Montana16
09-12-2005, 08:48 PM
OK, forgive my ignorance here but I've been getting conflicting information. Here's my question; Are protein shakes supposed to help you gain weight or lose weight? I've heard people say that they drink protein shakes to bulk up and then I had someone tell me to drink a protein shake daily to help bust through a weight loss plateau. Can anyone clarify the use of protein shakes for me??? Thanks so much!
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planbee
09-13-2005, 06:34 AM
From my knowledge, protein shakes help build new muscle, so if your friends are drinking them to "bulk up" then they would be working out then taking the shakes before the sessions or before they go to bed. I think protein shakes tend to bloat your stomach a tad too therefore making you feel fuller so you don't eat as much aswell. I'm pretty sure they're a good thing to take maybe everynight before you hit the sack. Maybe someone could confirm this?
Lenin
09-13-2005, 09:50 AM
Protein shakes are to guarantee one is getting enough protein while dieting or doing heavy duty bodybuilding. Any excess protein over the body's needs needs will be burned as fuel in the presence of inadequate calories from other sources or stored as fat if enough calories are eaten.
They are NOT a weight loss aid; more a "muscle preservative"...although all weight loss programs will burn off SOME lean flesh. Dieters try to minimize that loss by making sure there is always some protein available when the body calls for it. And indeed it's necessary to provide some source of calories at all times. That's why dieters are often told to eat many tiny meals a day.
They are NOT a weight loss aid; more a "muscle preservative"...although all weight loss programs will burn off SOME lean flesh. Dieters try to minimize that loss by making sure there is always some protein available when the body calls for it. And indeed it's necessary to provide some source of calories at all times. That's why dieters are often told to eat many tiny meals a day.
chrisb1024
09-19-2005, 03:47 AM
Protein shakes are to guarantee one is getting enough protein while dieting or doing heavy duty bodybuilding. Any excess protein over the body's needs needs will be burned as fuel in the presence of inadequate calories from other sources or stored as fat if enough calories are eaten.
They are NOT a weight loss aid; more a "muscle preservative"...although all weight loss programs will burn off SOME lean flesh. Dieters try to minimize that loss by making sure there is always some protein available when the body calls for it. And indeed it's necessary to provide some source of calories at all times. That's why dieters are often told to eat many tiny meals a day.
weight lifters who eat alot of food will drink protien shakes which helps promote muscle gain instead of fat i lost 60 lbs eating 3 very small meals a day and a half a protien shake in between meals
They are NOT a weight loss aid; more a "muscle preservative"...although all weight loss programs will burn off SOME lean flesh. Dieters try to minimize that loss by making sure there is always some protein available when the body calls for it. And indeed it's necessary to provide some source of calories at all times. That's why dieters are often told to eat many tiny meals a day.
weight lifters who eat alot of food will drink protien shakes which helps promote muscle gain instead of fat i lost 60 lbs eating 3 very small meals a day and a half a protien shake in between meals
what is truth
09-19-2005, 06:28 PM
i lost 60 lbs eating 3 very small meals a day and a half a protien shake in between meals
thats called a starvation diet. If you told a doctor that, they'd lock you up and force you food.
Protein promotes muscle-forming, so it means that you tone up adn lose weight because your fat gets converted into muscle, and it means taht your body metabolises fat quicker.
Jo
thats called a starvation diet. If you told a doctor that, they'd lock you up and force you food.
Protein promotes muscle-forming, so it means that you tone up adn lose weight because your fat gets converted into muscle, and it means taht your body metabolises fat quicker.
Jo
Montana16
09-19-2005, 08:38 PM
So what you're saying is that I will not gain weight by having a protein shake a day even thought I am not drinking the shake before or after a workout? Thanks for all the information guys!
lainosuta
10-01-2005, 03:42 AM
Well, it just depends how you use it. If you're using it for a meal replacement, make sure you buy MEAL REPLACEMENT PROTIEN SHAKES. I stress this because they will contain essential vitamins and minerals to replace the fact that you aren't getting them through other foods. I recommend Dynamitize Mega Milk or Labrada Lean Body Low Carb(I dont completely replace meals, I just use it for portable food since Mega Milk equals out to $1 a serving and I'm allergic to wheat making my food options limited). If you want to use it to promote lean body mass while dieting/working out, drinking a whey protein shake an hour after doing cardio/weight lifting will balance out your body's metabolism from breaking down your muscle to provide glucogen stores.
I've found personally that I've regained alot of my former strength in under three weeks that took me three months to get to last spring. I think supplementing with these is an sound idea.
"thats called a starvation diet. If you told a doctor that, they'd lock you up and force you food." It sounds to me like he added 300-400 calories to his near starvation diet with the protein shake. Smart. Sides, did he say how much he ate per meal calorie wise? Try being less judgemental next time without more information.
I've found personally that I've regained alot of my former strength in under three weeks that took me three months to get to last spring. I think supplementing with these is an sound idea.
"thats called a starvation diet. If you told a doctor that, they'd lock you up and force you food." It sounds to me like he added 300-400 calories to his near starvation diet with the protein shake. Smart. Sides, did he say how much he ate per meal calorie wise? Try being less judgemental next time without more information.