Is it good to dine on a protein shake when bodybuilding?
JPA questioned:
I like to work out in the evenings, before dinner, and I noticed that I am not hungry for several hours after that. Since eating is an vital part of bodybuilding, I am wondering whether having a protein shake (60g+ of protein) is a excellent thought as a meal replacement for dinner, or if this will cause catabolism (undesirable loss of muscle mass)? Thanks
I like to work out in the evenings, before dinner, and I noticed that I am not hungry for several hours after that. Since eating is an vital part of bodybuilding, I am wondering whether having a protein shake (60g+ of protein) is a excellent thought as a meal replacement for dinner, or if this will cause catabolism (undesirable loss of muscle mass)? Thanks
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What causes catabolism is not eating a excellent amount of carbs after a workout. You have to replace the glycogen stores in your muscles before you can go back into an anabolic state. Immediately post workout try to eat a banana with some grape juice (100% grape juice, not the sugar added crap). In another 30 minutes or so drink your protein powder (I would suggest adding some type of complex carb with that “meal” as well)
Eat as normal and add the protein shake to your diet and run on the treadmill for 30 minutes 3x per week and you’ll be in better health than most in the gym. What’s the use of huge muscles and a weak heart.