Do I have to drink a protein shake everytime I workout?

[Anonymous]

I'm gonna be on vacation this week so Ima need to do some at home workouts in my hotel room. Since won't have access to protein shakes while I'm there, do I absolutely need to drink a protein shake after I workout?

[vikinggirl]

You are only going to be gone for a week. You will be fine. However it depends on how hard core you are about the gym and what you are wanting to achieve.
If you are looking to gain then you should try to at least do 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. A Dr of sports medicine I know says to do whey in the morning, casein in the evening, after a workout do like a 50/50 whey/casein mix and depending on how much protein you have during the day you might want to have a few drinks during the day.

If you aren't looking to gain mass then you will be fine.

It's only a week afterall.

[Kiwedin]

No, you're referring the the metabolic window theory that is entirely a myth. You don't need to consume protein powder, nor do you have to consume that protein powder after a workout in order to reap its benefits. Just eat a balanced diet with an abundance of fruits and vegetables and you'll be fine.

[ConsultantIsBack]

First focus on high quality, wholesome food as your primary protein source, and then you supplement with supplements (hence the name right)
Some days I won't even have a shake. And some brands are pure crap too.

[WeaponZero]

You don't need to drink protein shakes at all. People have been getting amazingly fit without them for generations.

[WeaponZero]

Thanks for MHO

[turquoisebee]

No - you probably don't need any extra protein in your diet seeing as even fruitarians get sufficient protein (and you're probably not a fruitarian). It's kind of a myth that you need protein supplements when you work out, seeing as it's probably not going to be too much of a strain on your body and you likely eat more than enough protein anyways!

[Phoenix98]

No you don't have to healthy food will give you just as good if not better nutrition, supplements are after all supposed to be taken as a supplement not a meal.

[Redstang88]

Most people don't need them at all, unless you're a serious bodybuilder they're overkill. Just eat healthy

[jamesdegod]

nope, but its best to eat a meal after

[Anonymous]

Nope!