Protein Shakes

lexid89x
lexid89x Posts: 3 Member
edited February 22 in Food and Nutrition
Owing to the fact I exercise 6 days a week (with varying degrees of intensity and a mix up of cardio and weights) and I do not eat enough protein (or really like meat all that much) I have come to the conclusion I need to drink protein shakes to help me out. (I am aware I will not 'bulk up' etc) I need to help my muscles recover!

I just don't know when the best time to take it is? As I only wan't to help muscle recovery I am guessing to just drink a shake after my workouts (sometimes this is two lots at different times in one day)?

Thanks for any help :)

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  • NatalieSkywalker
    NatalieSkywalker Posts: 231 Member
    I want to know more about this too.


    I usually work out twice a day and have my shake after my second work out at around 9 or 10pm.
  • Elektrolyfe
    Elektrolyfe Posts: 151 Member
    Timing isn't very important, I just tend to take my shakes in the morning, pre or post workout (depending), and maybe one at night.

    But it all depends on reaching your minimum protein macros (at least 1g per lb of body weight)

    If I could though I would rather reach my macros using lean meats, eggs, and other sources of protein. But shakes make it more convenient for me.
  • steve0820
    steve0820 Posts: 510 Member
    Timing isn't very important, I just tend to take my shakes in the morning, pre or post workout (depending), and maybe one at night.

    But it all depends on reaching your minimum protein macros (at least 1g per lb of body weight)

    If I could though I would rather reach my macros using lean meats, eggs, and other sources of protein. But shakes make it more convenient for me.

    I agree about timing. Back in the day, everyone was on the "30 min window after your workout", but that has been debunked through the years. Just meet your Protein requirements for the day (0.8-1g/lbs). If you can't meet your needs through your daily food intake, that's when protein shakes come in handy. I typically have one as soon as I wake up, then another after my morning workout. (I work nights).
  • martyqueen52
    martyqueen52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    You really don't NEED a protein shake. Whey protein is just a means to meet your overall Protein intake for the day, that's it.

    If you don't want to drink shakes.... focus more on meats in your diet, cheese, nuts, etc.


    And timing doesn't mean anything. After I train I don't ingest anything for at least 2 hours because I feel sick if I do.

    Point: Overall all that matters is your total caloric and macro-nutrient intake when you lay down to sleep at night.
  • lexid89x
    lexid89x Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks for the advice - I am not the biggest meat lover but I do love nuts and quorn so I will have to increase my intake of these.

    The only problem with nuts is that quite a lot of them have high fat contents - whilst a little isn't to bad isn't gorging on them bad for you?

    Thanks.
  • Anniebotnen
    Anniebotnen Posts: 332 Member
    Thanks for the advice - I am not the biggest meat lover but I do love nuts and quorn so I will have to increase my intake of these.

    The only problem with nuts is that quite a lot of them have high fat contents - whilst a little isn't to bad isn't gorging on them bad for you?

    Thanks.
    Nuts are high in calories, so gorging on them could be bad for weightloss, but not for your health! Timing is the protein is not so important if you have some in your system all the time, I.e eat some protein at each meal throughout the day. If you don't, it IS important to have some before or after your workout.
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