Protein Shots or Powder

pjeney

Hi all, I am a female 5' 5" and I currently weigh 159 and want to get down to 135. I was wondering if anyone has any info on taking protein shots or protein powder. I want to lose fat but also build a little muscle (I don't want to look like the hulk). Is this something that I should drink after a weight workout? I do 30-45 minutes of cardio in the morning and 30-60 minutes of weight training in the afternoons. I am doing very well using MFP for my meals.

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

pjeney

Hi all, I am a female 5' 5" and I currently weigh 159 and want to get down to 135. I was wondering if anyone has any info on taking protein shots or protein powder. I want to lose fat but also build a little muscle (I don't want to look like the hulk). Is this something that I should drink after a weight workout? I do 30-45 minutes of cardio in the morning and 30-60 minutes of weight training in the afternoons. I am doing very well using MFP for my meals.

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

BodyStepper

I use protein powder in my shakes for a meal supplement once a day. Its a great high protein, low carb meal. I use many ingredients in my shakes. Sometimes i throw oatmeal and peanut butter, sometimes i use fruit. There are tons of different receipes you can try. Using protein powder will not bulk you up as long as you are using it as a meal replacement and not a supplement added onto your meal.

hiddensecant

I just came off a month eating 50% protein, quite a bit of it coming from different types of protein powders ... It wont bulk you up, even with heavy strength training. It's really difficult to do on a calorie deficit. You can tone and activate muscles you already have, but that's about it.

singfree

I use protein powder. I am a 54 year old male and TRY to put on muscle mass. It is very difficult for me, so please don't worry about bulking up. At most you will look "toned".

pjeney

Thanks everyone. Appreciate the info. Have a great day!