protein shake for lunch

elging
elging Posts: 16 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello!

I was just wondering if just taking a protein shake for lunch is good for losing weight.

I work 2nd shift 3pm-12am or 1am. Wake up at 11am cook lunch for my family then workout...after i workout i just take a protein shake for lunch and shower then back to work...but sometimes when im at work i make a quesadilla or a salad or pasta and that will be my last big meal then when i get home i have a little snack or sometimes nothing...

Thanks in advance!

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  • mizzlarabee
    mizzlarabee Posts: 134 Member
    Really your overall intake is what is going to make or break a weight loss goal. But if you are asking if a protein shake is a good meal replacement/ a good way to get nutrition in a busy schedule, then yes would be my answer :)
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Eating in a calorie deficit is how you lose weight. If a shake helps you remain in that deficit, then have it (though I prefer actual food).
  • cindyangotti
    cindyangotti Posts: 294 Member
    Yes, it is good for weight loss. I have protein shakes (meal replacement) for breakfast and it's made a huge difference in my weight loss. The best part is it keeps me full from breakfast to lunch. Just make sure you don't get one that is super high in calories and you may have to try a few before you find one you like.
  • elging
    elging Posts: 16 Member
    thanks for the reply guys...sometimes i dont feel hungry thats why i just also take a protein shake for lunch and i have no time to eat a proper lunch...i also realize that i wasnt losing any weight ive been doing this maybe couple of months already...but before i already lost like 30 or 31lbs i think im stuck with my weight right now not going anywhere...but i still want to lose 10 more lbs...
  • mizzlarabee
    mizzlarabee Posts: 134 Member
    elging wrote: »
    thanks for the reply guys...sometimes i dont feel hungry thats why i just also take a protein shake for lunch and i have no time to eat a proper lunch...i also realize that i wasnt losing any weight ive been doing this maybe couple of months already...but before i already lost like 30 or 31lbs i think im stuck with my weight right now not going anywhere...but i still want to lose 10 more lbs...

    Awesome! Do you keep a consistent intake?
  • elging
    elging Posts: 16 Member
    mizzlarabee wrote: »
    elging wrote: »
    thanks for the reply guys...sometimes i dont feel hungry thats why i just also take a protein shake for lunch and i have no time to eat a proper lunch...i also realize that i wasnt losing any weight ive been doing this maybe couple of months already...but before i already lost like 30 or 31lbs i think im stuck with my weight right now not going anywhere...but i still want to lose 10 more lbs...

    Awesome! Do you keep a consistent intake?

    Yeah...before i lower my calorie to like 1300 then know i made it higher like 1770 because that is what the myfitnesspal app recommended me...i also read from forum that if your stuck with your weight you should make your intakr more higher...so i tried but still stuck with my weight...
  • elging
    elging Posts: 16 Member
    cindyangotti wrote: »
    Yes, it is good for weight loss. I have protein shakes (meal replacement) for breakfast and it's made a huge difference in my weight loss. The best part is it keeps me full from breakfast to lunch. Just make sure you don't get one that is super high in calories and you may have to try a few before you find one you like.

    thank you...what i take is the g*c ripped wheybolic protein shake (dont know if i can post the brand hehehe) ...i just take 2 scoops (200 calories) or 3 scoops (300 calories) if im not working out...
  • mizzlarabee
    mizzlarabee Posts: 134 Member
    elging wrote: »
    mizzlarabee wrote: »
    elging wrote: »
    thanks for the reply guys...sometimes i dont feel hungry thats why i just also take a protein shake for lunch and i have no time to eat a proper lunch...i also realize that i wasnt losing any weight ive been doing this maybe couple of months already...but before i already lost like 30 or 31lbs i think im stuck with my weight right now not going anywhere...but i still want to lose 10 more lbs...

    Awesome! Do you keep a consistent intake?

    Yeah...before i lower my calorie to like 1300 then know i made it higher like 1770 because that is what the myfitnesspal app recommended me...i also read from forum that if your stuck with your weight you should make your intakr more higher...so i tried but still stuck with my weight...

    If you're still stuck after two weeks (if you haven't already been) I would calculate your TDEE on an external source (plenty out there, message me if you want suggestions) and then using that to calculate a deficit (500 cal deficit is what you should aim for). :)
  • elging
    elging Posts: 16 Member
    mizzlarabee wrote: »
    elging wrote: »
    mizzlarabee wrote: »
    elging wrote: »
    thanks for the reply guys...sometimes i dont feel hungry thats why i just also take a protein shake for lunch and i have no time to eat a proper lunch...i also realize that i wasnt losing any weight ive been doing this maybe couple of months already...but before i already lost like 30 or 31lbs i think im stuck with my weight right now not going anywhere...but i still want to lose 10 more lbs...

    Awesome! Do you keep a consistent intake?

    Yeah...before i lower my calorie to like 1300 then know i made it higher like 1770 because that is what the myfitnesspal app recommended me...i also read from forum that if your stuck with your weight you should make your intakr more higher...so i tried but still stuck with my weight...

    If you're still stuck after two weeks (if you haven't already been) I would calculate your TDEE on an external source (plenty out there, message me if you want suggestions) and then using that to calculate a deficit (500 cal deficit is what you should aim for). :)

    Thank you...ill look for that tdee...and ill pm you if i have any questions about that...:)
  • mizzlarabee
    mizzlarabee Posts: 134 Member
    elging wrote: »
    mizzlarabee wrote: »
    elging wrote: »
    mizzlarabee wrote: »
    elging wrote: »
    thanks for the reply guys...sometimes i dont feel hungry thats why i just also take a protein shake for lunch and i have no time to eat a proper lunch...i also realize that i wasnt losing any weight ive been doing this maybe couple of months already...but before i already lost like 30 or 31lbs i think im stuck with my weight right now not going anywhere...but i still want to lose 10 more lbs...

    Awesome! Do you keep a consistent intake?

    Yeah...before i lower my calorie to like 1300 then know i made it higher like 1770 because that is what the myfitnesspal app recommended me...i also read from forum that if your stuck with your weight you should make your intakr more higher...so i tried but still stuck with my weight...

    If you're still stuck after two weeks (if you haven't already been) I would calculate your TDEE on an external source (plenty out there, message me if you want suggestions) and then using that to calculate a deficit (500 cal deficit is what you should aim for). :)

    Thank you...ill look for that tdee...and ill pm you if i have any questions about that...:)

    No worries!! Happy to help :)
  • Lukyanenko
    Lukyanenko Posts: 65 Member
    edited May 2015
    Personally, a protein shake works for me. I have it for breakfast sometimes. But I usually have it with a piece of fruit or veggies since I like having something to chew on.

    But it all depends on what works for you.
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