Do you stop taking the protein shakes while cutting?

[irving305]

Just asking because :
1. Seems like it would be additional calories not needed esp more than one per day and

2. If your in a caloric deficit than your not going to be building muscle anyway so wouldn't it be kind of useless?

[dmacdonal9]

Just asking because :
1. Seems like it would be additional calories not needed esp more than one per day and

2. If your in a caloric deficit than your not going to be building muscle anyway so wouldn't it be kind of useless?

1. Fit it into your calories, just like you would a hamburger. It's just another protein source if you choose to drink it.

2. First, that's not necessarily true, and second, cutting with inadequate protein (from whatever sources you choose) leads to accelerated loss of existing muscle.

That said, liquid protein on a cut is not ideal, just because most folks find that it doesn't fill you up.

[Vaylor]

The main purpose of a protein shake is to help you reach your protein goals. Not much difference from eating chicken.

I am assuming hopefully you understand the importance of protein when it comes to cutting.

[irving305]

The main purpose of a protein shake is to help you reach your protein goals. Not much difference from eating chicken.

I am assuming hopefully you understand the importance of protein when it comes to cutting.

Idk, i know that it takes a lot of digestive work to break down the proteins so that alone will help you lose weight and also protein builds muscle and more muscle means higher resting metabolism. If your referring to something other than that , fill me in plz

[Vaylor]

Idk, i know that it takes a lot of digestive work to break down the proteins so that alone will help you lose weight and also protein builds muscle and more muscle means higher resting metabolism. If your referring to something other than that , fill me in plz

Along with weight training, protein is vital for sparing muscle mass on a cut.

[Iggy10490]

Protein can help boost your metabolism. The reason is because protein takes a lot of energy to metabolize. Hence, a meal packed with a lot of protein helps increase your metabolic rate by at least 30% for almost 12 hours at a time. Not only that, a study in 2008 published by New England Journal of Medicine found that the test group who took more protein was found to lose a lot more weight.

Personally, after a protein shake I'm feeling really full and satisfied for at least the next two hours. I usually take one in the morning when I'm running late or when I get home tired and don't have the energy to cook.

[craigreid92]

1. Fit it into your calories, just like you would a hamburger. It's just another protein source if you choose to drink it.

2. First, that's not necessarily true, and second, cutting with inadequate protein (from whatever sources you choose) leads to accelerated loss of existing muscle.

That said, liquid protein on a cut is not ideal, just because most folks find that it doesn't fill you up.

This is what most people have said that I know and read from the forums. They would rather eat those calories than drink them

[Electricheadd]

This is what most people have said that I know and read from the forums. They would rather eat those calories than drink them

I think most people would agree with that statement, especially as your calories get lower.

[AAOBob]

2 scoops of whey, 50 g protein, 210 calories. Makes it a lot easier to get your protein goals while cutting.

[canadiancoops]

I have protein shakes on a cut with milk, gets my protein intake up when I'm on the go and fills me up. Some dont like them, its like eating wings and fries. As long as it fits and it suits your lifestyle it doesnt matter

[Djaye]

I am assuming you are just talking about general weight loss, so I say keep it in your diet.

Especially when you are on lower carbs, you need to constantly feed yourself. I say 2 shakes a day and you're good.

[straiders98]

So much broscience...

You need protein while cutting to maintain current muscle mass, its essential. No its not going to make you noticeably burn more fat by increasing your metabolism, it'll help the weight lost be mostly fat instead of muscle however. And most people don't do them on cutting because when you can only get say 1700 calories a day I want them all to be as filling as possible, aka chicken breast.