Moab Posted December 17, 2008 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandacious Posted December 17, 2008 Share The *best* thing you can do is go see a dietician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moab Posted December 17, 2008 Share thanks pal - you know of one that costs less than that 1k for the first visit?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowchaser-d Posted December 17, 2008 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moab Posted December 17, 2008 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comebackboy Posted December 17, 2008 Share USN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeK Posted December 17, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted December 17, 2008 Share how will taking in more protein help you lose weight?TNT12008-12-17 03:01:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuctionLamb Posted December 17, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted December 17, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted December 17, 2008 Share 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?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Drew Posted December 17, 2008 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Posted December 17, 2008 Share 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeK Posted December 17, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moab Posted December 17, 2008 Share 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted December 17, 2008 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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