USN Protein Shake
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Some advice please for those of you that have these shakes. I currently attend British Military Fitness 2-3 times a week for an hours session. The sessions are pretty intense and I've seen some good results from the last 9 months of going. I often have a banana prior to going which gives me a bit of a 'hit' but I still end up fighting fatigue and wondered if a regular protein shake could help. I'm not one for breakfast so again thought that a protein shake mixed with some fresh fruit could assist my health too.
I eat pretty healthy and I'm not looking for weight loss or gain but something I can use to assist with my training to develop physical strength and also a healthier breakfast than cornflakes ! Is there a good 'general' shake that ticks the boxes?
I eat pretty healthy and I'm not looking for weight loss or gain but something I can use to assist with my training to develop physical strength and also a healthier breakfast than cornflakes ! Is there a good 'general' shake that ticks the boxes?
Protein shakes/bars can be helpful if you're training hard. As I expect you've found out, there is a huge choice. Go for products that aren't loaded with sugar ( many are).
Something like Reflex Pro is pretty good or PHD diet bars, which have a good protein content but are low in sugar.
And try porridge for brekkie instead of lousy cornflakes! ( mix a scoop of protein in with that as well).
Something like Reflex Pro is pretty good or PHD diet bars, which have a good protein content but are low in sugar.
And try porridge for brekkie instead of lousy cornflakes! ( mix a scoop of protein in with that as well).
I did BMF for several years, at first I thought it would help me build more muscle but it didn't. I got very fit, lost plenty of fat and it was good for cardiovascular fitness, but it did nothing to bulk me up. I would do about 80-90 sessions per year, plus other running. So, I would suggest focussing on carbs rather than protein. USN have do have a protein and carb product (muscle fuel anabolic), but there are cheaper ways to get the same carbs and protein.
Right, you should be trying to get as much protein in your diet from thigns that previously had a face. Shakes should be a last resort.
First problem you need to address is that you are missing breakfast. STudies have show not only that people who skip meals get fatter over time but fat absoprbtion is increased when that meal is breakfast.
So get a high protein breakfast in, fish, eggs, bacon etc.
First problem you need to address is that you are missing breakfast. STudies have show not only that people who skip meals get fatter over time but fat absoprbtion is increased when that meal is breakfast.
So get a high protein breakfast in, fish, eggs, bacon etc.
If you are not looking to make massive gains in muscle size, strength, or athletic performance then you really don't much more protein than most people would get from their normal diet.
You are only doing 3hrs work a week which in the scheme of things isn't huge.
As the above poster said you should be eating breakfast get some quality carbs and a lean source of protein.
After workout (think within 30 mins is the best time) you should have a recovery snack which mixes quality carbs and lean protein. Something like chicken and turkey in a wholegrain wrap. By getting the right recovery foods after exercise it will replenish glycogen stores in your muscle and liver and the protein will repair muscle. You will be ready to hit you r next session hard. If you can't be arsed with making snacks then you can get recovery shakes. Something like MP Recovery XS.
You are only doing 3hrs work a week which in the scheme of things isn't huge.
As the above poster said you should be eating breakfast get some quality carbs and a lean source of protein.
After workout (think within 30 mins is the best time) you should have a recovery snack which mixes quality carbs and lean protein. Something like chicken and turkey in a wholegrain wrap. By getting the right recovery foods after exercise it will replenish glycogen stores in your muscle and liver and the protein will repair muscle. You will be ready to hit you r next session hard. If you can't be arsed with making snacks then you can get recovery shakes. Something like MP Recovery XS.
breakfast is over rated - the idea that you should roll out of bed and consume bacon or sugar/cereal makes little sense to me.
Lean gains & 16/8 type diets all do away with it to great results. I havent had anything more than a coffee before midday in the last 2/3 years and in best shape ever.
Lean gains & 16/8 type diets all do away with it to great results. I havent had anything more than a coffee before midday in the last 2/3 years and in best shape ever.
I hardly ever have breakfast, sometimes I'll have a protein shake with milk (ON whey, only one scoop required), but usually I don't have anything until gone midday. I have lost fat and gained a bit of muscle, so skipping breakfast hasn't done me any harm. We are all different though, what suits some will not necessarily suit others.
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