Question about Working Out & Protein

[NicHolzhauer]

Recently I've started weight lifting more to build more muscle mass. I've heard that protein is the best way to support muscle building. What is a good brand of protein for a diabetic to take? The protein powders that I've seen are high in carbs, fiber and protein. I know that fiber can be subracted from the carb count, but can protein too?

[foxl]

Considering protein is the major building block of gluconeogenesis, :D no.

I like Designer Whey, it is LOW CARB, but I hear there are cheaper brands ...

[Scratch]

Recently I've started weight lifting more to build more muscle mass. I've heard that protein is the best way to support muscle building. What is a good brand of protein for a diabetic to take? The protein powders that I've seen are high in carbs, fiber and protein. I know that fiber can be subracted from the carb count, but can protein too?
Yeah, milk, eggs, steak, chicken, pork, they're all excellent sources of real food protein.

[foxl]

Yeah, milk, eggs, steak, chicken, pork, they're all excellent sources of real food protein.

And low carb. And less expensive ... except to the cow or chicken or pig.

[Scratch]

Anyhow though, my own personal experience is that I can eat protein insulin free up to a point. When I start ingesting larger quantities, there is a point where the body will convert some of it over to glucose and that's when I can find my blood sugars rising again on the tail end of a bolus injection or after the bolus has been used up.

There's nothing exact about figuring out what will work for you. All you can do is keep track and notes and over time you'll begin to get an idea of what to expect.

And seriously, try to get your protein from real food at meals. Eat like a human being. I suppose there are times when the powders could be appropriate, but for a young man like yourself, you should have no trouble building muscle if you eat enough food and lift.

Also if you really want to build muscle, you've got to squat and deadlift. Those are the big lifts to do to get your body to produce the testosterone it'll need to make the protein you consume into muscle.

[NicHolzhauer]

I found a protein powder with 1g of carb with 50g of protein for a good price.. I am going to try it out tonight. I would eat a lot more of those foods, but there's a small problem. I dont like eggs, steak, pork or nuts. I am not a big milk guy either. I love chicken but I can't eat it for every meal lol. I figure it's a process of trial and error to see what works best.

[foxl]

I found a protein powder with 1g of carb with 50g of protein for a good price.. I am going to try it out tonight. I would eat a lot more of those foods, but there's a small problem. I dont like eggs, steak, pork or nuts. I am not a big milk guy either. I love chicken but I can't eat it for every meal lol. I figure it's a process of trial and error to see what works best.

I am a vegetarian (ovo-lacto), and so most of my protein comes with carbs -- that's why it is a good choice for me. Plus, I LIKE the taste! It is something sweet and creamy and I look forward to having it. Call me weird ... :cool:

[viranth]

I haven't had any better gains, then when I did not take supplements.

What did I do then? Ate vegetables, eggs, meats, fish and proper food.

I did not go the traditional "Can never get too much protein". You can get around 100grams of protein in a "normal" diet, that's really enough. All you'll end up doing, is flushing a lot of money down the toilet.

Try working out, without the protein. Eat properly, and you will get good gains.

Ps. I've got about 4 other guys that's doing the same thing as me, and they all say they've gotten better gains, by eating nuts, vegetables and all that stuff, than by using supplements.