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Guts · Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 61

Do protein drinks really work? I am naturally skinny and I can eat all day if I want and won't gain weight. Which sucks 'cause even lifting doesn't help me bulk up. I know protein supposed to help build and keep muscles. So, I was thinking of buying protein drinks and this forum has been more than helpful to me before so I wanted to ask here before I do it. Also, my job is lifting stuff all night (3rd shift) So, I was wondering what would be the best time limit I should keep my lifting so, I don't over work myself since the only time I can lift is before work. Thanks.

Boss Man · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:42 pm Post subject:

Keep your weights to about 45-60 minutes.

Protein shakes are fine, but don't overindulge in them.

They work better after workouts, and if you buy one, make sure it's got something in it like Maltodextrin, so you get a Bloodsugar spike, and you increase uptake of the nutrients in the shake.

Guts · Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 61

Thanks.. I'll keep that in mind

Wip · Joined: 09 May 2007 Posts: 42 Location: Ohio, USA

Hey Bossman, is it ok to do the shake before the workout and hit other protein after. (since I do my lifting in morning. 6:00 AM before work, I drink a shake on the way to gym. Its the only thing I drink or eat before workout since I don't want to get up earlier than I have too..lol)

Wip

swanso5 · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 10:00 pm Post subject:

make your your shake a bit bigger than usaul (1 extra scoop and some extra milk or water) and have 1/2 before and 1/2 after

Boss Man · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 12:03 am Post subject:

Yes, a shake before could be beneficial. The other alternative is to Snarf down a pot of Yoghurt. It's less solid than most food sources, so it should breakdown faster.

You could use a Fruit one, to boost Carbs.