Protein and weight loss

mrdalton

My trainer said I need to drink a protein shake after I work out. So I do a half hour of weight lifting and then an hour of cardio. Then I drink an Isopure Protein drink that is 50 grams of protein. BUT when I looked on the label today it clearly says "As a meal supplement, not for weight loss." And my goal is obviously weight loss. Should I be drinking this or not? Any thoughts or facts would be much appreciated!! Thanks!

erickirb

You can get different protein powder, this one, if it is a meal replacement probably has a lot of carbs besides the amount of protein. Go for protein powder only, there is also no need to take in 50 grams in one sitting 25-40 would suffice, and make you powder last longer.

bkelley32148

i use isopure zero and it has no carbs and i use it after my workout for muscle repair as suggested by your trainer. Try cutting it in half to save your calories and still ensure you are getting your protien. One really yummy option you might want to try is poweraid zero in whatever flavor you like mixed with the vanilla one. there are also other brands that keep your protein/carb ration 5/1.

Ashalahn_LMT

It means it's a supplement, not a meal replacement. Meaning, it's most likely pure protein with little in the way of fat and carbs. The label is simply saying it's not to be used as a meal. It doesn't mean it will make you gain weight.

dave4d

Protein shakes aren't necessary, but they do help give you the right kind of protein for post workout. They also usually contain branch chain amino acids that are supposed to help with absorbsion, and recovery. 50 grams seems a little high, you may want to only use half that, and add a carb to it if it is just protein. You need carbs for post workout as well to get the proteins to your muscles to start the repairing process.

FaithandFitness

Here is another bit of info . . .that protein after working out is going to help muscle growth. The more lean muscle you have the higher your metabolism will be. It is just telling you that it is not a "Slim Fast" type meal replacement shake, it is a supplement to add the protein you need for your exercising body. The others gave great advice about finding the protein powder that has the "right stuff" for your body.

thelandofwin

There are 2 different styles of protein shakes.

Meal Replacement

Pure Protein

The meal replacement shakes have a combination of fats, carbs, and protein and is intended to be a replacement for one of your 5-6 meals a day. The Pure Protein has very little carbs and almost no fat.

After a workout, my trainer has me drinking 1 serving of gatorade (the simple sugar helps to facilitate the branched chain amino acids into the muscles quicker) and 1 scoop of whey isolate protein. I never drink the meal replacements unless I am out somewhere and faced with that or a fast food option.

mrdalton

THANKS guys - very helpful information. I will keep drinking it but cut back to 25 grams. Good luck to you too!