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Protein Shake

lolo0727
lolo0727 Posts: 4
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I drink a protein shake after I lift to help me gain lean muscle. (thus increasing the amount of calories I can consume that my body will need to fuel those built muscles) It also helps me recover quicker after lifting.

Anyways, should I be drinking one after I do cardio or only after lifting? I know men usually drink shakes often because they are trying to gain weight. As a woman, I am just trying to get lean and toned.

Anyone know?

-Lo

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  • BossyGirl
    BossyGirl Posts: 173 Member
    I was wondering the same thing.....
  • abatres7
    abatres7 Posts: 146
    i only use it on days I lift...but you can use it anytime
  • Serenifly
    Serenifly Posts: 669 Member
    I usually put a bit in my oatmeal everymorning mostly because I don't get enough protien in my daily diet ... does no harm :D
  • zombiebullet
    zombiebullet Posts: 25
    I use Naturade total soy meal replacement in the morning before my workout and in the evening I also add a banana and a tbsp of peanut butter and blend it well. It really tastes great and fills you up
  • regil
    regil Posts: 8
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  • April0815
    April0815 Posts: 780 Member
    I drink a protein shake after I lift to help me gain lean muscle. (thus increasing the amount of calories I can consume that my body will need to fuel those built muscles) It also helps me recover quicker after lifting.

    Anyways, should I be drinking one after I do cardio or only after lifting? I know men usually drink shakes often because they are trying to gain weight. As a woman, I am just trying to get lean and toned.

    Anyone know?

    -Lo

    I drink one after I lift and 45min-1hr before bed. Sometimes the days I don't lift I may drink one after I do cardio.
  • Brandiann
    Brandiann Posts: 905 Member
    On the days I do weight training (which is 5) and cardio or my ab routine I consume a protein shake of 25 grams (which is 2 scoops) immediately. Then right before I go to bed every night I have another protein shake also. :drinker:
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