Protein for women?
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crisseldac13
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I've been working out 5days a week now for over a year, and I'm beginning to really shape my body. I'm looking to tone up more of my muscles, specifically my legs and butt. Should I add protein shakes to my workouts? Before or after? How much is good and what kind? I work out at home so I don't really know anyone to ask.
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For a work out I would drink a bit of coffee for the caffeine before. After I would have something with protein such as a glass of milk with a bit of chocolate syrup or a protein shake.
You don't have to by protein for women. Stores like Target and walmart sell protein we can all drink. First, try a protein bar of the brand you intend to buy. I started with Pure Protein, then moved on to Gold Standard protein powder. I make them with skim milk in a tiny mixer.
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All protein is protein for women. You only need to add protein shakes if you aren't able to get adequate protein through regular food. Timing is irrelevant.3
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I drink a protein shake after I work out. Since ur body craves protein after a workout. If ur protein in take isn't a lot I would. I am take BCAA's to help repair my muscles.
I think it all just depends on the individual.0 -
krissymariechat wrote: »I drink a protein shake after I work out. Since ur body craves protein after a workout. If ur protein in take isn't a lot I would. I am take BCAA's to help repair my muscles.
I think it all just depends on the individual.
BCAA's are only helpful on a very low protein diet. Studies have shown that as long as protein is adequate the BCAA's don't do anything.0 -
Protein shakes can be a great way to supplement your diet, just get a good quality one without crazy additives that you like the taste of. Drink it after a work out to aid muscle repair. Quote from above: all protein is protein for women.1
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Thanks for the good info, I appreciate it!0
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You only need to supplement if you aren't hitting a sensible protein goal - if you give your stats and your current goal in grams you will get a thousand and one opinions on whether that's a suitable goal.....
Protein shakes aren't magic and they don't have to be pink for women either!1
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