Protein shakes when losing weight??

Want2BHealthyy
Want2BHealthyy Posts: 68
in Food and Nutrition
Hello! I'm trying to lose 5 kilos, and I work out at the gym doing weights, running, yoga, cycling and boxing. Some people have been telling me to get protein shakes but I'm scared if I do I won't lose any weight. What do you think?

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  • ali_b83
    ali_b83 Posts: 324 Member
    I'm trying to lose, and I drink at least one a day, because I'm lifting. Just fit it into your calorie goal and you're fine.
  • Jynus
    Jynus Posts: 519 Member
    I'm trying to lose, and I drink at least one a day, because I'm lifting. Just fit it into your calorie goal and you're fine.
    protein = protein. the shake is nothing special. you're basically asking "Some people have been telling me to get chicken but I'm scared if I eat chicken I won't lose any weight. ".
  • kylTKe
    kylTKe Posts: 146 Member
    Depends on your diet. If you're really restricting calories then you probably want to skip drinking any calories and just eat them instead (fill you up, get more fiber, etc...). If you're looking to add protein, you could always eat some eggs (egg whites to cut out the fat), chicken, fat free cottage cheese, or some other high protein low calorie food.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Protein shakes are just another way to get calories and macronutrients into your diet.

    If you fit them into your daily calorie/macro allowance you shouldn't change your weight loss progress.
    If you are meeting all your goals without them, then they aren't likely to make much difference, you could save your money for other things.
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    I start nearly everyday with a protein shake and haven't found it's curtailed any weight loss!
  • NicoleMarie0409
    NicoleMarie0409 Posts: 151
    I start nearly everyday with a protein shake and haven't found it's curtailed any weight loss!

    Me too :)
  • michael_in_thailand
    michael_in_thailand Posts: 1
    Protein shakes are filling for me. I use them as a meal supplement for lunch or dinner on days I over eat breakfast or lunch. In general I think it is best to avoid drinking calories, but water just doesn't quench hunger like an occasional 120 calorie protein shake will.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    What do you think?
    Just eat food. Would a "shake" be part of your normal diet ? Thought not.
  • Want2BHealthyy
    Want2BHealthyy Posts: 68
    Okay, thanks everyone! :-)
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    What do you think?
    Just eat food. Would a "shake" be part of your normal diet ? Thought not.

    Personally, yes. I actually look forward to my protein shakes, they are a treat and help me keep my macros where they should be. *shrug*
  • lifes_revenge
    lifes_revenge Posts: 49 Member
    I drink hemp protein. It's natural, high fibre and high protein. It also contains alot of the amino acids etc that i don't get from eating meat. I find I need the extra protein kick cos I'm veggie. :smile:

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