What Protein Should I Be Taking? Help Needed!

dembaba

Hi guys, basically my situation is I am trying to lose a few kilos while trying not to lose any muscle what kind of protein should I be taking if any at all? I currently take half a serving of "Kinetica Lean Gain" everyday. Hope to hear from ye

Seachmall

Any whey protein should be fine (I use Reflex Instant Whey, it's no better or worse than others I've tried).

Just make sure your calories and macronutrients are at a level you're comfortable with and supplement your protein to where you want it.

dembaba

Seachmall wrote: »

Any whey protein should be fine (I use Reflex Instant Whey, it's no better or worse than others I've tried).

Just make sure your calories and macronutrients are at a level you're comfortable with and supplement your protein to where you want it.

Thanks for the reply. So you would recommend continuing using the protein i am on at the mo or should I buy another product? Thanks in advance I am just not sure about the different types of protein.

Gi joe!

dembaba wrote: »

Thanks for the reply. So you would recommend continuing using the protein i am on at the mo or should I buy another product? Thanks in advance I am just not sure about the different types of protein.

You should worry more about the total amount of protein you'll need per day for whatever goal you have. As you're trying to lose weight I'd recommend AT LEAST 1 gram per pound of bodyweight.

Don't sweat buying more supplements, use the one you have now and eat more protein rich sources-chicken, eggs, fish, etc.

thegreatiam

meat, eggs, dairy, nuts.

If you are losing weight then you need to get your protein from food.

Protein supplements are there to supplement your diet, not replace it. EG, if you cannot get enough protein from food to increase your body mass then drink a shake

dembaba

Great advice lads thanks. One more question. Usually i might workout or train late at night what would you advise me to eat after this late night workout. Like I would probably train at about 7 finish at 8:30 and home between between 9 - 9:30.
Should it be an all protein meal or a mix with carbs?I would usually eat chicken with pasta or rice but I feel the carbs from the pasta and rice are probably having a negative effect. Would I be maybe best having a protein shake.
Keep in mind I am usually in bed maybe at 10:30

Sugar Free

Depends on your training and overall nutrition needs. *Some* carbs may be necessary.

Generally though I'd say have a whole food meal, plenty of protein (chicken or some other lean cut of meat), plenty of veg (broccoli, peppers etc, NOT potatoes) and some fat in the form of a dressing, marinade or sauce. Homeade ones are best but if you're using a store bought one, make sure it's not loaded with sugar.

A shake immediately post training isn't a bad idea either but I wouldn't consider it essential once you're eating a proper meal soon after.

dembaba

Sugar Free wrote: »

Depends on your training and overall nutrition needs. *Some* carbs may be necessary.

Generally though I'd say have a whole food meal, plenty of protein (chicken or some other lean cut of meat), plenty of veg (broccoli, peppers etc, NOT potatoes) and some fat in the form of a dressing, marinade or sauce. Homeade ones are best but if you're using a store bought one, make sure it's not loaded with sugar.

A shake immediately post training isn't a bad idea either but I wouldn't consider it essential once you're eating a proper meal soon after.

I suppose this would be a light enough meal? Like for say it shouldnt be the same portion size that I would be having for my dinner

Sugar Free

dembaba wrote: »

I suppose this would be a light enough meal? Like for say it shouldnt be the same portion size that I would be having for my dinner

I wouldn't over think it tbh! You need a decent meal after training, don't worry too much about the fact it's late in the evening.

Gi joe!

Sugar Free wrote: »

I wouldn't over think it tbh! You need a decent meal after training, don't worry too much about the fact it's late in the evening.

Yep, coupled with the fact that the whole 'eat less in the evenings' notion has been debunked and is a load of waffle.

dembaba

Gi joe! wrote: »

Yep, coupled with the fact that the whole 'eat less in the evenings' notion has been debunked and is a load of waffle.

Are you serious? Please explain

Blacktie.

dembaba wrote: »

Are you serious? Please explain

The eating less in the evening thing is just a method of calorie control really. If you don't eat in the evenings you're probably eating less over the day which causes the weight loss. It has nothing to do with it being evening time.

Gi joe!

Blacktie. wrote: »

The eating less in the evening thing is just a method of calorie control really. If you don't eat in the evenings you're probably eating less over the day which causes the weight loss. It has nothing to do with it being evening time.

Yep pretty much.

Apart from peri and post workout, it doesn't really matter when you have your largest or smallest meals. Your biggest meal could be your dinner and your smallest the first meal of the day.

I've been following this approach the last few weeks for fat loss and the results have been great. Like a lot of people I'm not that hungry in the morning and much hungrier later on into the day.

Changing my eating habits to reflect this has made calorie control much easier for me-in the past I would be forcing food into me in the morning and was constantly hungrier after my relatively smaller dinner. Lo and behold I made little to no progress.