how many protein shakes do yall take a day?

[Elios]

1. just curious, like not counting the protein you get from food, how many "scoops" of protein a day do you have?

atm i take 2 scoops of whey which is about 45g protein before bed, but thinking of bumping it up to 3, atm i get like 0.8 g/lbm protein


2. also i been reading more on the nutrition forum, and a lot of them are saying you dont need a calorie surplus to gain muscle size, just need to lift 3 times a week and get the 1g/lbm protein alongside a healthy diet.

so can anyone comment on that?

[lee__d]

food protein and whey protein should both be counted toward total protein intake.


99.9999% of the time, it aint happening.

[JVRICHARDS]

I use BSN Syntha 6.

2 scoops every day (except thursdays, my day off).

[Ninetysix]

2. also i been reading more on the nutrition forum, and a lot of them are saying you dont need a calorie surplus to gain muscle size, just need to lift 3 times a week and get the 1g/lbm protein alongside a healthy diet.

so can anyone comment on that?

Only true for "newb gains" and overfat beginners. Afer that, you need to eat above maintenance to gain muscle. Can't really build something out of nothing.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ng-fat-qa.html

[k9pit]

1. just curious, like not counting the protein you get from food, how many "scoops" of protein a day do you have?
atm i take 2 scoops of whey which is about 45g protein before bed, but thinking of bumping it up to 3, atm i get like 0.8 g/lbm protein

The only time I take protein shakes is:
1. If it's more convenient at that time
or
2. If I'm trying to hit a protein macro without taking in additional carbs or fats
Ideally, I'd take no protein shake

2. also i been reading more on the nutrition forum, and a lot of them are saying you dont need a calorie surplus to gain muscle size, just need to lift 3 times a week and get the 1g/lbm protein alongside a healthy diet.

I'm sure you'll get mixed answers on this.
But, look at the pictures of the people who say do, then look at the pictures of the ppl who say don't.
Try to determine and separate those who are talking hypothetically from those with actual experience. Then make your determination. Research around.

[sharpieblet]

Less than 2-3 times a month usually. I eat about a pound of chicken a day as my main source of protein, everything else is filled in with other foods like beans/eggs/cheese/burgers/bread. Life is good.

[Serpentarius]

3 scoops when cutting to cut back on the chicken, stuff is expensive. Anyone else tired of chicken?

[k9pit]

3 scoops when cutting to cut back on the chicken, stuff is expensive. Anyone else tired of chicken?

Yep.
Do you like seafood?
I buy this stuff (below) from Costco. Taste great in an omelet with Turkey Bacon.

3oz = 17g Protein, 0g carbs, .5g fat


+



+ eggs + mozzarella cheese + green onions =

[Spanishdream]

5.

It's my main source of protein. Meat is really expensive here in France, even tuna isn't too cheap. I'm a student too, so can't be spending too much money on meat.

Protein shakes, cheese and omelettes are pretty much what I live off. Even buying in bulk, meat is really expensive here. Protein is protein, and protein shakes are a cheap way to get your daily needs.

[csb5731]

Occasionally I'll put ~20 grams of unflavored whey in my pancake batter, but most days I can get 140g+ protein without supplemental protein. I gave up PWO shakes last fall and haven't noticed any difference.

If I was in the position where I couldn't really choose my own foods (college dorms, live with parents, military) I can see the benefit of frequent supplemental protein, but more recently I am much more content in terms of satiety getting most of my protein from flesh and eggs.

[Tommy_Gunns]

I drink 1 scoop (30g) when I wake up and 2 scoops (60g) post workout. Sometimes if I don't meet my daily intake, I'll make another one up sometime throughout the day

[DOMSelleck]

Two on days I work out, otherwise almost never. Usually just have a glass of milk (2 cups) if I'm struggling to hit my calories for the day.


Ps. Unless you're behind on macros you don't need to worry about protein intake right before bed.

[Gilly28]

I'm a 1 scooper. Protein shake @ lunch time.

[eloblivion]

A protein shake with oatmeal in the morning. I prefer to get the majority of my protein from food because of hunger. If I have not reached my protein target then I will have a shake before bed.

[Blakliffy]

2 shakes a day (one after workout or at lunch during off days) and casein before bed

[MrDude1]

Only true for "newb gains" and overfat beginners. Afer that, you need to eat above maintenance to gain muscle. Can't really build something out of nothing.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ng-fat-qa.html

this is true.

its also true that its usually being said to overweight newbs..... its usually not an issue as they "prove" it right if they try it for a couple months.... but it becomes an issue when someone thats been lifting and is past newb gains, or someone that is not overweight chimes in with what is correct for them.... they need a calorie/protein surplus to gain.

[RugbyTank]

5.

It's my main source of protein. Meat is really expensive here in France, even tuna isn't too cheap. I'm a student too, so can't be spending too much money on meat.

Protein shakes, cheese and omelettes are pretty much what I live off. Even buying in bulk, meat is really expensive here. Protein is protein, and protein shakes are a cheap way to get your daily needs.

Same, but its getting closer and closer to the cheapest real food.
Tuna, 6 cans for about 5.35$ cdn

[FlexDiaz]

Less than 2-3 times a month usually. I eat about a pound of chicken a day as my main source of protein, everything else is filled in with other foods like beans/eggs/cheese/burgers/bread. Life is good.

Same here, I only drink protein shakes when my total protein is low for the day, 99.99% of the time it is on or a little above where it needs to be.

My main source of protein is Chicken + Fish + Steak. :-)

[TN42]

It varies a lot. Now that I'm cutting, I'll often have a scoop after I work out to hold off my hunger until lunch. Then if i have it any other time it's normally two scoops whenever I need the protein and/or I just want a snack and it fits my macros.

When I was bulking, I sometimes did as many as 4-5 scoops per day. Easier to fit them in when you have an extra 1000 or more calories to play with.

[JeffLull]

I've been taking 2 whey scoops after working out & 1 casein scoop before bed each day. just the casein on none workout days

[HeavyMetalLover]

None :|. I love my money too much to spend on it, but then again, I did spend it on buying canned sardines :3

[apollo1975]

Ps. Unless you're behind on macros you don't need to worry about protein intake right before bed.

Mr Leangains himself Martin Berkhan disagrees. He posted this on Twitter only yesterday. Kinda blows his whole 'lifestyle' out of the water.


"Pre-bedtime protein sustains anabolism throughout the night, new study shows http://t.co/HTEy0ZGu 40 g casein. Nice to see hard data."

[crjorgensen]

None because I like food too much to waste my calories on protein shakes.

[MIRINLEWL]

2-3 shakes

[stingray72]

I dont believe i have to have a ton of protein but I usually have 4 scoops divided into 2 servings daily. 100 grams of protein total

[joshdmoore13]

I usually drink one after my workout and when cutting I usually drink two. I get most of my protein from eggs, tuna, and chicken breast. These things are pretty cheap on a budget.