How many of you use protein powders whey etc. , Do any of you not use them are they really necessary , anyone use them for a while then stopped using them noticed any difference ?
i prefer 10% fat beef patties or chicken breast, though sometimes I do feel like having some almond milk and a mix of whey/casein. Protein is protein (unless you buy those cheap garbage off of your local gnc and are eating 70% taurine).
The thing is if I eat meat, it feels incomplete without a side, but 400ml of almond milk and 1.5 scoops is only 200 calories and feels complete, at least as an in-betweener or something to take before sleeping.
Do I use protein powders? Yes. Are they necessary? Of course not - I could get the same protein from other sources instead. I don't because this would cost me more money and be less convenient.
I use one with a very high amount of protein and carbs in it per serving , alongside an apple and some nuts for breakfast ,because I can't be arrsed to cook breakfast half awake. Simple convenience. Food is better , if I had a wife to cook breakfast for me, I wouldn't even bother with them.
I'm not having any shakes now so just real food I eat 7 meals a day each meal has 40g of protein whether it comes from fish , chicken , eggs or steak that's a lot of food and meals but it only adds up to 210g of protein which apparently according to studies is not enough for my body weight , their I a no way I can get another 3 solid meals in and I'm not allowed any protein shakes
Consistently using protein shakes makes a huge difference to my body comp. Diet is average at best, lack the will power to eat well, so for myself protein powder is a god send.
Id pretty much echo what everyone has previously said, price and convenience make a protein shake handy....however i find them more advantageous when 'bulking' ie trying to add more calories in, when im reducing calories i dont bother with them as satiety is a massive issue for me and i cant stand being hungry again 30 mins after having a shake...
The following review suggests an upper useful limit of 1.6g/kg (0.73g/lb) for natural trainers. I doubt there is any meaningful published data for assisted training.
I should have said, the value above is for a gaining phase ('bulking') but more may be beneficial during a fat loss phase, by improving muscle retention.
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