Protein Shake Question

[Archibald0]

As I work long shifts its a pain tryin to take more than 1 shake a day. To be honest its usually only after I Work out

Now the whey protein I use states take 1 scoop and mix with water

I got thinking, what would happen if i took two or possible more scoops in the same amount of water as id use for one?

Would my body be able to make use of all that protein? or would it simply absorb a certain amount and then pass the rest out? Thus making me have to try take multiple shakes

Would be a lot better taking more protein in one sitting

 

[iSam]

Crikey moses, is it really that difficult to put some protein in a shaker, add water, shake then drink? Takes 20-30 seconds at best. Have one when you get up as your body is craving for protein and it kick starts your metabolism and have one post workout. I dont know what shifts you work but get another shaker, put your protein in it pre-prepared and add water when needed. Easy.

 

[Archibald0]

Crikey moses, is it really that difficult to put some protein in a shaker, add water, shake then drink? Takes 20-30 seconds at best. Have one when you get up as your body is craving for protein and it kick starts your metabolism and have one post workout. I dont know what shifts you work but get another shaker, put your protein in it pre-prepared and add water when needed. Easy.

I work 10 hour shifts. Plus i Usually get held on, and im not always guaranteed my break. the joys of being a cop
Also my blender i have is a ****** huge thing that is a pain to wash

 

[iSam]

I work 10 hour shifts. Plus i Usually get held on, and im not always guaranteed my break. the joys of being a cop
Also my blender i have is a ****** huge thing that is a pain to wash

What protein are you using? Is it a powder? If it is then you can get a shaker:

http://www.maximuscle.com/trainingaccessories/shaker.html

..then put your powder in when you are home, take it with you to your shift. When it is needed you can just add the water, shake and your sorted.

 

[SK07]

Best to have a complex carb meal in the morning to jump start your metabolism. Second to that protein shakes are fine but don't rely on them all the time, it's simple protein it's not like a good source of protein such as lean chewy chicken or steak which will be better at boosting your metabolism and giving you a good protein source.

I also don't understand how you need a blender? buy a shaker put the scoops in put the water/milk in and close then shake for 20 seconds and there you go?

 

[SK07]

What protein are you using? Is it a powder? If it is then you can get a shaker:

http://www.maximuscle.com/trainingaccessories/shaker.html

..then put your powder in when you are home, take it with you to your shift. When it is needed you can just add the water, shake and your sorted.

Find it hilarious how maximuscle over-priced branded crap love to charge prices over the roof simply because it states "muscle" on it. I have 4 of the same shakers as that, buchsteiner shakers, and guess what? I picked them up out of a shop for £1.20 each, it had the branding "body for life" on them.

 

[Archibald0]

Best to have a complex carb meal in the morning to jump start your metabolism. Second to that protein shakes are fine but don't rely on them all the time, it's simple protein it's not like a good source of protein such as lean chewy chicken or steak which will be better at boosting your metabolism and giving you a good protein source.

I also don't understand how you need a blender? buy a shaker put the scoops in put the water/milk in and close then shake for 20 seconds and there you go?

I use a blender as when I added powder to a glass, no matter how much I stirred it or whatever, it still felt powdery, also i add peanut butter to the shake, makes it nice and smooth

 

[iSam]

I use a blender as when I added powder to a glass, no matter how much I stirred it or whatever, it still felt powdery, also i add peanut butter to the shake, makes it nice and smooth

Dont put it in a glass, get a shaker and shake it like theres no tomorrow, there wont be any lumps then!

Best to have a complex carb meal in the morning to jump start your metabolism. Second to that protein shakes are fine but don't rely on them all the time, it's simple protein it's not like a good source of protein such as lean chewy chicken or steak which will be better at boosting your metabolism and giving you a good protein source.

Appreciate that mate, didnt intend to make it seem like it was a replacement, nothing beats a big bowl of porridge in the morning!

 

[SK07]

Dont put it in a glass, get a shaker and shake it like theres no tomorrow, there wont be any lumps then!



Appreciate that mate, didnt intend to make it seem like it was a replacement, nothing beats a big bowl of porridge in the morning!

Nah, it's fine to have a shake in the morning AS well. But then again it's all down to what your goals are at the end of the day.....

 

[Archibald0]

Cheers guys
Iv been trailing through the old threads and found this link

http://forum.myprotein.co.uk/showthread.php?p=189289#post189289

Its about Protein pulse feeding, Seems interesting, Anyone experimented with it?

 

[sunama]

Find it hilarious how maximuscle over-priced branded crap love to charge prices over the roof simply because it states "muscle" on it. I have 4 of the same shakers as that, buchsteiner shakers, and guess what? I picked them up out of a shop for £1.20 each, it had the branding "body for life" on them.

I was about to say exactly the same thing. I wouldnt pay more than £2.00 for a shaker.

To the OP, heres what I do. Before leaving for work, take your empty shaker and put in a serving of dry protein powder in it. When you need it (and you can do this on the go), just add water, shake it and drink it. You dont even need a "break" to do this.

 

[Chong Warrior]

Cheers guys
Iv been trailing through the old threads and found this link

http://forum.myprotein.co.uk/showthread.php?p=189289#post189289

Its about Protein pulse feeding, Seems interesting, Anyone experimented with it?

I posted that thread and have been experimenting with the pulse feeding ever since, interesting stuff! Seems to be working well whilst I'm cutting. Currently trying it like this:

Monday - Workout - 3000kcals inc 330g protein (most of it after the workout)
Tuesday - 10 mins cardio - 2200kcals inc 220g protein
Weds - Rest - 2200kcals inc 170g protein
Repeat

Those protein figures aren't exact but it's roughly what I'm doing. On the Thursday my protein intake is low until I train and then I start eating loads of protein but never more than 30g of fast proteins in one go as I think this is a waste. I don't think the body can use loads of fast digesting whey in one hit. Meat and casein on the other hand is a totally different matter.

PWO will be something like 30g whey, then 45 mins later a huge meal, like a steak with some liver and eggs.

I can't wait to try this on a lean bulk

 

[iSam]

I posted that thread and have been experimenting with the pulse feeding ever since, interesting stuff! Seems to be working well whilst I'm cutting. Currently trying it like this:

Monday - Workout - 3000kcals inc 330g protein (most of it after the workout)
Tuesday - 10 mins cardio - 2200kcals inc 220g protein
Weds - Rest - 2200kcals inc 170g protein
Repeat

Those protein figures aren't exact but it's roughly what I'm doing. On the Thursday my protein intake is low until I train and then I start eating loads of protein but never more than 30g of fast proteins in one go as I think this is a waste. I don't think the body can use loads of fast digesting whey in one hit. Meat and casein on the other hand is a totally different matter.

PWO will be something like 30g whey, then 45 mins later a huge meal, like a steak with some liver and eggs.

I can't wait to try this on a lean bulk

Try to spread your protein out, of course your body needs nutrition post workout but it also needs it in equal amounts the rest of the day. If you take it in one go, your body spikes in protein and for the rest of the time has to rely on carbs. Also, dont vary your calories from day to day, no need for it just because you are doing a workout, especially when you are cutting. The extra calories actually do very little.

Remember, muscle takes a week to grow, dont take so much protein on the workout day, take it spread out over the week. In other words dont have 330 on one day then drop it to 220 - your body actually needs more protein the next day.

 

[Chong Warrior]

Try to spread your protein out, of course your body needs nutrition post workout but it also needs it in equal amounts the rest of the day. If you take it in one go, your body spikes in protein and for the rest of the time has to rely on carbs. Also, dont vary your calories from day to day, no need for it just because you are doing a workout, especially when you are cutting. The extra calories actually do very little.

Remember, muscle takes a week to grow, dont take so much protein on the workout day, take it spread out over the week. In other words dont have 330 on one day then drop it to 220 - your body actually needs more protein the next day.

Did you read the link?

 

[SK07]

I was about to say exactly the same thing. I wouldnt pay more than £2.00 for a shaker.

To the OP, heres what I do. Before leaving for work, take your empty shaker and put in a serving of dry protein powder in it. When you need it (and you can do this on the go), just add water, shake it and drink it. You dont even need a "break" to do this.

Yeah, also if your using milk, don't add it and drink several hours later, I did that to save time for after my workout and spat it out right away tasted sour and rank.

 

[Paul11]

can i ask a silly question..

are you adding the oats to the whey dry ?

and what kind of oats is best ?

 

[Archibald0]

I posted that thread and have been experimenting with the pulse feeding ever since, interesting stuff! Seems to be working well whilst I'm cutting. Currently trying it like this:

Monday - Workout - 3000kcals inc 330g protein (most of it after the workout)
Tuesday - 10 mins cardio - 2200kcals inc 220g protein
Weds - Rest - 2200kcals inc 170g protein
Repeat

Those protein figures aren't exact but it's roughly what I'm doing. On the Thursday my protein intake is low until I train and then I start eating loads of protein but never more than 30g of fast proteins in one go as I think this is a waste. I don't think the body can use loads of fast digesting whey in one hit. Meat and casein on the other hand is a totally different matter.

PWO will be something like 30g whey, then 45 mins later a huge meal, like a steak with some liver and eggs.

I can't wait to try this on a lean bulk

hmm that seems an awful lot in one go, Im used to having one shake which is about 25g of whey.
But the other day i thought id be a rebel and have two scoops = 50g

The following day queue me sitting on the pan with bowels like hell. Think il up the intake slowly, let my digestive system adapt

 

[sunama]

But the other day i thought id be a rebel and have two scoops = 50g

The following day queue me sitting on the pan with bowels like hell. Think il up the intake slowly, let my digestive system adapt

So, you are saying that increasing your protein intake by 25g, gave you a heavy day in the toilet?

BTW. What protein powder are you using?

 

[The Running Man]

i have some pea protein, some whey protein and some cadbury's hot chocolate, whack them all into a container and then take to work in the hot chocolate container and just mix up a drink at the water thingy in a cup and voila loads of nice tasking nutricious whey shakes?

 

[Archibald0]

So, you are saying that increasing your protein intake by 25g, gave you a heavy day in the toilet?

BTW. What protein powder are you using?

Unflavoured Whey Protein. It could be a coincedence, but i dunno as id never took 50 in one go before