are the carbs in protein powder bad???
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No. Studies show that protein + carbs as a delivery system is the best way to rebuild muscle after workouts.\n\nIMHO, this no carb / bad carb stuff is a load of junk. Proportion is much more important than worring about the carbs.
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ok buddy try these prodcuts of whey protein, Optimum Nutrition, Muscle-Tech, Designer whey, and Syntrax Nectar, all these all QUALITY, low calorie,low fat , low carb, lotta protein per serving, and TASTE GOOD
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Check the carb content on the label...you'll be surprised how much sugar is in it!
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My sugestion would be go to gnc.com and they have all kids of protien powder shakes you can get.Also you want to stay away from any thing that has soy in it its not good for you.Some people will tell you different but trust me stay away from it.The other thing you can do is talk to a trainer at 24 hour fitness or some one at a gnc store you can look on line for a store near you.Don't for get to eat meat with as little fat in it as posible,and dont run so much on the tread mill.Instead use the uliptical trianer.it works your body more with out hurting your knees and it doesnt burn your muscles up.Also try swimming to it will work your whole body.Also when you lift weights use more weight but less reps and it will help your muscles grow faster.Just dont do more than you can handle take it slow.Keep a chart as well so you can see your progress and make goals for your self too it gives you something to work towards.I would also suggest you take a photo of your self now and then at 8 weeks and then at 12 weeks you will see a big differance and you will be happy.Stay away from to many carbs and surgars.You want to consume some fat but not a lot,dont eat stuff with saturated fats that is not good.Bill phillips has a great program that you can do its called "body for life" Its a good one.I am doing it right now .When I started I was over 300 pound now I am under 245 pounds with in months of starting you just  need to be focused.Hope this helped you out good luck and take it slow.
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You may want to try soy protein isolate (aka isolated soy protein).  It's the cheapest protein source per gram out there next to whole soy beans (completely flavorless -- don't bother) and it's fat-free.  You can find it in the bulk food bins at Kroger or Fred Meyer for something like $7.50/lb.  A little 1/4-cup scoop is 30 grams of protein.  It's a powder that you can mix in hot water to make a creamy drink.  It will be kind of bland, so you might want to try adding different flavorings, but I'm fine with a quick creamy glass without adding anything.  Some soy protein powders aren't water-soluble, though.  In that case, you could try mixing it into food, like a stew or mashed potatoes.  I prefer a simple shake, though, so you can fix it easily whenever you want.
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Too many simple carbs. Go with more protein & more complex carbs, while avoiding simple carbs.
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Well I've heard that it's over priced and they manipulate you into buying their LA protein bars and they make promises they can't keep...like telling you that you can lose more then 2 pounds a week...which is very unhealthy. Plus they make you eat sticks of butter and spoonfuls of mayonnaise....GROSS! Besides what kind of diet plan won't let you eat cereal!
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If you are worried about dangers with taking commercial protein supplements (personally I think they are safe as long as you don't overdo it - 2 protein shakes per day is okay in my opinion), then you can try making a homemade protein supplement alternative. Here is a recipe:\n\nMix 2 tbsp of whole dry milk powder to 1 cup of whole fluid milk.\n\nThis will provide you with around 270 kcals and 14 grams of protein according to the actual products you use. Of course you can use non-fat dry milk powder and fluid milk if you want to keep the fat content down.\n\nA good idea is to make this milk in batches and store it in the refrigerator so when you need milk you can reach for this.\n\nI have this info for free on my site (see below) along with some recipes you can try with it in.
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High protein food            Protein         Carbohydrates\n \nEGGS  ( 1 medium size )      6 grams                  0 g\n \nMILK  ( 1 pint or 568ml)     19 grams                24 g\n \nMILK  ( 1 glass )            6.3 grams                8 g\n \nSOYA MILK  Plain  (200 ml)   6 grams                1.6 g\n \nTOFU (100 g)                 8 grams                0.8 g\n \nLOW-FAT YOGHURT (plain)150g  8 grams                 10 g\n \nLOW-FAT YOGHURT (fruit)  150g6 grams                 27 g\n \nFISH    (cod fillets 100g or 3.5 ounces) 21 grams    0 g\n \nCHEESE  cheddar 100g (3.5 ounces) 25 grams           0.1 g\n \nROAST BEEF ( 100g or 3.5 ounces ) 28 grams            0 g\n \nROAST CHICKEN 100g ( 3.5 ounces) 25 grams             0 g\n \nOTHER MEATS AVERAGE (100g or 3.5 ounces) 25 grams      0 g\n \nVegan sources of protein\n\nCereals and grains - wheat, rye, corn, rice, pasta... \nLeafy green vegetables, including spinach \nLegumes - beans, lentils, peas, peanuts \nNuts - almonds, walnuts, cashews... \nSeaweed - kelp, spirulina... \nSeeds - sesame, sunflower... \nSoy products -  tofu, tempeh, soy milk... \nVegetables - Brussel sprouts, potatoes, yuca
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What a silly question?! \nOf course it is UNHEALTHY not consuming carbohydrates at all.\n\nThere are 4 primary food substances for human, including carbohydrates, fats, proteins and water. We cannot live without any one of the above. The most important function of carbohydrates is to provide energy for metabolism of our body cells. Even though when lacking carbs, fats and proteins may provide energy, it is such an ineffective way that our body cells would not have sufficient amount of energy to carry out normal and some essential functions for life.\n\nIf you continuously do not take in carbs, your metabolic cycle would be interrupted and disturbed, raising the proneness to many health problems such as anorexia nervosa. Even if you later consume carbs again, it makes your body absorbs nutrition much faster than normal and make you fat. \n\nLast advice: keep on a balanced diet and suitable exercise in order to stay healthy.
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I would assume that you are also taking a decent protein powder, since you are taking the BSN products which are also very good. The protein powder usually comes with the glutamine acid in it so it sound like you might be buying something you dont need.
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The answer is anyone at any time as food supplement.\n\nAs the term supplement suggests, if you are eating healthy diet you do not need any supplement, supplement is not wholefood. However, it is very GOOD when you have regular work-out, resistant training or aerobics.\n\nAbout the time you take it - I would say between meals, also some hours before your work-out session, and I don't think it is important to take it AT ONCE after the work-out, but just take it some time after your work-out. The reason is simple, it take 3-4 hours to digest even the isolate is easier to be "absorbed", when replacing the protein loss, your body is using the resources already there which is what you ate few hours ago and before.\n\nBUT the most appropriate use is for bodybuilders, who are very aware of UNWANTED extra carb or fat, doing hard-core weight training to take it regularly. Hard-gainer and beginners just take whey protein.\n\nThere are links you can go to and read more about whey protiein isolate like VPX, Isopure, etc. If it's 100% it's zero carb and no fat and costs you more.\n\nhttp://www.bodybuilding.com/store/vpx/cross.html\nhttp://www.nicemuscle.com/isopure-zero-carb-81730.htm\n\nYou can find nearly all the popular whey protein from there with review\n\nhttp://www.nicemuscle.com/category1072.htm\n\nBe careful, 100% whey protein may not be isolate and so it's not really all protein without carb and fat.\n\nExtract from VPX\n\n>100% Whey Protein Isolate \n>Microfraction Selection Technology \n>Great Tasting Flavor \n>Zero Carbohydrates \n>Zero Sugar \n>Zero Fat \n>Zero Aspartame or Acesulfame K \n>Zero Corn Syrup Solids or Hydrogenated Oils \n>Zero Fat-Promoting High Glycemic Index Maltodextrins \n>Zero Caseinate, Ion Exchange or Other Old-School Proteins \n>Zero Estrogen Promoting Inferior Soy Proteins \n>Zero Lactose - Generally Safe for Most People with Milk Allergies \n\nWhy supplement your nutrition program with protein?\n\nProtein exerts the release of many powerful muscle building (growth hormone and IGF-I) and fat burning (glucagon, GH, etc) hormones. It is also necessary to build and repair muscle tissue. Frequent consumption of high quality lean proteins help maintain a lean muscular physique
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cut carbs eat more protein and excersie but you should not worry about 1kg its only 2.2 pounds itt may be water weight
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Maybe you just need to change something. Whats included in your 1400-1800 calories. Are they empty calories, protein, carbs or what. This site has really helpful info:
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Why would this even be a problem, unless you're on a low-protein diet?
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It is unnecessary to explicitly combine foods to make "complete" proteins. This myth was based on an old edition of the book Diet for a Small Planet by Frances Moore Lappé, and the author herself has since clarified her position. As long as you eat sufficient calories from a variety of whole foods you will be fine. Dr. John McDougall has a lot of good information in his vegan weight-loss and cookbooks on the subject.
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Although both protein and carbs contain 4 calories per gram carbs are the most efficient fuel for your body.  Working out, lifting weights, running, training, any physical activity consumes calories for energy.  Your body will burn the energy source that is most readily available.  If all you have in your system is protein the protein will be broken down as energy when you exercise.\n\nSince your goal is to build muscle you should have carbs to burn for energy and the protein as the raw component for muscle mass.  This is why a balanced diet is crucial and simply loading protein will have no long term effects.\n\nShakes are absorbed on an empty or full stomach.  If you're using a protein shake make sure you're drinking lots of water during the day.  Whey has a nasty habit of clogging kidneys leading to big problems later.  Increased consumption of water will flush them out with no complecations though.