Whey Protein shakes

I drink protein shakes because I am looking to build muscle. It is difficult for me to get enough protein just by eating meals so I supplement. I drink a shake directly after my workout. If you are not trying to build muscle I would not recommend increasing your protein intake because if you are not burning it off it can be stored as fat. I personally do not feel protein shakes should be used as a meal substitute. They do not have complete nutrients, I would try to get protein from lean meat such as chicken, turkey or egg whites. You can also get protein from almonds or hemp seeds.

I always mix mine with water because I dont want the excess fat that is found in milk.

Usually 2 mixed with water. Although every few weeks I will change from Whey protein to Carnivore, which is beef protein.

I drink one a day... I lift heavy and struggle with getting enough protein in my diet and frankly need more energy etc.

my fav, 1 scoop protein powder, 2tbsp cocoa, 2 tbps PB2, a handful of frozen ice, one frozen banana, and a cup and half of almond milk.. YUMMMMM

That sounds great! I might skip the cocoa and just use chocolate flavored protein powder.

I drink one whenever I need to be sure to get close to my protein macro. This usually works out to a couple a week. I try to get most of my protein from food.

When I do have a shake, I tend to just add a scoop of powder to plain water. Sometimes I use milk if I want to up the total protein and have a little more flavor.

2.

milk.

drink the number you need to top off your protein goal each day if you can't meet the goal with regular food.

I drink protein shakes Twice a day on work days. I drink protein shakes to help promote muscle growth, and as meal replacements. I do not however use Whey protein alone when I use a protein shake as a meal replacement. I mix a whey protein that has no less than 25g of protein with a meal replacement shake powder if I am doing so as a meal replacement. Right now I do this for two out of my three meals, and for my meal replacement powder I use Herbalife Formula 1. I do not however use herbalife protein powder (not exclusively anyway) because I prefer Whey protein, and most of the time even with a distributor discount good whey protein can be bought for cheaper on bodybuilding.com. I also use the Herbalife 24 Sport version of Formula 1 to avoid soy as I share my herbalife meal replacement with a family member that has a thyroid problem, and regular herbalife meal replacement (along with most other meal replacement powders) are soy based and soy is bad for people with thyroid problems. I mix my shakes with 8 to 10 oz of water and a little bit of ice then blend it though if you have extra calories to burn milk can provide some extra vitamin d and calcium, and can help with flavor/consistency if you don't like how it mixes with water. From what I hear as far as amount of protein you can process during a 4-6 hour time period depends on your weight, and activity level. The rule of thumb I hear from most people that get results is more than 30-35 grams of protein in a shake for a 4-6 hour time period is overkill and won't be processed well by your body even if you are super active. The benefits of protein are mostly to help build muscle, but having a minimum of 20 grams of protein in any meal you eat also helps you feel full for longer periods of time which may help stave off cravings for unhealthy snacks.

I just recently started drinking a whey protein powder and always immediately after I lift. Like some of the other posters I want to build muscle and I don't feel I am getting enough protein through whole meals, so until I do I will supplement with a protein shake.

I'm using Phase8 by MuscleTech in milk chocolate and I use skim milk instead of water. I just prefer using that over water; adding skim milk to it makes it like a milkshake for me! Almost like a tasty dessert or a big heaping glass of chocolate milk.

If you are considering taking one definitely do your research, check out the company, read the reviews extensively, etc. Everyone's opinion on supplements, especially protein powders, can vary. I've been working out consistently 6x a week for 9 months now and I literally just found one I like! I think GNC or other stores of that nature might have sample packets you can pick up.

EDIT: Should note phase8 is a blend..sorry. Didn't want to give the incorrect info of it being a solely whey protein.

One or two a day.

Most mornings, I have one in the morning as breakfast. Mixed with milk, ice, PB2 sometimes.. or mint extract (it's chocolate protein).

If I lift or take a class in the evening, I'll have another shake. I use it to reach my protein goals and to help with muscle repair.