how much protein

[btrizzyb]

Currently I am only drinking 1 protein shake a day, on workout days. Whey protein, right after my workout. Im trying to get my daily protein intake higher though, and ive heard some guys drinking multiple shakes a day. My worry with drinking more though is that im still slowly trying to get my body fat down. According to the handheld bf thing at the gym, I am at 12%, but according to the body fat thread pics here im between the 15 and 20 % pics. Will drinking more shakes make it harder for me to lower my bf?
My next question would be whey or casien, and when.

[austinite]

Slow down there tiger. I think you're looking for the NUTRITION RESOURCE FORUM section.

What makes it harder to lose body fat is not protein, but your total caloric intake vs. your expenditure. You can break down your caloric intake into proper macronutrient ratios so that you maximize on your diet based on your goals. Visit the link I gave you and read the sticky threads there.

[btrizzyb]

Slow down there tiger. I think you're looking for the NUTRITION RESOURCE FORUM section.

What makes it harder to lose body fat is not protein, but your total caloric intake vs. your expenditure. You can break down your caloric intake into proper macronutrient ratios so that you maximize on your diet based on your goals. Visit the link I gave you and read the sticky threads there.

I am aware that protein doesn't cause the weight gain, I've used the calculators on a suggested site to find out I should be at
about 35 grams protein 35 carbs, 16 fat and 7-9 carbs per meal for 5 meals a day 420 calories. I also know that I should be about double my body weight because of being in cycle, which is why I was considering adding more shakes. I guess really what I need to do is figure out if I can fit the shakes into my macros. If I could add 3 shakes at about 60 grams each that would put me around the 2 grams protein per pound. Am I right in my thinking?

How about the casein vs whey question?

[Krb367]

If you're eating properly, protein intake should be up to par and there would be no need to supplement 27 protein shakes a day. If your needing to consume more than 2 shakes regularly to hit your macros, I'd think about critiquing your diet.

I don't use any supplemented casein, but its most beneficial prior to bed. The casein will feed you a slow sustained release of aminos while you're sleeping (which is actually a fast.)

[btrizzyb]

Maybe Austinite was right, I should probably open another thread in the nutrition forum since its becomming more of a diet thread than about the protein shakes themselves. Ill start a new thread there, and drop the link here so those of you who are already trying to help me figure this out can find that thread easily.

EDIT: Heres the link to the new thread: http://forums.steroid.com/nutrition-...ml#post6620679

[skaz915]

Slow down there tiger. I think you're looking for the NUTRITION RESOURCE FORUM section.

What makes it harder to lose body fat is not protein, but your total caloric intake vs. your expenditure. You can break down your caloric intake into proper macronutrient ratios so that you maximize on your diet based on your goals. Visit the link I gave you and read the sticky threads there.

This^^^ and also if your diet is on track multiple shakes through out the day are not needed. I consume one shake/ day only on workout days. Its right after my workout while I'm in the sauna and the only reason I use a shake if because of ease of use and also to hold me over 30-45 min until I get home to get some real food

[SeniLe]

How many shakes a day shouldn't be your worries. You need to count your macros especially if you're trying to cut fat. A good range to start would be 1g-1.5g per bodyweight.

[rk1986]

When possible always try to get most of your protien from your diet from quality and clean sources. The important times in my opinion to consume a shake would be post workout with a whey isolate and before bed with a casien.

[Brett N]

I am aware that protein doesn't cause the weight gain, I've used the calculators on a suggested site to find out I should be at
about 35 grams protein 35 carbs, 16 fat and 7-9 carbs per meal for 5 meals a day 420 calories. I also know that I should be about double my body weight because of being in cycle, which is why I was considering adding more shakes. I guess really what I need to do is figure out if I can fit the shakes into my macros. If I could add 3 shakes at about 60 grams each that would put me around the 2 grams protein per pound. Am I right in my thinking?

How about the casein vs whey question?

Protein = 1 gram equals 4 calories
Carbs = same

Fat = 1 gram equals 9 calories

For your "diet plan" you would only be consuming 424 unless I am reading it wrong.

One seven ounce chicken breast has 45.5 grams protein.

You need to go read all the stickies in the nutrition section and figure out what your TDEE and then consume more if you are wanting to bulk, less if cutting or same if you want to stay where you are at.

From my experience, my body feels better with eating real meat and brown rice or sweet potatoes. I occasionally will have a shake if I am in a hurry but I don't stay full as long and want more an hour after. A chicken breast is great source of protein instead, cold or warm it is one of the best.