protein myths or truths.

[lilwoday09smb]

i was just wondering how many of u take protein supps or would rather use whole foods. i get headaches and stomach aches when taking protein and ive tried, muscle tech, ons, nitro tech, isopure, and high5. just seems to go right thru me, i instead just try to eat more chicken and tuna. at 195 ilbs is 190-200 grms a day ok or do i ned teh shakes. im forcing my self as of right now.

[HalloweenMan]

of course whole foods are better!  they are more filling, but, with work, i cant eat meals like that all day, so the protein powder works good then, but i do prefer whole foods, like eggs, chicken, tuna and steak. 

[MidniteRambo]

Food is more important but supplements have their place in terms of convenience and specific applications (e.g., pwo shake w/ creatine).  People that put themselves in the "one or the other" camp are making a mistake IMO.

[lilwoday09smb]

i agree with u guys but im my situation do u think ill be ok with that amount of protein, if i took shakes i would probally get 250 grams a day instead of 195.

[MidniteRambo]

Consider night time feeding or supplementation which should be easier to ingest when your stomach is empty.  For example, waking up in the middle of the night and eating a cup of low fat cottage cheese (approximately 26g of protein), downing a casien based shake or a combination of bcaa and dessicated liver tabs.  With proper planning, I have no problem ingesting 270g-300g protein per day on a consistent basis which is my target range.

[GoneAway]

I have 2 protein drinks a day (if all goes as planned!) and quite enjoy the taste if it's a good brand.

I don't think they're NEEDED in a diet, but can help by adding a liquid food to make it easier for the digestive system. If you're only having 3 meals a day, I would go with whole foods. More than that, think about a shake replacement.

[lilwoday09smb]

my normal day looks like this except except weekends ill have steak and sushi, and maybe a taco bell cheat meal

7 am
5 eggs
1/2 cup oatmeal

11 am
2 cans of tuna

2:00 pm
large chicken breast
1/2 cup brown rice

 5pm
pre workout
4 tbsp natural peanut butter
1 whole wheat bread / or 2 rice cakes

7 pm post workout
large chicken/ turkey/ or fish
1 cup brocolli.

9: 30 pm pre bed
1 low fat yogurt ( gonna switch to cottage cheese thanxs to above post)