This is more of a long term question. But I'm seeing a lot of posts about Protein powder. I know I will need to use it short term to bump up the protein and calories, but I thought by a year out I'd be eating what I need. And not eating more than that.

Is Protein Powder a long term thing for many people?

Jess, mom to Ysabel, 6 and Maggie, 3

At three months I was advised to get my protein from real food and only use protein drinks if ready food is not available.

My DR believes in getting protein from real food as much as possible so I haven't done protein supplements (bars, powders, etc) since I started real food at a few weeks out except one or two times when I just wasn't able to eat hardly during the day.

Edited December 15, 201510 yr by reree6898

I only do a Protein shake for Breakfast for convenience. I get the rest of my protein from foods.

At three months I was advised to get my Protein from real food and only use protein drinks if ready food is not available.

I was told the same thing. We are encouraged to get all of our protein from food. One shake a day if you need it to get in all your protein.

@@jhbeck - I add unflavored to some foods that are lacking in Protein to get my daily amounts in on some days.

The last couple of weeks I have added it to my salsa for my scrambled eggs.

I haven't had a Protein Drink in about 2 weeks. I generally drink those on the way to work. I need to get back into that habit. I am eating a Protein Bar with black coffee and although the protein part is high so are the calories & carbs

Whew! Thanks everyone. I figured I might need it at the beginning but was hoping that food is the long term source.

Jess, mom to Ysabel, 6 and Maggie, 3

I am over 6 months out and I don't rely on it, but it is a convenient and easy way to bump up my protein if I am short.

I'm almost 10 months out and cannot adequately digest protein from 'normal' foods...

I usually have four protein shakes a day...