Which should I put my Amazon gift card towards?

[Anonymous]

Protein powder or running shoes?

They're both kinda up there in price, and I have the money to pay full price for at least one of them eventually (like in a week or two).

Right now I have shoes that are working pretty well for me to run in, though they aren't classified as running shoes. But I'm also not running the whole time I'm out there. I'm rotating between power walking AND running, so I'm not sure which one would be more beneficial for me to invest in first. The powder or the gear.

I'M SUCH A FITNESS NOOB HELP.

(Also I realize I don't necessarily NEED the protein powder, but I don't really consume any protein during the day 98% of the time so I figure it'd be kind of beneficial if I looked into it. If you have any recommendations of WHAT protein powder to get, I'll take 'em.)

[kaylaS91]

Shoes.
There's protein in a LOT of things, not just meat. If you eat eggs at any point, beans, dairy, nuts, whole wheat, quinoa, even some veggies, you're getting protein. If you overdo it on your protein intake relative to the amount of muscle your workout will result in building, excess protein will go straight to fat. Something like that.

Good runners are not only longer-lasting and critical to ensure that you get the workout in the first place, but are also important so that you don't fuck up your knees/foot and end up having to take time off due to injury.

[Asker]

Oh, didn't know that about protein. :/ Yeah, maybe I'll skip on the powder then.

[BeeNee]

You can always eat natural protein, but I doubt you know how to cobble a shoe, so I'd go with the shoes.

As far as what shoe, the differences between Walking and Running Shoes is the Construction. In most cases, walkers can use running shoes but runners cannot use walking shoes. Walkers don't have to worry as much about shock absorption and tread grip. Since walkers and runners hit the ground differently, their shoes must accommodate for this difference.

[Anonymous]

I'd buy shoes. If you aren't doing muscle building exercises like weights then the protein powder isn't likely to do you much good. Honestly, eat a few eggs for breakfast and make a turkey burger for lunch or dinner. Three eggs and a turkey burger would be like 55 grams of protein. And whatever else you normally eat should get you enough protein.

[Phoenix98]

I would say for now protein, just because you seriously lack it if you don't eat any, and your body really does require an X amount of grams of protein per day otherwise it will consume it from various parts of your body and it can counteract the progress your trying to make.

[Phoenix98]

I don't know if they have this on amazon or not but if they do I recommend

Michael Matthews whey protein you should be able to find it under Legion products or Legion Whey+ Protein.
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[Asker]

That's what I figured, but then someone else said TOO MUCH protein can be a bad thing, and will also set me back on any progress because it'll just get stored as fat or something.

And I don't eat things typically known for protein, so I don't believe I"m getting much if any at all, but I also haven't sat there and studied the nutrition labels to see how much protein may be in the things I do consume.

Like, I rarely eat meat, eggs, nuts. I bought a veggie tray today.. so I know there's some protein there.. but I don't know if it'll be sufficient enough.

[Phoenix98]

Well the human body requires around 1-2 grams of protein per pound of weight for me the healthy range is between 140-200 grams of protein because I weight around 150-160lbs so in order to actually eat protein to the point of it being unhealthy you'd have to consume a massive amount of it. But no protein is in fact very important for anybody in fitness it's literally one of our building blocks.

You should try to get most of your protein from actual food though but having a protein shake or drink a day, or eating a protein bar is not bad at all, I do it and am just fine but I take those in addition to my main 3 meals a day plus small snacks in between.

And that's ok if you don't because I do I need to know nutrition in order to do my job as a future professional trainer. So if you have any basic questions I can help you with those.

[Asker]

Oh, alright! Thanks!

[Phoenix98]

Generally though for like say sliced turkey or ham 3oz is about anywhere from 5-15 grams of protein depending on the type of meat and how lean the cut is so that should give you a basic idea, usually 3oz is about 3-4 slices.

Also you are getting enough basic nutrients and getting your daily value of all your vitamins because those are just as important as protein?

And I know getting healthy requires a lot of work and it's pain but just make sure you keep on top of both nutrition and exercise because you can't do one without the other all the training in the world is useless without nutrition and the same is true vice versa.

[Phoenix98]

No problem.

[Asker]

Yeah, I'm definitely working on readjusting my nutrition on top of starting the running. But both are gradual things, and I don't have all the money in the world so it's a combination of me buying healthier / better foods for me and convincing my mom to start buying some healthier stuff as well.

[Phoenix98]

That's good, at least your taking the initiative and that's part of the battle, and indeed sometimes money can be an issue, but you can eat pretty healthy for pretty poor, you just gotta know how to cook it, what to get and were to get it and of course getting there little by little.

[GingerBear]

I'd go for the shoes. They're more necessary than the powder.

That being said, when you do buy protein powder, I recommend Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Powder. It comes in a huge range of flavours, and different sized containers, and mixes really well, with no powdery residue.

[Cosytoasty]

Shoes, if you have two pairs you can run with it means they last twice as long!

You can simply change your diet for more protein, just eat some more eggs and/or yoghurt.

[Minxxie]

Shoes they will last longer and you will get more benefit from them, I think protein powder is a bit of a scam personally it's better to just eat some eggs.

[rgb008]

If you don't have the running shoes you want, I say go with the shoes.
I spent my last amazon card from here on powder haha. But thats only because I got my running shoes on discount recently haha

[Asker]

Yeahhhh I ended up going with the shoes lol

[DarkHumorRUs]

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[TripleAce]

Which earbuds do you think are amazing? Under 200$

[DarkHumorRUs]

@TripleAce uh... the most expensive ones I've bought were only $80. I can't afford much more than that, but I've done a ton of research (and heard many) for the under $100 range.
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[TripleAce]

Go with shoes. Protein you can get from food that you eat everyday, the marginal benefit you will get from one jar won't change anything at all.

[meatballs21]

What is your fitness goal? Protein is better for building muscle, shoes for cardio and burning fat.

[Asker]

Well... both of those, I guess? I definitely have fat I need to burn, hence why I'm running. But I want to gain a decent amount of muscle too.

[meatballs21]

I'd pick the shoes, for the simple reason that they cost a lot more than the powder, and you can get more protein by just altering your existing diet for the time being.

[ConsultantIsBack]

Shoes, they'll last longer.

[Phoenix98]

True but she doesn't really eat protein and that's literally our building blocks.

[ConsultantIsBack]

@Phoenix98 most people buy shitty powder tho

[Phoenix98]

That's why she said help me and tell me what kinds are good because I'm a fitness noob.

[Asker]

@Phoenix98 I'm glad you actually read my whole post, thank you :)

[ConsultantIsBack]

@Phoenix98 I don't really want to explain tbh. Seriously tho, the shoes are the better option. Focusing on clean foods comes before powders anyways.

[Phoenix98]

Lol well that's fine I'll explain it, but she doesn't eat protein though which is why she brought up the powder, if your going to answer a fitness question at least be prepared to give a detailed answer and explain stuff.

@teawrecks You're most welcome.

[ConsultantIsBack]

@Phoenix98 ya they don't even understand nutrition or to buy in the grocery store, you really think adding in some powder will do anything?

P. s. have you quit smoking tobacco yet Mr fitness? Lol

[Asker]

So then fuckin' educate me or get the fuck off my question if you're going to be irrelevant and not help. You're being obnoxious with your holier than thou attitude. Typically when someone wants help with getting fit, it's more effective to HELP them than to mock them.

[ConsultantIsBack]

Would you even do it tho? I mean honestly

[Asker]

Uh, yes? Another thing - doubting someones motivation to do things ALSO doesn't help them at all.

just.. bye. You're the last person I want advice from, clearly.

[ConsultantIsBack]

Lol what a temper, yikes

[Asker]

I don't have patience for people who waste my time.

[Phoenix98]

Which is why is your going to give fitness advice you should also educate them a bit on what they need to do otherwise your other advice is useless, in which case your better off not giving advice at all.

Also I know for a fact it will its not as good as eating lean meats and vegetables but a little bit of protein in their system is better then their bodies being completely starved of it and canalizing it's own muscles to get more. And if you get them to realize the important of protein they will go from relying on powder everyone in a while to actually eating better, to help people you have to educate them and help them to understand the importance of certain things you must not also gradually get them there baby steps, not just throw them in so to speak.

[Phoenix98]

Also no I haven't and I don't plan on it, the difference is I know the risks of what I am doing, far better then you do probably. But I smoke maybe 1-2 times a month.

[shortandsexy]

Running shoes, get shakeology for a protien powder.

[Noxifer626]

Judging by your profile picture, you might want to buy a bra.

[Asker]

Nah I have too many of those. Plus uh, you don't wear bras in the bath. So. Bye.

[Noxifer626]

That was actually a joke, but meh.

[Asker]

It was a stupid joke, hence why I didn't go along with it.

[Noxifer626]

Oh, come on! It was so bad it was good!

[Yumix]

I'd go with the shoes... they seem to be more important to me

your cam is dirty. there's a red spot on your new picture

[vekin]

I am against protein powder so I go for the shoes

[Mybeachlife88]

A new sex toy! Great abs workout!!!

[crazyperson19]

Running shoes

[Walls_and_Doors]

Pants.

[Fingold]

Short shorts!