Protein Shakes
So we have this protein powder that my bf takes and I was wondering if it will make you gain alot of weight. It has 52g of protein per 1 scoop as well as 140 calories per scoop. I know thats not alot of calories, but is the protein shake itself going to make me gain weight.
I know this may be a stupid question but I'm not sure and I just want to know before I start taking it.
Thank you:)
It won't make you gain weight unless you are eating more calories than you burn.
Ok, I didn't know if the fat in it would matter or not because it says it has 4.5g of fat. I know nothing about numbers when it comes to fat so I was just wanting to make sure.
Thank you!
The only numbers that matter when it comes to whether something will make you gain, lose or maintain are the number of calories you burn and the number of calories you eat. However good nutrition is more complicated than just whether you gain or lose. This is where Carbs, Protein, and Fat come in and also vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc.
My opinion is that most people can get all the protein you need from the food you eat so protein powders are unnecessary..
Original Post by trh:
The only numbers that matter when it comes to whether something will make you gain, lose or maintain are the number of calories you burn and the number of calories you eat. However good nutrition is more complicated than just whether you gain or lose. This is where Carbs, Protein, and Fat come in and also vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc.
My opinion is that most people can get all the protein you need from the food you eat so protein powders are unnecessary..
I am wondering about this myself. I always get "enough" protein according to CC numbers but wonder if getting more might help add muscle instead of fat if I go to a caloric surplus? I'm going to start the hypertrophy poriotn of NROL next week and if I'm going to gain I'd like to make it as lean as possible.
Do you think if I add calories to my diet there is a benefit to making the majority of the additional calories protein?
Also 3 calories per gram of protein (140cal/52g) seems really low. Is that accurate?
Original Post by sarahrose9690:
Ok, I didn't know if the fat in it would matter or not because it says it has 4.5g of fat. I know nothing about numbers when it comes to fat so I was just wanting to make sure.
Thank you!
Fat is an essential nutrient. You should be getting at least 25-30% of your calories from fat.
maybe but if you're working out aggressively having protein before and after does help the muscles recover. you can do that naturally but the protein shakes are a way to get protein in your body quickly after a workout when it does the most good. that said, 52 g of protein and 140 calories seems like a very good ratio. im using whey protein and thats 20g protein for 130 cals which does me good
Original Post by herdeltaflyness:
Be careful with that. 52 grams of protein would be 216 calories alone, plus a lories from the carbs and fat. Each gram of protein and carb is 4 calories, each gram of fat contains 9 calories. Seems to me the nutrition info is wrong.
This^, the math doesn't work out in the OP.
herdelta - you are right, I didn't even pay attention to the numbers.
Maybe it is 52g per 2 scoops instead of just 1. i will have to double check.
Increasing your protein intake will help you lose weight as long as your total calorie intake is at a deficient.
52g protein*4 cal/1g protein = 208 calories
But wait, are you trying to lose or gain weight? Also, do you like this protein powder or do you think that taking it will make you healthy? There are plenty of whole protein sources that will give you more of a protein kick without any weird added ingredients that some of those powders have.
Grilled Chicken Breast vs. Weird Powedery Artificially flavored stuff...
Chicken any day! ha ha! :)
But hey, if you like it, then definitely take the advice of everyone else on this forum post!
trh,
You are right. I meant 208 instead of 216. Sorry! Thanks for catching my error.
I don't want to lose or gain. I just wanted to get extra protein in. I try to eat foods high in protein but it is always low. I don't think I've ever had a day where it was in the green.
Without giving an opinion of whether protein supplements are good or bad...There are lower calorie products out there. Check out the Isopure Zero Carb line.
I have recently read that there's an upper limit on the amount of protein the body can process in a day. For an average male weightlifter, 150g-200g. The calories will go onto your weight just like any other calorie type if your total calories are over your calories burned. For a female not doing much strength training, probably 1/2 that. More than that doesn't hurt (except for people with kidney or liver problems), but it's wasted effort.
ALWAYS go for real foods vs powders. But it ain't gonna hurt ya :)
That's a myth. Your body can process more than 20g of protein at a time. The more protein you eat, the longer it takes to be processed.
