Ladies - protein after workouts?????

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I have a protein shake with wheatgrass. I was advised about eating any kind of carbs after a workout.

I know that my doctor told me to eat some protein after a work out. I get those Special K protein snack bars or Atkins snack bars. They have about 5-7 grams of protein and a few carbs to keep my sugar up.

a fast absorbing protein (whey) for workouts like weight training where your muscles need to be fed. For workouts like cycling, running, (cardio) , then a piece of fruit such as apple or grapefruit.

If the weight is coming off slowly, you may want to refrain from eating all your burned calories and stay with in your alloted calorie intake for the day. I usually try to eat some source of protein after my workout. Like a protein shake (EAS brand from walmart). They are 110 calories and no sugars, with 17g of protein. They come in strawberry, vanilla, milk chocolate and dark chocolate.

I drink Isopure Zero protein shake. Here is the info.: http://www.theisopurecompany.com/powders.php

Best wishes :flowerforyou:

You absolutely need protein after a workout! I opt for shakes or smoothies because of my workout schedule and timing, but the right food is just as effective. Protein powders are an excellent option, just watch the ingredients because some are full of artificial sweeteners and fillers. I usually have natural whey protein with unsweetened vanilla milk and Chia seeds. (some people use water to save calories, but the taste isn't worth it! Plus, unsweetened vanilla almond milk is only 40 calories a cup!) Sometimes I blend them with frozen fruit and a spoon of non-fat greek yogurt for added protein, and it makes it nice and creamy! I always choose a few add ins, like chia or hemp seeds, wheatgrass, bee pollen, or flax. This helps boost the nutrition, and doesn't change the taste. Try to get your protein in within about 30-40 minutes after your workout, as this is the replenishment range that your body will benefit most from, and absorb the most nutrients. Women tend to have misconceptions and confusion surrounding the importance of protein, but it is crucial, particularly after a workout. I include protein in every meal. I aim for my body weight in grams daily, all though that can sometimes be a challenge.

Yes, it helps to get protein within half hour or so after a workout. Personally, I love Zoic Nutritional Drinks ... I just found them in publix looking for something just for this very purpose.. They have like 15 g of protein, and a large amount of calcium (which is helping me meet my daily calcium goals without supplements and/or excessive calorie use). the ones I drink (french vanilla) are 90 calories. a half gram of fat, one gram of sugar .... unless there is something in the very fine details, I haven't found a down side yet.

Is it ok to have protein before I work out? It is easier to make a smoothie and drink it on the way to the gym.

There is a lot of controversy with timing of protein after workouts. What is not controversial is that protein will help muscles rebuild and recover. That is generally why it is recommended to be consumed after lifting weights. If you want to have a protein shake or bar after you work out then go for it but just be mindful because there are some protein supplements that are very calorie dense and might throw you off your daily consumption if you are not careful. Personally, I don't use any sort of protein supplement after working out. If I lift weights then I will have a protein heavy dinner. Hopefully that helps a little.

Edit: Sorry I'm not a woman but both male and female bodies use protein the same so I thought I would offer some info.

It depends on the workout i'm doing and the time of day. A morning workout i will drink a protein shake, an evening workout i will have chicken or fish with dinner

I tend to work out before a meal, can I just stick with eating that meal? (Which most probably has some form of protein in it, just how much protein do we need?)

carbs protein at 4:1 ratio for recovery preferably half hour post exercise two hours at most

By the way why Ladies?

After every workout, running, pumping iron, whatever I have greek yogurt and add one cup of raspberries and a Tbs of honey. Perfect meal. I also eat a little something before every workout, I find I workout better when I do! Hope this helps.