Protein shakes for weight loss

laurengilbert08

What are the best protein shakes for weight loss?? And when should you have them?

ana3067

None. Calorie deficit for weight loss. Protein shakes/powder to increase protein intake if macro needs are not met by food alone.

Liftng4Lis

Protein shakes are not for weight loss, they're for protein.

Camo_xxx

But But ....my aunts cousin knows somebody you drinks them and she said her friends lost xxx pounds

PrizePopple

I only consume protein shakes because I suck at getting enough protein in without feeling like I need to eat a whole chicken. Also, I like Greek yogurt.

prattiger65

Protein is one of three macronutrients that make up your diet. Protein should be around 30-40% of your calorie intake based on your goals.

Christine_72

Like the others have said, they are more for upping your protein.
Having said that, I have recently swapped my 500 calorie bowl of sultana bran and milk for a 200 calorie protein shake which gives me less sugar/carbs and calories and more protein. But by themselves I don't think protein shakes stimulate weight loss. There are members here who swear P shakes help with their weight loss. You could try it and see.

JAT74

I use them to increase protein and have 1-2 most days. I have shakes which equal around 150 calories when made with skimmed milk so they are low calorie and also low carb. I sometimes have them after weight training or to replace one meal so I can use more calories for my main meal which is usually lunch.

SergeantSausage

It doesn't work like that, OP.

melimomTARDIS

I use protien shakes on days I dont get enough from my food. Plus, the one I bought tastes really really good, so its like yoohoo that magically has protien.

nickatine

People use protein powders to hit their macros, maintain lean body mass, some use them on top of daily calories for bulking, a scoop of whey is like a piece of chicken except it's quicker to prepare and per gram of protein a wee bit cheaper.

livb528

I have seen the scale move more the next day after I have a protein shake before bed but I am really not sure why that is? I don't drink them for that reason, though. I drink them because they taste like milkshakes and I am hoping to maintain lean muscle mass as I lose weight. I use biochem but I don't think the brand makes a difference.

dunnodunno

There's no magic foods out there that will magically make you lose weight. Protein shakes & bars are another way to up your protein count or could be used as a quick meal if you're running low on time.

To lose weight all you need to do is eat in a deficit & accurately know what you're eating by measuring your food on a digital food scale.

mindful2012

I use a protein shake right after I workout, especially if I lift weights. This helps in the recovery from the workout. I use Biochem Whey protein - I particularly like the berry flavor. I just add it to a cup of milk. This is just one person's opinion and one of many protein products on the market though.

gaylebodine

I have a protein smoothie for breakfast nearly everyday. I've lost 36 pounds since July. I noticed that I lose best when I keep my protein up. Works for me!

katherine_startrek_fan

Same as above; I drink Ensure and Special K protein shakes to increase my daily protein intake. I also eat protein bars occasionally for that reason (usually Luna).

Protein shakes and bars are filling as well, so they make for a great quick breakfast or snack.

chastityheather

I like adding protein (BSN Syntha 6) to my smoothie some mornings or I'll have one right after I lift. Protein does tend to keep you feeling fuller longer, so maybe that's what OP was getting at.

jameskipcarrington

I think we all know what she meant in her question! PhD Pharma whey protein powder to mix with water or milk if you must. Get it on amazon in a variety of flavours. As someone already said, great way of reducing your carbs eg as a breakfast replacement, why eat a 500 cal cereal no matter how good when you can have a 200 cal shake packed with protein? Seconds to make and cheaper too! I do a lot of running at the moment and find that while I'm restricting calories, protein shakes definitely help me to recover better between runs. They also fill you up better than carbs.