How many use protein powder

[Armykid93]

How many of you use protein powder and how many don't? Did it hurt your gains when you stopped using it?

I'm trying to figure out if it would be better to use protein powder or the other stuff I wanna use on my list. I've always bought protein powder but recently I just don't have the money. So i'm trying to weigh it out.

[MuscleInk]

How many of you use protein powder and how many don't? Did it hurt your gains when you stopped using it?

I'm trying to figure out if it would be better to use protein powder or the other stuff I wanna use on my list. I've always bought protein powder but recently I just don't have the money. So i'm trying to weigh it out.

Nothing replaces a proper diet - you know that.

I drink one shake a day - first thing in the morning after fasted cardio. On work out days I drink a second shake immediately after a workout.

I used to drink 4-5 shakes a day. Then I got smart.

[redz]

I take 1-2 per day. I take one after workouts and one before bed.

[bigrich4]

I have a shake with peanut butter, banana, oatmeal and whey sense i dont have time to cook before work amd thats it.. post workout i just eat. I used to after a workout but not for awhile and nothing in size has changed.

[Antonious]

Nothing replaces a proper diet - you know that.

I drink one shake a day - first thing in the morning after fasted cardio.

It was believed that cardio on empty stomach burns fat, but in reality it burns muscle for fuel than anything. Bad idea

[MuscleInk]

It was believed that cardio on empty stomach burns fat, but in reality it burns muscle for fuel than anything. Bad idea

You are partially correct - if you're not running gear or anything that inhibits catabolism!

I've been doing it for a month or more now. Only weight loss is unwanted fat. Strength has been increasing - although very slowly due to carb deficits. I'm running a cutting cycle to prep for an upcoming bulk cycle.

[redz]

BCAA's also help preserve muscle when taken prior to doing cardio.

[MuscleInk]

BCAA's also help preserve muscle when taken prior to doing cardio.

Correct - I consume about 4L a day. There are many ways to inhibit catabolic activity. One doesn't need to lose muscle mass if done correctly.

[Antonious]

Regarding shakes I drink at least 2 a day

[JWP806]

I generally take 2 a day. I've been doing pretty well to keep it to just one PWO.

[marcus300]

Depends on my work schedule but I normally have them. To maintain my size I do have to use them if time is an issues or I'm delayed at work for some reason.

[bdos]

I have just gotton back into using it again in mornings and after w/o, dont think it affected me when i stopped taking it lost some calories maybe about it.

[Turkish Juicer]

I have always had 1 shake only, post workout.

2 scoops (50gr) of 100% whey isolate, water, 5-6gr of Micronized Creatine Monohydrate and a teaspoon of powdered cinnamon does it for me.

As for your question, it did slow down my gains at times when I stopped drinking shakes. In my experience a good shake certainly helps with obtaining the ''edge'' while lifting regularly, this is possibly due to the fact that a decent whey protein consists of many amino acids that have high biological value.

[Gaspaco]

Usually post workout only.

[EyE]

post workout- and before bed... and occasionally a half shake in between meals 1 and 2.

[Armykid93]

I have a shake with peanut butter, banana, oatmeal and whey sense i dont have time to cook before work amd thats it.. post workout i just eat. I used to after a workout but not for awhile and nothing in size has changed.

Lol as I drink the same shake before work....just don't have the whey in it

[Armykid93]

Nothing replaces a proper diet - you know that.

I drink one shake a day - first thing in the morning after fasted cardio. On work out days I drink a second shake immediately after a workout.

I used to drink 4-5 shakes a day. Then I got smart.

Lol yeah I got my diet down pretty good I think, I'll be posting it up pretty soon but i'm a supplement fiend haha

Thanks everybody for the responses. I think I an gonna buy the protein powder. Just gotta make it last

[ali.jones]

I used that stupid thing, I blame WPI because of that viagra stopped working for me. There was nothing else I took on those days.

<Sad Jones>

[jimmyinkedup]

I had always just done 1 pwo shake..but im so busy now that i do 3/day. I have noticed zero difference but I still get plenty of food as well.

[FONZY007]

I do most days PWO. Some days PWO and right before bedtime...

[Antonious]

You are partially correct - if you're not running gear or anything that inhibits catabolism!

I've been doing it for a month or more now. Only weight loss is unwanted fat. Strength has been increasing - although very slowly due to carb deficits. I'm running a cutting cycle to prep for an upcoming bulk cycle.

The rumor that cardio can enlarge your heart while on AAS, is it true or only by duing high intensity large amounts of cardio?

[Armykid93]

The rumor that cardio can enlarge your heart while on AAS, is it true or only by duing high intensity large amounts of cardio?

Good question dude! But your on someone elses thread and in the wrong section.

Try asking in the Q&A section.

[Ashop]

How many of you use protein powder and how many don't? Did it hurt your gains when you stopped using it?

I'm trying to figure out if it would be better to use protein powder or the other stuff I wanna use on my list. I've always bought protein powder but recently I just don't have the money. So i'm trying to weigh it out.

I use it daily, it really helps me get my protein needs in with a hectic schedule.

[Antonious]

Good question dude! But your on someone elses thread and in the wrong section.

Try asking in the Q&A section.

Nothing personal didn't meant to hijack ur thread.

[kronik420]

if money is a problem, then your better off spending it on more food

try:
http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...e#.UT7fI9aLBVs
without the whey powder, will still be 650 kcals per shake 75c 38p 22f, banana flavour...

[RescuesPitbulls]

I'm surprised by some of the responses. I down a whey protein shake 4x a day but at the same time i'm still taking in a ton of food. I usually drink my shakes with my meals or in between.

[RipOwens]

I'll often drink between meals but haven't been consistent lately. I didn't notice much difference after stopping.

[Armykid93]

I'm surprised by some of the responses. I down a whey protein shake 4x a day but at the same time i'm still taking in a ton of food. I usually drink my shakes with my meals or in between.

4 a day! I wish I could afford that lol

[cj111]

4 a day seems excessive. Go eat some food

[MuscleInk]

4 a day seems excessive. Go eat some food

Agreed. Better off eating more food.

[Tron3219]

I drink 2. First thing in the morning (pressed for time) and post workout.

1 cup egg whites
.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp flax
1 scoop protein (casein am, whey post wo)
2 tbsp macadamia nut oil
5 chocolate covered almonds (post workout only)

-TroN-

[Turkish Juicer]

I down a whey protein shake 4x a day but at the same time i'm still taking in a ton of food.

Something wrong here.

You are either not really eating a ton of food or not drinking 4 shakes a day. What are your stats anyway?

I don't know a single pro who actually drinks 4 shakes a day, at least not during off season.