Posts by Jonathan Miller7

Even after this whole protein supplement topic has been chewed over a thousand times already...
For crying out loud 😁

Harold Booth68 said:What’s the actual difference between slow-digesting proteins (casein) and Whey?

Like, does it really matter if I grab some Whey mixed with milk in the morning instead of casein with milk when it comes to absorption? For instance, if I’m stuck at college from 8 AM to 3 PM, and I have breakfast around 7 AM—say a sandwich or eggs plus milk and Whey—and then just grab another sandwich or two later on, will the results for my body and muscle growth be better if I switch to casein?

Look, you have to consider that Whey hits your muscles incredibly fast (I'd say under 30 minutes), whereas those other proteins are designed for a slow release that can last over 10 hours.

If you mix your Whey with other foods, the absorption rate is going to slow down. For example, it’s definitely going to absorb slower if you drink it with milk compared to just mixing it with water.

My mom is actually backing me up in my battle against these extra pounds—I’ve still got about 10 more to go before I hit my goal!

Lisa Carter21 said:Hey, I'm 13, about 5'7", and I only weigh around 112-115 lbs according to the scale.
I really want to build up my legs, but nothing is working. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks! (:

And why on earth did you decide to post that under a thread specifically about "proteins"? 🙂

Look, price gaps usually come down to branding—you’re paying for the label on the tub—but there's also the actual processing involved. It could be something like micronization or whatever technical jargon they use to justify the markup.
Micronized glutamine hits your system faster, meaning it reaches the muscles more efficiently than the standard stuff. But honestly? At the end of the day, you’re getting the exact same physiological result from both.

Maybe there’s some other niche reason, I don't know...

lean cuts have about 10% fat

What part of this isn't clicking? I am honestly getting sick of this vegan cheese—I’ve eaten way too much of it. Even the tuna is starting to lose its charm, and don't even get me started on the smoked turkey; it just doesn't hit like it used to. 😁

I haven't tried pairing the dairy-free stuff with anything else yet, but the idea of mixing it with something sweet sounds absolutely revolting. It’s gotta be savory—like maybe some tuna and cheese melted together or something.

edit: Switched over to Gouda. It’s loaded with fat, sure, but it tastes amazing and packs 25g of protein per 100 grams :P. Not like I’m some guy struggling with weight gain or trying to bulk up or anything... I still need about 20 more pounds of muscle anyway.

Ashley Perez50 said:but the real question is, can those 30g actually replace a full meal, or are you just going to be starving right after?

Honestly, you’ll probably be famished afterward, unless you just pass out and go straight to sleep immediately. 😁

If it’s your last meal of the day, try mixing it with some milk and taking a fish oil capsule or whatever else you use for your omega-3s. A spoonful of flaxseed is usually a solid bet too. I used to think olive oil was the way to go, but there are definitely better options out there now.

For my final meal, I’d probably just stick to some tuna and olive oil—just speaking hypothetically, of course.

As for fasting? Forget it. I can't stand it anymore; it's absolutely miserable.

Kretenin 🤣

Kenneth Martinez3 said:Why not just mix it with milk if they claim you can? It would definitely bump up the calorie count, right?

Look, you *can* mix it with milk, sure, but you're missing the whole point. The entire reason you buy whey protein is for fast absorption so it hits your muscles quickly. If you're just looking to jack up the calories, you aren't really using the product for what it was designed to do.

Whey - You need to be slamming this within 45 minutes of finishing your workout, meaning you should get it down as soon as you hit the locker room. And listen, don't overcomplicate it: drink it strictly post-workout and mix it with water, not milk. Seriously, I’m losing my mind here—how many times do we have to go over this same exact thing?

Kimberly Wright said:I don't really get how all this calorie counting works, but I guess you actually have to do the math.

Metric BMR formula Quote : Women

Metric BMR formula Quote : Women: BMR = 655 + ( 9.6 x weight in lbs ) + ( 2.54 x height in inches ) - ( 4.7 x age in years )
Men: BMR = 66 + ( 13.7 x weight in lbs ) + ( 5 x height in inches ) - ( 6.8 x age in years )

Harris Benedict Formula

To figure out your total daily caloric burn, just take your BMR and multiply it by your activity level from this list:
1. Sedentary (basically sitting on the couch all day): Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.2
2. Lightly active (hitting the gym or light sports 1-3 days a week): Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.375
3. Moderately active (working out 3-5 days a week): Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.55
4. Very active (intense workouts 6-7 days a week): Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.725
5. Extra active (heavy lifting/training plus a physically demanding job): Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.9

😁

shadowcobra32 said:Look, I’ll be the first to admit it: I am a total spoiled brat. An only child through and through—everything has always been handed to me on a silver platter, haha! And honestly? I absolutely love it when someone takes my hand and leads the way. 😢I am sorry! My bad. I totally messed that up.

Seriously, after reading through all these replies, you still find a way to squeeze that in? Just look at how many posts people are churning out here. Unbelievable.

Just go on Google and search for it: diet, aerobic vs. anaerobic training, depression... seriously, you can find anything you ever wanted to know right there.

quietpilot87 said:Yeah, okay... look, it's true that she’s never going to have more free time than she does right now while she's still in college. I mean, sure, studying can be brutal, but honestly? It doesn't even come close to the grind of a full-time job combined with all those other "adulting" responsibilities that start piling up on you.

Exactly. And let's be real, that's not even her fault. 🙂

The actual issue here is just the pure "I don't feel like it" factor.

shadowcobra32 said:The thing is, I'm stuck at university practically all day, so I don't eat properly.

🙄

And when I finally crawl back home from campus in the evening, I just grab some pancakes or hit up the dining hall (and we all know how "gourmet" dining hall food really is).😢

🙄

I barely move because after being stuck on campus all day, I have zero willpower left for anything other than sitting or lying down...

🙄

Look, let's be real... I know I have a problem. I know exactly what I need to change, but I just can't find the motivation. It’s partly the depression—I mean, I have a boyfriend and my life seems normal to everyone else, but I struggle with depression and it just kills any drive I might have to lose weight...

🙄

You aren't exercising, you're eating junk, and you're using your college schedule as an excuse—which is exactly what tons of other people do without making it their whole identity. So, what am I supposed to say? Should I just tell you, "Hey, stop eating junk, get moving, and eat healthy all day long"? Like, thanks for the brilliant advice!

Honestly, you might want to just move this over to the supplements thread instead.

Personally, I’d probably split a 200g bag into two or three servings. That puts me at roughly 70-100g per go, which feels right for my weight at about 185 pounds.

Why aren't you just using dextrose?

Alex Long8 said:Just one question! Instead of glucose, what can I take with my protein after a workout? Are 1-2 bananas enough, or something else?

Bananas are alright, sure, but raisins might actually be better. Generally, you want to look for foods with a higher glycemic index—you can find all those charts online—plus, ideally, you’re looking for a fast-digesting carb.

I probably missed it somewhere since everything's usually explained here, but I'm still pretty new to this subforum so I wasn't sure if there was already a thread about this...

Edit:

Here you go:

High GI

Glucose 100
Gatorade 91
Baked potato 85
Corn Flakes 84
Rice cakes 82
Graham crackers 74
Honey 73
Watermelon 72
White bread 70
Soda 68
Mars 68
White sugar 65
Raisins 64
Oats 61 (42-75)
Ice cream 61 (36-80)

Medium GI

Orange juice 57
Boiled potato 56
Long grain rice 56
Brown rice 55
Popcorn 55
Corn 55
Banana 52
Green peas 48
Lentil soup 44
Orange 43
Whole grain cereal 42
Spaghetti (plain) 41
Unsweetened apple juice 41

Low GI

Apple 36
Pear 36
Chocolate milk 34
Low-calorie fruit yogurt 33
Yellow peas 32
Skim milk 32
Dried apricots 31
Green beans 30
Unripe banana 30
Lentils 29
Beans 27
Milk 27
Barley 25
Grapefruit 25
Fructose 23

fadedrider17 said:I have to admit, I’m pretty skeptical about aspartame myself.
Lies, pure lies. They claim there’s zero sugar—look at any soda bottle.
Then they’ll list something like "aspartame 1.1 MG" or whatever else is hiding in there.

I was actually at the grocery store today just staring at labels, trying to figure out what's actually in my food. The lady working the aisles gave me such a weird look, too. Like, sorry if I make you uncomfortable, but if I come back tomorrow, am I supposed to just stand there for two hours taking notes on every single ingredient?
It shouldn't be this hard just to know what we're putting into our bodies.

Man, you won't buy anything at all if you actually start reading those labels.

granitegardener14 said:Look, this isn't strictly about protein, but it’s definitely about nutrition, so I figured I'd drop it here instead of cluttering up another thread:

- what's the best way to use fructose, when should I take it, and how much am I looking at?

P.S. Please don't rip me apart if this sounds like a rookie question. I'm just starting to wrap my head around all this, and I know there are plenty of experts and geniuses on here, so bear with me...

Everything has probably been hashed out somewhere already, but honestly, I have no clue where to look, so I'll just point you toward this link:
http://www.intense-workout.com/post_workout.html