Protein Shakes: Is 3-5 shakes a day okay?

Hello all,

I ask this because I'm cutting while still maintaining muscle. In effect, I need 180-200g of protein daily. Being a college student, it makes it hard for me to gain all of that from meats, cottage cheese, and stuff. Hell, I can't even cook.

So my meal plan goes something like this:

Breakfast: Protein Shake
Snack: Orange Juice
Lunch: BBQ Grilled Chicken and Hummus - Salad (All Veggies, no dressing)
Snack: Protein Shake
***Work Out***
Post Workout: Protein Shake
Dinner: Protein Shake, banana, low-fat milk.

Each shake has 28-30g of protein as I only have one scoop.

I try and maintain my shakes by selecting 0 carbs and 1g of fat shakes. I feel like I get enough fat from the chicken I eat. I actually get this chicken home delivered :x

My question is, is this diet okay? I understand natural food sources are the best, but am I doing more harm than good?

Thank you.

 

Protein Shakes: Is 3-5 shakes a day okay?

You should really post your macros and caloric needs because at the moment that looks very worrying, regardless of the shakes.

 

Protein Shakes: Is 3-5 shakes a day okay?

It's not enough. You should be taking at least 6 a day.

 

Protein Shakes: Is 3-5 shakes a day okay?

If you're hitting your macro and micro requirements, sounds totally fine!

 

Protein Shakes: Is 3-5 shakes a day okay?

I'm just going to double check if I'm hitting those macro/micro reqs. Be back with a post asap.

 

Protein Shakes: Is 3-5 shakes a day okay?

I'm just going to say it looks scarily low in fats, carbs & calories.

You do realise that your body will use the protein as it's source of energy if you are not getting enough calories?

 

Protein Shakes: Is 3-5 shakes a day okay?

Your diet seems VERY low in dietary fat...I suggest you read the stickies at the top to learn more about nutrition.

 

Protein Shakes: Is 3-5 shakes a day okay?

I do but since I'm cutting, I thought it'd be fine tbh.

Let me clarify a few things if that's okay with you guys.

1 - The diet is not static, but relatively dynamic. If I feel weak one day, I'll focus on more carbs the next. For example I felt too tired during Legs today, which is why I plan on eating some dates tomorrow (good source of fiber and carbs)
2 - The "chicken" I eat isn't what the majority of you think it is - It's literally an ENTIRE chicken, Furthermore, I eat it with the skin to ensure fat in take.
3 - I understand that my fat intake is kind of low, but that's why I add the little things: olive oil with the humus, milk with the shake, and so on.
4 - I take multivitamins to ensure that my micro intakes are suffecient.

I also welcome any criticism.

To help you guys out, here's some data about me:

Height: 6'1", 188.5 CM
Weight: 195 LBS
Body Fat Percantage: 13%
Age: 22

Thank you for the support, I'd rep you all if I could

 

Protein Shakes: Is 3-5 shakes a day okay?

Yes, that many shakes are fine. Just tell everyone your calories and macros so you can calm them.

 

Protein Shakes: Is 3-5 shakes a day okay?

Alright so I just calculated my calories and macros, here we go:

Aim of Calories per day (15% reduction): 2940
Protein: 162g OR 200g - depending on whether it's 1lb per pound, or 1.8 per kg. (I'm gonna experiment with this)
Fats: 135g
Carbs: 495g

I believe these are my reqs, but can I decrease my carb intake a bit?