I am usually only about 20 grams of protein off my low end mark. While I don't want to depend on protein shakes, is having two in a day OK, or is this over dependence. How many protein shakes to some of you forum members drink in a day?
For me, a PWO is better because I am doing protein only (no carbs or fat) both pre- and post-workout. Unless I want to down a bunch of tuna (blech), the shakes are much more efficient at getting the protein in for my before and after workout times.
It is preferable to get protein from real foods. 20 grams is pretty easy to get without adding a lot of food, probably could do it with a snack.
I disagree somewhat. I agree that it is easy to pick up 20g protein from whole food like chicken or tuna - but I don't think there is anything wrong with picking it up via a protein shake.
It is probably just sematics rubbing me the wrong way. As a reader, to say "it is preferable to ..." without any context is pretty strong, implying something inherently wrong with the alternative. And it would make me ask "why is it preferable - what is the evidence".
Maybe the wording "I prefer to ..." is what was intended.
Thanks for the responses. I am looking at my protein at the end of the day, and by then I have already had cottage cheese, two types of protein (usually chicken and shrimp at lunch and dinner respectively), a protein shake, nuts or natural peanut butter and I am just protein-ed out. I am also not that hungry at this point.
I am hoping to use an extra shake for a while until I get used to eating all this protein. So, I am glad that I can use that as an option.
Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I disagree somewhat. I agree that it is easy to pick up 20g protein from whole food like chicken or tuna - but I don't think there is anything wrong with picking it up via a protein shake.
It is probably just sematics rubbing me the wrong way. As a reader, to say "it is preferable to ..." without any context is pretty strong, implying something inherently wrong with the alternative. And it would make me ask "why is it preferable - what is the evidence".
Maybe the wording "I prefer to ..." is what was intended.
Almost every credible source on the topic I have read has stated that it is better to get your protein/nutrients in general from actual food. Foods contain a complex arrary of nutrients and micronutrients that work together (in ways that are not even understood yet) Plus they tend to be more satisfying. The PWO shake might be an excpetion since we know that whey is absorbed rapidly and it is fairly easy to stomach after a workout (whereas many people don't like to eat solids after a workout)
Also, most protein powders contain many artificial ingredients--sweeteners, colors, preservatives, etc and it is my opinion that the least artifiical junk we put in our body the better. But that is not what this thread was about nor does it have any bearing on what I said above about real food being preferable. Just a "two cents" if ya will.
or, if this is your eating pattern, you could choose to do something to increase each meal by 7g protein and hit your daily target. An ounce more chicken or fish at each sitting? Add piece of cheese at one of those meals and you're there.
I've seen "male oriented" fat loss diets where they're suggesting protein shakes THREE times a day. I say do what you have to, and keep brainstorming for ways to sneak that protein in. I add it into oatmeal, you could make it a smoothie instead of just mixed in with milk or water. A couple string cheeses will do you, or boil up some eggs and eat the egg whites - or the whole eggs, if you want (I hate the yolks!). Beef jerky. Cottage cheese.
Ooh, just remembered this bodybuilder classic - when you're making oatmeal, right after you dump the oats into boiling water, crack open 2-3 eggs, separate out the yolks into the oatmeal and let them boil with the cereal. When the oatmeal is done, you have a sort of egg-drop soup-esque mix of delicious oats and shredded up, cooked egg whites. They're basically flavorless, so whatever you add won't taste funky. And it's delicious!
Ooh, just remembered this bodybuilder classic - when you're making oatmeal, right after you dump the oats into boiling water, crack open 2-3 eggs, separate out the yolks into the oatmeal and let them boil with the cereal. When the oatmeal is done, you have a sort of egg-drop soup-esque mix of delicious oats and shredded up, cooked egg whites. They're basically flavorless, so whatever you add won't taste funky. And it's delicious!
I do this! I add egg to my oatmeal and cook it like this. I usually do 1 whole egg and 2 whites. I nuke in the microwave on medium power (keeps it smoother and doesn't scramble the eggs) Makes it really thick. I then add some unsweetened applesauce and cinnamon. Yum.
I ALWAYS have a post-workout shake with 23g of whey and 20-40g of frozen fruit + BCAA powder. During the week I'll probably have 2 more shakes, but I mainly get my protein from real foods. Minding that TEF (thermal Effect of Food)
I sometimes have two a day - but I make them SO thick that they taste like soft serve ice cream so I uhh kinda like them. Real food would be better but I like these :P. I don't do it all the time, just when the mood hits me.
I do this! I add egg to my oatmeal and cook it like this. I usually do 1 whole egg and 2 whites. I nuke in the microwave on medium power (keeps it smoother and doesn't scramble the eggs) Makes it really thick. I then add some unsweetened applesauce and cinnamon. Yum.
I also love doing this. Oatmeal is just the bomb, in my opinion. It can absorb anything and still be delish.
2 Protein Shakes a day OK?
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