Protein shakes

KeishaGettinFit

How do u feel about them? Do u drink them? Do you need them? Do u have any good recipes ? Lol please share

JesterMFP

How do u feel about them?

How do I feel about them? It's just protein. It helps people reach their protein goals. Protein comes from many sources, shakes/powders are just another source. Some people like to drink whey protein because it's absorbed fast, or casein because it's absorbed slowly. I guess getting it in those forms allows them to manipulate the timing of their protein absorption. For me, it's just about meeting my overall protein goal.

Do u drink them?

Yes, I have a shake probably 2 out of 3 days because it helps me meet my protein goal. I find protein powder a relatively inexpensive way of getting protein. I eat some meat, but wouldn't really want to eat more than I do now, and sometimes I would struggle to hit my goal without supplementing.
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Do you need them?

No, I wouldn't say I "need" them, it's just a helpful supplement to meet my goals. If I didn't have the shakes I'd probably increase my meat consumption, or have an extra bowl of greek yoghurt or whatever. The shakes add a bit of variety though.
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Do u have any good recipes ? Lol please share

I mostly use Optimum Nutrition gold Standard whey double chocolate flavour. I usually add it to skimmed milk, a little almond milk (I experimented to find the ratio I like best) and cocoa powder. I sometimes add a few drops of professional food flavouring that I have for baking. Or sometimes I'll add a little black coffee to make it a bit mocha-y. Sometimes I use the vanilla flavour and just have that with milk or almond milk. I don't get too exotic. This website has some good recipes for all sorts, not just shakes: http://proteinpow.com/category/powder/whey

redraidergirl2009

If you are working out and watching macros they can help. If you think they will help you lose weight without working out then no don't bother with them.
I have soy protein now I am trying to finish. I use it after exercise. It helps me meet my macros too. I aim for 100 grams a day. I also like quest bars after working out.

JossFit

How do u feel about them?

How do I feel about them? It's just protein. It helps people reach their protein goals. Protein comes from many sources, shakes/powders are just another source. Some people like to drink whey protein because it's absorbed fast, or casein because it's absorbed slowly. I guess getting it in those forms allows them to manipulate the timing of their protein absorption. For me, it's just about meeting my overall protein goal.

Do u drink them?

Yes, I have a shake probably 2 out of 3 days because it helps me meet my protein goal. I find protein powder a relatively inexpensive way of getting protein. I eat some meat, but wouldn't really want to eat more than I do now, and sometimes I would struggle to hit my goal without supplementing.

Do you need them?

No, I wouldn't say I "need" them, it's just a helpful supplement to meet my goals. If I didn't have the shakes I'd probably increase my meat consumption, or have an extra bowl of greek yoghurt or whatever. The shakes add a bit of variety though.
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Do u have any good recipes ? Lol please share

I mostly use Optimum Nutrition gold Standard whey double chocolate flavour. I usually add it to skimmed milk, a little almond milk (I experimented to find the ratio I like best) and cocoa powder. I sometimes add a few drops of professional food flavouring that I have for baking. Or sometimes I'll add a little black coffee to make it a bit mocha-y. Sometimes I use the vanilla flavour and just have that with milk or almond milk. I don't get too exotic. This website has some good recipes for all sorts, not just shakes: http://proteinpow.com/category/powder/whey
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Boom. Yep.

There is nothing magical about protein powders. It's just a way to get protein in a way that might be more convenient than, say, keeping a chicken breast in your car for after your workout.