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Originally Posted by OilersBaby
What an awesome thread!  You guys have raised a lot of points for people that are trying to get into shape or do things differently than they presently do.
Someone mentioned that you should intake about a gram of protein for every lb you weigh. My trainer told me the same thing..and its hard. I definitely have to consciously make an effort to get to the 120g I need.
Remember to let your muscles rest if you are weight training. You can run everyday but if you work out your quads for example, 3 days in a row, its really bad.
You guys talked about protein powder. My question is: are protein powders = to having natural protein or is it bad to rely on it to get to your desired amount? What about protein bars? Ive discovered this amazing new protein bar and have it for breakfast instead of egg whites which I used to have. The bar is low enough in sugar and its just more convenient. Do you think its bad given that its not a natural source of protein and its a replacement? |
Naturally, I do not think anything beats eggs as far as protein goes...there is a lot of nutrition in them (eat the yolks, that is where all the nutrition is!). Try to get farm fresh pastured eggs if you can - the darker the yolk, the better.
But sometimes protein bars are convenient. I would try not to rely on them too much, because of all the extra crap they add - look at the ingredient list sometime...I think it is hard to call them food sometimes, LOL. But I have used them in a pinch and think every now and then is not a problem, but I personally would not make it a staple of my diet. Just my opinion.
What I have actually done, is start to make my own jerky...very portable and tastes great! Only put in them what you want. It is also very easy and lasts a long time.