TravelJug wrote:TornadoShaun wrote:Anyway for anyone in the know..
I do quite a bit of exercise/workout, various things and I do them every day but I have never changed my diet. I'd just like to know if protein shakes are actually worth taking - I assume they are best used after a workout? Also - do you just mix them with hot water or what...??
i.e. are they quick to rustle up?
Well. Protein shakes are first and foremost suppliments. As in, they suppliment your diet, so if the rest of it is good then theres no harm adding one in post work out PWO. Quick? Put powder in a shake, add cold water, shake. Boom boom. Job done.
My advice is not to bother. Providing you are young (under 40) don't have any muscle complaints and have a balanced, sensible diet, I just don't think they are needed. Unless you are
really hammering the weights at your gym just maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle and you'll be fine. I know it's boring advice, because everyone is after a wonder pill and potion these days, but the simple things really are the most effective. Now for some anecdotal evidence. I don't lead the healthiest of lifestyles, in fact it's horrendous at times, but I eat a good, balanced diet. I eat my greens and my fruit. I eat breakfast. I go to the gym quite a lot, I run, I play football, and I manage without whey protein shakes at £30 a tub. In fact, I manage without any supplements whatsoever and haven't had any illness or injury in years.
Forget the magic pills. Forget the magic potions. Just eat a balanced diet with fruit and vegetables at regular times during each day. Don't skip breakfast.