Protein...?

[Jpmwell]

Hey guys, gonna ask a question you will all probably be sick of hearing but i want opinions for myself. Now I've debated with people for a while now and I've always stood by protein shakes and powders, but lately more and more people i speak to are saying that they've read somewhere that protein powders don't really do anything....anyone got any opinions on this as i know protein itself helps.
...but I'm looking to find out if I'm practically throwing my money away buying and trying new more expensive types or am i best to get protein from my diet?
Thanks for reading guys

 

[Idobehigh]

If you get eat 200 grams of protein in a day then you don't need it if your budget doesn't allow but I highly doubt you can consume that much with out excess calories and fat, I wouldn't recommend more than three shakes a day. One always after a workout as whey isolate absorbs the fastest

 

[Jpmwell]

I dunno how to calculate how much protein i should be taking in, but I've slightly altered my training to become more athletic and leaner rather than bulky and large as I'm running cycling most nights playing football (soccer) every week, so is the protein intake as big a part of my diet as it would be if i were lifting weights to gain mass?

 

[Idobehigh]

1 gram to 1.5 grams per body weight and yes protein is good for any kind of diet

 

[Jpmwell]

Ok il need to calculate this for myself to see how much i need

 

[RickRock13]

1g per lb of bodyweight is the minimum I recommend, and 1.5 is ideal

 

[Jpmwell]

Thanks guys, gonna try out syntha 6 isolate and see how i get on with that product..if anyone has any suggestiomg or reccomendations they are welcome

 

[Idobehigh]

Syntha is one of the best tasting proteins in my opinion, it is pricey but good for someone that wants to get back in the game. Another good protein is 100% whey by ON good taste and cheap

 

[Jpmwell]

You know ive heard so many good reviews about ON 100% whey i may read up on both and decide which i like the sound of more. Thanks for te info and advice guys

 

[Idobehigh]

Of course man that's why we are here, my .2 cents is if you want taste then go with syntha if you want budget go with ON either is a good decision