I want to lose weight after having my second child. I excersise when I can, about 3 times a week for 20min. Not much but about all I can do at the moment with the 2 little ones. I have cut down on my eating but I'm not losing weight. Will replacing a meal with a protein shake help? If not what else could I do that is healthy.
2007-02-04 23:52:46 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
hi as a nutritionist the using a good protein shake is an excellent way of helping to lose weight. dont buy the cheap grocery store ones they wont be anywhere near as good as the reputable companies. Stay off the sugary drinks, eat lots of fruit and veg and drink plenty of water every day. if you cant then whe you get a shake mix get some vitamin tablets aswell, any good company will supply both. I noticed someone recommended herbalife, they have been around a long time and are very good, you wont go wrong with them.
2007-02-05 05:11:29 · answer #1 · answered by jane l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-05 04:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Protein shakes are primarily used to build muscle, which means you'll probably gain weight -- steer clear.
The only tried, tested and healthy way to lose way is to lower your calorie intake and raise your exercise, thus burning calories. The problem is, it can take months for your metabolism to speed up, at which point you will start seeing results. You could try a herbal detox, which can help speed up your metabolism.
I would exercise more too. I was running for an hour a time, up to seven times a week and I think I lost about 2-3kg over 2 months (while cutting out all sugar and most fats)! But after a few months, things started to improve.
The older you get, the harder it is to shake those extra pounds.
Good luck!
2007-02-04 23:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by lazer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Protein shakes can help you loose weight but they aren't meant to, they are mainly for supplementing your daily caloric intake, when you switch to a high protein diet your body will go through an adjustment period they it will stabilize out and use the extra protein to put the weight back on. The best thing that you can do is adjust your diet and start an exercise routine and then if you need protein make sure it is a lean mass builder, these are lower in calories.
2007-02-05 00:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-05 09:49:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think rather than having protein shakes you should be consuming foods with high protein such as tuna, skilm milk, salmon and eggs. Protein powders are ok providing that they have a low sugar content. Maybe you could have the protein shake every second day and have food that is high in protein every other day. You should also cut down on your carbohydrate intake such as white bread, alcohol etc
2007-02-04 23:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've lost 5 kilos in my first week. It's my 10th day and I have included salad with some protein (eg. egg/ lean chicken) as you suggested. After 4 years of trying, the fat is finally coming off. It truly feels like magic!
Get started today!
2016-05-20 05:49:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
STOP!
Protein shakes make you gain weight.. Im using it now to put weight on bcos im gymming & I have a fast metabolism.
2007-02-04 23:55:31 · answer #8 · answered by Claude 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no protein shakes are not good for replacing meals cut down on the amount you are eating, eat healthy, and exercise and the weight should just drop off
2007-02-05 00:16:54 · answer #9 · answered by shell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add avocado and nuts like almonds to your diet
2017-04-06 07:33:22 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋