786
    annabanana1786 Posts: 48 Member
    I have one every morning and one at night after I workout. I just mix mine with water and it's delish!!
  • ablykins
    ablykins Posts: 200 Member
    I use Isopure (cookies and cream flavor) and just use one scoop at a time, but have it twice a day. I have one with my PWO meal and usually another as an afternoon snack mixed with unsweetened almond milk.
  • jazzy1a
    jazzy1a Posts: 39
    I am now drinking an awesome Spiru-tein Chocolate (1 scoop) shake in the morning with a 1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum and 1 tsp Guar Gum (these are natural plant fibers that thicken stuff and create a sense of fullness in the belly) with 2 cups of water, 1 cup of ice, 2 splenda packets and 2 tsp instant coffee. I throw all this in a blender and eat it with a spoon! Its delicious, filling (I don't get hungry until 3-4 hours later), protein & vitamin packed plus provides a little energy all for 110 calories!!

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