Protein shake help please?

KayteeB07
KayteeB07 Posts: 341
in Food and Nutrition
On the great advice of here i brought a big tub of protein powder so i can make myself a shake and replace one of my meals. The customer service guy was really helpful and after i explained my goals he showed me a protein shake brand and i brought it. I was planning on replacing one of my meals with a shake, which meal would you advice would you best?

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  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    I would just eat the shake when you would otherwise eat protein.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    i think you might be misunderstanding the role of supplementation. If there are gaps in your nutrition, then supplement accordingly. You don't arbitrarily replace some meal with a shake. What would be the purpose of that?
  • KayteeB07
    KayteeB07 Posts: 341
    the man told me to replace a meal with it?
    lol
  • dougii
    dougii Posts: 679 Member
    Personally I only eat my protien shakes after I lift in the early morning so it is a replacement for breakfast. On the other hand mine are not exactly straight protien shakes; the normal would be: 1 scoop protien powder, 12 oz. 1% milk, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 banana, 1 cup spinage (kale, dandilion, or any other green leaf). This gives me a little over 400 calories and keeps me happy until lunch time.
  • KayteeB07
    KayteeB07 Posts: 341
    yeah the man told me to mix it in with milk so i was getting enough calcium
  • Kellyeee2013
    Kellyeee2013 Posts: 221
    I have protein shakes so that I feel fuller longer or on days I am doing weights. It does not make sense to replace a meal with it since it has like 220+ calories for a cup (powder mixed with milk).
  • Lsteedly85
    Lsteedly85 Posts: 76 Member
    I replace a meal a day with Shakeology. I vary when I drink it because I don't ever like to get bored. Sometimes in the morning if I am in a rush... or as an afternoon snack... or post workout. If you are using as a meal replacement, do what works for you!

    If you are working out, try post workout within 30 minutes.
  • erinsueburns
    erinsueburns Posts: 865 Member
    I use mine for "breakfast" because I am not a morning eater, and was having trouble meeting my calorie goals without being uncomfortable. I also use it after working out when often the thought of solid foods makes me want to vomit.

    So, I make cold brewed coffee, add Greek yogurt (when I am being good-half and half when bad) and protein powder, for breakfast. And after workouts I have been doing protein powder with greek yogurt and/or milk.

    But I absolutely wasn't going to eat a real breakfast, so it isn't exactly a replacement, it's more of a supplement. So I don't know how that fits into your goals.

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