Protein after cardio?

jodel34
jodel34 Posts: 5 Member
edited December 4 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello all. I had a quick question. Is it bad to have one scoop of protein with almond milk after a cardio session that includes no weight lifting? I'm done working out after work at about 5pm and don't eat dinner until the fiancé gets home at 7pm so I need something to hold me over because I'm starving. I'm trying to drop weight not gain but I've heard protein is good for muscle recovery. Thanks for the help guys

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    It's not "bad"...but it's not really necessary for recovery if you're getting adequate protein in your diet either.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    personal preference, and as @cwolfman13 said if you are getting adequate protein from your diet then you could just have some fruit or something to tide you over...
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited October 2016
    Can't hear your question over that ugly shirt you have on in your profile pic. :D Freaking Patriots stole my Shea McLellan... :'(
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    It won't have any negative effects if you are otherwise within calories and just using it as a snack, no.

    It's not necessary and I wouldn't go over calories to make room for it, but otherwise totally fine.
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    Unless you implementing some kind of fasted stubborn fat loss protocol and are extremely lean, then I see no reason why you shouldn't do that.
  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Can't hear your question over that ugly shirt you have on in your profile pic. :D Freaking Patriots stole my Shea McLellan... :'(

    I was going to say I couldn't answer his question with that jersey he has on! Ha ha,.. My Pats rule... 6-1 baby! Yep...
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    edited October 2016
    Well it won't hurt anything.. it will give you extra protein that might help you with meeting your protein goal and fill in the gap you need till next meal.. so win win..
  • jodel34
    jodel34 Posts: 5 Member
    Oh yes the cheating Pats haha
    To all the people hating on my chargers "don't be those guys" haha thank you for all the info tho
  • jodel34
    jodel34 Posts: 5 Member
    edited October 2016
    @quiksylver296 you should implement more carrots into your diet because your eyes are obviously not 100%. I am wearing a San Diego Chargers jersey ⚡️
  • jodel34
    jodel34 Posts: 5 Member
    @quiksylver296
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