What do swimmers use for electrolyte replacement and/or meal replacement shakes, etc? I am trying to loose weight but despite all my swimming, it's not happening. I think it's got to be because I'm hungrier, but have a hard time gauging my calories, so I'm looking for a meal replacement system that will help me meep track but that will also have adequqate protein and vitamins for maintaining training. Any suggestions? Thanks!
I think the CR article was a previous post by ElaineK, and it can be printed. I've used protein shakes for probalby 50 years, especially when pinched for time. Mine are whey and about 24g of protein per shake, so when i use them i cut the serving in half. Back in the day we also had the drink of astronauts "Tang" too, I suppose in case we wanted to orbit the pool instead of swim in it :). Never tried dairy queens protein shakes, but "Freshen Smoothies and Frozen Treats" actually sells them at a service area on the NJ Turnpike (driving on the NJ Turnpike is a legit sport) and they are good. Will check out DQ's too. should they be used as a staple in your normal diet?
Protein shakes seem to be a major component of body building, weight lifting and their associated diets. Their use of protein and other supplements seems complex and carefully managed to me. And, this may not be a good model for the average athlete (esp. HS age) to follow without the required knowledge, experience or coaching that body builders employ.
The levels of heavy metals cited in some of these protein shakes are a potential cause for concern. From my experience with drinking water quality and haz waste sites, EPA limits exposure to heavy metals because of toxicity from consumption. I don't recall if any of the metals found by CR are both toxic and also carcinogens, but possibly. Of course, like most substances, "it's the dose that counts". The more you ingest, the higher the dose, and the greater the risk. I don't think the CR article actually looked at the issues of dose and standards exceedance or at the issue of multiple sources (might you also be ingesting these substances from other sources too). Do you want these substances at any level in something you ingest? I don't. It would seem prudent, especially if you are using these shakes as a major diet component, and not just occaisonal supplement, to check out what's in them in addition to protein. While the FDA does not apparretly regulate the protein supplements sold, I think they regulate shakes sold commercially as foods by DQ and others.
I think the CR article was a previous post by ElaineK, and it can be printed. I've used protein shakes for probalby 50 years, especially when pinched for time. Mine are whey and about 24g of protein per shake, so when i use them i cut the serving in half. Back in the day we also had the drink of astronauts "Tang" too, I suppose in case we wanted to orbit the pool instead of swim in it :). Never tried dairy queens protein shakes, but "Freshen Smoothies and Frozen Treats" actually sells them at a service area on the NJ Turnpike (driving on the NJ Turnpike is a legit sport) and they are good. Will check out DQ's too. should they be used as a staple in your normal diet?
Protein shakes seem to be a major component of body building, weight lifting and their associated diets. Their use of protein and other supplements seems complex and carefully managed to me. And, this may not be a good model for the average athlete (esp. HS age) to follow without the required knowledge, experience or coaching that body builders employ.
The levels of heavy metals cited in some of these protein shakes are a potential cause for concern. From my experience with drinking water quality and haz waste sites, EPA limits exposure to heavy metals because of toxicity from consumption. I don't recall if any of the metals found by CR are both toxic and also carcinogens, but possibly. Of course, like most substances, "it's the dose that counts". The more you ingest, the higher the dose, and the greater the risk. I don't think the CR article actually looked at the issues of dose and standards exceedance or at the issue of multiple sources (might you also be ingesting these substances from other sources too). Do you want these substances at any level in something you ingest? I don't. It would seem prudent, especially if you are using these shakes as a major diet component, and not just occaisonal supplement, to check out what's in them in addition to protein. While the FDA does not apparretly regulate the protein supplements sold, I think they regulate shakes sold commercially as foods by DQ and others.
