Is it ok to drink protein shakes if you don't work out?

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  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    NO its highly illeagal!!!!!!! The cops are coming for you !!!!!!!


    seriously though why the hell not???? as long as you are not going over in cals... all protien is good

    I am planning on adding more in, to get enough protein i dont always

    lol Wouldn't be the first time. :wink:

    I think I heard somewhere that too much protein is hard on your liver or kidneys... I'm gonna need those to help with the booze so I don't want my protein shakes to screw them all up. :tongue:

    You do realize how hard booze makes it to lose weight. Just a heads up. Not the greatest choice if you are trying to lose weight. (I know calorie in vs calorie out, but our body seems to process things differently, booze is one of the things that can cause slight bloating though.)
  • SKINNYMESOON2B
    SKINNYMESOON2B Posts: 112 Member
    I like it because it really curbs my hunger, but I don't always get a workout in. Is it ok to drink this on the reg even though I may not work out?

    Here's what I take:
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    Protein shakes should be drank before or after a workout it helps with muscle. If you drink them and do not work out it gives you empty calories.
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    Of course it is. However just be careful on your calories etc. It's a great way of getting in protein. It's only like having a piece of chicken in a much more "body" friendly format. Especially if you're a veggie. But why aren't you working out is a question we should be asking you?
  • zafferFL
    zafferFL Posts: 402
    I like it because it really curbs my hunger, but I don't always get a workout in. Is it ok to drink this on the reg even though I may not work out?

    Here's what I take:
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    Protein shakes should be drank before or after a workout it helps with muscle. If you drink them and do not work out it gives you empty calories.

    Please explain how they provide empty calories? I see carbs in there, I see protein. How do they differ from a meal?
  • Brandongood
    Brandongood Posts: 311 Member
    I like it because it really curbs my hunger, but I don't always get a workout in. Is it ok to drink this on the reg even though I may not work out?

    Here's what I take:
    73419377.jpg
    Protein shakes should be drank before or after a workout it helps with muscle. If you drink them and do not work out it gives you empty calories.

    Please explain how they provide empty calories? I see carbs in there, I see protein. How do they differ from a meal?

    magic
  • Brandongood
    Brandongood Posts: 311 Member
    Yes. I work out, but even on days that I don't, I usually have one (I prefer EAS Advantage Carb Control or Muscle Milk Light--less sugar/carbs) every day. I have a really hard time getting enough protein in, and this is a good way to make sure I get what I need (and to make sure I get enough calories).

    BUT, be careful which kind you get. Look at sugar, carbs, sodium, etc. So many of those protein shakes contain a LOT of sugar, which is why I stick to the 2 I mentioned before.

    Also, I am a firm believer in 40/30/30, 40% calories from protein, 30% from fat, 30% from carbs. This is what works for me, anyway, and pretty much every nutritionist and fitness professional has supported it.

    cant go wrong with this approach
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