Y use protein?

Helly86

Heya,
Just wondered why people use protein shakes?
Is it for weight loss? A meal replacement? Only after workouts?
I know that fit people use them and I would like to too!
Thanks for any help, I'm v clueless!
Helen xx

cupfanncbms

I use them to replace a meal for weightloss but also because doing strength training takes protein.

vetsnatural

Very interesting.

Goal_Seeker_1988

I use them for a quick muscle recovery after my workouts.

gameovergt

recovery

jamie1888

You need protein to build & repair muscle tissue. It's most common to use a whey protein post workout to help the muscles start to repair as soon as possible. Whey is the fastest absorbing protein; that's why it's most common. I also use Whey protein throughout the day to help meet my protein goal without having to add fat & carbs. Look for a whey protein that is low in sugar.

morganadk2_deleted

i dont use them , call me Old Fashioned, but i prefer real food!

I do eat plenty of protein!

edorice

I use it for additional protein to my diet. I try to take in at least 100 grams of protein a day. It's hard for me to reach that amount without additional unwanted carbs and fats without a quality protein shake. I use whey protein usually after my morning workouts. It doesn't really replace a meal for me because of the amount of calories I have to take in a day.

carlybarley22

I do them because I work out and need the protein for my muscles. I just don't eat enough protein on my own. I use the Jillian Michaels one, one scoop in a glass of milk every morning with some fruit or something like that.

ppiinnkkmmoonn

i use them because i hate that full feeling you get from food plus it fast to make and it works for my lifestyle.

natskedat

Recovery, and I'm veg. I use it to make up protein deficits in my diet.

doobabe

Protein= muscle. Your body needs protein to build, maintain and repair muscle. Muscle burns fat. Enough said lol

edorice

Protein= muscle. Your body needs protein to build, maintain and repair muscle. Muscle burns fat. Enough said lol

ditto

Helly86

Cool,
So its worth having some after my workouts and it won't cut into my calories too much?
Glad I finally know!! Cheers xx

lyn267

I started with them because I'm trying to reduce my body fat % and am doing strength training. Was told I needed to increase my protein. But I found an added bonus! I'm a chocoholic and I love ice cream. I take the chocolate protein shake and add a cup of ice and put it in the blender. I then eat it with a spoon like ice cream. It has taken away all my cravings for chocolate! I love the stuff. It makes so much that I put 1/2 in a cup and eat it like a milk shake and the other half in the freezer. I eat that half later frozen. Feels like I'm eating chocolate ice cream all day. I love the stuff.