Protein shakes

Nothing to do with games at all... I was just wondering if anyone else on here is a serious gym goer? And if so what protein shakes do you recommend?

Well protein shakes has its positive and negative sides.. if you drink to much proteine shakes you're body is going to depend on it after doing serious workout, if you neglect working out and keep drinking shakes it will only increase mass without the muscle.

Originally posted by Supreme_Venom Well protein shakes has its positive and negative sides.. if you drink to much protein shakes you're body is going to depend on it after doing serious workout, if you neglect working out and keep drinking shakes it will only increase mass without the muscle.   I'd only recommend using protein shakes if you need to gain weight and mass to produce the muscles you need when working out, if you think you're overweight or you have enough weight for you age and length then don't use it.   Burning calories and doing weight lifting or muscle-intense training is the best way to gain fast muscles and lose weight. Never eat less also, make sure you eat healthy and enough in the morning, afternoon & dinner. Eating less can actually cause you to gain weight on the long run.   Sorry I got carried away xD

I've got a solid diet at the moment, lots of vegetables, tuna, chicken... all balanced how it should be for a strict regime. I'd say I'm overweight so based on what you say I'm not sure the shakes are critical however from the research I have done I can sat that muscles need protein in some form instantly after a workout because the muscles are screaming for it.

I lift some heavy stuff at the moment, doubled my weights in over 3/4 weeks of training but I wanna keep it up. I do a full body work out at the moment but in 9 sessions I'll be taking 5 days off and changing my routine up. I also do High Intensity Interval Training which can get pretty nasty and it feels like after I've done my workout I should be giving my muscles protein to repair themselves quickly.

I hear what your saying about becoming dependent on protein shakes.. I think I need to probably give that a bit more research. Hopefully once I hit my goals I'll be able to rely purely on my diet to sustain the muscles.

Of course tron! I can't believe I haven't thought of asking him before! I'm on a few fitness sites but the people on there are so arrogant and really don't help beginners who want to take it step by step.

I'm trying to get bigger but be in great shape too, I'm pretty big as it is but of course I wanna be bigger... I didn't realise the need for protein in the morning, I guess thats because when you sleep your muscles repair themselves, which goes a long way to explain the protein usage whilst your asleep!

I read about getting protein before you sleep about 2 hours ago! haha good advice! Awesome info btw! I'm gonna take my shake and banana to the gym tomorrow! I currently use a shake from reliv coz I get it cheap but I just wanted to evaluated some of the other options out there :D

I currently take 26g's per serving so I'm doing good there!

In 2/3 weeks I'm gonna be changing my gym routine, I'm thinking I'm gonna split up my days into separate muscles groups from now on to really push myself. What kinda routines has everyone else had? Any success?

Thanks tron and venom!

On a side note, i was think about Protein Slurppies!  if ya know what i mean!

Good reading other peoples set ups etc...

@Lunchy... I try to eat as good as I can, lots of protein and veg... I should try splitting it up into 5/6/7 small meals though coz I've read that too.

@Prodigy... I can literally dedicate my life to it at the moment and I want/need something to keep me busy and allows me to physically push myself. I think I'll be hitting the gym every day and trying to work 2 muscle groups daily like you do.

Currently my lower body is far stronger, my legs are very strong and I like working on them. I also wanna get my core right.

Do you ever give your core special attention or is that a daily thing you do?

I think after reading this I can tell my protein intake is way too low. Just hope I don't end up looking like Cartman after his weight gain 4000.

Originally posted by Danjel8 I should try splitting it up into 5/6/7 small meals though coz I've read that too.@Prodigy... I can literally dedicate my life to it at the moment and I want/need something to keep me busy and allows me to physically push myself. I think I'll be hitting the gym every day and trying to work 2 muscle groups daily like you do. Currently my lower body is far stronger, my legs are very strong and I like working on them. I also wanna get my core right.Do you ever give your core special attention or is that a daily thing you do?I think after reading this I can tell my protein intake is way too low. Just hope I don't end up looking like Cartman after his weight gain 4000.

Danjel, i eat about 4 meals a day, the thing is if your big, (not fat, but big) already u dont wanna be eating alot of carbs... try a low carb, high protein diet, eat alot of chicken, greens.. ect.
drink water, no soda, no redbull no high in cal / sugar drinks
u get all that from the protein, see what people dont understand is that when u eat alot of food, even if its healthy and use alot of protein, and ur goal is to get in shape and cut fat, its not gonna happen.. protein is fat (jus breaks down faster and helps ur muscles), it was made to be a MEAL REPLACEMENT, so eat lite, ( but 4 lite meals ) and very lean. u will see weight coming off, and your body shaping to what u want.. i drink about 1gal of water a day, along with milk. I do spoil and go for ice tea (sweet) and beer but its not good. I spend everyday in the gym.. i love it.. i wake up sometimes in pain and sore as hell, but when i look at myself, i know its all worth it!
for you, i would say to do my workout plan, but maybe run everyother day, or everyday (which ever u want).. i forgot to say i do ABs everyday as well.. but u need to get in shape, so do my workout and run for a month, and then get back to me.. =)

your goals..

-eat good, chicken, greens, water, protein
-gym everyday, (mon-fri) working out diff bodyparts, cuz if u do all your body in one day for 5 days, u will burn out and break down..
-stick with it for a month! maybe get on a fatburner, or something like a pre-workout pill or powder so get ur heart moving fast so u burn more
-no junk/ut3/soda/sittin
-always go up in weight after each set, even if its 2 pounds, always push for 6-8 reps in each set, and if u have done all 3 sets and dont feel burnt, up the weight next week.. u need to feel like u cant lift anymore when u are done..
-hit me up if u need anything, i will share all i know..
-ohh and check out bodybuilding.com that place really does rock!

Jamba Juice? xD do yall have that in the UK? great protein/energy fruit shakes

Originally posted by SP61gTSupra No, i have the best protein shake!

O.O looks like sum1 will have to get on their knees.....i'm not the 1 interested in a "protein shake" Danjel is xD lol O.O

Originally posted by SP61gTSupra You know why women have smaller feet right?

no why?

Originally posted by SP61gTSupra So they can stand closer to the sink,    LOLOLOL

....,,i don't get it O.O

Originally posted by SP61gTSupra really?

yes really......O.O should i know this??

ur confusing me :(