Protein Shake?

Protein shakes are really good for pre and post workouts.. They help out with recovery of your muscles and good source of protein. I like the 100Calorie Muscle Milk Light cartons.

No- you don't NEED them.

You don't have to drink them if you don't want to. They wont add/take away anything if you nurtition is already on point. Just get your macros in.

As a matter of personal opinion though... they are awesome. And homemade ones are really much better than the premade ones if you do it right. (Although I have been known to grab some premade ones for convience.)

i understand it helps if you are weight training and for recovery
i suggest you do some reading on other sites as well before you may a choice....

but as sum1 said, if u dont like em or really need em you should go for it....natural foods can always give u same if u not better results...you just need to be careful with what those foods are....

check online....in many many places...

Are protein shakes really necessary if one is working out regularly? My trainer highly recommends them, but he also sells Herbalife at the gym. I vehemently dislike the consistency of the shakes. Opinions?

I use body by vi shakes for one reason... there is NO way i could eat all of the food in one shake. for instance..

In ONE shake, you get all this nutrition.. and all for 90 calories:
13 eggs
1.5 cups of broccoli
5 peaches
2 chicken breasts
1.5 cups frozen yogurt
1.5 cups bran flakes
18 oz. tomato juice
5oz. cheddar cheese
3 cups lima beans
15 slices wheat bread
20 spears asparagus
2 cups mushrooms
30 apples
10 stalks celery
3 tomatos
3 pineapples
30 prunes

I need the nutrition for my health, so thats my reason.

Are protein shakes really necessary if one is working out regularly? My trainer highly recommends them, but he also sells Herbalife at the gym. I vehemently dislike the consistency of the shakes. Opinions?

I use body by vi shakes for one reason... there is NO way i could eat all of the food in one shake. for instance..

In ONE shake, you get all this nutrition.. and all for 90 calories:
13 eggs
1.5 cups of broccoli
5 peaches
2 chicken breasts
1.5 cups frozen yogurt
1.5 cups bran flakes
18 oz. tomato juice
5oz. cheddar cheese
3 cups lima beans
15 slices wheat bread
20 spears asparagus
2 cups mushrooms
30 apples
10 stalks celery
3 tomatos
3 pineapples
30 prunes

I need the nutrition for my health, so thats my reason.

Sorry, but that's marketing, not reality.

I use the shakes because I generally don't have the time nor will to cook up breakfast, etc. It's easier for me to dump the powder in a cup mix it, drink it and be on my way. But, if you don't like the protein shakes, you can get the same results by eating the corresponding amount of lean protein.

But it's hard to beat the convenience of 50 grams of protein in a glass!

I agree that you don't really need them but at the same time they can help. I have read that chocolate milk is great as it gives some carbs and protein. I just did a bike race this past weekend and learned something about myself- I did well with food the day before and during the race -and felt great just after the race. However, I did not eat a good meal or shake or enough water after and went downhill for several hours. Live and learn!

No. If you get enough protein from food, they're not necessary.
They definitely do make it easier to get enough protein though and make it a lot easier with eating.

Are protein shakes really necessary if one is working out regularly? My trainer highly recommends them, but he also sells Herbalife at the gym. I vehemently dislike the consistency of the shakes. Opinions?

I use body by vi shakes for one reason... there is NO way i could eat all of the food in one shake. for instance..

In ONE shake, you get all this nutrition.. and all for 90 calories:
13 eggs
1.5 cups of broccoli
5 peaches
2 chicken breasts
1.5 cups frozen yogurt
1.5 cups bran flakes
18 oz. tomato juice
5oz. cheddar cheese
3 cups lima beans
15 slices wheat bread
20 spears asparagus
2 cups mushrooms
30 apples
10 stalks celery
3 tomatos
3 pineapples
30 prunes

I need the nutrition for my health, so thats my reason.

I read it even has one fabled Tear of Chuck Norris per serving, quite amazing.

This stuff cures cancer.

BTW, is there a reason they mention the yogurt is frozen? Is there much difference between 1.5cup of regular yogurt?

This post is freaking hilarious! Where is acg67 when we need him

Side note for OP : Nothing wrong with whole food, eat your macro target of protein and don't think about it anymore. Have fun!

Are protein shakes really necessary if one is working out regularly? My trainer highly recommends them, but he also sells Herbalife at the gym. I vehemently dislike the consistency of the shakes. Opinions?

No, protein shake is food. If you can get enough protein in your diet, you do not need a shake. However, they are tasty if you get the right brand and easy to consume if you don't have time to eat your protein. Plus, they are highly bio-available and fast digesting.