Should I start drinking protein shakes?

I've never had one and keep seeing that you should have a whey protein shake after a workout. I recently started going to the gym like 4-5 times a week doing various classes. Looking to lose about 30-40 pounds (in a perfect world!) and tone up. I am clueless about this protein stuff and would LOVE some advice, recommendations for smoothies, shakes, powder, etc. Thank you in advance!!!

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OK nevermind lol. I tried 2 today and both made me gag!

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How'd you make it? Take 1 scoop protein, cup of milk of your choice and ice cubes...blend it up and delicious! I often add berries or pb also!

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I make it in the blender too. I add in half a bannana (makes all the difference imo), some blueberries, some strawberries, 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup of 2% milk, ice and sometimes I add in 1 spoon of low fat greek (Fage) yogurt.

This is the protein powder I use (in double rich chocolate):


Gold Standard Whey

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Oh no! What kind did you try? I love them! But I add skim milk instead of just water--otherwise its gross.

I also love Myoplex light shakes. I usually drink those after a strength training class. They aren't cheap in grocery stores but you can get them form Target for cheaper.

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I made it with 1% milk and ice blended and hated it! I wanted to love it so badly! I bought both the Designer whey double chocolate AND the Jay Robb chocolate one. Also picked up a sample of his vanilla and dreamsicle. They were the 2 that the Vitamin Shop workers recommended because I was looking for one with no artificial sweetener (no sucralose). Maybe I'll try adding stuff to it but I felt like it was grainy or something

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I use about time whey protein aNd a drop of liquid debra! Love it! I drink it twice a day!

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You don't have to drink protein shakes if you don't like them - you can get your daily protein requirements from real food.

unless you are doing heavy lifting and need to have protein right away, I don't think they provide any benefit for weight loss/health, other than convenience.

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I use a hydrolyzed whey protein isolate which is a broken down protein....its easier for me to digest and doesn't cause me the bloat that alot of other protein powders did. Currently I'm using the Isoflex brand and I have it with just water after weight training or with a little unsweetened light almond milk.

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Woops! Stevia!

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I use a vanila whey with ff milk some ice, half a banana and 1 tbsp of pb. I love it.

Or whey, milk, ice, a few strawberries, half a banana and a splash of oj.