Have you plateaued in your weight loss?
Are you feeling frustrated with your weight loss?
Well, did you know that some post-exercise protein can go a long way to improving your weight loss?
In fact a study published in the May 2008 issue of Fitness Management Magazine reinforced the importance of consuming protein meal replacement shakes immediately after weight training to maximize muscle mass gains and body fat loss.
This study examined the effects of a 23 week moderate exercise training program, with and without a supplemental protein meal replacement shake, on body composition in a group of adults.
Under close supervision, study participants exercised 2-3 days a week following an exercise protocol adapted from the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines which included standard use of 11 weight training machines with appropriate increases in exercise resistance and post-exercise stretches. Participants also performed 20 minutes of aerobic exercise as part of their workout.
Forty-six participants completed the 23-week program of which 24 participants consumed a protein meal replacement drink following their training session and 22 did not consume a shake, nor did they receive a placebo control. The protein meal replacement shakes were prepared by mixing 1.5 servings in water and provided approximately 270 calories, 4.5g fat, 35g carbohydrate, and 24g protein.
After 23 weeks, all 46 subjects showed significant improvements in body composition. However, the participants who ingested the post-exercise protein meal replacement shake increased their lean weight and decreased fat weight more than those who did not consume post-exercise protein meal replacement shakes. In fact, participants consuming the post-exercise protein meal replacement shake gained 25% more lean weight and lost 50% more fat, than participants who did not consume protein meal replacement shakes.
So take advantage of these study results to make the most of your fitness routine. Use a protein meal replacement shake as your post-exercise drink to improve your body composition and get more out of your workout!
Of course, there are many protein meal replacement shake options on the market today but our preferred brand is Shaklee and their CINCH protein shakes. They contain a proprietary/patented formulation of 8 essential amino acids, including Leucine.
Leucine has been shown to increase one’s long-term metabolism such that when you get to your ideal weight, you don’t need to be concerned about regaining all your released weight unless you completely abandon your lifestyle changes!
If you’re interested in trying this out, Shaklee also happens to be the only natural nutrition company in North America that offers an empty bottle money back guarantee. Just another reason I like recommending Shaklee.
To access the study publication visit www.fitnessmanagement.com and search archived articles for "protein and body composition".
To your health,
Nadia
Your weight loss partner
1-877-405-4471
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