Weight-Loss Which protein shake to use?

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I think protein shakes are good,[chocy ones] you don't necesarily have to have one every day I sometimes have one with frozen berries or strawberries, and yoghurt, for lunch it's quick and easy and fills you up.When you are eating healthy most of the time it's nice to have a meal that's not food.But for me , every now and again works. God bless from Sue Brisbane Australia
 
Are you in fact working out? I'm not sure you mentioned that. Depending on what your goals are and what your current protein intake is would determine what you should get and how you use it. Just remember that we have a slow absorption rate for protein, so it's better to eat it all throughout the day rather than just chug it in one big gulp.

I don't keep up with this stuff, but I've heard that if you're working out hard, that whey protein is better since it is a fast release protein that will help with recovery immediately. Soy protein can still be used for recovery but it is a slow-release protein so it's better for overall health and keeping your hunger at bay more than using it to get into your system quickly immediately after a workout. Personally I use soy protein. I just don't like the vanilla flavor. I really like vanilla soy milk though.
 
I don't think you should be worried about gaining too much muscle and becoming huge. Typically the only way a muscle is going to get bigger is if you overload it and tear it during exercise then it uses protein to rebuild itself... except when it rebuilds it makes the muscle just a little big stronger to overcompensate and try to prevent the damage. Just eating protein without working out won't do the same thing. Protein doesn't work like steroids. Just remember that many of these are packed with calories so just be careful in that regard. If anything is going to make you huge it's the extra calories and not the protein, assuming you're not working out hard.
 
i drink protein shakes in the morning because it's easier than cooking something. it's just convenient. I'd stay away from soy until the contraversy dies down though. it either cures cancer or causes it, so i'll stick with cow milk for now.
 
I drink 1/2 a packet of protein (150 cal instead of 300) after my workout every day to give my body some quick protein. I don't think it will hurt you to have the protein shakes, just remember that many of them are a lot of calories and that has to be incorporated in to the rest of your diet. Also, if you are going to replace a meal with a protein shake, try to add some fruit for carbs :)
 
Someone please Help me(Protein Shakes)

hey again..


ima 22 year old male.. about 5'11 200 lbs
i been browsing afround this site for a few years for information and help.. now i have a question.


im not really trying to gain muscle right now im just doing alot of cardio.. and sit-ups..

and here and there ill do a little weight training.. just to tone up

but i wanted to know...

if anyone knows a good protein shake that i could use..

my family uses em a lot i see some whey ones around..but if anyone have a good brand that they recommend.. low carbs for my weight loss..!!

Thanks in advanced..


P.s i didnt go over what i typed ...lol..so ignore mistakes or try to understand please!!
 
I use...

Lean Dessert by BSN, but it's marketed for women so I am not sure if the ingredients are geared towards women or is it simply that it's not meant to bulk you up (something most women do NOT want).
 
Protein Shake not helping

I've introduced protein shake to my diet for one month now and not lost a single pound. I've reduced my overall carb intake and stopped eating carbs for dinner and at night. I am still exercising.

I thought protein was suppose to help you lean out and lose weight?
 
if you have a shake before bed, make sure it is low carb (water and protein, if possible).

i don't know what your daily caloric intake should be, but make sure you maintain that.

what kind of exercise are you doing? remember that if you are doing weight training or any heaving running, biking, etc, that you will be gaining muscle and that will sway the scale. The best measurements are done with tape and not with the scale.

it is recommended that you do at least 20 minutes of solid cardio every day to lose weight. I have been working out for almost 5 weeks now, 1 hour every day at a cardio-bootcamp, and i haven't lost a pound, but i can see that my arms are bigger, my chest is tightened up, and i have more definition in my stomach.

this may sound annoying, but there is no quick fix. it can take time depending on your metabolism and how long you have been at your current weight. Never think that the work you are doing is useless if you aren't losing weight because you will find that you can go longer and breath easier the longer you do that ... which means that your internal organs are getting healthier and that is just as important (if not more) than your overall body shape. It'll come, you just have to be patient. Exercise should be a life goal, not a month-to-month goal.
 
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