MuscleMilk?

mslh84
mslh84 Posts: 180
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Does this work for energy? Any Cons to this?

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  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    bump
  • barbiex3
    barbiex3 Posts: 1,036 Member
    it's a protein shake not an energy drink.

    Pros- drink before or after workouts
  • Jessicaruby
    Jessicaruby Posts: 881 Member
    i drink the muscle milk light chocolate after workout sometimes for the added protein. it doesnt do anything for energy but all the protein helps fill me up and it is SOOOO good
  • mdmarcha
    mdmarcha Posts: 76
    Does this work for energy? Any Cons to this?

    Sometimes just getting something on my stomach gives me energy. Outside of that, does it have a high dose of B vitamins or caffine?
  • oftheearth
    oftheearth Posts: 104 Member
    I don't think it tastes too great. I would personally rather use nesquick and protein powder in milk or a milk alternative.
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    It's got good protein, but is high in cals and fat.
    There are better things out there for energy.
    More for weight gain ans building muscle.
  • sarahsmom1
    sarahsmom1 Posts: 1,501 Member
    My daughter is an Olympic weightlifter and this is what she uses she loves it She trains twice a day in 3 hr intervals for 5 days and one 3-4 hour day. With Sundays If it keeps her going it will be good for you.
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    I love the taste and enjoyed it on the rare occasion when I was on the road traveling, but gave it up once I started eating clean.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Does this work for energy? Any Cons to this?


    It's a type of protein supplement. It's more calorie dense than most of the whey proteins that I've seen. This doesn't make it good or bad, but since you are presumably losing weight I would lean towards one or both of the following:
    1) Get your protein from food sources
    and/or
    2) Choose a protein with lower calories.

    As far as energy, it's a food source. If you are having energy problems it could be from a number of causes.
  • stevwil41
    stevwil41 Posts: 608 Member
    My trainer suggested I drink it mid-morning along with some almonds or other healthy snack of choice. The one drawback that I've found is that I think it tastes downright nasty:)
  • mslh84
    mslh84 Posts: 180
    I saw all the proteins in it thats why I was looking at it, and at the store on the bottles it says sustainable energy on it...I know its not an energy drink directly.
  • LisaKyle11
    LisaKyle11 Posts: 662 Member
    i don't like it at all.... way too many ingredients and it doesn't taste good (imo)....
  • mslh84
    mslh84 Posts: 180
    Does this work for energy? Any Cons to this?


    It's a type of protein supplement. It's more calorie dense than most of the whey proteins that I've seen. This doesn't make it good or bad, but since you are presumably losing weight I would lean towards one or both of the following:
    1) Get your protein from food sources
    and/or
    2) Choose a protein with lower calories.

    As far as energy, it's a food source. If you are having energy problems it could be from a number of causes.

    I know what my energy problem is...drinking monsters lol...on my off days I'm fine...but if I know i'm going to workout...I don't hesitate to buy one...
  • mynameisuntz
    mynameisuntz Posts: 582 Member
    My trainer suggested I drink it mid-morning along with some almonds or other healthy snack of choice. The one drawback that I've found is that I think it tastes downright nasty:)
    Then ditch it, bro. Replace it with something you enjoy - whether it is a protein shake or not!
  • mslh84
    mslh84 Posts: 180
    They also have protein oats but they're like $25 for 6 cups!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any recommended protein shakes?
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    First of all I wouldn't be too concerned about whether you get your protein from a shake or a turkey, or whether or not you chug it right before your workout. You should focus primarily on your end of day targets for calories and macronutrients.

    That being said, if you are looking for whey protein, I hear great things about Optiumum Nutrition brand. I currently use EAS because it's inexpensive and about 120kcal for 24g.

    Some people enjoy coffee before a workout, for what it's worth.
  • mslh84
    mslh84 Posts: 180
    First of all I wouldn't be too concerned about whether you get your protein from a shake or a turkey, or whether or not you chug it right before your workout. You should focus primarily on your end of day targets for calories and macronutrients.

    That being said, if you are looking for whey protein, I hear great things about Optiumum Nutrition brand. I currently use EAS because it's inexpensive and about 120kcal for 24g.

    Some people enjoy coffee before a workout, for what it's worth.

    Honestly...I don't know anything about whey or creatine or any of that stuff I see on here lol...if its not an absolute must have...I don't need it...It'd just be nice to find something to boost fat loss!
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    I wouldn't look for shortcuts. Eat at a moderate deficit, exercise, and be patient. Good things will happen. Edit: and congrats on your progress so far!
  • mslh84
    mslh84 Posts: 180
    I wouldn't look for shortcuts. Eat at a moderate deficit, exercise, and be patient. Good things will happen. Edit: and congrats on your progress so far!

    Thanks! Yeah I haven't taken any short cuts yet! After I had mentioned I lost 10 lbs in 6 1/2 weeks, someone then had to brag to me they last 30 in 6 1/2 weeks...I was like what? That just seemed way unhealthy!
  • trelm249
    trelm249 Posts: 777 Member
    Muscle Milk is fine for adding protein to your diet in a convenient way. It works well as a post workout drink to begin the recovery process.

    That being said, it isn't any better than buying a whey protein powder and mixing it with something like almond milk and peanut butter. Some would argue making your own is better.

    But if you want to use protein shakes as tool in your training/eating strategy and don't always have access to an icebox or time to make your own, they are certainly useful.
  • jbug100
    jbug100 Posts: 406 Member
    Recipe
    1/2 carton chocolate muscle milk
    1 banana
    1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sweetened almond milk (just tried that today)
    Handful of ice
    All in the blender til smooth
    Delicious
    I don't particularly care for it straight out of carton, bu this shake is killer:)
    I drink this for lunch after morning workout
  • JayByrd107
    JayByrd107 Posts: 282 Member
    I drink the Light variety for my post workout (Insanity) drink. I think it tastes fine. On the weekends I blend it with a banana and some peanut butter. That makes it awesome.
  • TK421NotAtPost
    TK421NotAtPost Posts: 512 Member
    Does this work for energy? Any Cons to this?

    It provides a convenient way to increase your daily protein.

    I used to drink MM but have since moved on to Monster Milk. The protein/total calories ratio for Monster was a bit more to my liking. They both taste great when mixed with water....even better when blended with water, ice cubes and frozen blueberries.
  • MikeSEA
    MikeSEA Posts: 1,074 Member
    I drink the musclemilk 100% whey (powder from costco). It's disgusting. I loathe it. However, it's reasonably priced, I'm amazingly lazy when it comes to food preparation, it has a decent amount of protein per serving, and I'm all about convenience.

    . So despite the fact that I hate it, I drink 3 shakes a day and just try not to breath while I'm drinking it. It's really the same philosophy I use for drinking alcohol. Except I don't have 3 drinks a day. If only.
  • RangerSteve
    RangerSteve Posts: 437
    I drink the musclemilk 100% whey (powder from costco). It's disgusting. I loathe it. However, it's reasonably priced, I'm amazingly lazy when it comes to food preparation, it has a decent amount of protein per serving, and I'm all about convenience.

    . So despite the fact that I hate it, I drink 3 shakes a day and just try not to breath while I'm drinking it. It's really the same philosophy I use for drinking alcohol. Except I don't have 3 drinks a day. If only.

    Why not get one that tastes better?
  • RangerSteve
    RangerSteve Posts: 437
    I love the taste and enjoyed it on the rare occasion when I was on the road traveling, but gave it up once I started eating clean.

    Why would you give up a protein drink when eating clean?
  • MikeSEA
    MikeSEA Posts: 1,074 Member
    I drink the musclemilk 100% whey (powder from costco). It's disgusting. I loathe it. However, it's reasonably priced, I'm amazingly lazy when it comes to food preparation, it has a decent amount of protein per serving, and I'm all about convenience.

    . So despite the fact that I hate it, I drink 3 shakes a day and just try not to breath while I'm drinking it. It's really the same philosophy I use for drinking alcohol. Except I don't have 3 drinks a day. If only.

    Why not get one that tastes better?

    A valid question.

    1). I have 6 lbs of it and I refuse to waste it.
    2) Did I explain that I have 6 lbs of it and I refuse to waste it?

    I suspect that when I reach the bottom, I won't be buying another bag :)
  • krissykross
    krissykross Posts: 61
    I use the Muscle Milk Light after a workout. Doesn't do anything for my energy, but it helps me reach my protein.
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    It's suspected that it contains some heavy metals. If you have it, use it up. No problem. But if you have the opportunity t use something else, then switch.

    I used a bag of that whey protein from costco also.but switched to the Optimium Whey after that
  • cirellim
    cirellim Posts: 269
    Avoid muscle milk its honestly one of the more garbage protein supplements on the market. Typically ones that are over-advertised always are. You can determine the percentage of protein in a specific protein supplement brand by dividing the grams or protein per serving by the grams in a serving. Or...
    Grams of protein per serving / grams in individual serving.
    So if one scoop has 30 grams and theres 24 grams or protein per serving it would look like this (24/30) and that gives you the percentage of the supplement thats actually made up of protein. The rest is just carbs/fats/fillers.
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