Some information about protein shakes/bars.

[Excellent2]

Right so theres been a lot of coverage on these sorts of products in many magazines and body builders recommend them. Really all they are is just pure calories. Take someone who is trying to lose weight and gain muscle, they're just not going to lose the weight or they will have to increase their cardio workout by double just to burn off a few calories each day. We as humans consume over 50 grams of protein on a daily basis which feeds our muscles and allows them to get bigger and stronger.

Sure, if you're looking to add some extra calories to your diet and add some more protein to GAIN weight - I recommend you go buy a tub of maximum Weigh or just eat until your hearts content.

I'm sure a lot of inexperienced builders will disagree with me on this matter but it's down to preference. the only reason bodybuilders drink lots and lots of protein shakes is to keep them afloat, you mainly see them drinking these in big doses 5-6 months before Mr.Olympia occurs, this is because they are usually taking cocaine to stop them being hungry so they burn fat and look ripped - thats all.

All in all if you really want to get protein without the rapid consumption of hundreds of calories I'd recommend some lean protein such as meat, this is great for building muscle and gaining strength. Other ways of getting extra protein is by eating peanuts, they are full of protein and are very low in calories.

Just some information on your quest to build muscle and burn fat there, hope it helps!

If anybody has anything to add here feel free to do so Happy building.

[Arch]

Im confused when you say Mr.Olympia do u mean the Olympics? also i doubt pro athletes do cocaine on a regular basis like you said...

[Excellent2]

Im confused when you say Mr.Olympia do u mean the Olympics? also i doubt pro athletes do cocaine on a regular basis like you said...

As I said, "inexperienced" didn't I Mr.Olympia is a yearly bodybuilding contest, they have to show off their body basically. They DO take cocaine as cocaine is known to stop you feeling hungry so you don't eat, they use protein shakes to keep them going (calories)

[Arch]

Yeah but they tes your for drugs and such, also cocaine can really mess you up, also if they don't want to feel hungry they could just smoke cigs?

[Wayne]

All nuts contain protein, especially red skinned nuts. Salted nuts are a no no though. When I work out I usually have a protein shake after it. I only put like, a spoon full of whey protein in some milk in a plastic drinks bottle and shake it and drink it.

[flyingbrick]

As I said, "inexperienced" didn't I Mr.Olympia is a yearly bodybuilding contest, they have to show off their body basically. They DO take cocaine as cocaine is known to stop you feeling hungry so you don't eat, they use protein shakes to keep them going (calories)

So basically just a bunch of narssasitic crackheads getting naked.

[Inseriousity.]

So basically just a bunch of narssasitic crackheads getting naked.

Sounds like a party for Amy winehouse...

Surely not all of them are taking cocaine. As someone said, **** stop you feeling hungry too and they're legal. Are you sure you're not just being stereotypical?

[Excellent2]

Yeah but they tes your for drugs and such, also cocaine can really mess you up, also if they don't want to feel hungry they could just smoke cigs?

Are you that stupid? If they got tested for drugs they wouldn't be on steroids would they? LMAO.

Sounds like a party for Amy winehouse...

Surely not all of them are taking cocaine. As someone said, **** stop you feeling hungry too and they're legal. Are you sure you're not just being stereotypical?

Not all of them no but a good lot do, http://www.polygraphplace.com/ubb/No...ML/000175.html

[Arch]

Even if they don't get tested, they can become addicited and loss everything they'e worked for... so why would they risk it, also why do they need protein shakes if they use steroids ?

[Excellent2]

Even if they don't get tested, they can become addicited and loss everything they'e worked for... so why would they risk it, also why do they need protein shakes if they use steroids ?

They take it in very very small amounts. Protein shakes are pure calories, steroids inflate the muscle tissue = two different things. They use the protein shakes to keep themselves able to maintain a standardized living leading up to Mr.Olympia, they have to look lean and cut - this is what they're judged on.