Who Here Doesn't Use (Protein) Supplements in their Diet?

I don't use protein supplements personally because I think they're crap. They hit your blood too fast and any excess protein can convert into sugar.

 

Sure they are, but your putting a manufactured product in your body. Not saying they might not work or anything like that, but I don't like them. I personally just eat real food.

 

I gotta take protein supplements. I can't eat enough food to support the muscle growth in I want just with food and I've tried to do without supplements.

 

I know that I am guilty of not doing my research on protein supplements. Lately, I have been just blindly following my personal trainer in taking supplements, but I am not seeing the results I feel I should be. However, I am not putting in the right work in the kitchen and the gym in consistently. I need to go to a doctor and ask that kind of question to make sure I am not damaging any organs of mine. Thanks for this post @African King

 

For future reference does anyone know of any good protein supplements/shake brands that can be used that have fewer negative side effects??

 

I dont do shakes. I eat lots of eggs n meat.
N i like having long, lean muscle, so I do a lot of cardio and light weights w high reps.

 

I dont eat it for protein, I eat it because I like it. I eat chicken the most, but i love a good burger n steak, not to mention my bacon fetish. I typically only eat boiled eggs as snacks, I eat egg beaters for egg meals becus they dont have the cholesterol.

I cant say I worry abt it. I also drink gallons of water daily n do a lot of cardio, so it balances it out in my head, lol.

 

I think it's important to know what your body type is and what your goals are.

My body loves Carbs. I could eat pasta and rice allllll day everyday. However my body holds on to it. When I have cut out or down rice, pasta, bread... It's always worked positively for me to drop weight. So I have to eat protein to feel full.

Chicken mostly or lean beef. Sometimes pork loin if it's on sale. I use two scoops of Optimum Nutrition protein in almond milk for breakfast and I have Oh Yeah One Birthday Cake bars for when I have sweet cravings. Also Oikos sport yogurt. I have learned to like cottage cheese with sweetened strawberries added as well.

Since I'm built more like a rugby player or power lifter I just kinda had to embrace it. Since I'm also working also on performance with my obstacle races, vanity is secondary but I doubt need to lose pounds so I can be lighter on my feet.