Is it a good idea to drink a whey protein shake when trying to loose weight (fat)

[BoldtVapor]

I work out and drink a shake but my main goal is to loose about 25 pounds. Should I not drink a shake after my workout?

[Times Roman]

Your best bet is to post your diet in the nutrition section, comlete with macros per meal and total macros per day. include your TDEE so we can see if you are in a deficit or calorie surplus. Then we can say if eating a protein shake when trying to lose weight is a good idea. Ideally though, I prefer whole foods, although I too consume protein shakes.

[Ashop]

I work out and drink a shake but my main goal is to loose about 25 pounds. Should I not drink a shake after my workout?

Yes,,it would be a great idea after a workout. A solid whey isolate is low in calories and few if any carbs.

[RipOwens]

Some of the whey protein powders on the market are a bit high in fat tho so keep an eye on that.

[BoldtVapor]

Some of the whey protein powders on the market are a bit high in fat tho so keep an eye on that.

2 grams of fat per serving, and I add a banana.

[BoldtVapor]

Your best bet is to post your diet in the nutrition section, comlete with macros per meal and total macros per day. include your TDEE so we can see if you are in a deficit or calorie surplus. Then we can say if eating a protein shake when trying to lose weight is a good idea. Ideally though, I prefer whole foods, although I too consume protein shakes.

I have to read up and figure out what exactly that is. All I've been eating is baked skinless chicken breast on green salads, cereal, sandwiches, and popcorn.........all either low or no fat.

[Zodiac82]

I have to read up and figure out what exactly that is. All I've been eating is baked skinless chicken breast on green salads, cereal, sandwiches, and popcorn.........all either low or no fat.

off the bat the cereal may be a problem because of possible high sugar content and depends on what type of sandwhich you're havin and maaaaaaybe the popcorn....like TR. said post entire diet....what/when u eat and how much and dont forget to include what your drinking too

[Zodiac82]

to answer your question u can drink protein after workout but u can also have a chicken breast ready as well....and they're plenty of good wheys out the low in fat and carbs

[Times Roman]

I have to read up and figure out what exactly that is. All I've been eating is baked skinless chicken breast on green salads, cereal, sandwiches, and popcorn.........all either low or no fat.

very few of us here that are trying to eat clean would consider "cereal" or "sandwhiches"

cereal is primarily a simple carb. simple carbs break down to pure sugar in a matter of minutes after eating, resulting in huge insuling spikes

sandwhiches (bread) are the same thing. quite often, the other things that go in a sandwhich aren't usually too good either

won't cap on you about the popcorn. had a bag just last night.

A low/no fat diet is pointless in our world. Most here would probably agree that 20% of the calories you consume should be derived from fat. Your body NEEDS you to eat fat to survive!

suggest going to the nutrition section and spending a few hours reading the stickies and doing some learning.

You can't just hop in a car and take off.....
.....you have to know where you are going, and it would be helpful if you knew to take the most efficient route. You don't want to take half a day to go ten miles up the road. Same with what we do. Knowledge is power mate.

Good luck!
---Roman

[austinite]

I would avoid anything that has carb sources such as dextrose, fructose, maltodextrin or lactose.

[BoldtVapor]

Thanks for the helpful suggestions......I am going to do some reading in the nutrition section.

[Turkish Juicer]

I would avoid anything that has carb sources such as dextrose, fructose, maltodextrin or lactose.

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[AlinSR]

I've always used protein shakes as the staple of my diet.

[MuscleInk]

There is no replacement for real food and unless your shakes are mostly homemade, retail-based shakes are full of sugars and fillers that offer no benefit and do little more than increase fat retention.

[pumping_iron]

Really focus on your macros. It's all about finding out what you need to lose that weight and hitting those numbers. A common fat burning ratio is 30/50/20. So if you need to take in 2000 calories to be at a deficit of say 500 calories a day, 30% of your calories should come from carbs, 50% protein, and 20% fats. Remember though complex carbs and healthy fats are ideal and critical. Try to monitor your sodium as well and up your water in take to 1-2 gallons a day. This will help you shed excess water. Cutting back and sugar is huge too. Just don't neglect the protein as it not only helps build muscle but burns fat also. Good luck.