How much of your protein do you get from protein shakes? Anybody eat protein bars of any kind? I’m calculating the cost, and buying bars in bulk from a warehouse club is the same price per gram of protein as Metabolic Drive Low Carb, but the latter has WAY less carbs and calories.
I’m just not sure I want to be taking 80g of protein powder on a regular, daily basis – but I’m having a hard time getting enough low carb protein without getting too much fat (especially saturated fat – it’s been around 9-10% of my calories, and the FDA recommends less than 7% for long-term heart health)…
[quote]alexprice wrote:
How much of your protein do you get from protein shakes? Anybody eat protein bars of any kind? I’m calculating the cost, and buying bars in bulk from a warehouse club is the same price per gram of protein as Metabolic Drive Low Carb, but the latter has WAY less carbs and calories.
I’m just not sure I want to be taking 80g of protein powder on a regular, daily basis – but I’m having a hard time getting enough low carb protein without getting too much fat (especially saturated fat – it’s been around 9-10% of my calories, and the FDA recommends less than 7% for long-term heart health)…
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You should be aware that not all protein is created equal. The cheap bars that can be bought at Costco and other warehouse clubs may contain tons of fillers, low quality proteins, and other ingredients that simply aren’t optimal from a nutrition standpoint.
Getting 50-100 grams of protein from shakes per day is not abnormal. There are plenty of people on here for whom it is actually the norm.
Another form of low carb protein? Chicken breasts. You can use your warehouse club for those.
It seems like a lot at first to think of going through $120 worth of protein powder every month, but it actually looks like it’s a great value for the quality of nutrition you’re getting.
I get that per shake, and drink at least 3 a day, more when I run out of eggs.
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Wow that’s a lot. I’m 5’8 and aiming for 158 lbs (currently 167), so obviously not a bodybuilder.
The Grow! is a good idea to get the cost down a bit, and it only has a nominal amount more carbs or fat. Do you think it makes a difference for me to use whey vs. the whey-casein blend in the Metabolic Drive?
I get that per shake, and drink at least 3 a day, more when I run out of eggs.
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Wow that’s a lot. I’m 5’8 and aiming for 158 lbs (currently 167), so obviously not a bodybuilder.
The Grow! is a good idea to get the cost down a bit, and it only has a nominal amount more carbs or fat. Do you think it makes a difference for me to use whey vs. the whey-casein blend in the Metabolic Drive?[/quote]
Is your goal to just be 158lbs or look optimal at 158lbs?
To look optimal: Even if you’re not a bodybuilder you still have to keep your protein count high and lift weights to diet.
As for the different blends Whey is fast digesting and good post workout, the whey-casein blend is good meal replacement since it’s slow digesting.
I get that per shake, and drink at least 3 a day, more when I run out of eggs.
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Wow that’s a lot. I’m 5’8 and aiming for 158 lbs (currently 167), so obviously not a bodybuilder.
The Grow! is a good idea to get the cost down a bit, and it only has a nominal amount more carbs or fat. Do you think it makes a difference for me to use whey vs. the whey-casein blend in the Metabolic Drive?[/quote]
Use whey pre/post workout or to mix with some other stuff (I take regular whey in the morning and mix it with grape juice and egg whites)
Use whey/casein blend to make for a kind of “meal replacement” with a slower absorbtion rate
U could always add olive oil, natural pb, etc to slow down the absorbtion of regular whey tough
[quote]alexprice wrote:
How much of your protein do you get from protein shakes? Anybody eat protein bars of any kind? I’m calculating the cost, and buying bars in bulk from a warehouse club is the same price per gram of protein as Metabolic Drive Low Carb, but the latter has WAY less carbs and calories.
I’m just not sure I want to be taking 80g of protein powder on a regular, daily basis – but I’m having a hard time getting enough low carb protein without getting too much fat (especially saturated fat – it’s been around 9-10% of my calories, and the FDA recommends less than 7% for long-term heart health)…
alex[/quote]
The USDA is full of shit. Saturated fat is good for you. Cholesterol is good for you. I’m not even joking here. The last 50 years of nutrition has been complete crap for the average consumer.
If you want to be heart conscious, the biggest thing you can do is cut carbs, cut processed food; if it comes in a bag/package, don’t eat it.
I don’t even look at my saturated fat intake, but I eat about 3-4 eggs, 3-4 slices natural cheese, whole milk, coconut oil, 6-8oz of chicken, 6-8oz of meat and 2-3oz of fish a day. My blood lipids have never been better. When I was following the USDA guidelines, my cholesterol was borderline high, and my triglycerides were high and I felt like all the time. After I educated myself about what’s really good for you and what isn’t, my health has never been better. Now, my cholesterol is borderline high (but that really means nothing truth be told) but my triglycerides are in the low range (under 40).
To look optimal: Even if you’re not a bodybuilder you still have to keep your protein count high and lift weights to diet.
As for the different blends Whey is fast digesting and good post workout, the whey-casein blend is good meal replacement since it’s slow digesting.
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I’m getting about 210g protein a day right now, and I do some moderately challenging lifting twice a week, but I really don’t want to build a lot more muscle. I’m a dancer and have massive legs from that, they’re really starting to look like a rugby player and I don’t love it at all. I’m taking a ton of yoga and body conditioning on top of 6 days of cardio a week (3x / wk on elliptical 1 hr, 3x / wk of 25 min seriously hardcore HIIT on treadmill). I’m trying to get back in shape to be taking 10 dance classes a week starting in September, and hopefully to have a full-time job (40 hrs/wk!) dancing within the next couple years. Oh and I’m 34, which is very old in that world.
I think it’s a great idea to mix up whey and whey-casein, maybe 1 part whey-casein in the morning or before bed plus 3 parts whey throughout the day. Hopefully in a few months the $20-$40 monthly price difference won’t be a big deal, but right now unfortunately it is.
To look optimal: Even if you’re not a bodybuilder you still have to keep your protein count high and lift weights to diet.
As for the different blends Whey is fast digesting and good post workout, the whey-casein blend is good meal replacement since it’s slow digesting.
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I’m getting about 210g protein a day right now, and I do some moderately challenging lifting twice a week, but I really don’t want to build a lot more muscle. I’m a dancer and have massive legs from that, they’re really starting to look like a rugby player and I don’t love it at all. I’m taking a ton of yoga and body conditioning on top of 6 days of cardio a week (3x / wk on elliptical 1 hr, 3x / wk of 25 min seriously hardcore HIIT on treadmill). I’m trying to get back in shape to be taking 10 dance classes a week starting in September, and hopefully to have a full-time job (40 hrs/wk!) dancing within the next couple years. Oh and I’m 34, which is very old in that world.
I think it’s a great idea to mix up whey and whey-casein, maybe 1 part whey-casein in the morning or before bed plus 3 parts whey throughout the day. Hopefully in a few months the $20-$40 monthly price difference won’t be a big deal, but right now unfortunately it is.[/quote]
