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| HKSpowers |
I've been taking Pro Labs advances whey protein powder for about 2 months now and i'm currious to know when the best times to take it are.
Every morning I take a serving then go straight to the gym and afterwards I eat a light meal.
Would it be more bennificial if I take it after my work out? or take a serving before and half a serving after my work out??
One last thing are there any product companys out there better than Pro Lab, ive heard nothing but good stuff about Pro Lab.
Alittle advice please. ^_^ |
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| REFLUX |
I remember a thread a year or so ago, S2000R started it and asked what was the difference between low, medium, high absorbancy rates (or something like that) of protein shakes.
If memory serves me correctly, the explanation that CYA (our old Health & Fitness mod and body builder extraordinaire) gave was that High absorbancy should be taken BEFORE workouts because...well it is absorbed by your body right away and your body uses the nutrients immediately.
Low is for after workouts to last you a long time, kind of like "time release protein"
Again, if my explanation is correct & accurate, first thing to do is determine what kind of absorbancy rate your shakes have/are and that will help you figure out when it is meant to be taken (before/after workouts)
Oh & I've heard lots of good things about Myoplex, it has quite a lot of protein (42g) per packet (~$3/packet)
I think 1 chicken breast has something like 5-8g of protein :dunno: |
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| quickshifter |
Protien shakes are basically used as meal replacements for a person who is trying to gain extra weight. Depending on the weight of the actual person will amount to the protein intake...etc 180lb person should consume 180 grams of protein per day.
The max amount of shakes to be had is 2 ( morning and afternoon )
Also look at your metabolism system, does it take you forever to gain weight..well then your metabolism is high..if not then it's low.
Remember to always make your shakes with skim milk ( no fat )
I always took my 2nd shake after I trained because my muscles were dying for the nutrients when I was finished.
Prolab has been around for a very long time now, although I do remeber their shakes being really thick and hard to take down..go for chocolate.
Cell Tech & Nitro Tech are an awesome combination to take and the results are amazing. Talk to Doug at Popeyes Suppliments, we used to work together in the bars. |
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| HKSpowers |
I went to Popeyes and the guy there was really lousy at explaining the difference between the 10 different brands they carry.
Oh and Protein really makes you gain weight?? The carb count in my protein drink is only 3 grams and the minimum daily amount is 20 grams so I dont thinks it will put major weight like those weight gainers wo have yes 120 grams of carbs?
Oh and Terry find out how much a serving of Myoplex is becuase it just maybe a bigger serving than normal protein powders so you consume more protein.
Thanks for the feed back guys! |
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| Flex |
now you are taking about 2 different things. There are meal replacements which have protein, carbs and calories for gaining weight and there is straight protein powder. The meal replacement is exactly what is says. You can use it to replace meals or add more meals into your diet as its hard to eat all that food all day. You should be eating about every 2 hours to gain weight. For example eat breakfast 8 am, meal replacement shake 10am, lunch 12, emal replacment shake 2 pm......etc. You should be eating roughly 6 meals per day and dont eat large meals as your body can only use so much at a time and all you will do is gain fat.
Now protein powders are for adding extra protein to your diet without the added calories of a meal replacement shake. You can take them as added meals or meal replacements as well but remember your not getting the extra calories. You should take one after your workouts though as the protein is needed in muscle and tissue repair after a workout.
So you have to decide which you want to take and what your goal is. But the important thing is keep your protein intake up as that is what your body needs to build muscle. |
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| HKSpowers |
| So then its better to consume straight protein powder before or after a work out? |
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| Flex |
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Originally posted by HKSpowers
So then its better to consume straight protein powder before or after a work out?
Both, take it during the day and right after you work out when your body is needing the nutrients most. |
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| HKSpowers |
| Great thanks for the help! |
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| RaGingAngeL |
this is what I've found to work based on the crap I've been taking.....
when I'm actually lifting and trying to change my physique...I used GNC ProRx. Uh...I think that's what it's called.
It's a combo of weight gainer and protein and if you follow the recommended dosages....it's everybit as thick as a McDonald's milkshake....not exactly easy to consume.
But since I have a quick metabolism and it can be hard for me to get proper meals during the day, I have found that this stuff is quite good for my particular lifestyle.
I will mix it with a lot of water and only 1/4cup of milk during the day for fast absorption and then at night before I sleep, it's the full dosage with 2% milk. I'm not so concerned about gaining fat simply because there's room in my body for a little bit more of it!
I'm 5'10, 145lbs or so....benching being my so called forte :wacko: but I have the cutest looking arms.... especially if you put them on a blond model, being the same height as me....
sux to have :gay: arms |
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| HKSpowers |
| Cutest looking arms? Post some pics and let me be the judge of that :D |
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| s2oooR |
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Originally posted by REFLUX
I think 1 chicken breast has something like 5-8g of protein :dunno:
I think its got quite a bit more than that :P :bigthumbup: |
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| CYA |
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Originally posted by REFLUX
that High absorbancy should be taken BEFORE workouts because...well it is absorbed by your body right away and your body uses the nutrients immediately.
Low is for after workouts to last you a long time, kind of like "time release protein"
wow... so much reading here. i only skimmed the first two posts. anyways... reflux got the concepts right just remembered it backwards. :P
whey protein is "absorbed" faster and should be taken after your workout. |
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| Insomniac |
Hey brandon,
Don't put too much weight on, or else you'll get slow!! |
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| HKSpowers |
| Well i'm just looking for a bit more muscle mass. I know I dont really wanna get any more heavier I think I'm at a good weight right now being 163lbs. |
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| Flex |
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Originally posted by s2oooR
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Originally posted by REFLUX
I think 1 chicken breast has something like 5-8g of protein :dunno:
I think its got quite a bit more than that :P :bigthumbup:
An 8 ounce chicken breast has about 25 grams of protien in it, same with a can of tuna. An egg has about 5 grams of protein in it. |
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| CYA |
an 8oz chicken breast (cooked weight) has about 65g of protein.
an 8oz chicken breast (uncooked weight) has about 45g of protein. |
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| Flex |
oops....I meant a 1/2 8 oz. breast has about 25 grams in...bad typing.
I have just been doing some searching on the net and the values given vary anywhere from 40g to 70g for 8 oz. chicken breast. So I guess it depends on the brand of chicken (how much water was pumped into it) |
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| s2oooR |
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Originally posted by Flex
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Originally posted by s2oooR
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Originally posted by REFLUX
I think 1 chicken breast has something like 5-8g of protein :dunno:
I think its got quite a bit more than that :P :bigthumbup:
An 8 ounce chicken breast has about 25 grams of protien in it, same with a can of tuna. An egg has about 5 grams of protein in it.
an egg has only 5grams? thats it? ...and here I thought that eggs had lotsa protein in it! lol :wacko: :blink: ......I'll just eat my cereal in the morning to start me off with 15grams right away..... :bigthumbup: |
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| s2oooR |
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Originally posted by Flex
oops....I meant a 1/2 8 oz. breast has about 25 grams in...bad typing.
I have just been doing some searching on the net and the values given vary anywhere from 40g to 70g for 8 oz. chicken breast. So I guess it depends on the brand of chicken (how much water was pumped into it)
so u mean 4oz.? lol .....not sure how big that is but that sounds like alot for an 8 oz. serving.....more than the body can absorb? :unsure:
CYA, why does it gain protein when its cooked? |
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| Flex |
you can get chicken breasts in a few different sizes like 6 oz and 8 oz. Thats the whole breast. What i was getting at is half a breast (the 8 oz. size) was about 25 grams. Should have just typed an 8 oz breast has about 50 grams. I was putting the half breast cause your body can only use about 30 g of protein at a time (this depends on your weight and such so its only an average) So eating a half a breast your body will absorb all the protein and your not eating a ton of chicken a day.
Hes saying the actual weight of the chicken breast cooked is 8 oz meaning before cooking it was probably 10 or 11 oz. of uncooked meat. Thats why it would have more protein. |
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| s2oooR |
| thanks for the info!.......i think I read in one of your posts before that your body cant absorb more than 30-35g protein per meal....so i try not to take in more than i can absorb now :P so thanks! |
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| REFLUX |
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Originally posted by s2oooR
CYA, why does it gain protein when its cooked?
I don't believe it GAINS protein, it's more like the chicken breast will have lost a lot of water...therefore weighing less.
an 8oz COOKED chicken breast would probably be something like 10oz+ uncooked
and I can never remember that high low absorbancy stuff....so confoosing |
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| colossus |
| Just before the steroid injection! and triple bacon and egg breakfast! :bigthumbup: |
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| TrevorK |
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Originally posted by CYA
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Originally posted by REFLUX
that High absorbancy should be taken BEFORE workouts because...well it is absorbed by your body right away and your body uses the nutrients immediately.
Low is for after workouts to last you a long time, kind of like "time release protein"
wow... so much reading here. i only skimmed the first two posts. anyways... reflux got the concepts right just remembered it backwards. :P
whey protein is "absorbed" faster and should be taken after your workout.
At the same time, I believe that milk (Or specifically the casien protein) is more slowly absorbed into the body.
Therefore if you have protein before bed, mix it with milk for a longer lasting effect. |
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