How do I know what protein to take? - Healthy Lifestyle Message Board

boxg20 · 10-29-2005, 12:22 PM

I've been starting to do cardio. I'm planning to loose atleast 10 pounds a month. I want to start drinking some shakes, what Kind should i be drinking for my situation???

A_voice · 10-31-2005, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by boxg20

I've been starting to do cardio. I'm planning to loose atleast 10 pounds a month. I want to start drinking some shakes, what Kind should i be drinking for my situation???

What do you want these shakes for? They are supposed to supply additional amount of protein if you are not able to consume enough with your meals, f.e. in case you build muscle mass.
If you want to lose weight, you must cut your calories intake, so you can easily get your protein dose with food - cottage cheese, fish, turkey, chicken breasts etc.

boxg20 · 11-01-2005, 07:28 AM

Basically, I'm trying to loose weight, is there any protein that could help me, give me more energy to work out more without getting tired.

A_voice · 11-02-2005, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by boxg20

Basically, I'm trying to loose weight, is there any protein that could help me, give me more energy to work out more without getting tired.

No.
You should get L-Carnitin instead, it is giving energy and supports fat burning (dirung cardio exercise!).

nedfrin · 11-02-2005, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by A_voice

No.
You should get L-Carnitin instead, it is giving energy and supports fat burning (dirung cardio exercise!).

L-Carnitin is not really proven helpful, but it plays with your mind.. i think its benificial..

If you want to loose weight, run, and recover properly, you need vital nutrition.

Losing weight is a calorie deficit. Small Breakfast, small snack, large lunch, large snack, small dinner will get you movin and grovin.

Breakfast carbs/fat, snack carbs, lunch, carbs/protein/fat, large snack carbs/protein, dinner protein/fat/veggies.

If chosing protein powder, go with whey. It acts within 30 minites, and is derived from milk.

BTW: get firmiliar with your body.
it takes 12 minites of an increased heart rate till fat burns...
Remember, in many cases, the more you exercise, the more you eat- and loose weight more effectivily.