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Posted: 8/14/2014 9:45:59 PM EDT
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Optimum nutrition is my favorite.
24g of protein per scoop 120 calories 3g carbs 1g sugar I wouldn't get too caught up in what any particular protein powder has in it... |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 9:58:30 PM EDT
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Optimum nutrition is my favorite. 24g of protein per scoop 120 calories 3g carbs 1g sugar I wouldn't get too caught up in what any particular protein powder has in it... And it tastes so fucking good. 
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Posted: 8/14/2014 10:05:08 PM EDT
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Optimum Nutrition "gold standard" is the best you can get. There was a big thread on bodybuilding.com a while back where ~20 brands were independently tested for protein content/quality and almost all were grossly misrepresented on the label.
For example, some cheap brand claimed 22g of protein per serving and actually had 1g. Apparently supplements aren't regulated by the same standards as regular food by the FDA. That said, I don't know what your goals are but it's probably unnecessary to take in 200g of protein per day. |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 10:06:58 PM EDT
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Can you tell me how many servings in each container? I see the 2lb and 5lb jugs so I know it might get be dependent on what jug you have.
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Posted: 8/14/2014 10:11:38 PM EDT
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Optimum Nutrition "gold standard" is the best you can get. There was a big thread on bodybuilding.com a while back where ~20 brands were independently tested for protein content/quality and almost all were grossly misrepresented on the label. For example, some cheap brand claimed 22g of protein per serving and actually had 1g. Apparently supplements aren't regulated by to the same standards as regular food by the FDA. That said, I don't know what your goals are but it's probably unnecessary to take in 200g of protein per day. I have a bag of eas from Sam's and that is some horrible shit. I drink it because I bought it but I won't do that again. Upon reading, body builders, athletes, etc, eat about a gram of protein per pound of body weight. It allows the body to use the excess body fat for energy. Plus, it allows me to eat all the meat I want as long as I get in good carbs and fats. |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 10:14:49 PM EDT
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Optimum nutrition is my favorite. 24g of protein per scoop 120 calories 3g carbs 1g sugar I wouldn't get too caught up in what any particular protein powder has in it... And it tastes so fucking good. It really does. I've yet to find a rival in terms of taste. |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 10:24:58 PM EDT
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I have a bag of eas from Sam's and that is some horrible shit. I drink it because I bought it but I won't do that again. Upon reading, body builders, athletes, etc, eat about a gram of protein per pound of body weight. It allows the body to use the excess body fat for energy. Plus, it allows me to eat all the meat I want as long as I get in good carbs and fats. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Optimum Nutrition "gold standard" is the best you can get. There was a big thread on bodybuilding.com a while back where ~20 brands were independently tested for protein content/quality and almost all were grossly misrepresented on the label. For example, some cheap brand claimed 22g of protein per serving and actually had 1g. Apparently supplements aren't regulated by to the same standards as regular food by the FDA. That said, I don't know what your goals are but it's probably unnecessary to take in 200g of protein per day. I have a bag of eas from Sam's and that is some horrible shit. I drink it because I bought it but I won't do that again. Upon reading, body builders, athletes, etc, eat about a gram of protein per pound of body weight. It allows the body to use the excess body fat for energy. Plus, it allows me to eat all the meat I want as long as I get in good carbs and fats. Yeah, alot of those "bodybuilders/athletes" make most of their money by selling supplements. As long as you're lifting/exercising properly and getting the right number of calories to gain/lose what you want you could eat 100g of protein and not notice a difference. Point being, don't kill yourself trying to cram food/supps to hit a magic protein number becuase it'll get old quick. |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 10:32:22 PM EDT
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Optimum nutrition is my favorite. 24g of protein per scoop 120 calories 3g carbs 1g sugar I wouldn't get too caught up in what any particular protein powder has in it... winner |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 11:07:32 PM EDT
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Looks like I'll be ordering some here shortly!
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Posted: 8/14/2014 11:14:05 PM EDT
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Yeah, alot of those "bodybuilders/athletes" make most of their money by selling supplements. As long as you're lifting/exercising properly and getting the right number of calories to gain/lose what you want you could eat 100g of protein and not notice a difference. Point being, don't kill yourself trying to cram food/supps to hit a magic protein number becuase it'll get old quick. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Optimum Nutrition "gold standard" is the best you can get. There was a big thread on bodybuilding.com a while back where ~20 brands were independently tested for protein content/quality and almost all were grossly misrepresented on the label. For example, some cheap brand claimed 22g of protein per serving and actually had 1g. Apparently supplements aren't regulated by to the same standards as regular food by the FDA. That said, I don't know what your goals are but it's probably unnecessary to take in 200g of protein per day. I have a bag of eas from Sam's and that is some horrible shit. I drink it because I bought it but I won't do that again. Upon reading, body builders, athletes, etc, eat about a gram of protein per pound of body weight. It allows the body to use the excess body fat for energy. Plus, it allows me to eat all the meat I want as long as I get in good carbs and fats. Yeah, alot of those "bodybuilders/athletes" make most of their money by selling supplements. As long as you're lifting/exercising properly and getting the right number of calories to gain/lose what you want you could eat 100g of protein and not notice a difference. Point being, don't kill yourself trying to cram food/supps to hit a magic protein number becuase it'll get old quick. Every time I stopped bodybuilding was completely due to having to eat all the time... Got burned out on food 
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Posted: 8/15/2014 9:22:26 AM EDT
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give dymatize a try. my GI couldn't handle ON products
either way natural food is your best bet. pre cook/bake/ grill pork chops or chicken for your week with some organic brown rice. good stuff and its SO easy to prepare the rice in a 13 dollar rice cooker! . swap Quinoa with the rice every few weeks for even more protein and fiber |
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Posted: 8/15/2014 9:54:40 AM EDT
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give dymatize a try. my GI couldn't handle ON products
either way natural food is your best bet. pre cook/bake/ grill pork chops or chicken for your week with some organic brown rice. good stuff and its SO easy to prepare the rice in a 13 dollar rice cooker! . swap Quinoa with the rice every few weeks for even more protein and fiber I like dymatize and it is not as expensive as ON and I think just as good. I've tried both. I think dymatize tastes better. Same size tubs for $10-$12 less. OP what part of TX you in? Lockout Supplements is in McKinney (North of DFW). They have a black iron gym open now, but you can order online and choose to pick up @ their building. I've ordered in the morning and picked up @ lunch. Nice extra savings that way. |
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Posted: 8/15/2014 10:30:10 AM EDT
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I've seen ON at my local Costco for $50 for a container with 50 servings. I don't think it's the gold standard, just the regular.
I'm going to switch that next time I'm at Costco. I've been using GNC's brand whey protein. It's got 24g protein, 6 g carbs and 140 calories per scoop. I mix with 10oz milk for another 10 g protein. tastes pretty good and cost $27 for 27 servings. OP, if I remember correctly, the recommendation for protein intake is 1g of protein for every pound of lean body weight. So depending on your body composition, you might be able to go under 200g and still take in enough protein to support your training. |
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Posted: 8/15/2014 10:41:55 AM EDT
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Optimum nutrition is my favorite. 24g of protein per scoop 120 calories 3g carbs 1g sugar I wouldn't get too caught up in what any particular protein powder has in it... winner I "third" the O.N.. Been using it for several years. |
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Posted: 8/15/2014 2:55:11 PM EDT
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Here is a great Chanel
m.youtube.com/user/dhftns Edit www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/healthy-n-fit-nutritionals-100-whey-pro-am-chocolate-2-lb-powder/hl-1082#.U-5bbXTD-aw That stuff has 45 per scoop |
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Posted: 8/15/2014 3:12:40 PM EDT
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Anything sold at GNC does not go into my body (other then the elemental supplements). Metagenetics or NuMedica (Absolute Protein) are best. No gluten, soy, etc....that all the others have. All should be on Amazon if you are interested.
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Posted: 8/15/2014 3:59:24 PM EDT
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My TN Beef Isolate has 29.5g of protein in every 30g scoop...
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Posted: 8/15/2014 4:43:43 PM EDT
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I used ON's "Gold Standard" and their "Optimum Performance Whey" in a few different flavors and wasn't impressed with the taste or texture (too watery) of either one. I think the Syntha-6 Isolate has a much better taste (a bit thick, though) and Vitamin Shoppe's "Body Tech Pro-24" has the best combination of taste, texture, and price...with comparable macros to Gold Standard.
That Carnivore beef isolate gave me gas that would peel paint, so i definitely wouldn't recommend that one. |
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Posted: 8/15/2014 6:19:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/15/2014 8:10:32 PM EDT
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I used ON's "Gold Standard" and their "Optimum Performance Whey" in a few different flavors and wasn't impressed with the taste or texture (too watery) of either one. I think the Syntha-6 Isolate has a much better taste (a bit thick, though) and Vitamin Shoppe's "Body Tech Pro-24" has the best combination of taste, texture, and price...with comparable macros to Gold Standard. That Carnivore beef isolate gave me gas that would peel paint, so i definitely wouldn't recommend that one. That's pretty easy to fix. Don't put as much water in it. 
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Posted: 8/15/2014 8:58:11 PM EDT
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Sorry everyone for not responding today. Work was nuts! I am in Tyler, Tx area so not much in the nutritional market other GNC or complete nutrition.
I reason i am shooting for such high protein intake is because its the fastest way to get the lean body mass. I have around 15lbs to loose. Of course, we all know that everyone here is in Herculean type a physique and are legit Tier 1 DevGru Space Shuttle Door Gunners. Or depends on who asks, 11B. 
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Posted: 8/15/2014 9:03:58 PM EDT
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Have you considered getting professional advice from a nutritionist?
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Posted: 8/15/2014 9:12:09 PM EDT
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Have you considered getting professional advice from a nutritionist? And have them charge me several hundred dollars for the same thing i can research on the internet? Its not really hard to find professional athletes diet layouts online. |
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Posted: 8/15/2014 9:28:53 PM EDT
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OP
http://www.barbellmedicine.com/ and http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=167 Same guy. GREAT nutritional info and great programming info too! |
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Posted: 8/15/2014 10:54:37 PM EDT
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OP http://www.barbellmedicine.com/ and http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=167 Same guy. GREAT nutritional info and great programming info too! Thanks for the links. I'll have to look at them tomorrow. Apparently the wife wants to watch one of her feel good chick flick movies. |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 12:42:58 AM EDT
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This is typically what I abide by.
The author's a triathlete and elite powerlifter that's around 8% BF at 220lbs. |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 7:27:04 AM EDT
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Optimum nutrition is my favorite. 24g of protein per scoop 120 calories 3g carbs 1g sugar I wouldn't get too caught up in what any particular protein powder has in it... And it tastes so fucking good. It really does. I've yet to find a rival in terms of taste. Cellucor > ON. I was big on ON at first but the taste really isnt that great compared to other whey proteins. |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 8:15:57 AM EDT
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I use Ultimate Nutrition Iso-Sensation 93, which is a 32g scoop and has 30g of protein in that scoop, which I guess equals 93% per scoop....or so they say
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/un/sensation.html 5 Lbs.Cookies N Cream Serving Size1Scoop(32g) Servings Per Container69 Amount Per Serving Calories130 5 Lbs.Cookies N Cream Serving Size1Scoop(32g) Servings Per Container69 Amount Per Serving Calories130 % Daily Value Carbohydrate1g0% Sugar<1g Protein30g60% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet Other Ingredients IsoChill® (Double Cold-Temperature Processed Cross-Flow Full-Spectrum Premium Microfiltered Whey Protein Isolate), Chocolate Cookie Pieces {Sugar, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate[Vitamin B1], Riboflavin[Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Baking Soda, Cornstarch, Salt, Soy Lecithin(Emulsifier), Chocolate, Vanillin}, Colostrum, Glutamine Complex (Glutamine Peptides, Glutapure®, Glutamine, N-Acetyl L-Glutamine), SI Complex (Alpha Lipoic Acid, D-Pinitol, 4-Hydroxyisoleucine), D Complex (Protease, Lactase), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Lactoferrin, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Soy Lecithin Contains milk, soy and wheat Carbohydrate1g0% Sugar<1g Protein30g60% Calcium16% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet Other Ingredients IsoChill® (Double Cold-Temperature Processed Cross-Flow Full-Spectrum Premium Microfiltered Whey Protein Isolate), Chocolate Cookie Pieces {Sugar, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate[Vitamin B1], Riboflavin[Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Baking Soda, Cornstarch, Salt, Soy Lecithin(Emulsifier), Chocolate, Vanillin}, Colostrum, Glutamine Complex (Glutamine Peptides, Glutapure®, Glutamine, N-Acetyl L-Glutamine), SI Complex (Alpha Lipoic Acid, D-Pinitol, 4-Hydroxyisoleucine), D Complex (Protease, Lactase), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Lactoferrin, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Soy Lecithin Contains milk, soy and wheat |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 2:22:54 PM EDT
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I thought i would give a little more info about myself here as well. Two years ago unknown to me, i started showing signs of lowT. I thought it was having a newborn so i didnt think much of it and pressed on. It wasnt until May of this year i couldnt take it anymore and went to a doctor for blood test. Comes back with lowT, low thyroid,ect...No wonder i was living my life like a zombie. Started trt and doctor didnt tell me that it effects fertility. Now i am off trt and trying to gain my fertility back with the use of clomid(which produces symptoms just like having lowT.)
I am trying to get my daily diet on lockdown because this winter i plan on running a cutting cycle. Without proper diet, you can take all the drugs you want but it will yield you little to no results. I hope this answers the question in which why i am seeking such a high protein diet. Besides, i love eating and this type of eating allows me to eat a shit ton. Thanks everyone for the links to the nutrition sites. I have alot of reading ahead and learning ahead. |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 4:21:04 PM EDT
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I like dymatize and it is not as expensive as ON and I think just as good. I've tried both. I think dymatize tastes better. Same size tubs for $10-$12 less. OP what part of TX you in? Lockout Supplements is in McKinney (North of DFW). They have a black iron gym open now, but you can order online and choose to pick up @ their building. I've ordered in the morning and picked up @ lunch. Nice extra savings that way. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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give dymatize a try. my GI couldn't handle ON products
either way natural food is your best bet. pre cook/bake/ grill pork chops or chicken for your week with some organic brown rice. good stuff and its SO easy to prepare the rice in a 13 dollar rice cooker! . swap Quinoa with the rice every few weeks for even more protein and fiber I like dymatize and it is not as expensive as ON and I think just as good. I've tried both. I think dymatize tastes better. Same size tubs for $10-$12 less. OP what part of TX you in? Lockout Supplements is in McKinney (North of DFW). They have a black iron gym open now, but you can order online and choose to pick up @ their building. I've ordered in the morning and picked up @ lunch. Nice extra savings that way. So which dymatize are you getting? They have the iso 100 or the elite. About a $40per container difference. |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 5:30:43 PM EDT
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I've tried both.
I use elite now. Unless you are really stomach sensitive go for elite. |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 6:15:29 PM EDT
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I've tried both. I use elite now. Unless you are really stomach sensitive go for elite. Luckily, I have a cast iron stomach. I have had to eat stuff that would make a Billy goat puke. |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 7:51:26 PM EDT
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depends on the quality of protein you want. thats the difference
isolate is better so its more expensive |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 8:30:00 PM EDT
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Optimum nutrition is my favorite. 24g of protein per scoop 120 calories 3g carbs 1g sugar I wouldn't get too caught up in what any particular protein powder has in it... And it tastes so fucking good. It really does. I've yet to find a rival in terms of taste. Cellucor > ON. I was big on ON at first but the taste really isnt that great compared to other whey proteins. Seriously, gold standard? Rockyroad is so good. |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 8:57:44 PM EDT
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Matrix 5.0 Orange cream has the lower carbs. Peanutbutter cookie is the only shake i've ever said... "damn I want a protein shake" about... Ever... Seriously... Ever... Like 14 years of drinking them... True nutrition's beef protein with peanutbutter or coffee flavor is fucking epic too though... and ~0 carbs. And OP: There are really some good resources on this subforum... High level military, (retired) professional fighters, High level powerlifters, etc. |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 9:30:52 PM EDT
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I'll throw my vote for Matrix 5.0 Orange cream has the lower carbs. Peanutbutter cookie is the only shake i've ever said... "damn I want a protein shake" about... Ever... Seriously... Ever... Like 14 years of drinking them... True nutrition's beef protein with peanutbutter or coffee flavor is fucking epic too though... and ~0 carbs. And OP: There are really some good resources on this subforum... High level military, (retired) professional fighters, High level powerlifters, etc. My cheap eas shakes are all but turning me off. I am going to order some powder I just have to figure out which one. I thought we were all professional fighters here? I watched some videos so.....
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Posted: 8/17/2014 2:53:24 PM EDT
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<a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/DonKey153/media/Protein_zps4b31c5fb.png.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i43/DonKey153/Protein_zps4b31c5fb.png</a> Thanks for the chart, I was coming to ask about one of those. How much protein can you actually eat in a day? From whey, and just in general. Out of 200g how much does a body absorb? |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 3:05:02 PM EDT
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<a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/user/DonKey153/media/Protein_zps4b31c5fb.png.html" target="_blank">http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i43/DonKey153/Protein_zps4b31c5fb.png</a> Thanks for the chart, I was coming to ask about one of those. How much protein can you actually eat in a day? From whey, and just in general. Out of 200g how much does a body absorb? I don't know the answer to any of that, but I suspect it varies from person to person with different muscle mass, metabolism and activity level. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 3:39:50 PM EDT
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Read Viada's article linked above.
In short: It will essentially absorb anything you put into it... whether the protein is used for the intended purpose is the question... otherwise, the protein is just calories, and subsequently be turned into fat. |
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Posted: 8/24/2014 2:10:53 PM EDT
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Well, got the ON cake batter. Holy crap....
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Posted: 8/27/2014 9:46:37 PM EDT
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I have a question on this.
I've looked back at my protein intake for a while ( I'm logging all my food intake into the app I've mentioned ) and my protein intake averages 17gr to a high 34 I think. I'm trying to keep my calories down and energy up, but this 3x5 along with the 100 pushups and 200 situps ( I'm no where close to my goals yet ) which I'm doing Mon.- Wed.- Fri.- and on Tue.- Thur.- Sat. calisthenics, the pushups and situps and a 3.5 mile walk. I'm getting smoked when I don't think I should be. After reading this thread I'm wondering if my protein is way to low? I worry about gaining so I'm eating a really lean diet of mainly chicken a little tuna and pork chops once in a while along with all the veggies. Beef just occasionally. Very low fat. Doc said all my blood work was good but the good cholesterol was a little low. What do y'all recommend? Do I need to eat more of something or what. I just don't want to gain any weight. I want to get my energy level up to where it should be. Pretty frustrated right now. |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 9:48:21 PM EDT
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I have a question on this. I've looked back at my protein intake for a while ( I'm logging all my food intake into the app I've mentioned ) and my protein intake averages 17gr to a high 34 I think. I'm trying to keep my calories down and energy up, but this 3x5 along with the 100 pushups and 200 situps ( I'm no where close to my goals yet ) which I'm doing Mon.- Wed.- Fri.- and on Tue.- Thur.- Sat. calisthenics, the pushups and situps and a 3.5 mile walk. I'm getting smoked when I don't think I should be. After reading this thread I'm wondering if my protein is way to low? I worry about gaining so I'm eating a really lean diet of mainly chicken a little tuna and pork chops once in a while along with all the veggies. Beef just occasionally. Very low fat. Doc said all my blood work was good but the good cholesterol was a little low. What do y'all recommend? Do I need to eat more of something or what. I just don't want to gain any weight. I want to get my energy level up to where it should be. Pretty frustrated right now. 17-34gr a day? Sounds very low. |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 9:50:46 PM EDT
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I have a question on this. I've looked back at my protein intake for a while ( I'm logging all my food intake into the app I've mentioned ) and my protein intake averages 17gr to a high 34 I think. I'm trying to keep my calories down and energy up, but this 3x5 along with the 100 pushups and 200 situps ( I'm no where close to my goals yet ) which I'm doing Mon.- Wed.- Fri.- and on Tue.- Thur.- Sat. calisthenics, the pushups and situps and a 3.5 mile walk. I'm getting smoked when I don't think I should be. After reading this thread I'm wondering if my protein is way to low? I worry about gaining so I'm eating a really lean diet of mainly chicken a little tuna and pork chops once in a while along with all the veggies. Beef just occasionally. Very low fat. Doc said all my blood work was good but the good cholesterol was a little low. What do y'all recommend? Do I need to eat more of something or what. I just don't want to gain any weight. I want to get my energy level up to where it should be. Pretty frustrated right now. A day??? shit dude, you need to eat more. Why are you eating low fat? Eat more fat, eat more protein. You're getting smoked and not performing because your diet sucks. You need more protein and more fat. |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 10:34:37 PM EDT
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I have a question on this. I've looked back at my protein intake for a while ( I'm logging all my food intake into the app I've mentioned ) and my protein intake averages 17gr to a high 34 I think. I'm trying to keep my calories down and energy up, but this 3x5 along with the 100 pushups and 200 situps ( I'm no where close to my goals yet ) which I'm doing Mon.- Wed.- Fri.- and on Tue.- Thur.- Sat. calisthenics, the pushups and situps and a 3.5 mile walk. I'm getting smoked when I don't think I should be. After reading this thread I'm wondering if my protein is way to low? I worry about gaining so I'm eating a really lean diet of mainly chicken a little tuna and pork chops once in a while along with all the veggies. Beef just occasionally. Very low fat. Doc said all my blood work was good but the good cholesterol was a little low. What do y'all recommend? Do I need to eat more of something or what. I just don't want to gain any weight. I want to get my energy level up to where it should be. Pretty frustrated right now. A day??? shit dude, you need to eat more. Why are you eating low fat? Eat more fat, eat more protein. You're getting smoked and not performing because your diet sucks. You need more protein and more fat. I still have more weight to drop. I've been trying to keep my calories between 1200-1800 a day. That's not counting the calories I burn working out. I thought that if I keep the calories down to what I've actually eaten then the workout calories would be extra. There have been a few times where I went over into the workout calories though. I don't know how to eat more protein without gaining. I know that I've got to get this figured out though. Today my ass was dragging, no energy. ETA: Today on benches, on each set when I would get to my fourth rep it would be a struggle and on my fifth rep on all three sets I just barely got it back up. The last rep of the last set I damn near dropped it. ( I was in the power rack ) |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 10:46:50 PM EDT
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I still have more weight to drop. I've been trying to keep my calories between 1200-1800 a day. That's not counting the calories I burn working out. I thought that if I keep the calories down to what I've actually eaten then the workout calories would be extra. There have been a few times where I went over into the workout calories though. I don't know how to eat more protein without gaining. I know that I've got to get this figured out though. Today my ass was dragging, no energy. ETA: Today on benches, on each set when I would get to my fourth rep it would be a struggle and on my fifth rep on all three sets I just barely got it back up. The last rep of the last set I damn near dropped it. ( I was in the power rack ) Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have a question on this. I've looked back at my protein intake for a while ( I'm logging all my food intake into the app I've mentioned ) and my protein intake averages 17gr to a high 34 I think. I'm trying to keep my calories down and energy up, but this 3x5 along with the 100 pushups and 200 situps ( I'm no where close to my goals yet ) which I'm doing Mon.- Wed.- Fri.- and on Tue.- Thur.- Sat. calisthenics, the pushups and situps and a 3.5 mile walk. I'm getting smoked when I don't think I should be. After reading this thread I'm wondering if my protein is way to low? I worry about gaining so I'm eating a really lean diet of mainly chicken a little tuna and pork chops once in a while along with all the veggies. Beef just occasionally. Very low fat. Doc said all my blood work was good but the good cholesterol was a little low. What do y'all recommend? Do I need to eat more of something or what. I just don't want to gain any weight. I want to get my energy level up to where it should be. Pretty frustrated right now. A day??? shit dude, you need to eat more. Why are you eating low fat? Eat more fat, eat more protein. You're getting smoked and not performing because your diet sucks. You need more protein and more fat. I still have more weight to drop. I've been trying to keep my calories between 1200-1800 a day. That's not counting the calories I burn working out. I thought that if I keep the calories down to what I've actually eaten then the workout calories would be extra. There have been a few times where I went over into the workout calories though. I don't know how to eat more protein without gaining. I know that I've got to get this figured out though. Today my ass was dragging, no energy. ETA: Today on benches, on each set when I would get to my fourth rep it would be a struggle and on my fifth rep on all three sets I just barely got it back up. The last rep of the last set I damn near dropped it. ( I was in the power rack ) no kidding theres no energy, you're not getting enough protein, fat, or calories to fuel your workouts. are you more concerned with what the scale says or how you look and perform? current height and weight? eta- not counting workout cals....forget that, its not accurate. What's your total calorie intake? |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 10:47:10 PM EDT
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The vanilla whey isolate at Walmart has 30g protein and <1g carbs per scoop, and it mixes great in a shaker with water. It costs a little more than their regular whey protein but for someone keeping their carbs in check (I'm currently keto) it's worth it.
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Posted: 8/27/2014 10:55:37 PM EDT
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no kidding theres no energy, you're not getting enough protein, fat, or calories to fuel your workouts. are you more concerned with what the scale says or how you look and perform? current height and weight? eta- not counting workout cals....forget that, its not accurate. What's your total calorie intake? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have a question on this. I've looked back at my protein intake for a while ( I'm logging all my food intake into the app I've mentioned ) and my protein intake averages 17gr to a high 34 I think. I'm trying to keep my calories down and energy up, but this 3x5 along with the 100 pushups and 200 situps ( I'm no where close to my goals yet ) which I'm doing Mon.- Wed.- Fri.- and on Tue.- Thur.- Sat. calisthenics, the pushups and situps and a 3.5 mile walk. I'm getting smoked when I don't think I should be. After reading this thread I'm wondering if my protein is way to low? I worry about gaining so I'm eating a really lean diet of mainly chicken a little tuna and pork chops once in a while along with all the veggies. Beef just occasionally. Very low fat. Doc said all my blood work was good but the good cholesterol was a little low. What do y'all recommend? Do I need to eat more of something or what. I just don't want to gain any weight. I want to get my energy level up to where it should be. Pretty frustrated right now. A day??? shit dude, you need to eat more. Why are you eating low fat? Eat more fat, eat more protein. You're getting smoked and not performing because your diet sucks. You need more protein and more fat. I still have more weight to drop. I've been trying to keep my calories between 1200-1800 a day. That's not counting the calories I burn working out. I thought that if I keep the calories down to what I've actually eaten then the workout calories would be extra. There have been a few times where I went over into the workout calories though. I don't know how to eat more protein without gaining. I know that I've got to get this figured out though. Today my ass was dragging, no energy. ETA: Today on benches, on each set when I would get to my fourth rep it would be a struggle and on my fifth rep on all three sets I just barely got it back up. The last rep of the last set I damn near dropped it. ( I was in the power rack ) no kidding theres no energy, you're not getting enough protein, fat, or calories to fuel your workouts. are you more concerned with what the scale says or how you look and perform? current height and weight? eta- not counting workout cals....forget that, its not accurate. What's your total calorie intake? I'm 6'1 last weighted 2 weeks ago at 231, I think now I'm between that and 225. I'm wanting to get to 185 . once I'm closer to my goal I'll know if I need to go lower or a little higher. My actual calories are between 1200 and 1800. That's the actual amount I take in. A few times I've went a little over 2000 but not very often. The app I use to log and keep track cuts the calorie intake down every time I weigh. I used to weigh once a week but now it's about every 2 - weeks. |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 10:58:12 PM EDT
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The vanilla whey isolate at Walmart has 30g protein and <1g carbs per scoop, and it mixes great in a shaker with water. It costs a little more than their regular whey protein but for someone keeping their carbs in check (I'm currently keto) it's worth it. I'm not really counting carbs, it's the calories I'm watching. Does the protein powders make you gain weight ? Would I still have to adjust my diet taking them? |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 11:03:02 PM EDT
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I'm 6'1 last weighted 2 weeks ago at 231, I think now I'm between that and 225. I'm wanting to get to 185 . once I'm closer to my goal I'll know if I need to go lower or a little higher. My actual calories are between 1200 and 1800. That's the actual amount I take in. A few times I've went a little over 2000 but not very often. The app I use to log and keep track cuts the calorie intake down every time I weigh. I used to weigh once a week but now it's about every 2 - weeks. perspective: I probably workout more, but I eat around 3,000 cals a day. I'm 5'9" and a fairly solid 186. IMO stop worrying bout weight, up your calories, up your protein and up your fat. Watch your workouts improve. Build muscle, make small tweaks to lean out and call it good. eta- you're eating 1200 cals a day, little fat, little protein. You're eating mostly carbs. Great way to not build muscle and not lose fat. |
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Posted: 8/27/2014 11:43:26 PM EDT
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I'm not really counting carbs, it's the calories I'm watching. Does the protein powders make you gain weight ? Would I still have to adjust my diet taking them? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The vanilla whey isolate at Walmart has 30g protein and <1g carbs per scoop, and it mixes great in a shaker with water. It costs a little more than their regular whey protein but for someone keeping their carbs in check (I'm currently keto) it's worth it. I'm not really counting carbs, it's the calories I'm watching. Does the protein powders make you gain weight ? Would I still have to adjust my diet taking them? Ingesting more calories than you burn is what causes weight gain. The type of calories and the type of physical effort exerted decides whether that's good weight gain or bad. |
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