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raju · 08-18-2003, 06:30 PM

Hey people,

I've started using this product called Protein By Design, 100% Whey Protein. Any suggestions on when to use it other than right after a workout? I slice a banana into it to lessen to nasty taste.

Mael · 08-19-2003, 07:06 AM

ideally you want to spread your protein intake throughout the day. i think any more than 30 grams at a time and your getting more than your body can/will process at a time (not 100% sure on the amount though). so it's better to get your daily requirement of protein spread out rather than all at one time. but especially within 30-60 minutes of lifting.

Plan9Senior · 08-19-2003, 10:50 AM

Raju, just remember that your body needs 1 gram of protein per pound of muscle to maintain/build (some nutritionists even say a tad more). I do what Mael said, which is spread it out througout the day. One shake with breakfast, one right after I work out, and one at night. My question to you is what are your fitness goals? Go buy some fresh strawberries to mask the taste, those bananas are super high in carbs.

The brand that you are using "Protein by design" is good because it is already very low in carbs (2g) and low in calories (110) so you can afford to use it 3 times a day without having to worry about gaining weight in unneeded places. Just make sure you are just having the powder mixed with water instead of milk. That will give you 69 grams of protein (each serving is 23 grams of protein for your brand) coupled with the protein that you will be eating throughout the day in your normal meals, which all of them should include protein.

raju · 08-19-2003, 04:48 PM

thanks for the replies they were helpful. In regard to the question that was posed about my fitness goals, I am wanting to built strength and not, as they say completely buff out. I'm pretty thin as it is, so this is a long term task, which I am completely ready for. I work out 3 times a week, isolating different areas each time. How much will having these protein shakes help? I'm not really clear on the whole science of it. Thanks again!

Plan9Senior · 08-19-2003, 09:07 PM

It keeps it so that you do not burn off the muscle that you have. When your body burns calories, it burns them indescrimanately (both muscle and fat). Having sufficient protein basically protects the muscle and makes it so that you are burning off the fat. I do not know the exact science as to why it does this (hopefully somebody else will know) but it is also why you should only do cardio for 30 mins a session when trying to build muscle. Anything over that, and you can guarentee that you are burning your muscle off as well as the fat.

Ever see a very muscular marathon runner

? Doubt it. On the other hand, look at the sprinters. Those guys have great physiques because they train a lot differently (usually using HIIT "High Intensity Interval Training" methods), which eliminates the fat and retains the muscle. http://www.buildleanmuscle.com/interval-training.html

08-18-2003, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
raju Upright	Protein By Design Hey people, I've started using this product called Protein By Design, 100% Whey Protein. Any suggestions on when to use it other than right after a workout? I slice a banana into it to lessen to nasty taste.

08-19-2003, 10:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Plan9Senior Banned Location: Orange County, California	Raju, just remember that your body needs 1 gram of protein per pound of muscle to maintain/build (some nutritionists even say a tad more). I do what Mael said, which is spread it out througout the day. One shake with breakfast, one right after I work out, and one at night. My question to you is what are your fitness goals? Go buy some fresh strawberries to mask the taste, those bananas are super high in carbs. The brand that you are using "Protein by design" is good because it is already very low in carbs (2g) and low in calories (110) so you can afford to use it 3 times a day without having to worry about gaining weight in unneeded places. Just make sure you are just having the powder mixed with water instead of milk. That will give you 69 grams of protein (each serving is 23 grams of protein for your brand) coupled with the protein that you will be eating throughout the day in your normal meals, which all of them should include protein. Last edited by Plan9Senior; 08-19-2003 at 02:04 PM..

08-19-2003, 09:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Plan9Senior Banned Location: Orange County, California	It keeps it so that you do not burn off the muscle that you have. When your body burns calories, it burns them indescrimanately (both muscle and fat). Having sufficient protein basically protects the muscle and makes it so that you are burning off the fat. I do not know the exact science as to why it does this (hopefully somebody else will know) but it is also why you should only do cardio for 30 mins a session when trying to build muscle. Anything over that, and you can guarentee that you are burning your muscle off as well as the fat. Ever see a very muscular marathon runner ? Doubt it. On the other hand, look at the sprinters. Those guys have great physiques because they train a lot differently (usually using HIIT "High Intensity Interval Training" methods), which eliminates the fat and retains the muscle. http://www.buildleanmuscle.com/interval-training.html Last edited by Plan9Senior; 08-19-2003 at 09:13 PM..

08-19-2003, 07:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mael Banned Location: The Hell I Created.	ideally you want to spread your protein intake throughout the day. i think any more than 30 grams at a time and your getting more than your body can/will process at a time (not 100% sure on the amount though). so it's better to get your daily requirement of protein spread out rather than all at one time. but especially within 30-60 minutes of lifting.

08-19-2003, 04:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
raju Upright	thanks for the replies they were helpful. In regard to the question that was posed about my fitness goals, I am wanting to built strength and not, as they say completely buff out. I'm pretty thin as it is, so this is a long term task, which I am completely ready for. I work out 3 times a week, isolating different areas each time. How much will having these protein shakes help? I'm not really clear on the whole science of it. Thanks again!