protein shakes....

[boss hog]

I have heared many different things about portein shakes. I know protien is needed to replenish your muscle cells but is it as good as most people say it is

 

[Yanick]

do you need protein? Yes

do you need protein shakes? maybe

protein is a macronutrient, just like carbs and fats. Others will add to what i said, as i don't even know where to start explaining it.

 

[Tank316]

post your diet and w/o routine, this will help us out alot. plus your goals.. by the way, welcome to IM.

 

[Adidas]

Welcome Boss Hog!

 

[Jodi]

Real food is better than protein shakes. Protein shakes should only be used once or twice a day. Try to get enough chicken, fish, lean beef, or eggs before resorting to a protein shake.

Welcome to IM

 

[Arnold]

the problem is that most people cannot eat enough protein (from food sources) so they have to use shakes and bars to supplement their diet to get adequate protein intake.

as far as building muscle protein is they most important thing.

 

[crackerjack414]

its good post workout but if you are competing it must go at about 6 weeks out

 

[w8lifter]

Originally posted by crackerjack414
its good post workout but if you are competing it must go at about 6 weeks out

I kept shakes up to contest week.

 

[Fit Freak]

Same here...I agree with w8...I only eliminatethem in the final week...I switch from an MRP to only Whey about 6-8weeks out.

 

[Freeman]

I have a shake a day, post-workout. As has been said, try to eat "real" food more often though. that's where you'll get most benefit. My shake typically includes:

7 ice cubes

8 oz. fat free milk/lactose free also go easy on my tummy!

2 servings of American Whey protein powder, chocolate. (one serving according to the nutrional info on the back of the bucket is "up to the line" which is about half-way..so I just fill up the whole damn scoop heh)

half of a banana

and 2 big spoonfuls of natural PB - crunchy, oh yeah!

sometimes I'll eat some ham or chicken with it too, but not a whole lot...mainly to counteract all the stuff in the shake that gives me tummy rumblings.

 

[bigss75]

I have three shakes a day one as an mid morning meal one pre workout and one post workout. I need the shakes because they are quick also It fills me to the point where i am not hungry or not stuffed