How many protein shakes a day?

[Mark Preus]

I'm now getting back into the weight room since my Porsche accident on thanksgiving. I'm really pleased that I'm lifting almost the same weight that I was when I stopped after the accident. Usually I drink my syntha 6 protein shake after I workout. Should I also be drinking it in the morning too? I didnt know if I would benifit from drinking more than one protein shake a day. I also eat a lot of chicken and eggs cause I know I shouldn't just rely on the shake for my protein needs.

[Josh.0]

well lets start with age and reason for working out (i.e. body builder, lean muscle, or lose weight?)

[Big A]

It depends on your goals, and how much protein you get from your diet. Assuming that you are looking to build muscle, I'd target .85-1 gram per lb of bodyweight. Protein is hard on the liver, so there's no need to over do it.

I personally put one heaping scoop in my oatmeal in the morning, and will add in a post-workout shake once my strength finally plateaus. You're right on for eating eggs and chicken, natural protein is preferred, as long as you keep fat down.

[stangin4lyfe]

It really just depends on your training and overall nutrition consumption.
I'd recommend about 1-1.5 grams per lb of bodyweight though.

[R1psycho]

I take 2 a day. One after I lift and one more about 4 hours later. I do my best to get the majority of my protein from food.

[Lone Star Performance]

1 immediately in the morning and 1 within 30 minutes if the completion of your workout. These are the the times when your body is the most anabolic.