Dumb question of the day!

[Kusie]

Does a protein shake count as an empty stomach? I ask cause I've been experiencing diarrhea for the last few days and the only thing I can think of that's causing it would be caffein. I take a caffein tablet (or pre workout) in the morning either before or after a protein shake depending on how tired i am. I know taking caffein on an empty stomach can cause issues but is a shake still considered an empty stomach if I consume it prior to the caffeine?

Thanks for listening to my dumb question. Hope it wasn't too dumb.

[WonderPug]

Does a protein shake count as an empty stomach?

A protein shake is just processed food marketed as a supplement, thus your question is like asking if eating a BigMac "counts as an empty stomach".

[Kusie]

A protein shake is just processed food marketed as a supplement, thus your question is like asking if eating a BigMac "counts as an empty stomach".

Hmm. Sorta helpful but not really. I understand that it's not empty in a literal sense, I'm just wondering whether or not its considered full enough to rule out the caffein as a problem. Or maybe I'm missing your point?

[CandyRandy]

Hmm. Sorta helpful but not really. I understand that it's not empty in a literal sense, I'm just wondering whether or not its considered full enough to rule out the caffein as a problem. Or maybe I'm missing your point?

Empty stomach or not, I have a very hard time seeing a caffeine tab causing that issue. I have heard many more people mention that protein shakes give them digestive problems. I do not believe that having a shake in your stomach would still leave it "empty," but I also believe that the shakes may be more your issue than caffeine.

[SuffolkPunch]

I take caffeine on an empty stomach. It might be slightly faster acting but not something to worry about unless you really are taking the p**s with the dosage.

[bunnydelacruz]

Y u no just drink coffee?

[WonderPug]

^^^ That would be logical.

Hmm. Sorta helpful but not really. I understand that it's not empty in a literal sense, I'm just wondering whether or not its considered full enough to rule out the caffein as a problem.

You are indicating that you are consuming a protein shake, which means you're consuming between ~150 calories and ~900 calories, depending on the composition of that protein shake.

[Kusie]

I've been taking gold standard whey for as long as I can remember and I've never had an issue with it. I'm also not new to caffeine pills and I haven't had any issues with them in the past either. I've recently changed my routine and go to the gym in the morning rather than in the afternoon like I used to. I don't have any appetite to eat in the morning so a shake is as good a breakfast as I'm going to get. When I worked out in the afternoon, I'd eat breakfast, take caffeine or pre workout then hit the gym without a problem.

I don't drink coffee cause it doesn't do anything for me. I'd need to down like 3 cups for it to have any effect

[WonderPug]

I don't have any appetite to eat in the morning so a shake is as good a breakfast as I'm going to get.

If you don't have an appetite in the morning, why not just skip breakfast?

[DaBubzy]

If you don't have an appetite in the morning, why not just skip breakfast?

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[Kusie]

If you don't have an appetite in the morning, why not just skip breakfast?

Hunger pangs at the gym aren't fun. For some reason a shakes puts them at bay until after my workout

[coolio5]

No - it does not. You didn't say what kind of protein, but if it is Soy, you have your answer!

Does a protein shake count as an empty stomach? I ask cause I've been experiencing diarrhea for the last few days and the only thing I can think of that's causing it would be caffein. I take a caffein tablet (or pre workout) in the morning either before or after a protein shake depending on how tired i am. I know taking caffein on an empty stomach can cause issues but is a shake still considered an empty stomach if I consume it prior to the caffeine?

Thanks for listening to my dumb question. Hope it wasn't too dumb.

[Kusie]

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I've thought about IF. Are you on it? If so, have you noticed better results than regular dieting? I'm currently just on a deficit. Getting in about 1880 cals a day, always starving so IF seems inticing

[AlwaysTryin]

I've thought about IF. Are you on it? If so, have you noticed better results than regular dieting? I'm currently just on a deficit. Getting in about 1880 cals a day, always starving so IF seems inticing

Better results? What better results do you expect?

Diet adherence and preference is what matters