Protein shakes

[Moab]

Hi guys,

 

A friend of mine is a former track pro and has suggested that I start taking protein shakes to loose weight and improve my riding. Is this wise? Also... which brand?

 

Thanks

[fandacious]

The *best* thing you can do is go see a dietician.

[Moab]

thanks pal - you know of one that costs less than that 1k for the first visit??

[shadowchaser-d]

thanks pal - you know of one that costs less than that 1k for the first visit??

 

Karen Paquay.

 

Why does your friend not advise you on what Protein shake to use?

[Moab]

Karen - yes, um R1000 bucks for first visit!!! I am waiting for friend to return to her Skype to advise me but wanted advise from friendly hubbers.

 

How many of you use protein shakes? Any girls who use it?

[Comebackboy]

USN

[JoeK]

I drink a USN protein shake after a hard workout. I found that it helps with recovery. Just make sure that you don't gain weight. Cyclists doesn't want that extra weight that a shake can give you.

[TNT1]

 

how will taking in more protein help you lose weight?

TNT12008-12-17 03:01:40

[AuctionLamb]

 

how will taking in more protein help you lose weight?

 

it does not....whey protein helps with recovery without the bulking up part of normal protein.

 

[Azonic]

Agree with Fand. I went to see a dietitian almost 3 months ago - and have lost almost 8kg's. Feeling fantastic.

 

First visit was R200. We go for "weigh-ins" every two weeks, R20 per visit.

 

 

[TNT1]

Honestly, this sounds like a wild goose chase with respect to weight issues and cycling performance. Di, go see someone, use google, get information about what to do before using a protein shake (you have seen the difference in physique between a track pro and a top road rider? You want to look like the track pro that advised you this route?)

[Nancy Drew]

Karen - yes' date=' um R1000 bucks for first visit!!! I am waiting for friend to return to her Skype to advise me but wanted advise from friendly hubbers.

 

How many of you use protein shakes? Any girls who use it?

[/quote']

 

I use Fit's Protein X-act, but only when I'm training hard.  I like to believe that it's helping with recovery.  I can't see how taking protein can help with weight loss though  

[Mellow]

use protien drink only after hard ride and withing 1 hour. just for recovery of muscle tissue. rule of thumb 1g per kilogram body weight. (best to see how your body reacts and adjust)

 

 

[JoeK]

I think a protein shake might help you lose weight if you replace it with a meal, but I don't think any dietition will recomend it, especially if you are active. You need vitamins and all sorts of goodies to build the body that comes with training.

[Moab]

Okay, shweet - thanks for advise! Will go see someone. Dont like pumping my body with crud anyway.

I could always just eat healthy...

Thanks a mil! Dem track riders!!

[SwissVan]

 

Protein shakes will only work (for weight reduction) if you reduce or skip meals.

 

Use low fat chocolate milk - Has many advantages:

Much cheaper, no fuss to mix, tastes great, can be bought at most grocery stores / cafes, easier to digest.

 

CHOCOLATE RULES