Protein Shakes?

**Yankeegirl1202** · 07-23-2010 03:01 AM

Ok, recently my fiance and I have been going to the gym 4 times a week. I walk/jog and do some weight lifting. (I am no where near where i want to be workout wise, but I'm trying to work up to it) I know that I am not getting the amount of protein during the day that I need to repair my muscles. At most I get like 30g. I was just wondering if protein shakes would be a good idea? I have it in my head that only people that work out for hours a day should drink protein shakes. I'm also trying to lose 30 pounds so I am limiting my caloric intake. And from what I've seen most protein shakes are pretty high in calories. So I just can't figure out if protein shakes would be right for me. Any suggestions?

Thanks

**LannieEwing** · 07-24-2010 10:45 PM

Hey Girl!!

How are you feeling after your workouts now? sore? tired? I guess what i'm trying to ask is, What makes you think you need more protein? =) Ya, i think 30grams is too little especially if you are lifting. I read somewhere the protein calculation for a woman is to multiply 0.5-0.7 with your weight (or your ideal weight) So if you want to be 120lbs multiply by .5 and that's approx 60grams.

I've actually been against protein shakes for a VERY long time....But since adding lifting to my workouts, i've noticed i felt tired/sore a lot. I tried eating chicken but i just couldn't eat THAT much protein in one day without getting completely sick of eating chicken. So i ended up adding a protein shake and feel SOO much better! BUT beware not all protein shakes are created equal and ultimately you have to try different ones to see what works best for you.

I have tried several protein shakes that have tasted awful or made me gassy. I have found the PERFECT shake for me (finally!!) The one i use currently is 140 calories, 17 grams of whey protein, has a multi vitamin and has anti oxidants. I replace my dinner with a protein shake.

Some protein shakes are geared for "men/women" that want to build muscle so they do end up being higher in calorie but that's when you have to do some research cause there are some great ones out there for weight loss. Plus if you use the protein shake as a meal replacement you should lose weight! =)

Hopefully that helps! Let me know if i can help you any other way!

Lannie

**Rachel Miller** · 08-26-2010 04:12 AM

Hi I'm new here. Protein shakes can help. But if you want to get protein in a natural way, eating fish and beans can help. You can also try other diets plans such as eDiets, cabbage soup diet recipe, or an all vegetable diet that can help lose weight too. Don't rush and do things slowly okay.

**KMonte85** · 08-26-2010 07:56 AM

You're right in saying that most protein shakes are very high in calories, and for someone like you who is limiting calories to lose weight, you might not want to sacrifice a meal just to get in a bit more protein.

I think you may be better off simply increasing your protein intake in the meals and snack you eat. Nuts, dairy, legumes, and lean meats will all give you the protein your body needs if you add them to your daily meals. Women need between 12 and 18 oz of protein a day, which if you consider having 4 oz of protein each meal ( like lowfat milk in your cereal for breakfast, 4 oz of lean meat in your lunch, and beans as a part of dinner for example) you will get what you need to help repair your muscles.

**Stevey** · 09-07-2010 08:06 AM

Try consuming a protein shake immediately after working out. I would suggest muscle milk as it also contains a little fat. Yes, you do need fat, especially if you are trying to gain some muscle.

**sarahwilliams** · 10-28-2010 05:50 PM

I drink a protein shake every morning for breakfast, but I use an organic hemp powder, and not any of those powders you buy at Costco and other places. I think it is the best there is available. I also put a leaf or two of kale and some frozen fruit into my smoothie. Go easy on the frozen fruit though, as it has a lot of sugar.

**Beautiful Disaster** · 10-29-2010 08:16 AM

I'm a sucker for chocolate shakes so here's what I do:

One pack of Carnation Instant Breakfast Sugar Free (lots of nutrients, not too high in calories) mixed with SKIM milk, ice, and a scoup of Whey Protein powder. Sometimes I add some cocoa powder for an extra chocolatey flavor (chocolate syrup is NOT an alternative). Blend it, makes a really yummy sugar free chocolate protein shake.

**amandar77** · 11-14-2010 11:40 AM

Protein is essential for anyone who is working out, but not all protein is created equal. There are protein powders out there that cater specifically to women. They are low in calories, do not contain carbs, and give you the protein you need without the additional ingredients that make many women shy away from whey protein. That was me for years until I finally stumbled upon a couple of brands that did not contain all those harmful ingredients.

**Su Lee** · 11-16-2010 05:00 AM

I am taking a shake that is not just protein but contains fat and carbohydrates with minerals and vitamins. It is low in calories (93 calories per serving ). A research was done in UCLA on 100 obese men and women on this protein shake drink as a snack and as a meal replacement for 12 weeks. The group was divided into 2; one with 1.1 g of protein per pound of body weight while the other 2.2 g per pound of body weight. The results showed that all of them lost about 8 pounds in 12 weeks. The group with higher protein intake lost significantly ( 50%) more body fat and cholesterol compared to the group with lower protein intake. Therefore, the conclusion is that meal replacement shake plus additional protein is a good strategy for body fat and weight lost.

**harmony7** · 11-19-2010 07:33 AM

One pack of Carnation Instant Breakfast Sugar Free use acesulfame potassium and sucralose as sweeteners in place of sugar. These are chemicals which may be carcinogenic. Best bet is to buy a good quality protein powder in a health food store. Seems like you found one that works for you.

Using a protein shake after a workout is a great idea. Using a protein shake as a meal replacement is not. For the above study we need to know what happened after the 12 weeks! 95% of the time the weight will be regained and then some.

Fat is our energy reserve. When you go on a diet the body will do everything it can to reserve it's fat. If the weight loss is too fast the body's metabolism will automatically slow down in order to protect itself and conserve energy. All processes will be slowed down and fewer calories are burned. You may feel that you get tired more easily or you may feel sluggish and bloated.

When the diet is finished and you start to eat normally or you go back to your old ways of eating, the metabolism is still slowed and it will hurry to build up it's reserves of fat again. The weight gained will be stored as fat and more weight will be gained than before.

It is exactly the same when you skip breakfast or skip a meal and use a meal replacement shake instead. The body is smart, it doesn't know when the next meal will arrive, so it protects itself by slowing down it's metabolism. Not only that, in order to further protect itself, it will store the next meal mostly as fat to conserve energy.

Hope this helps.

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