Protein and workouts - tips and advice
I've read and heard that taking in some protein afte ra workout helps your body build muscle. So the husband and I were looking at buying one of the protein shakes out there and having some after workouts. We're usually drinking fruit juice or a glass of milk, but figured this would be better for us and just as easy.
He has heard that you need to keep drinking them once you start or you lose muscle mass if you stop drinking the protein.
I have heard it helps you gain/keep muscle, but I figure as long as you keep working out you won't lose them if you decide to stop drinking protein. It's just a suppliment
Are we right? wrong? Crazy? :)
Anyone on the protein suppliment bandwagon out there?
And if so...can you answer our questions and reccomend any tasty vanilla flavoured ones?
He has heard that you need to keep drinking them once you start or you lose muscle mass if you stop drinking the protein.
I have heard it helps you gain/keep muscle, but I figure as long as you keep working out you won't lose them if you decide to stop drinking protein. It's just a suppliment
Are we right? wrong? Crazy? :)
Anyone on the protein suppliment bandwagon out there?
And if so...can you answer our questions and reccomend any tasty vanilla flavoured ones?
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Newton on -
I'm not a big believer in any suppliments except a daily multi-vitamin. I believe that unless a specific health concern requires a suppliment, we are able to get all the food we need from natural sources.
Dietitian would be the best person to answer this question..................:)
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Permalink Reply by Eve on
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I have diabetes, so I'm always reading labels for carbohydrate and especially sugar content. Some "protein" drinks have a pretty high carb count. After looking at some of them I decided I'd be better off having a piece of baked chicken than a protein shake. If you're going to use these, make sure you know what all you're getting - how much actual protein do they contain? what is the carb count? are there any ingredients you'd just as soon skip?
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Permalink Reply by Angie Schumacher on
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I can honestly tell you that by adding Prograde Workout after my workouts, I am seeing amazing results in just a couple weeks. I was using the wrong protein/carb ratio when it came to post workout shakes, but these are perfect and taste amazing! The Prograde Meal Replacement I use before my workouts. Again..yummy tasting and perfect ratios!
I am constantly stressing to my clients, the need for that "post workout shake"....its the most important meal of any day!
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Permalink Reply by Julieanne van Zyl on -
I can't see how stopping from drinking the protein would make one lose muscle. After all, we all have protein in some form anyway. I agree with you, that muscle mass is lost when we stop working out. I've seen that happen with lots of people.
My husband and I used to have the Herbalife protein shakes years ago, as a meal substitute and they worked really well for stopping us from being hungry, and also helped us lose quite a few pounds in weight.
My husband wanted me to buy some more, and I was looking at buying a good quality whey powder instead. It's probably easier and tastier to put some herbalife (or some other protein supplement) shake in a "shaker" mix it with some milk or water, and drink it.
However, most of the protein supplements have additives like vitamins and some kind of sweetener, that I don't need at the moment. I'm already taking a vitamin supplement so I don't need extra vitamins.
So, what do people think about buying some whey powder, and making a tasty shake with some nice fruit in a mixer? Isn't that better? or not?
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Permalink Reply by David on -
On this one, I'm going to have to go lone wolf on all you guys :-) In all my years as both a competitive athlete and working-out for fun--I have never used any kind of protein drink or supplement before, during, and after even some of my hardest regimes.
That being said, I am not arguing against it, I think that if one is really dehydrated during a workout or hungry, then water or a banana can work--on occasion.
I've spent many hours at one time for one work-out and find that the endurance, muscle fatigue, and heart rate help to define my own personal parameters for building muscle.
With respect to consuming protein after a workout--a nutritious meal afterward is what works for me. I use weight training, cross-training, and stretching to help build my muscles along with my swimming--so I can honestly say that no matter the level that one is at with their skill levels, I would personally recommend first and foremost to focus on the exercise and take it from there.
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Permalink Reply by Linda on
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I haven't trained for years now, but when I did I drank 2 protein shakes a day. To maintain your muscle development you need to have plenty of protein, but also carbs. If you are members of a gym, any of the personal trainers there would be able to direct you as to what's best for your personal goals. But I say ... Load up on that protein ... you can't over do protein ... if your body can't use anymore it's not like it turns to fat like carbs.
Good luck! Linda ... air cleaner
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