I do after a workout, but don't find whey or soy very effective. But some things are an acquired taste, I use egg white albumin powder blended with a fruit flavored BCAA powder disolved in water. For other times, I just cook egg whites straight and add a serving of fruit, veggies for a dinner alternative and so on.
Where do you get the egg white albumin powder?
I have not drank shakes or eaten protein bars since I cut down on processed foods. Beyond that, since that industry is not regulated, you don't know what is in them.
When I used to eat those things, while doing Body For Life, I bought the featured brand EAS then switched to Muscle Milk. I found Muscle Milk to be like creatine, it really changes you.
You can get teh same result from your program without the shakes(if it is a good program). However, it takes a lot longer to see results without them.
Also, cost is an issue, shakes and bars are expensive. It's the way those plans make money. It's a continuous source of income.
Usually bodybuilding.com, dont forget a multi-vitamin and calcium-magnesium-vitamin D supplements since it is not ideal to consume so much real food to get the amounts needed. I have worked with a personal trainer, so what I have nentioned is legit info. Supplementing is important, doing intense exercise without recovery nutrients will backfire, muscle wasting, fat metabolism is halted, injury prone, etc. most supplements are legit, stay away from overzealous claims and cute sounding labels.
I don't drink those stuff.
I don't drink those stuff.
I don't drink those stuff.