Too many shakes?

[2Skrong]

In the diet I'm making, I was looking to have a pre workout shake, post workout shake and possibly one more before bed if I can't hit my calorie goal. Is 3 too many?

[digistp]

Post your diet. You could simply eat your calories rather than drink them.

[LinzCapp]

As long as you are getting in 2-3 real meals a day also, I think that's fine! Personally, I eat eggs, chicken and turkey every day, but to get some extra calories, I like having a couple shakes a day, plus they're yummy! Just do what works for you.

[Blacklac]

What's your weight and how many calories do you get a day?

75g of Protein from shakes seems unnecessary, but I can't say without more info. Not exactly inexpensive, either.

[2Skrong]

I will post my diet when I get home; I just changed my macros and lowered my calories so I have to change my meals slightly. Essentially, I was having some egg whites/an egg/oatmeal and toast for breakfast, shake, shake, brown rice w/ chicken breast, shake

[Mncdk]

Swap 2 shakes for a pound of greek yogurt.
Simple.

[Blacklac]

I will post my diet when I get home; I just changed my macros and lowered my calories so I have to change my meals slightly. Essentially, I was having some egg whites/an egg/oatmeal and toast for breakfast, shake, shake, brown rice w/ chicken breast, shake

That's a terrible diet, man. Terrible.

[2Skrong]

Why is it bad? Serious question, I'm new to this. I was hitting all my macros, and no cheat meals.

[PBateman2]

Whole foods> Scoops....

That's just me though. Love to eat.

Shakes can be convenient, time saving, cost effective, etc.. Make sure you are hitting your micros.

[Mncdk]

Protein powder is designed to give you ONLY protein. Nothing else what-so-ever. Unlike food.
Food has, in broad terms, micros.

[2Skrong]

If it helps, all my shakes were blended with banana + oatmeal to be meal replacements. I'm not too huge on food variety so i figured I could change my physique off egg whites, chicken breast brown rice and some fruits as long as i was hitting macros.

[Blacklac]

^^ Micros. No veggies or fruits. I'm going to hope you at least have some variety and you aren't eating those same exact meals everyday. Food is more than macros, what about all the antioxidants, phytonutrients, etc...

Supplements are meant to fill in gaps, or SUPPLEMENT, your diet. Not have your entire diet center around supplemental protein powder.

Beyond that, if that's all the food you eat, you appear to be getting more protein than necessary.

Are you eating like 1500 calories?

[Follix]

I am surprised you are hitting macros since by the food items you listed you seem highly dietary fat deficient.

[2Skrong]

^^ Micros. No veggies or fruits. I'm going to hope you at least have some variety and you aren't eating those same exact meals everyday. Food is more than macros, what about all the antioxidants, phytonutrients, etc...

Supplements are meant to fill in gaps, or SUPPLEMENT, your diet. Not have your entire diet center around supplemental protein powder.

Beyond that, if that's all the food you eat, you appear to be getting more protein than necessary.

Are you eating like 1500 calories?

2200, according to IIFYM.

[InItForFitness]

As long as you are getting in 2-3 real meals a day also, I think that's fine! Personally, I eat eggs, chicken and turkey every day, but to get some extra calories, I like having a couple shakes a day, plus they're yummy! Just do what works for you.

If you're looking to get extra calories in...know what works even better than protein shakes?









REAL FOOD!


Guess what...it also tastes better.

[kaygell]

I will post my diet when I get home; I just changed my macros and lowered my calories so I have to change my meals slightly. Essentially, I was having some egg whites/an egg/oatmeal and toast for breakfast, shake, shake, brown rice w/ chicken breast, shake

Eat some real food. I'll bet you'll be way too high in protein, way too low in fat and fiber.
+ you'll be missing a lot of micronutrients.

[2Skrong]

I have about 6 months to drop from ~30% body fat (i don't have calipers so I'm just guessing) 250lbs down to whatever it takes so i don't look like a pathetic excuse for an athlete, and I'm a little desperate. Will eating under my caloric goals set me back?

[ZMan45]

I have about 6 months to drop from ~30% body fat (i don't have calipers so I'm just guessing) 250lbs down to whatever it takes so i don't look like a pathetic excuse for an athlete, and I'm a little desperate. Will eating under my caloric goals set me back?

What kind of athlete are we talking? You don't want a deficit so extreme that it kills performance.

[2Skrong]

What I meant from that is I look like I used to play sports (i did, rugby), but i ate too much pizza and twinkies. you know what i mean? but since i havent worked out in years if i drop all my fat ill probably be ~160. but i'd rather be thin and shredded than this. so will eating under my caloric goal set me back, or would i just lose fat faster?

[ZMan45]

What I meant from that is I look like I used to play sports (i did, rugby), but i ate too much pizza and twinkies. you know what i mean? but since i havent worked out in years if i drop all my fat ill probably be ~160. but i'd rather be thin and shredded than this. so will eating under my caloric goal set me back, or would i just lose fat faster?

You won't lose 90 lbs in 6 months in any remotely healthy way. I'd suggest losing 2lb/week since you've got a decent amount to lose.

[ErikTheElectric]

What I meant from that is I look like I used to play sports (i did, rugby), but i ate too much pizza and twinkies. you know what i mean? but since i havent worked out in years if i drop all my fat ill probably be ~160. but i'd rather be thin and shredded than this. so will eating under my caloric goal set me back, or would i just lose fat faster?

Wants to be "thin" and drink 3 shakes a day....



Someone must not like real food.

[2Skrong]

thank you for the input. i dont plan on stopping in 6 months, i'm moving and want to at least be semi fit by then. long term, of course i want to be huge but i know that won't happen in 6 months. I will shoot for 2lbs a week. thank you again. i'll read up more on proper dieting.

[hanger1989]

I drink 3 a day, though I drink them with milk so atleast I'm getting more than just protein that way.

Shakes are just convenient. I really don't have time to be cooking all the time.

[Neofolis]

I would probably also be criticized, because my diet is totally liquid most days, but I do eat fruit and veg in green smoothies. I don't see consuming your diet in liquid form necessarily as a bad thing, but lack of variety definitely can be, especially if you are lacking fibre, micros, etc. If eating more is difficult for you, I would at least suggest blending a variety of fruit and veg in with your shakes and adding fats like a variety of oils, nuts or seeds. It may not sound too appetizing, but they just taste like fruit smoothies. You can get more than enough fibre from berries and things like flax seeds. Hitting your calories and macros may be higher priority, but you shouldn't neglect the other aspects of you nutrition.

[ErikTheElectric]

I drink 3 a day, though I drink them with milk so atleast I'm getting more than just protein that way.

Shakes are just convenient. I really don't have time to be cooking all the time.

Are you bulking or cutting?

[hanger1989]

Are you bulking or cutting?

Bulking at the moment, so having mass gainer shakes with milk. Might have to get a different type of shake that goes with water when I decide to cut though.

[guglimugli]

gonna be hard to hit ur micros this way

[ErikTheElectric]

Bulking at the moment, so having mass gainer shakes with milk. Might have to get a different type of shake that goes with water when I decide to cut though.

Eat more food.

[foodandfitness]

Shakes can be made with whole food, nutrient dense ingredients, so I don't see any problem with using them to your heart's content.