Not sure which to take

[Andy_G]

Ive been living the diet life for 6 months and ive lost 25kg and id be happy to lose another say 10, im quite broad and now i have matchstick arms a bit of fat around the middle and quite muscly legs(abnormal as the wife says).
So im now ready to bulk up a bit on the arms and chest and shoulders whilst still trying to lose wieght, so im now looking at what protein/recovery shake to take.

The list is as follows:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000PVT3...de=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B000PVT30M
http://www.garnellnutrition.com/acatalog/hpw.html
http://www.cnpprofessional.co.uk/pro-peptide-2270g-advanced-protein-supplement.html/

Any ideas or recommendations.

Thx

 

[defy-one]

eat really well, with lots of protein and fresh vegetables in your diet. start some weight training. no need for shakes.

 

[VamP]

There is more protein in an average person's diet than the body can effectively convert to muscle. Unless your diet is abnormally low on protein, for some reason, forget the shakes and get an upper body workout regime going.

 

[Andy_G]

eat really well, with lots of protein and fresh vegetables in your diet. start some weight training. no need for shakes.

I go to the gym 3 times a week, and i ride between 70-90 miles a week and i eat on average 1800 cals a day before exercise.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

Just do the training. Shakes are too pricey and plenty of normal food includes enough protein.

 

[cyberknight]

If you have a good diet you do not need supplements, just start doing upper body routines.
You do not need much and can even do it with no weights..
http://www.topendsports.com/fitness/home-no-gym.htm
http://www.projectswole.com/conditioning/the-no-gym-workout-routine/
i have one of these....
http://www.amazon.com/Weider-Total-Body-Works-5000/dp/B000NPWVPE
many like kettlebells
http://greatist.com/fitness/workout-kettlebell-exercises/

 

[Andy_G]

Just do the training. Shakes are too pricey and plenty of normal food includes enough protein.

I consume on average 180g a day of protein and thats basically a loaded chicken lunch, but eating fish and chicken ever day sometimes 2-3 times is pricey.

 

[Rob3rt]

You realise that chicken and fish are not the only source's of protein right?

 

[Andy_G]

As i said i go to the gym daily and ride 70-90 miles a week, so exercise isnt a problem, also my thighs ache constantly and this is also a reason i want a recovery shake.

 

[Andy_G]

You realise that chicken and fish are not the only source's of protein right?

Yeah i know that but i have a busy day so chicken breasts, eggs, fish etc is easy to eat on the road.

 

[VamP]

As i said i go to the gym daily and ride 70-90 miles a week, so exercise isnt a problem, also my thighs ache constantly and this is also a reason i want a recovery shake.

You probably need to take a look at how you're riding, but adding protein to your diet isn't going to solve this. However, if you want a recovery shake, that's another matter, and you should rush out and get one. Any one will do.

 

[Rob3rt]

Yeah i know that but i have a busy day so chicken breasts, eggs, fish etc is easy to eat on the road.

I don't see how Chicken, Egg's and Fish are any easier to eat than nut's and grains (Quinoa is a good one), bean's, lentils and legumes etc

 

[Andy_G]

I don't see how Chicken, Egg's and Fish are any easier to eat than nut's and grains (Quinoa is a good one), bean's, lentils and legumes etc

I cant imagine Quinoa, beans and lentals taste nice cold

 

[cyberknight]

milk, perfect recovery drink and cheaper.
http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/article/the-benefits-of-milk-25698/
What stretches are you doing ? what sort of work out are you doing with regards to weight lifted, number of sets and repititions.
If your going to the gym anyway why not talk to the instructors with regards what you want ?

With regards to body shape as long as your not like this i should not worry to much.....

 

[cyberknight]

Just a thought are you a spinner or a grinder and is your seat height optimal?
I find if my seat is a bit low and i grind to much my legs just ache .