[n88tr]

As I try to up my protein intake: egg whites, chicken, turkey, whey shakes, etc I see that I get up to my cut limit of calories for the day, in my case 2100, and if I really don't pay very close attention, I go over it. Getting there is easy, I think but not going over it is sometimes a challenge.

I am having minimeals [I have 8 a day, counting the pre and post-workout minimeals] throughout my day that consist mainly of carbs of dark rye bread in the morning, and then very light carbs [carrots, celery, radishes, bananas, broccoli] main substantial amounts of protein in my following minimeals. By substantial, I mean 23 grams each minimeal, usually in the form of a whey shake, which I don't try to have those more than 3 times a day, or in the form of a "PureProtein" bar which is 23 grams protein but sadly 170 calories and 3.5 g saturated fat. I am trying to find the balance between low carbs and high protein and specifically, other protein sources [I can't cook or scramble anything at the dorms here, so eggs are out] that I can get a lot of protein from but low on the carbs end. Like when I take my 2 scoops on ON Whey [the link that gets shoved in there isn't what I'm really taking, but it is ON brand] which is 270 calories in my Blender cup with 2% skim milk which is 110 calories on it's own. I know that I need some pre and post carbs along with my protein, but 270 seems a lot for a pre [and I take another shake post-workout in the locker room after stretching] workout minimeal?

A usual minimeal after breakfast consists of 6 small carrots, some water and a 23 g "PureProtein" bar. Is not enough? The calories of the bar add up, each one is 170 calories.

Do guys understand my problem of trying to get high proteins but in low calorie forms? I just seems that whenever I injest a lot of protein, the calories just seem to have to come with it, is this true or not?

If not, what brands of other Whey or shake powders can I get recommended to me for high protein but low calories? I don't care if it tastes like concrete...

[ZackKnight]

BSN LDP has 130 calories per scoop with 20 grams per scoop. it's really thick too so it'll fill you up, but IMO it's prolly the lowest calorie protein supp i've ever taken.

[Thomas_Rivera]

You don't need to mix your whey protein with milk, as a matter of fact it's not a good idea seeing as the casein in the milk will slow down the digestion of the whey protein itself. You can just use water for that.

[LBblitz]

If you "don't care if it tastes like concrete" then mix your shakes with water. Why mix it with milk? Milk adds a bunch of extra calories and each cup has 12g of sugar. (I always mix mine with milk because they taste better, but I am not on a cutting diet.) As far as your brand of protein.. ON 100% Whey is one of the best you can find to get you the maximum amount of whey isolates and minimal carbs/calories. However, you should consider looking in to ON 100% Casein. Not only is it great for before bed, but when you are cutting it keeps you full longer throughout the day. It keeps protein in your stomach for up to 7 hrs so even if you accidentally skip one of your minimeals your body won't go into a catabolic state. These also should be mixed with water in order to avoid those excess sugars and cals from milk. On a cutting diet I continue my whey shake pre and post-workout but take casein to supplement my daily nutrition at all other times.