Thread: Protein Shake Intake

What is your total protein intake?
I bet it is not 400. If it is, it still is 50% of protein shake which IMO is no good.

I currently only take 100 grams of protein through protein shakes(and thats all in one protein shake)

dear boy that is far far too much protein in just one shake. you need to evenly divid you protein consumption among other meals.
As Vieope asked, how much protein are you aiming for in total each day?

Sometimes we have to do what we have to do, as far as finances and such. Getting 200 grams of protein powder a day isnt neccesarily a bad thing, IF spread out throughout 3-4 meals, and if its a mixed protein (or as I do when things get tough, mix whey with skim milk and add some powder milk for slower absorbtion).

Whey is a great protein post training, but if you dont slow down the absorbtion, or get a more slow release protein (egg or casien), then a good chance that whey is being used for energy and not muscle anabolism.

Originally Posted by camarosuper6

Whey is a great protein post training, but if you dont slow down the absorbtion, or get a more slow release protein (egg or casien), then a good chance that whey is being used for energy and not muscle anabolism.

First, Hi How are you?

Is there a way to know the exact amount of whey necessary to promote only muscle anabolism or is that just all speculation?

Originally Posted by Chris52686

Hello,I'm 18 years old and weigh 198 pounds and am wondering if its is ok If i take as much as 200grams of protein a day in form of protein shakes because I am having difficulty getting any more than 100grams a protein a day from real food.PS I currently only take 100 grams of protein through protein shakes(and thats all in one protein shake)Thanks, Chris

you cant get 100 g of protein from real food? 2 cans of tuna and a chicken breast???

Thanks for the replies so quick. I am aiming for around 350grams a day. So would it be good to have 4 shakes a day each of 50grams.
P.S. I used optimum whey protein(10lb bag) and mix it with skim milk

so is it ok to take like 4 protein shakes a day with 40 grams of protein each, because you know how the directions always say do not eceede 3 shakes a day or some shit like that...

IMO 350g protein is too much. Aim for 200-300g, which is plenty(1-1.5g/lb bw).

I personally would try to get in more whole foods.. do you like eggs? cottage cheese? tuna? chicken? beef? sooo many option than just shakes all the time.

Well I dont currently get to 350grams of protein at this time(probably more like 275) but I was just thinkig about aiming for that based on reccomendations in an article at bodybuilding.com which suggests the following for my weight
Protein Recommendations
Early Health Department Recommendation:
Each Day You Should Take In 195 Grams Of Protein.

Average Bodybuilder Recommendations:
Each Day You Should Take In 332 Grams Of Protein.

Dr Peter Lemon's Recommendations:
Each Day You Should Take In 351 Grams Of Protein.

I do currently eat tuna and eggs just about everyday and some sort of chicken or beef. I'm probably a little off by saying only 100grams from food is probably more like 150-175

i just threw up all over myself and m shake, i just got a problem with shakes i cant take them after a while and its not the fiurst time its happened i just start gagging on it, (((no i know how my girfriends feels, lol jk, dont tell her!! ))) my stomach doesnt like it at all but i push myself all the time i gues after the years training i just got sick of them.......i will try further but i dont know if im doing myself damadge....

LOL!

I love my protein. Find some that you enjoy drinking man.

i tried a lot of them, i dont know whats wrong they just make me sick

Have you tried some of the tropical ones from BSL?