Protein Powder
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martijean1
Cathlete
I have a shake everyday after my workout, ONLY because I've been eating veggie more and more...Just wanting to make sure I cover all the bases...I usually have a protein (legume/whole grain) meal only in the evening, so I use it as a filler mid-morning...Not only that, but it's nice to have an icy "shake" after a workout!
MJ in MN
MJ in MN
xschwarz
Cathlete
Hi Helene,
Like so many response cliches: that depends on several factors.
Are you following a particular eating lifestyle?
What are your fitness goals? Are you working out, lifting weights?
For me, I am following BFFM and there is a ballpark percentage of my daily intake that comes from protein. If I can't get enough protein, for example, if I am at work and I don't happen to have chicken in my pocket, then a protein drink (preferably powder) fits the bill.
For me, I know that my fitness regime is pretty intense lately, often leaving me with DOMS especially after a weighted workout. So, I always have a protein powder drink (with a banana or strawberries mixed in)following my workout to aide in muscle repair and healing.
HTH,
X
Like so many response cliches: that depends on several factors.
Are you following a particular eating lifestyle?
What are your fitness goals? Are you working out, lifting weights?
For me, I am following BFFM and there is a ballpark percentage of my daily intake that comes from protein. If I can't get enough protein, for example, if I am at work and I don't happen to have chicken in my pocket, then a protein drink (preferably powder) fits the bill.
For me, I know that my fitness regime is pretty intense lately, often leaving me with DOMS especially after a weighted workout. So, I always have a protein powder drink (with a banana or strawberries mixed in)following my workout to aide in muscle repair and healing.
HTH,
X
helene1
Cathlete
Thanks to all,
what is BFFM?
I eat a mix of vegetarian and chicken diet.
Some days I don't have meat all day. Other days, I will have chicken for supper.
I rely on peanut butter, cheeses, yogourt or beans for protein.
So that's why I was worry I was not getting enough protein.
My workout schecule is:
45 min. of walking every day.
2 full body weight training a week.
1 to 3 step workouts.
Sometimes I had yogo or pilates.
what is BFFM?
I eat a mix of vegetarian and chicken diet.
Some days I don't have meat all day. Other days, I will have chicken for supper.
I rely on peanut butter, cheeses, yogourt or beans for protein.
So that's why I was worry I was not getting enough protein.
My workout schecule is:
45 min. of walking every day.
2 full body weight training a week.
1 to 3 step workouts.
Sometimes I had yogo or pilates.
kathryn
Cathlete
Salut, Hélène!
First THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for NOT calling yourself a vegetarian! (It annoys the (@# out of me when fish/chicken eaters do that). You found the perfect way to describe your diet.
BFFM is "BUrn the fat, feed the muscle" a book that available to purchase and download online.
>I rely on peanut butter, cheeses, yogourt or beans for
>protein.
>
>So that's why I was worry I was not getting enough protein.
You could increase your protein without having a protein powder by adding some tempeh, tofu, seitan, quinoa, lentils to your diet.
Cheese is not really a good protein source, because it is also one of the highest sources of saturated fat (the artery clogging kind).
Your workout schedule doesn't look like you need a lot of protein: it's heavy on cardio, which is fueled by carbs (as is your brain!).
First THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for NOT calling yourself a vegetarian! (It annoys the (@# out of me when fish/chicken eaters do that). You found the perfect way to describe your diet.
BFFM is "BUrn the fat, feed the muscle" a book that available to purchase and download online.
>I rely on peanut butter, cheeses, yogourt or beans for
>protein.
>
>So that's why I was worry I was not getting enough protein.
You could increase your protein without having a protein powder by adding some tempeh, tofu, seitan, quinoa, lentils to your diet.
Cheese is not really a good protein source, because it is also one of the highest sources of saturated fat (the artery clogging kind).
Your workout schedule doesn't look like you need a lot of protein: it's heavy on cardio, which is fueled by carbs (as is your brain!).
helene1
Cathlete
Thanks for the quick reply.
Good idea to add some tofu. I can't with tempeh. Don't like it. Love lentils. I did not know they were a good source of protein.
Also, it's hard to give up cheese. I love it so much. It's a treat everyday. I only eat 1 ounce.
You are SO RIGHT about people calling themselves vegetarian when they eat fish or chicken on the occasion. Real hardcore vegetarians don't eat meat at all.
I know that I could live on the vegetarian diet but I find it too hard to get my proteins without chicken or fish.
So, for now, I will stay away from the protein powder.
Good idea to add some tofu. I can't with tempeh. Don't like it. Love lentils. I did not know they were a good source of protein.
Also, it's hard to give up cheese. I love it so much. It's a treat everyday. I only eat 1 ounce.
You are SO RIGHT about people calling themselves vegetarian when they eat fish or chicken on the occasion. Real hardcore vegetarians don't eat meat at all.
I know that I could live on the vegetarian diet but I find it too hard to get my proteins without chicken or fish.
So, for now, I will stay away from the protein powder.
amyg
Cathlete
My DH was the cook at a summer camp and he had a list for vegetarian staff. It said: I'm a Vegetarian, but I also eat... and then had a checklist for Beef, Chicken, Fish, Pork etc. That list, and those who checked meats off on it, cracked me up. Almost all who signed up checked something off.
I could never give up cheese. What would be the point of a life without cheese??
I could never give up cheese. What would be the point of a life without cheese??