The scoop on protein powders

Dear Protein Powder enthusiasts..... 

Does this scenario seem familiar?  You walk up and down the supplement isle, eyeing the one protein pot after the other, not having a clue which one to use.
Let me explain.   Taking a protein powder CANNOT make you big.  It does not contain any stimulants or steroids (lol) and is only protein.  Just like written on the pot. :)
So... When would you take a protein shake? 

Even more so, IF you should be using protein powder and heaven forbid if the powder is full of steroids??!! What if you grow chest hair?  Or get a beard, or even worst...'get too big' ......  

Pre-workout

Get yourself ready for your session by taking this around an hour before training.  Whey protein should do the trick. 

Post-workout

Remember your protein window.....  Make sure to get that shake in withing 20  minutes.  This is the time for muscle repair and recovery! Taking a protein shake will not make you look like man ladies... its simply amino acids.  It aids your body in muscle recovery.  Whey protein is perfect for this.  

Between meals

If you are anything like me, around 2 hours after breakfast and lunch, you will get really haaaaaaangry!  Then pop your shake.  Evox 100% is the perfect choice.  My favourite is Cookies and Cream.  

Before bed

Casein baby!  This is super slow digesting protein that will keep you from going catabolic when you sleep and keep your tummy full!   Some people actually wake up in the night feeling very hungry.  Take your casein before bed and see if this makes a difference.  

There are a few rules too.  Supplements are exactly that.  Supplements.  Do not replace your food with supplements.  These shakes should be used in addition to your healthy eating plan.  You can eat too much protein, so make sure that you only consume the amount needed for your body.  

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