how to drink protein after workouts....

[mike17]

I currently take 2 scoops (46 grams protein) of optimum 100% whey about 10-20 minutes after i workout.....i think the stuff pretty bad, and i usually just chug the shake to get it over with. Is that ok? or should i be drinking slower? if i drink that much protein that fast will it effect the rate at which the protein is absorbed into my muscles? thanks in advance,

[BigManSlim]

Yeah, chug away.

A better solution would be to make it taste better. I think there are some recipes around here for specifically this. If you don't like the taste, you are more likely to stop drinking it.

[mike17]

yeah i gotcha...ive been taken the stuff for about 3 weeks. its bearable, so im sure ill stick with it. im just more concerned with whether or not i can drink it fast. thanks for the input

[Lee J B]

I love my shake, I do the workout for the shake sometimes when on a strict diet.....mmm....all that dextrose......all that flavour compared to the rest of the day when its just chicken, rice, turkey...eggs...

[Jakanden]

My post workout shake is 8oz OJ, 30g dextrose and two scoops of whey protein. Tastes pretty dern good =)

Jaster will take the Optimum off of your hands if you can't choke it down, lol.

[Jakanden]

Optimum rules! I can drink it in water no problem =0)

[TsiTalon]

Think of your shake as needed for your muscle and body dont think of it as a milk shake from McDonals. Just chug that baby.

[Jaster]

Originally Posted by IronMan

Jaster will take the Optimum off of your hands if you can't choke it down, lol.

Hell yeah!!!!
I live on this stuff!!

[Kitara]

Mike - I do the same thing. My gym is 30 minutes from my house and usually I have to run errands and pick up my son after I workout. So, instead of waiting until I get home to make my shake tastier I just chug it right there in the locker room. Not my favorite meal of the day, but I just deal with it.

[RemedyMan]

Originally Posted by Kitara

Mike - I do the same thing. My gym is 30 minutes from my house and usually I have to run errands and pick up my son after I workout. So, instead of waiting until I get home to make my shake tastier I just chug it right there in the locker room. Not my favorite meal of the day, but I just deal with it.

Hey fellas,
new to this chat forum, but i've read alot about this topic and just to fill you all in...the best way to make your protein shakes taste the best, but you have to have a blender around, is to make them with milk...it makes them taste delicious... also try adding in a spoonful or two of peanut butter which is really good for you!!! and even some fruit like bannanas and strawberries...or whatever you want...be creative, only bad thing to this is that your supposed to have your post protein shake with water becuase the milk makes the protein absorption slower...i just wanted to let you all know a way to make all your other daily shakes taste better, but for your post shake your gonna just have to chug it...!

[DaRkAnGel]

Does anyone take a pre-workout shake? Im doing that right now, 4 strawberries 2 scoops of whey vanilla, half a cup of yohgurt, some rice pudding and 8 ounces of milk.

[Jock]

Originally Posted by Darkangel5

Does anyone take a pre-workout shake? Im doing that right now, 4 strawberries 2 scoops of whey vanilla, half a cup of yohgurt, some rice pudding and 8 ounces of milk.

That's a lot of carbs for a pre-workout shake. I eat 50g of Oats with 400ml semi-skimmed milk, I also have 2 scoops of N-Large 2 with 250ml of semi-skimmed milk.

Jock

[KayakJones]

You're doin it wrong. Replace 1/2 or 1/3 the water with 1/2 or 1% milk. Add: 1/2 banana,1 tbs natural PB, 4 ice cubes and your supplements if not already taken. Blend 30-45 secs. Enjoy

[Shredded]

Id drink it fast.Sometimes if you add to much water it'll taste bad.Try not using as much water and if you like it better drink it like that and just sip on some water after the shake.Works for me.