I started to workout in the evenings(To loose weight).\nIf I just take protein shake after my workout and skip dinner, does it help? What are the good protein shakes that are available?
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A protein shake is just a supplement. It is not a meal replacement, however, there are products that are labeled as such. If you want to use a protein shake as a meal replacement (I've done this myself), add some fresh fruit (frozen strawberries, blueberries, etc) and maybe some yogurt. It's will leave you pretty full and satisfied. I highly suggest whey protein as opposed to soy protein. Also make sure it's pretty low in carbs and sugar.
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When my already crazy-skinny sister ran cross country and got even skinnier- we made her drink a big milkshake every night before bed.  That way her body could absorb at least some of the calories before she burned them all off.  If you exercise, always be sure to refuel with carbs and proteins within an hour.  Timing is critical!
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Your legs get shaky after you work out because the microfibers in your legs muscles tear as you are working out (this is necessary in order to build up muscle).\nAs for eating, you should try not to eat right before your workout or you might feel sick. Proteins and carbohydrates like pasta are usually good for energy, if you leave enough time to digest (at least an hour.)\nAs for burning fat, it takes 20 minutes of exercise to start burning. You should set your exercise time at about 20 minutes to start and gradually increase the time from there, by about one or two minutes.(make sure you leave time for your muscles to repair themselves though, or you might get a strained muscle). Working out 3-4 times a week is generally good.\nYou can eat reasonably during the day as well, you should just try to count the calories. Fruits and vegetables are great low calorie foods, but you should make sure your eating foods from every food group. I hope this helps. Good luck.
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I used to be a personal trainer.  Start working with weights to build muscle.  You don't want to be the HULK but just trust me on this.  Increase protein, wheat bread, some more fats (but good fats).  Try jelly on toast, extra virgin olive oil will be good for you.  Egg whites.  Please don't eat right before you go to bed like the other person told you.  Big breakfast is important.
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if you exercise alot or just started to exercise your metabolism may be running pretty high and it may need more calories to keep it in balance.. this should even out though after exercising for awhile.. \nif not that then you need to eat the largest meal at breakfast with alot of protein, and a medium meal at lunch, and then at supper.. its OK to have snacks and smaller meals too.. in fact its healthier to eat 5 small meals rather than 3 large ones..
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slim fast is a meal replacement- works great and you can get the low carb shakes. milk will only add a few extra calories. take a multivitamin too, stick to it and work out. you can't go wrong.
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Actually, both. Have a small, protein-rich snack (protein bar/ protein shake), about half an hour before your workout, and then eat a small meal with lots of protein and some carbs an hour after your workout for optimum results.
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Make sure to eat a  meal that consists mostly of low to moderate rated carbs (gylcemic index) to provide energy for your workout appox. 30 min. before. After working out within one to two hours consume a ratio of 4:1 carbs to protein (40 grams of carbs, 10 grams of protein). Then two hours later eat a regular meal consisting mainly of protein. Your total protein intake should be about one gram per pound of body weight for the entire day. So if you weigh 150 lbs. then you will consume 150 grams of protein.
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Most bodybuilders and athletes drink their protein several times a day but always just prior to as well as just after their workouts. The protein bars are good for anyother time throughout the day and yes, before bedtime is ok too. Be sure to get your protein from multiple sourses other than shakes and bars.
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What kind of workout?  I'm assuming weight training.  Ideally you would consume protein and water during your exercise, then shortly afterward consume more protein and some simple carbs.\n\nThis might look like sipping half a 20g Protein Whey Protein during the hour you work out (don't train much longer than that) and half 10-15 minutes later along with an apple or similiar.  Then about 45 minutes later eat a more substantial meal of lean meat (chicken is good) and complex carbs (brown rice is good).   \n\n18g protein is decent.  Many suppliments will give insane amounts per serving... the problem is the body can only use so much protein at a time.  Make sure to drink plenty of water, btw, if you go on protein suppliments.  This is to protect your kidneys and because water is good in general.  Nuts aren't the greatest source of protein for this purpose for a variety of reasons.\n\nAlternatives to whey include soy based and others.  One good type has a lot of casein (which you can also get from milk).\n\nRemember pre workout nutrition is vital too and that post workout nutrition extends well after the meal.  Many shakes will offer things like glutamine,branch chained amino acids, etc... these are good things.
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how can you not get access to a gym?  even my little town up in northern MI has a gym.  What about your HS?  But 2grams of protein for every lb you weigh is the figure used for weight lifters trying to gain weight.  so that's be 250grams of protein.  I suggest getting these from a whey protein isolate or since your pretty skinny you say muscle milk has a little fat content and carbs but its supposed to be the best tasting protein on the market.  \nChicken breast/tenderloin, Tuna, salmon, yogurt, cottage cheese, milk, and green vegetables are great for protein and fiber.  DO NOT get those weight gainers that are just all calories like 1000 calories all that's going to do is make you fat and that's not good.  Just do some at home strength training or buy some adjustable dumbbells you can get a pretty though workout with dumbbells.
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Okay the healthiest way, is to reduce all the luxury foods and drinks, and replace them with protien shakes and bars.\n\nThese provide the protein that food these days do not have. They will also fill you up, and provide you with all the nutirition you need without putting on weight.\n\nI have been taking these protein bars&#92;drinks for three months now and have noticed a huge difference.\n\nHope this helps...
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usually excercising gives you energy. like im at school all day, and then i come home feeling really tired like i wanna pass out and sleep, but i go and exercise and i always find energy that i thought i didn't have. maybe eating a banana before your workout will help. Or take a little hour nap before you workout, it gives you a lot of energy and won't hurt your bedtime because after working out you've lost all the energy you gained with the nap. good luck.
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If you are trying to gain muscles mass, the answer is both, but more so, one in the morning, one after your workout and one 30 min before bed. If your workout is in the evening, take one mid afternoon.\n\nWithout doing much, you could start by reading Mens Health and Muscle & Fitness Magazines. Both are published by Joe Weider Inc. Both have great workout routines in them and advice on diet, fitness, health, supplementation.\n\nI would reccomend that you start by hitting the weight room, 4-5 times per week. Lifting with Compund exercies first, then isolation exercises. 4-5 sets of each, with 1-2 of them being warm up exercises. 9-12 rep range is good for muscle mass, and definition and stamina. Rest each body part 4-7 days. So if you do Chest on monday, dont do it till at least friday.\n\nWhen it comes to supplementation you will use the minimum:\n1 multi vitamin pill per day\ntribulus\nWhey protein or whey protein isolate. Depending on allergies, you may want to use a Soy protein. you should use 2-3 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight in your daily diet to gain muscle (you still need to lift weights though and stick with it. It takes a long long time. It took me 2 years to put on 35 pounds of muscle.) Take some in the morning when you wake up, mid day, and as part of your post workout drink.\nI would also reccomend taking L-Glutamine as part of your post workout routine.\nTake something with creatine. This stuff is well documented. I would reccomend BSN Nutrition NOxplode. IT has creatine, arginine, and others as well as nitric oxide. Take this for your pre workout routine, about 30-45 minutes before your workout. It takes awhile for your body to absorb the creatine.\n\nThat should be the core of your supplement routine. Do not rely on the protein powder to get you all of your protein in a day.\n\nRemember to do cardio at least 3 times a week 60-75% of your max heart rate (MHR) which is 220-your age. for about 30 min each session. If i do legs, I do cardio after. Sometimes I will split it, 15-20 min before, 15-20 min after. You have to burn the fat to show your hard work!!\n\nDo abs at least 3 times a week. focus more on form and crunching the muscle, than how many reps you do.\n\nTHis should help.\n\nIf you need more advice, feel free to email me, I would be glad to help you out.
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I have a cup of coffee and a light meal high in carbs before i go.  If I am feeling not so hot i opt for a propel water versus just plain water while i am working out.\n\ni also bring a granola bar or some almonds/mixed nuts with me to snack on after my workout, as it seems i'm pretty hungry after going hard for a few hours...
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Protein doesn't "do" anything.  It's building blocks for muscle IF you need muscle.\n\nIf you're working out with the same level of weights, then whatever muscle mass you have is what you're going to get.  Muscles build in response to stress.  If you don't stress the muscle, they don't "rip".  Ripped tissue is repaired and becomes bigger.\n\nFigure that you probably need about 70-90 gm of protein a day (roughly 2 chicken breasts).  You can eat protein supplements by the handful or glassful and it won't make a difference if you don't "need" the protein.  At that point it's just extra calories.\n\nYou're a little thin for 6'5" so maybe focus on adding carbs and additional snacks during the day.  Good food, not junk.  \n\nTo build muscle with weights you have to work the muscles to the point of fatigue -- where you cannot do another rep.  This is done best by lifting heavy weights, done very slowly, so you can only do 10-12 reps.  Wait 48 hours between workouts.  As the weight gets easier, keep adding to keep bulking.
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Warm up before a workout, then warm down after ... no it's not a waste of time. Stretch regularly.  Consume a source of complete protein within an hour of finishing your workout, drink water and/or electrolyte drinks during workout.  Sleep well/rest.