Was this a good workout?

[KindHeartedBeauty]

I drank 6oz of water, mixed with 1 scoop of fruit punch flavored C4 extreme pre workout. Then I waited for 40 min went to the gym and did 45min on the elliptical I burned 280 calories. Then I had one of their protein smoothies that had 30g of whey protein, shredded coconut, unsweetened almond milk, kale & spinich. Was this good overall? I'm trying to loose body fat.

[cavmanier]

I'm not an expert but I think it's better to have a whey protein with a simple sugar with minimal fiber. The reason for that is because fiber makes digesting the protein slower and a simple sugar is good because if the body doesn't have enough sugar it will use the protein as one instead of as turning to muscle. The point of taking protein in that way is to replenish the new muscle growth which I don't think is happening with 40 minutes of cardio or really cardio in general. Again, I am not an expert but I'm pretty sure doing cardio with a regular healthy balanced diet with somewhat of an overall caloric deficit is better for weight loss. If you want you can add a little protein to a meal after running but I think it's unnecessary and not helping your goal. A lot of these companies will try to market their $4 protein drinks but like I said it's not really helping.

[KindHeartedBeauty]

Yeah that shake was almost $7 😒

[cavmanier]

Yeah skip those drinks. If you aren't getting enough protein in your diet you can supplement with a simple protein powder mixed with water or a milk (I use vanilla almond milk with chocolate or strawberry powder). Having foods high with nutrients and having fiber will help you stay full. Obviously avoid simple sugars like soda, candy, bleached (not whole wheat) pasta or rice and processed sugar in general. I would also try to avoid more than 10-20 grams of fat in a meal assuming you're having a few a day.

[BertMacklinFBI]

I bet you consumed more than you burned

[BertMacklinFBI]

but you can add more workouts in there.

[KindHeartedBeauty]

I only had the pre-workout drink before I worked out. Then I had the proyein smoothue after

[BertMacklinFBI]

30G of whey protein is like roughly 180-200 calories, and you mixed it with other stuff, but its good stuff so don't worry about it.

have you ever thought of combining workouts like cardio/resistance training

[KindHeartedBeauty]

I wanted to start off light im not trying to rush my body into a super intense workout. Im a beginner.

[BertMacklinFBI]

oh I didn't know that, then I applaud you! take it at your own pace.

[KindHeartedBeauty]

Thank you very much! 😊

[Mustachekitteh]

You don't really need to intake a lot of protein when your not working on building muscle.

As a beginner it's best to first find out where you stand and what your able to do. Like if your able to run for 5 minutes straight and how fast your able to do it. How intense your able to do other types of workouts, how much your able to bench, squat, etc .

[WeaponZero]

I see no strength training. The benefits of creatine laden pre workouts like C4 ONLY apply to high intensity workouts like strength training. Stop treating your basic cardio sessions like something high intensity. Workouts should be high intensity. And you need strength training.

[KindHeartedBeauty]

I just started working out though. Im still learning. Today was my first day. A trainer at the gym recommended that I start with 30min/day 3days a week.

[KindHeartedBeauty]

And are you saying cardio sessions mean nothing? You guys are talking to me like im a regular expert at this stuff. I just STARTED! I took the pre workout drink to give me a boost.

[WeaponZero]

The pre workout drink is made specifically with the needs of people doing high intensity workouts with explosive movements. If that's not you, it'll do more harm than good. If you need a boost, a cup of coffee or something will do you better.

For protein shakes if you want to do them at all (which is not necessary for your goals), your best bet is to drink them straight. Use water or skim milk. Don't make them into smoothies.

Cardio sessions are very important, but strength training is equally important. Do a strength training session 3 days a week that is full body. Follow it up with a cardio session.

[Anonymous]

It sounds healthy to me.

[Blondiee2014]

Lol not really no.

[KindHeartedBeauty]

Wtf is so funny? For a beginner I did well!

[Blondiee2014]

If you are sure you did well then why are you asking us?
You spent more time consuming than you did exercise lmao.

[KindHeartedBeauty]

You need to grow up! LMAO!

[Blondiee2014]

Why am I the one that needs to grow up?
You asked for opinions and I gave it.
Your little 45minute work out is pathetic.
You didn't even burn more calories than you consumed during the work out alone. That's why I put lol because I found it amusing.

[KindHeartedBeauty]

No your pathetic you fckn dick. Im a beginner look it up how long beginners should workout out ASSHOLE! LOL HOW LONG DID YOU WORKOUT FOR TODAY? I bet you dont get no ass or pussy thats why your mad

[KindHeartedBeauty]

And how do you know how many calories the pre-workout drink had? It only had 50 you FCKN LOSER!!