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confirmation plz on protein shake

Velasca Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/10/26	2006/11/19, 08:57 AM I read through a *few* of the threads regarding the protein shakes and i was wondering if i could just get a confirmation on something. I am not able to work out in the am during the week. I go after work and am usually out of the gym by 6:30 pm. If i understand correctly, i shold be drinking my protein shake within an hour after my working. However, Im in bed by 9:30pm. Therefore, am i defeating the purpose? I thought about replacing breafkast with the shake, but my job is very sedentary and i didnt think the shake would be as benficial that way either.. I bought the brand Perfect Low Carb Isopure dutch chocolate and only use one scoop which keeps the calories down to 110 and then i add a Tablespoon of Peanut Butter too.. even with only having one scoop its 25g of protein and then adding w/e the peanut butter contributes.. basically my question is: which is better? for breakfast? or stick with after workout even though its close to bedtime.. -------------- We should conduct ourselves not as if we ought to live for the body, but as if we could not live without it.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/11/19, 01:01 PM You should always have something pwo. Don't worry about gainng weight, if your body needs nourishment you have to supply it, and if you are in a caloric deficit it is going to be tough to accumulate fat. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2006/11/19, 01:38 PM I do both, 1 in morning with oats in a shake and PWO. I will also at times have a shake on it's on. I like to mix other protiens in my shakes even in PWO, Milk and Raw Egg Whites!
Velasca Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/10/26	2006/11/19, 03:24 PM ty for the info...will continue to have one PWO and possibly incorporate one in AM or maybe even as snack..ty again -------------- We should conduct ourselves not as if we ought to live for the body, but as if we could not live without it.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/11/20, 02:28 PM If you don't 'recover' from your workout, at the very best scenario your subsequent workouts will suffer. I would and never do skimp on recovery. Use the rest of your diet if fat loss is your goal. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/11/20, 02:32 PM BB correct me if I am wrong, but if you did not want to use a shake you could eat a meal? -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
Velasca Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/10/26	2006/11/20, 07:46 PM thats a good question...is there a benefit of having a protein shake instead of a meal/snack? I have a 1200 calorie a day budget.. i want to get the most for my calories..im finding it hard to get my minimum protein in :( (thats why i thought i might incorporate the protein shake)...i do well keeping within my allowed fat range.. ============ Quoting from 7707mutt: BB correct me if I am wrong, but if you did not want to use a shake you could eat a meal? ============= -------------- We should conduct ourselves not as if we ought to live for the body, but as if we could not live without it.
Velasca Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/10/26	2006/11/20, 09:06 PM btw...im so excited cause i stayed within my allowed fat gram range today!!!...now i just hope i can do the same thing tommorrow... -------------- We should conduct ourselves not as if we ought to live for the body, but as if we could not live without it.
	2006/11/20, 09:24 PM Your body will digest/process the shake a lot faster than the meal. That is very important post work out. I am sure BB will have a more scientific reason, but that is the main reason for the shake. -------------- Stop Making Excuses !!!!
Velasca Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/10/26	2006/11/20, 10:03 PM wish there was edit option...anyways...it looks like i contradicted myself...i meant in my initial post that i do well staying in and yet eating all of my calories for the day..