BF2S Forums Protein Shakes

protein shakes are worthless. just eat a tofu burger or something. its got more than enough protein in it for muscle building.

I drink NitroTech shakes. The chocolate isn't bad at all.

Last edited by chittydog (2008-07-08 20:57:36)

Toss in a banana or two with some strawberries. That should help take the edge off a bit. Yes they are disgusting at first. But once you have been doing it for a while you will get used to the taste. Or you won't so just chug it down before or after your workout and think about the good protein you are feeding your muscles.

DBBrinson1 wrote:

Or Muscle Milk... I'm on a diet. Lost 26 lbs in 3 weeks, got another 20 to go, then I rebuild....

thats not a diet, thats a health concern.

Ender2309 wrote:

protein shakes are worthless. just eat a tofu burger or something. its got more than enough protein in it for muscle building.

No. Tofu is soy protein, which has been proven to lower testoterone levels. Anti-productive to someone trying to build muscle. A good protein shake can be really helpful. The good ones mix whey protein, for a quick protein boost, and slow-digesting casein protein which nurishes your muscles for up to 8 hours. Considering your muscles take days to repair, and do much of that at night, it's helpful to drink one of those an hour or so before bed.

Another thing a good shake will provide is a small amount of fiber. Your muscles can't start utilizing protein to rebuild until they get glycogen, which your body makes when you eat fiber and good carbs.

GorillaKing798:
Also think about eating beef before or after your workouts. That is a very very good source of protein. If you are going to eat before do it at least an hour and a half before your workout.

GorillaKing798 wrote:

duk0r wrote:

I forgot to mention. Add the fruit in and use a blender to mix it up. It will taste much much better.

Yeah I definetly will next time, time for the second chug attempt.

Another quarter of it gone and then I almost hurled again.

@dukor: I eat beef after workouts and a lot of carbs.

Chase it down with some water or some juice.

duk0r wrote:

GorillaKing798 wrote:

duk0r wrote:

I forgot to mention. Add the fruit in and use a blender to mix it up. It will taste much much better.

Yeah I definetly will next time, time for the second chug attempt.

Another quarter of it gone and then I almost hurled again.

@dukor: I eat beef after workouts and a lot of carbs.

Chase it down with some water or some juice.

Yeah I just kept going and got it all down, will keep this all in mind next time.

Also: Should I drink one of theese on a daily basis even if I am not working out on that day?

GorillaKing798 wrote:

duk0r wrote:

I forgot to mention. Add the fruit in and use a blender to mix it up. It will taste much much better.

Yeah I definetly will next time, time for the second chug attempt.

Another quarter of it gone and then I almost hurled again.

@dukor: I eat beef after workouts and a lot of carbs.

May I recommend eating carbs before your workout and more protien after?

Carbs: Will give you your energy during the workout and better stamina

Protein: Your muscles build while you sleep. So if you can consume the protein just after the workout and get a good nights rest after you reduce the possibility of the carbs metabolizing into sugar.

duk0r wrote:

GorillaKing798 wrote:

duk0r wrote:

I forgot to mention. Add the fruit in and use a blender to mix it up. It will taste much much better.

Yeah I definetly will next time, time for the second chug attempt.

Another quarter of it gone and then I almost hurled again.

@dukor: I eat beef after workouts and a lot of carbs.

May I recommend eating carbs before your workout and more protien after?

Carbs: Will give you your energy during the workout and better stamina

Protein: Your muscles build while you sleep. So if you can consume the protein just after the workout and get a good nights rest after you reduce the possibility of the carbs metabolizing into sugar.

I eat pasta and bread before workouts then eat beef with bread afterwards because we have ju jit su Moday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, so I try and carbo load for the next day.

If you're tired of shitty tasting supplements, give EAS a try. Their products taste good and are loaded with vitamins, aminos, and stuff your body needs to turn you into a lean mean muthafucka.

It's not cheap though. 36 of their deluxe shakes will run you $100.

Optimum Nutrition 100% Gold Whey, Extreme Milk Chocolate or Vanilla Chai flavors

Taste decent with water, great with milk. Just put it in and stir.