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Overview

Diet shakes seem almost as old as dieting itself—few people who’ve tried to lose weight have not encountered a weight loss shake powder of one kind or another. The makers of SlimScript claim their product is a bit different than the shakes that have come before it because of its supposed good taste, high calcium, and low carb formula. Yet a look into the ingredients reveals SlimScript is like most other diet shakes: low calorie, few flavors, and not quite a worthy substitute for actual food.

Ingredients at a Glance

SlimScript shake mixes contain whey protein, soy protein, fiber, and a daily dose of several vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients in Focus

Soy and whey protein are the most common types of protein found in natural supplements. Whey protein is taken from whey (the liquid that separates from curds in cheese making) and is very easily absorbed by the body. The main drawback of soy is the amount of phyto-estrogen it contains, which can unbalance the dieter’s hormones. Fiber is an essential part of any diet as it fortifies the heart and improves digestion. While these ingredients are all nourishing they are not able to speed metabolism or suppress the appetite.

Positives

•    Includes a generous helping of necessary nutrients

Negatives

•    No testimonials at this time

•    Available in only three flavors

•    Must be mixed with milk before consuming

•    Expensive compared to similar diet shakes

Final Thoughts

At only 120 calories each, SlimScript shakes can hardly be considered a replacement for a meal. Though you may need to regulate the amount of calories you take in, most individuals will not need to make such a drastic cutback. There are a number of ways to reduce calories without spending money on or having to mix up specially made shakes. By eating meals that are well-balanced and fresh, and getting exercise nearly every day, you will quickly see the benefits of implementing your own weight loss program. Once you are on the path to dieting success you can decide which products will best support the program you have in place.

Shane Crafton
http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/slimscript-meal-replacement-shake-736319.html

Much is going to depend on if you want to buy it on line, or from bricks and mortar. Then there’s the question of do you want a simple protein or a complex (with additives like creatine, HMB, and amino acids added).

A good place to start would be a visit to a GNC store or Health Food store, and physically looking though the info on the different products. I’d actually advise you not to take advice from the staff, they usually have their own motivations and apply these to everyone who asks for advice (human nature I guess).

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Off the top of my head:
Nutrisport do a decent protein that’s around 98% and under 200kcals per serving, it’s a mix of fast and slower release whey protein though, but it’s cheap, and you can get it by the bucket (5kg bucket I think).

Maximuscle Cyclone, this is the brand leader apparently. Their Cyclone product is a complex, it contains a good amount of protein (though less than the Nutrisport) but more of it is fast acting proteins. The downside is the cost, it is expensive.

My Protein Hurricane. A UK bulk protein supplier’s Cyclone clone, weight for weight about 1/3 the price of Maximuscle Cyclone but with a very similar formula. Only available online at the current time, but a great supplier all the same. If you are in the UK mail me via Y!A and I’ll give you a discount code (it’s only 5% but that’s better than nothing).

As you’ve probably heard before, your post-workout meal may very well be your most important meal of the day. The reason is that when you’re finished with an intense workout, you’re entering a catabolic state where your muscle glycogen is depleted and increased cortisol levels are beginning to excessively break down muscle tissue. These conditions are not good and the only way to reverse this catabolic state (and promote an anabolic state) is to consume a quickly digestible post-workout meal as soon as you can after training. The goal is to choose a meal with quickly digestible carbs to replenish muscle glycogen as well as quickly digestible protein to provide the amino acids needed to jump start muscular repair. The surge of carbohydrates and amino acids from this quickly digested meal promotes an insulin spike from the pancreas, which shuttles nutrients into the muscle cells.

The post-workout meal should generally contain between 300-500 calories to get the best response. For example, a 120-lb female may only need a 300-calorie meal, whereas a 200-lb male may need a 500-calorie post-workout meal. Your post-workout meal should also contain anywhere from a 2:1 ratio of carbs:protein to a 4:1 ratio of carbs:protein. While most of your other daily meals should contain a source of healthy fats, keep the fat content of your post-workout meal to a bare minimum, since fat slows the absorption of the meal, which is the opposite of what you want after a workout.

When choosing what to make for your post-workout meal, the first thing to realize is that you DON’T need any of these expensive post-workout supplement formulations that the magazines (who advertise for them) will tell you that you absolutely NEED! As with any nutritional strategies, natural is always better. A good source of quickly digestible natural carbs such as frozen bananas, pineapples, raisins, honey, or organic maple syrup are perfect to elicit an insulin response that will promote muscle glycogen replenishment and a general anabolic (muscle building) effect. The best source of quickly digestible protein is a quality non-denatured whey protein isolate and/or some fat-free or low-fat yogurt. Here are a couple ideas for delicious post-workout smoothies that will kick start your recovery process:

Chocolate Banana – blend together 1 cup water, ½ cup skim milk, one and a half frozen bananas, 2 tbsp organic maple syrup, and 30 grams chocolate whey protein powder – 38 g prot, 72 g carb, 0.5 g fat, 440 calories.

Pineapple Vanilla – blend together 1 cup water, ½ cup vanilla yogurt, one cup frozen pineapples, 2 tbsp honey (preferably raw), and 30 grams vanilla whey protein powder – 35 g prot, 71 g carb, 0.5 g fat, 425 calories.

When looking to lose body fat, keep in mind that post-workout meals should have the opposite characteristics of all of your other meals throughout each day. While post-workout meals should have quick high glycemic index carbs, quickly digested proteins, and minimal fat, all of your other meals throughout the day should be comprised of low glycemic index, slowly digested carbs, slow release proteins, and ample healthy fats. These are powerful strategies towards developing a lean muscular body with a low body fat percentage. Another great thing about post-workout meals is that you can satisfy even the worst sweet tooth, since this is the one time of the day where you can get away with eating extra sugars without adding to your gut. Instead, it all goes straight to the muscles! Enjoy!

THOMPSON STEPHEN
http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/post-workout-nutrition-secrets-to-a-hard-lean-body-677524.html

Thanks

There is very little difference in most protein powders tbh mate, try either Optimum Nutrition 100% whey, it’s probably the most affordable well-known brand there is, or Syntha 6 by BSN, they are well known for how effective their products are

I’m gonna use whey protein concentrate along with a 50/50 mix of dextrose/maltodextrin from trueproteincanada.com, its affordable and will do the job. I wasnt gonna use powders, but I’m eating all the food in the house, time to supplement my protein needs. There are tools in the bodybuilding site to calculate your needs for protein and carbohydrates, based on my ideal bodyweight, I will need 1 scoop of whey conentrate and 1 scoop of the dextrose/maltodextrin. I personally don’t think there is a need to take creatine or glutamine. Creatine is naturally present in the body(from eating meat).Dietary sources of glutamine include plant and animal proteins such as beef, pork and poultry, milk, yogurt, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, raw spinach, raw parsley, and cabbage. Glutamine and Casein is fairly abundant in dairy(especially cottage cheese). I eat a 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter, well mixed before bed. This sends a slow stream of protein(casein) into my bloodstream while i’m asleep. This prevents muscle breakdown during overnight fasting(sleeping).

At first I tried eating cottage cheese just like that, and it was pretty gross, I found a tip in a bodybuilding forum, the peanut butter mixed in improved the taste by like 1000%, I actually enjoyed it. Protein, protein and more protein, I was eating eggwhites(cooked) and instant rice post workout, now with the powders, it will be much more efficient and easier than tryin to wolf down the food. Make sure to use at least 3 cups of water(some say use up to 6 cups) in your shake, reason being, you could dehydrate your cells. You will need to make sure you get your daily water needs, water is important in recovery after a workout, dont overdo it, 10 – 12 cups of water a day is the general rule of thumb. The bodybuilding.com is a very informative site, read up on the nutrition articles while you wait for your protein, I hear the dextrose and maltodextrin can be bought at bulk foods stores for about 2 bucks a pound, I dont have that luxury, so I ordered from Trueproteincanada.com.

Like I said I ordered the whey concentrate (not isolate) and I ordered a custom mix of 50% dextrose and 50% maltodextrin, I chose the chocolate flavor and no sweetener or additives and I chose to get the jugs with free scoop, next order I will get it in bags and dump it into the jugs. Apparently there are some new flavors and I hear the BSL flavors are awesome(but expensive). For a drink that will be down my throat in about 10 seconds, I didnt go with anything expensive. Isolates have a little more protein but in my opinion does not justify the cost. The whey concentrate was like $4.50 per pound while the isolates were like 10-12 bucks per pound, and thats for 15 servings, for me that would last about 2 to 4 weeks(4 weeks if I only use it once per workout day, 2 weeks if i use it twice per workout day). Go with the concentrate there really isnt that much difference if you look at the nutritional facts. I ordered 3 pounds of each protein and carbohydrates, this should last at least a couple of months maybe more. Rest is another important ingredient in building muscle, at least 1 day in between workouts(full body). If you split your routine to workout everyday(which I personally dont recommend) dont work a muscle group every day, I dont recommend split routines because I believe that you will eventually skip a workout because it takes so much time. I get my full body workout done in about 90 minutes(very intense) then I rest a day.

So, I just had a good workout, I wish I had my powders, I just downed 4 cooked egg whites, 1 serving of instant rice, all blended in 3 cups of water. It was actually pretty good, I like eggs, just got really full because I chased that with another cup and a half of water. Powders are really convenient im figuring out now.

The best time apparently. is to have a protein/carbohydrate shake as soon as you wake, just protein, carbs and water. or just protein and water if you only have protein, follow up with carbs soon after thoough preferably no fat, fat will slow digestion, I usually eat 2 eggwhites, wait a few minutes then I eat 2 whole eggs and a big bowl of old fashioned oats,not quick oats, then I usually eat some dates for some fast digesting carbs. I workout 2 hours later, then I usually eat 4 eggwhites (14grams protein) and 1 serving of instant rice(3grams protein and 28grams of fast digesting carbs) wait about 10 minutes and then I eat a bowl of oats(4grams protein and 20 grams carbs) for a total of 21 grams of protein and 48 grams of carbs in 290calories, perfect for me. I prepared it all before I workout, so i can just wolf it down, or for today I tried it for first time all blended to quicken digestion, last time i tried blended tuna and apples, pretty f’n gross.

Thanks

Tom

As this is Yahoo Answers US/International, it’s hard to say. What you should be looking for is the highest possible raw protein content (whey protein isolate 90%+), of the right types, depending on what you want to accomplish. Most whey protein has high amounts of casein (since it’s made from milk), which is good for what you want.