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Protein shakes - yay or nay??

Est3lle
Est3lle
I have been using protein shakes for when I work out - hoping it will help me tone up.
Do you think they work or are worth the extra expense??
deleted_user
deleted_user
From a package, no. Read the ingredients, they are mostly sugar, milk proteins and CHEMICALS.

From scratch, yes! Fat free yogurt has lots of great protein and you can even boost that with some natural protein powder. Berries do have lower amounts of sugars compared to bananas and mangos etc. so try that.

Feed your body with whole foods, the processed stuff will just hurt you in the long run.

Good luck toning up. I hope you reach your fitness goals in 2011!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Dont depend on shakes thge are good for pre-workout or after workout but if want to tone you need food (grains-protein) also if are going to drink shakes make your own some wheat power-fruit -greek yogurt and maybe some peanut butter and you ready to go if drink any shake i do it after my work out to help my body recover ,and like Marismarie said whole foods are better dont eat the fat free manny times is more sugars and calories than the regular food godd luck
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have found a nutritional shake does much more than a protein shake. It not only gives you energy, but boosts immunity, improves digestion, and is overall just good for you!
Est3lle
Est3lle
Ok sounds interesting - what is it called??

I have been inspired by the other comments and I have managed to get a natural protein supplement - I have not tried it yet but its hemp powder - I am hoping to make it into some smoothies so we will see!!!
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deleted_user
I think it depends on what protein shake you use. The only one I have found that works for very quick weightloss, toning and keeping muscle is Herbalife Formula 1 meal replacement. They also have a no sugar low carb protein shake that is a snack not a meal replacement.