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They have a place. Usually this sport general population of CC isn't it.
Protein shakes/general supplements
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AndyPeace
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- Worcestershire
I started using protien and carbohydrate shakes, to add to my daily diet this year. I do struggle with eating, so they're a godsend to me. My speed and endurance has gone up ten fold since using them on a daily basis. They are no miricle answer, they don't give you instant fitness... you still need to work hard to make any gains but my body feels a lot happier.
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
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This makes interesting reading ..
http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/article/the-benefits-of-milk-25698/
RWright
Guru
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- North Carolina
My brother (not a cyclist) has been using protein shakes and losing some weight and tells me he has much more energy. He does seem to have more energy at work and is slimmer. He has given me some of them to try but I haven't yet. I have been watching what I eat a lot closer since August and have been losing weight with the cycling and more careful eating. I may give the protein shakes a try when things warm up a little more. The ones I have are supposed to be mixed with skim milk I think.
Miss
Regular
I'm listening how do you mean for eating because in terrible :/ that's a worry off mine when I get back in the saddle
Miss
Regular
That's really interesting to know
AndyPeace
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- Worcestershire
Not quite sure I Understand what your asking? stop worrying and get out and ride! I started using shakes because I have been underweight for 20+years. Before using them my eating pattern was non-existent ( some days I would eat and others not at all). Since using them I have found my regular appetite is much better and I eat breakfast and tea every day (as I say a big step forward for me). Most days I struggle with appetite for lunch so I use a protein shake at lunch time, to substitute a meal, and after my tea I have a carbohydrate and protein shake, as I don't think my meal is big enough for my level of activity.
Post ride, if it was a long (for me) ride, 30+ miles I have a recovery shake, or if I have ridden at a high intensity for me. I like the article on milk and will see how that works for me post ride. There were a few other articles I saw on that forum too, including advise that you need around 1.2 -1.4g of protein per kg of body weight, which I think means I need less protein shakes and more carbohydrate foods/shakes. I could probably work out more accurately what my daily nutrition needs are and maybe I will, but today my spare time is being spent cycling
Dave Carey
Well-Known Member
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- New Forest
I've started using this http://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/recovery-xs/10529568.html . I commute around 50 miles a week and have a shake when I get home on Tuesday and Thurday but only a half measure of powder. Seems to help me through the week. I will have another shake full measure when I ride 30+ miles on the weekend. However it may be all in my head so I am keen to try just milk, a lot cheaper.