Why do you take protein supps.?

[the hulkster]

Other than a timing issue post workout or to substitute it for food that is not low in kcals and nutrient dense? back up your response please.

[the hulkster]

bump

[UpstateTank]

i only use protein immediately pwo...i get the rest of my cals from whole food

[the hulkster]

is there any other reason, carlos, nark? big diet gurus?

[IBdmfkr]

I'm the same way, I'd rather take in "real" whole food proteins in my diet rather than powders, done both and feel the whole foods work much better in helping to keep me lean and keep the protein consistant in my bloodstream.

Shakes aren't bad as a last resort but just don't seem to have the same affect as real foods.

[Prada]

I agree with the others, I emphasize food but would rather use protein shake versus having a defecit.

Also honestly I use to add some taste as well. i.e to my oatmeal

[the hulkster]

Others?

[Chemical King]

i think some people have this myth that if they drink lots of shakes than there gona get huge. This is especialy common in new users in the gym. I think there is always a place for shakes as they are quick and convenient but whole foods is always better IMO

[perfectbeast2001]

I like to mix protein with wholefoods. I add it to oats which helps with taste. This way a tin of tuna and bowl of oatmeal contains the right ammount of pro i need, tastes good, and gives fast and slow digesting proteins. Whey has an excellent amino profile too.

[stayinstacked]

I gave up on shakes, dont use any now, and I look harder and much denser than before. I think they're over rated, and all they do is make you hold water and shit. a guy eating 200 grams of protien/day from food is gonna look much better than the one doing 300grams of protien/day ,half of it shakes

[StoneGRMI]

Just PWO because it's faster absorbing. Once in a while I'll have one before bed if I don't have a slow digesting protein on-hand.

[Anaboxa34]

I generally use three protein shakes a day, i have a whey protein shake immediatly upon rising to get my body back in an anabolic state, i have a whey shake right after working out, and then i take a casein protein shake right before bed
i take they whey shakes for their fast digesting abilities and the casein for slow digestig while i'm sleeping. I generally eat a high protein breakfast (egg whites) about a half hour after the morning shake. And a high protein meal (chicken or beef with veggies) about a half hour after my post workout shake.

[RANA]

Just PWO because it's faster absorbing. Once in a while I'll have one before bed if I don't have a slow digesting protein on-hand.

I am the same, PWO and before bed.

[the hulkster]

So if you have eaten a steak or tuna or whatever that is slow digesting then isn't the protein readily available for you when your body needs it for recovery. I can't see much of a reason for taking shakes unless you are actually supplementing for low kcals in place of a whole food, or to keep your body anabolic as you sleep(casein).

[LukeNY]

I normally have three a day, one right when i wake up, one pre workout (i dont like eating before i go to the gym, i end up getting a upset stomach), and one post workout.

However... I make sure to get all the protein i need from regular meals... the shakes are just on top of that (i'd rather be in a protein surplus then deficit).

[H20Crazy]

PWO (whey) and before bed (casein) <!~~~Tastes like horse shit.

I have musclemilk on hand also, i usually take one shake a day, in between meals, usually before noon. It's by far the best tasting protein supp on the market.

[WelshWarrior]

Convenience (I know it's second to whole food, but it's better than nothing)
Increase amino acid profile of a meal
Speed of digestion for PWO (hydrolysed/isolate)

[NotSmall]

I generally use three protein shakes a day, i have a whey protein shake immediatly upon rising to get my body back in an anabolic state, i have a whey shake right after working out, and then i take a casein protein shake right before bed

Ditto.

[K.Biz]

i drink upwards of 3-5 shakes a day, and now that im starting my cycle it will be more towrds 5. my spending limit is limited so shakes is a nice sub. also my metabolism is crazy fast so these shakes are a must for me. its the onyl way i have been abloe to gain weight.

but my food intake is just as high if not higher. goddamn weight gain for me is like climbing a a steep mountian at all times

[IBdmfkr]

I love to see a days diet. I can bet you it's far from being productive at gaining quality weight with 3-5shakes/day.