protein drinks 6mnths down the line

[Ang1982 4]

Personally I am not a morning person whatsoever and will stay in bed for as long as possible which means me making Breakfast is not going to happen on work days. So during the week I take a Protein shake for Breakfast everyday - it's a good way to ensure I'm getting my Protein and at least it means I'm eating something decent in the morning otherwise it would be like a thing of yogurt and might as well have the Protein Shake.< /p>

I understand where they come from about saying its preferable to eat solid Proteins first before having something like a shake as it will keep you fuller longer but I think it all depends on your lifestyle as well. Getting up early to make eggs or whatever for me will just never happen so I deal with the shake in the morning and don't eat until lunch time and normally I don't start to feel hungry until after 11am but hold off on eating lunch until noon or so.

[newhope4me 0]

because there i never have time in the mornings to make breakfast, i have to have a Protein Shake. also, my meals are on a schedule. i never have been before (my life is just too busy for that). but now, if i sleep in on the weekends, by the time i get up, i am lightheaded and dizzy. i have to have that Protein shake in the morning before 9 or i'm useless for most of day, just feel too weak. the other meals arent as bad, but i have to have them within about 30 minutes of thier respective times or i will begin to not feel so great

[Jachut 487]

If you're really lacking energy then Protein isnt the answer, you need some carbs. Your body needs a balance of nutrients, not going crazy on one nutrient, and replacing a balanced meal containing Protein, carbs and good fats with a protein shake is not the way to feel more energetic. shakes are really great for a snack, and if you cant otherwise eat breakfast, but you're far far better off eating real food for the most part and also getting your protein from a variety of natural sources.

But you need carbs to fill your muscles with glycogen and provide fast fuel. I know that to run, I must keep up the wholegrain bread and cereals or I'm flat and listless.

[Jachut 487]

If you're really lacking energy then Protein isnt the answer, you need some carbs. Your body needs a balance of nutrients, not going crazy on one nutrient, and replacing a balanced meal containing Protein, carbs and good fats with a protein shake is not the way to feel more energetic. shakes are really great for a snack, and if you cant otherwise eat breakfast, but you're far far better off eating real food for the most part and also getting your protein from a variety of natural sources.

But you need carbs to fill your muscles with glycogen and provide fast fuel. I know that to run, I must keep up the wholegrain bread and cereals or I'm flat and listless.

[eejaydiva 3]

hey jtag! i'm good, feeling better by the day. getting pretty hungry now that i'm still on full liquids for another few days!