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Protein Shakes & Calorie Deficit

geminigarcia199017
geminigarcia199017 Posts: 529 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Is it ok to drink protein shakes while creating a calorie deficit.Will it affect my weight loss.

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    If you're still in a calorie deficit while drinking them, then yes
  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
    It does not matter what you eat/drink as long as you are in a deficit you will lose weight. If you are in a surplus you will gain. There is nothing magical about a protein powder.
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  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
    I guess the better question would be what are your goals? If you want to lose weight protein will make you feel fuller longer. How much protein are you consuming currently?
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  • I_amnr
    I_amnr Posts: 129 Member
    edited May 2016
    Those are terrible stats for a protein shake if its protein and low calories you are after :)
    this is what I use (reflex instant whey pro)
    25 Gram serving
    Energy: 412 kJ / 97 kcal
    Fat: 1.1
    of which Saturates: 0.4 g
    of which Mono-unsaturates: 0.3 g
    of which Polyunsaturates: 0.4 g

    Carbohydrates: 1.6 of which Sugars: 1.0 g

    Fibre: 0.4 g
    Protein: 20 g
    Salt: 0.11 g


  • I_amnr
    I_amnr Posts: 129 Member
    edited May 2016
    and it doesn't taste bad as well.. than again I have used this for about 7 years so its harder for me to compare... the only other ones I have tried are optimum nutrition casein and maxi nutrition which tastes good but has a very poor price per serving
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