Bodybuilders only please--Protein question?

Question

I've been working out for a couple of months and have seen pleasing results. While I do understand that whey protein is a supplement (and should do just that; supplement protein in addition to food), and that I should be getting most of my protein from whole, quality foods...Is it wrong to depend mainly on whey protein for my protein intake? I aim for a very high protein intake (250-300+) but with my work schedule I find it difficult to eat as much as I'd like (while im not necessarily skimping on food, just not as much as I'd like). So is protein from a drink that different or inferior to protein from tuna or chicken? Your opinions are appreciated thank you in advance.

Answer 1

you want to vary your protein sources as they each have a different amino acid profile. any diet that is based on one food item or food group will almost always lead to nutrient deficiencies in the long term. whey protein is optimum for use directly before training to help decrease the catabolic effects of resistance training by increasing the amount of anti-catabolic amino acids. when taken after training it helps to increase muscle protein synthesis and blunt cortisol to speed recovery from exercise.

in terms of muscle growth protein is only part of the equation. you need plenty of low GI carbohydrates in the diet to keep insulin levels stable throughout the day. controlling insulin is both the key to reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass. for most a diet of 40% protein, 40% carbs and 20% fats along with a caloric excess works well.

I doubt if you need 250-300 grams of protein a day. technically you only need to consume enough protein to maintain a positive nitrogen balance. more protein doesn't equate to bigger and faster gains, this is one of many cases when more simply isn't better. for most 1 gram of protein per lb of lean body mass (not total bodyweight) is sufficient to sustain muscle growth if there is a caloric excess in the diet.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

yes it is wrong. try to get protein from whole food at each meal. nuts have protein, so yes this includes snacks. Ideally you want to eat three meals (each with protein) and add two protein shakes throughout the day. Protein from whole foods is superior to the protein we supplement with. What I would say for you is to try a meal replacement shake in place of regular protein shakes. Also, keep some protein bars around. If you can you should really carry a cooler everyday. Put nutritious bodybuilding foods in it and you'll be good to go.

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Answer 4

That's a really good question.

I just talked to my doctor- father right now.
He says that the protein supplements are, in your case, an advantage in two ways, simply because the protein is concentrated.
It will therefore be more quickly absorbed by the body than protein from food AND more of it will be absorbed.

But don't neglect eating natural protein, he says, because that's the health benefit there: "It's Natural."

I think I just might go back to chugging protein shakes in the morning. Good luck.

Answer 5

he metabolic powers particular foods have to make your physique burn far more body fat.” It is a way of rating foods, primarily based on “how a lot of calories your physique is going to burn just breaking down the nutrients each and every time you consume a specific meals.”
Therefore, you are not alone in this battle.

Answer 6

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