Protein Power

When I started to get back back into training and running more seriously I reached a point where I had stopped seeing results- no new muscle tone, weight staying the same etc.  I happened to mention this to a friend who is a body builder and he suggested that I probably wasn’t taking in enough protein. Your body uses protein to repair damaged muscle and tissue after a workout – when we workout we are purposefully doing “positive” damage to our muscles to get the results we want and helping your muscles repair helps you see those results faster.  So after I have worked out now I use CNP Pro-Recover powder which I mix into a shake, I have definitely seen good results from this in the muscle groups I target (arms and shoulders at the moment) and to counter a popular myth no it has not bulked me up to like the incredible Hulk- not the look I am going for.  This recover formula comes in two flavours Chocolate and Strawberry.  To be honest both are pretty gross until you get used to them but then they kind of grow on you!  I use half the recommended dosage as 2 scoops is way too much for someone my size and you do have to measure your protein intake to make sure you are not taking in too much (and just storing it as fat- not good!)  Use your shake within the first 30 minutes (asap) after your work out and you should definitely see some results.  A further plus is that the recover formula should help you avoid injury as well as help those muscles look great!

See you at the juice bar!

GBB