Protein Powder - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

tjennings · 01-09-2004, 02:43 PM

Can anyone tell me if adding protein powder to my diet would be beneficial for me? These are things that are standard in my diet:
fruit, raw veggies, chicken breast, ground turkey, tuna, skim milk soy milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal

I know a lot of these things have protein already. How do I know how much I need, and can you get too much? I read an article that suggests adding a scoop of protein powder to a smoothie or oatmeal and that it aids in keeping you feeling full. I am trying to tone up, but don't want to "bulk up", and just don't know if I need to spend extra money on a protein powder.

Thanks!

Endorphin Junky · 01-10-2004, 03:47 AM

If you're training hard, you need to be getting around 2g per kg body weight (around 1g per lb). If you can get this through your diet, you don't need to use a protein powder.

j.rutledge · 01-10-2004, 06:14 AM

You should be using 1 gram per body weight. If your goal is to increase muscle mass, or trying to become more lean bump up to 2 grams per body pound and cut down or your fat and carbs