I'm training for low DIII (low level) college football right now and I've been working out heavily for 3 months. I'm 6'0" and 295 lbs, and I'd like to drop to about 265 or so. That's going to be very tough for me, because I simply adore eating. I'm not on any supplements or protein powders right now, but I was considering going back to muscle milk because it tastes so damn good. I mean, damn, it's absolutely delicious. That being said, I'm just afraid that the fats it contains, even though they claim they'll be used in the workout, will make me worse off if I'm trying to burn body fat. In fact, I've never been able to rationalize taking it straight, so I always mix it 1:1 with basic GNC protein of the same flavor. So is it worth taking, even diluted 1:1 with GNC, even if I'm trying to lose weight (though I am working out with heavy weight--I don't mind the mass; I just need to burn body fat, which can be done only through diet and cardio.)
Furthermore, if you guys have other suggestions for protein powders you find simply incredible, (moreso than Muscle Milk) I'd appreciate those as well. Thank you for your time.
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12-07-2005, 01:38 AM #1Registered User
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Muscle Milk while trying to lose weight?
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12-07-2005, 01:56 AM #2Crossing the Rubicon
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I think there's a wee bit too much fat and sugar in it in relation to its protein content. That said, my absolute favorite protein powder ever (and it's good for your purposes as it's micellar casein) is Xtreme Formulation's "Ultra Peptide." It's bodybuilding ambrosia.
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12-07-2005, 05:12 AM #3Im the damn paterfamilias
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I wouldnt worry about the fat content in Muscle Milk. They are MCTs which are likely used for energy instead of fat. There really isnt a whole lot of carbs in MM but if you want to be really careful with your carb intake then mix it with water. It still tastes good. Just remember that its not the MM which makes you lose weight. Its total calorie intake must be less than you burn in a day. Thats how you lose weight. GL
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12-07-2005, 05:27 AM #4Registered User
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Nailed it!Originally Posted by tuckThere's always more work to do
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12-07-2005, 06:57 AM #5Creeping Death
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You can also buy Cyto's whey and do one scoop of each to cut down on the fat/carbs per serving.
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12-07-2005, 09:40 AM #6** Team Punani Lover **
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i don't know about "incredible", but cytosport complete whey is pretty good.Originally Posted by bigchris1313
and cheaper than musclemilk.I use Ejaculoid. I'd prove it to you, but I'm not a homo.
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12-07-2005, 09:42 AM #7** Team Punani Lover **
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ha ha, that's what i did.Originally Posted by Mozelstein
but it was bc i didn't like the taste of the choc/peanut butter so much, so i did 1scoop choc/pb, 1scoop cocoa bean whey.
I use Ejaculoid. I'd prove it to you, but I'm not a homo.
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12-07-2005, 09:57 AM #8Registered User
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All in all your weight loss is gonna be determined by more calories out than in. Muscle Milk is fine just realize the calorie amount in each serving.
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12-07-2005, 10:00 AM #9Registered User
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yep. if you do use muscle milk while cutting it is going to be a large amount of cals from fat (in addition to fish oil you are looking at about 25-30 g of fat from non whole food sources) so remember to factor that in to your dietOriginally Posted by laz
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12-07-2005, 10:15 AM #10Registered User
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I would take it just as the other guys said...just remember you have to burn a fe w more cal's while taking it......but if i were u, i would purchase ON's anabolic millk....it is the same as muscle milk just a little cheaper, and i think it has less flavors....but it still tastes awesome
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12-07-2005, 10:25 AM #11
i think there are better options price and nutrient wise...
were are some options for you:
Xtreme Formulations Ultra Peptide (if you want some REALLY good calories add to that just add some Avant Labs SesaLean)
plus some milk if you looking for GREAT taste
i will have less carbs, better fats and a taste as good as Muscle Milk and i think its actually cheaper
but if you like Muscle Milk i dont think its the devil or anything like it, but watch out for the caloriesLast edited by avian; 12-07-2005 at 10:28 AM.
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12-07-2005, 11:09 AM #12
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=634058
The fat is MCT
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12-07-2005, 11:11 AM #13Im the damn paterfamilias
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I know. I meant MCTs are used as energy not as fat storage.
"Work every day to dominate your opponent. We have an opponent in this state that we will work 365 days a year to dominate. That is our goal."
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After winning the super bowl in 1966 a reporter asked coach Vince Lombardi "So coach, how does it feel to be the best football team in the world?" Coach Lombardi replied, "I don't know we haven't played Alabama yet."
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