Author Topic: Who's still using protein powders? (Read 11532 times)

ProudVirgin69 · « **on:** March 21, 2019, 08:53:45 AM »

I know they kind of fell out of favor a little while back, with the "whole foods are superior" argument. I had bought into that too but protein powders are just so damn convenient. It's kinda hard to consistently get a lot of protein in without protein shakes. All that cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, lugging around tupperwares ... no thanks.

Right now I get about 100g of protein from shakes every day. 2 shakes w 2 scoops a piece. Add to that some eggs and a little bit of meat and I'm right at about 200g protein.

What about the rest of Getbig?

ratherbebig · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2019, 08:58:21 AM »

TheShape. · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2019, 09:08:15 AM »

I unironically use the muscle tech one

Flexacon · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2019, 09:13:31 AM »

Never really liked protein powders. If you're only doing it for convenience then surly protein bars would be the way to go.

IroNat · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2019, 09:46:33 AM »

Needing all that protein is BS.

It's nonsense.

residue · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2019, 09:48:19 AM »

i use one to thicken my milk when i have weetabix

Go 4 It · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2019, 09:54:16 AM »

Why drink something that you have no clue whats actually in it?

Skeletor · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2019, 09:55:28 AM »

Quote from: TheShape. on March 21, 2019, 09:08:15 AM

I unironically use the muscle tech one

Dat dere?

BB · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2019, 10:07:15 AM »

I get about a 1/3 from protein powders. Usually in the morning, and right after lifting mixed with milk. I don't like having a heavy meal first thing in the morning, so it works well that way. One thing I don't bother with is chasing the newest most fancy ones, I just buy on taste, manufacturer, and cost.

Henda · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2019, 10:14:36 AM »

Not had any for years,also make no effort whatsoever regarding protein intake numbers although like meat and milk so do get some but nowhere near the recommended amounts

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2019, 10:14:59 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on March 21, 2019, 09:46:33 AM

Needing all that protein is BS.

It's nonsense.

This. Wasted thousands of dollars buying fart powder when I was young. Could have just eaten an extra hamburger for dinner.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2019, 10:17:32 AM »

Yep, absolutely necessary when you can’t get all of your meals in.

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2019, 10:40:40 AM »

Same jug has been under my counter for many years. When I want a shake I mainly do something like:

Milk
Couple raw eggs
Olive oil
blueberries
Oatmeal powder I grind in the coffee grinder (from real oats)
Flax seeds
Wheat germ
Creatine (since I got that shit in the cupboard also)
Teddy (Natty) peanut butter
Scoop of frozen yogurt to have it like a milkshake.

Dont really need the powders to have a good shake w/ 20+ grams of protein.

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2019, 10:46:01 AM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on March 21, 2019, 10:17:32 AM

Yep, absolutely necessary when you can’t get all of your meals in.

When you're competing it's different as you are spreading out your meals to 6 or 8 feedings.

Griffith · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2019, 10:57:33 AM »

I never used to, but I'm using a lot of whey protein lately and also some high-protein meal replacement shakes.

It's hard to get the protein up with regular food and feels heavier on my digestion to eat that much solid food.

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2019, 11:28:07 AM »

Quote from: Griffith on March 21, 2019, 10:57:33 AM

I never used to, but I'm using a lot of whey protein lately and also some high-protein meal replacement shakes.

It's hard to get the protein up with regular food and feels heavier on my digestion to eat that much solid food.

Why do you need a high protein diet?

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2019, 12:06:19 PM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on March 21, 2019, 11:28:07 AM

Why do you need a high protein diet?

For expensive piss and ammonia smelling sweat...

ProudVirgin69 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 21, 2019, 12:58:28 PM »

Quote from: IroNat on March 21, 2019, 09:46:33 AM

Needing all that protein is BS.

It's nonsense.

How much protein do you think is needed?

I go for 200g or so, which I think is reasonable. I've tried doing less, like 75-100g/day but it impacted my recovery and growth.

deadz · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2019, 01:02:50 PM »

Protein Isolate is the only "sports nutrition" supplement I buy.

Fortress · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2019, 02:08:00 PM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on March 21, 2019, 10:14:59 AM

Wasted thousands of dollars buying fart powder when I was young. Could have just eaten an extra hamburger for dinner.

Same here. What a racket.

Griffith · « **Reply #20 on:** March 21, 2019, 02:11:12 PM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on March 21, 2019, 11:28:07 AM

Why do you need a high protein diet?

I never used to, but I noticed a difference since I started increasing my protein.

Notomorrow · « **Reply #21 on:** March 21, 2019, 02:21:01 PM »

As bullshit as protein powders are, REAL food is bullshit too. "All natural" with all kinds of preservatives and chemicals, "whole wheat" which is wheat flour, stripped of all good fiber and nurtrients, the whole organic scam, "made with real chicken"(is it chicken?)

Unless you seriously are buying all raw food and preparing and cooking it(even then its not certain), dont think whatever youre eating is any less bullshit than a protein powder.

tommywishbone · « **Reply #22 on:** March 21, 2019, 02:32:51 PM »

Yes.

In all those years at Golds Gym Venice, being right there in the mix. Seeing every bodybuilder who was ever anybody...

Not one single bodybuilder I ever knew, and I knew all of them... did not use protein sups.

They work. Protein drinks, shakes, powders work.

robcguns · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2019, 02:52:48 PM »

Quote from: IroNat on March 21, 2019, 09:46:33 AM

Needing all that protein is BS.

It's nonsense.

Exactly.No one needs more than 100 grams a day.maybe a juiced 300lber might use 150 but that’s it.All which should be got from food.

tres_taco_combo · « **Reply #24 on:** March 21, 2019, 03:00:02 PM »

contest season = yes since my prep coach has me drink them -

off season = every blue moon when I want to increase my cals, i will go to a smoothie shop and load up on cals (add in oreos too)