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Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/01, 04:19 PM Okay, so my brain is swelling from all the info I'm absorbing here, so forgive some of these questions. If you are on a weight loss and tone program, should you be taking protein shakes? I mean I'm sure they have other things in them. Could they inhibit fat loss? ---------------------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/04/01, 05:19 PM Protein shakes only supplement what you lack in protein intake during the day. The good ones usually have a low sugar content (2g or less) so it is unlikely that you can gain much fat from shakes. Unfortunately, there is nothing in protein shakes to inhibit fat loss. It can, however, aid in the muscle recovery so that your body can obtain more muslce, so that you can burn more calories and lose fat. Hope this helps... -------------- **_Robert_**
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/01, 05:51 PM Tons, I'm almost done figuring out my program. So can you take creatine and protein shakes at the same time? -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/04/01, 06:19 PM Relatively speaking, I guess you can...but it depends. Which creatine product do you take? The plain old white powder (creatine monohydrate)? If so, you would normally take 5g in the morning and then 5g after working out (maintenance phase, not loading phase). I would normally take my creatine immediately after working out...then a few minutes later, drink my whey protein shake. You have about a 45 minute window after you workout to take your protein shake. -------------- **_Robert_**
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/01, 06:23 PM So far I am not taking anything. I plan to take the straight creatine powder. I just wasn't sure if it was pointless to take protein and creatine or if I would gain to much too fast. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/04/02, 01:20 AM Why not just start with protein powder and see how your body reacts? Eating enough proteins is far more important (for a beginner to build muscles) than taking creatine. You can always begin with that later on. Just my thought.... -------------- - Nina :o) La vie est toujours aussi belle.....
jamesz Posts: 63 Joined: 2002/03/16	2002/04/03, 10:16 AM I'm glad you had this discussion. That's the same thing I've been wondering.
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/03, 12:23 PM Thanks for the input folks, and just for the record. Whey Protein= Eeewww. Nasty Nasty little drink. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
ozonebaby Posts: 1 Joined: 2002/04/01	2002/04/03, 01:16 PM try prolab pure whey protein - i tried the chocolate today, mixed it with water & it wasn't bad at all - i bet it's even better with milk -------------- Angels, lend me your might Forfeit all my lives to get just one right ~FUEL~
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/04/03, 01:26 PM Cain, it's the brand that makes a difference! I had one once that clumped up so bad when you mix it that I was literally "chewing" the darn thing... -------------- **_Robert_**
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/04/04, 12:57 AM I swear to the vanilla ones.... muuuuuuch better taste than chocolate (and goes a lot better with my oats!! :) Lots of different brands and tastes out there, so you just have to try to find the one that works for you (be careful with the soy ones thou..... special taste...) -------------- - Nina :o) La vie est toujours aussi belle.....
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/04/04, 10:30 AM Also, in my opinion (stress on the word opinion), whey is by far higher in biological value than soy...not to mention it is more readily absorbed by the body. However, I could understand that there are those who are lactose intolerant and cannot consume whey shakes. -------------- **_Robert_**
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/04, 11:43 AM I picked up the GNC brand so I have to "chew" my way throught this tub. I figure I'll have to try different brands. Thanks. I guess prolab is next on my list. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/04/04, 12:48 PM If you have a blender/mixer, use it. If not, I've been there and chewed that! Good luck... -------------- **_Robert_**
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/04, 02:10 PM Yeah I love it. It says right on the label "Mixes with a spoon!" Read the directions, and it says "Blend Well". Oh well. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.