If you eat enough protien are shakes neccesary?

Jrabbit321
Jrabbit321 Posts: 91
in Food and Nutrition
If I eat a well balanced diet that includes plenty of protein through out my day, is it necessary for me to run home right after the gym to gulp down a shake?
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  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 Member
    Nope it's a supplement, not everyone needs to supplement their diet. Anyway why would you run home to have a shake? Just take it to the gym and sip it as you are stretching or changing, being a convenience food is half the point of protein powders.
  • SteveJWatson
    SteveJWatson Posts: 1,225 Member
    Nope - although I do tend to have milk and a banana post gym as my 'protein shake'
  • Jrabbit321
    Jrabbit321 Posts: 91
    Nope it's a supplement, not everyone needs to supplement their diet. Anyway why would you run home to have a shake? Just take it to the gym and sip it as you are stretching or changing, being a convenience food is half the point of protein powders.

    Because I make it into a whole smoothie with spinach, almond milk, strawberries, ice, etc. So I can't really take it with me.
  • Jrabbit321
    Jrabbit321 Posts: 91
    Nope - although I do tend to have milk and a banana post gym as my 'protein shake'

    Sounds perfect!
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    Jrabbit321 Posts: 91
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  • jenj1313
    jenj1313 Posts: 898 Member
    No, but you should take in about 20g of protein within an hour of a hard workout.
  • 714rah714
    714rah714 Posts: 759 Member
    No, but you should take in about 20g of protein within an hour of a hard workout.
    Because Dr Oz says so
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    Are you trying to lose weight or build muscle or what? You don't need any shakes to lose weight. You can drink chocolate milk shakes if you feel left out, though. (And indeed, I've been drinking chocolate milk shakes just because they taste great.)
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    No shakes are not necessary and there is no reason to drink one within a certain time window after a workout. Just make sure you get enough protein throughout the day and you will be fine.
  • samlankford
    samlankford Posts: 334
    I'll add an extra scoop of protein powder in every now and then but that is just when I need a bit of help for the day to reach my protein macro...
  • Jrabbit321
    Jrabbit321 Posts: 91
    Thanks for the great input everyone :-)
  • aross001
    aross001 Posts: 237
    No, but you should take in about 20g of protein within an hour of a hard workout.
    Because Dr Oz says so

    Well look at that, Dr Oz actually espouses useful and accurate information from time to time.
  • aross001
    aross001 Posts: 237
    No, but you should take in about 20g of protein within an hour of a hard workout.
    Because Dr Oz says so

    Well look at that, Dr Oz actually espouses useful and accurate information from time to time.

    Back pedaling here,

    I don't like the possibility of being stuck on dogma, so I did some wandering around: looks like the post workout info I've been running on is outdated.

    here is a link that SEEMS to be breaking it down well based on current research (would have been nice to get this info instead of a snarky response, still not crazy bout that but I'll get over it)

    http://www.simplyshredded.com/top-10-post-workout-nutrition-myths-dave-barr-2.html

    tldr: guys saying hit your macros and don't worry about it are right
  • Bumbeen
    Bumbeen Posts: 263 Member
    It's not really that important if your pre-workout meal is in order
  • morticiamom
    morticiamom Posts: 221 Member
    Not necessary, but it comes in chocolate, so I'm there!
  • horseplaypen
    horseplaypen Posts: 442 Member
    I find when I don't have my post-workout shake I get a lot more muscle soreness and stiffness than when I bring my shake. And I eat a ton of protein. Just my own experience.
  • AverageUkDude
    AverageUkDude Posts: 371 Member
    Nope, there just handy for people (like me). Constantly busy, its easier to grab a quick shake than broil some chicken or egg.
  • dave4d
    dave4d Posts: 1,155 Member
    I find when I don't have my post-workout shake I get a lot more muscle soreness and stiffness than when I bring my shake. And I eat a ton of protein. Just my own experience.

    Most protein powders contain BCAAs, which are supposed to help with that. They aren't necessary, but they do help with more than just getting your protein macros. I use them because I get hungry after a workout, but I don't necessarily feel like taking a lot of time to prepare a regular meal. Plus they feel like a dessert, to me.
  • SteveJWatson
    SteveJWatson Posts: 1,225 Member
    I find milk (skimmed) and a banana takes almost no time to prepare...:tongue:
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Of course not
  • Bracciano
    Bracciano Posts: 85 Member
    I do a lot of kale and fruit shakes, and they don't always have to be just about protein. I lift a lot of weight so sure I do my protein shakes but I want to also make sure I'm getting my vitamins and a shake is a great way to do this without adding any protein.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    no
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,883 Member
    No, I only have them if I work my muscles hard that day, or if ive been low on protein
  • juliekaiser1988
    juliekaiser1988 Posts: 604 Member
    It really all depends upon you. I enjoy coming home and replenishing. But I lift heavy and do some collateral damage :)

    I work out at 0300 (that's 3:00 am) then come home, have a shake or other high protein meal, shower and head to work. It keeps me satisfied until I can work in meal number 2.

    Cheers!

    :)
  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
    Nope - although I do tend to have milk and a banana post gym as my 'protein shake'
    You don't need a post anything.

    To the OP, if you have met your protein needs you're good. They are not needed.
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    I find milk (skimmed) and a banana takes almost no time to prepare...:tongue:

    And that give you what? About 14 grams of protein?
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Your answer is right there in your question. If you're eating enough protein, then you don't have to supplement. You supplement when you're not getting enough of something
  • melbatoast917
    melbatoast917 Posts: 370 Member
    "Enough protein" depends on your weight and whether you are doing strength training, in which case you should be consuming 1 - 1.5 grams per pound of body weight
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Nope
  • MightyDomo
    MightyDomo Posts: 1,265 Member
    Naw, it is not necessary, but I love my protein shakes so I definitely like to keep drinking them :)

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