I recommend low fat low carb protein drinks
For the simple reason that they give you loads of energy without the bad shit in energy drinks, they also help you recover faster. Whether or not they build muscle is out to the jury.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:09, 3 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

the bad news is they taste horrible

( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:12, Reply)

I had a chocolate one, which I made with skimmed milk instead of water
and it was ok really, needed to get it down quick though or it would settle.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:13, Reply)

While it's true that you need Protein to build up muscle
there have been studies which show that once you are over a certain level of protein, consuming more has no effect at all. And that level of protein is less than the amount you would get in a piece of chicken or fish.

So all that Whey Protein that people buy is a massive waste of money.
(Bazongaloid, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:13, Reply)

Also, if you are thirsty drink water
if you have been working out, drink some water with a bit of squash in it, maybe add a bit of salt if you are really working hard.

But you probably get more than enough salt from everyday foods.
(Bazongaloid, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:14, Reply)

I just needed the drink to get me motivated to go to the gym otherwise I would have drove home and slumped.
I only drink water at the gym.
( girlinthehole, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:16, Reply)

I've found that tequila slammers are a highly motivating and refreshing drink
almost certainly tastier and better for you than energy drinks
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:17, Reply)

Needs MOAR gin

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:17, Reply)

Al I have a dilemma
do I play the roulette wheel of chance, and not buy a Soni ticket until the week before in the hope of getting a good deal, or do I just borrow some money from my parents to make up the shortfall, and be a bit in debt?
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:17, Reply)

Borrow the money from your parents
but then forget to pay them back and when they ask you, tell them you paid them back months ago and don't they remember? Gosh, that's odd, we had a whole conversation about it, are they sure they don't remember? May be this is the onset of early stage Alzeihmers.
(Bazongaloid, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:19, Reply)

The problem is
I'm near the end of university and chances are no-one will ever employ me. So I might need borrowed money more then, and if I've leeched off my proto-Alzheimers parents too much, there will be none
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:20, Reply)

How much do you need to borrow?

(Bazongaloid, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:21, Reply)

Sell some of your Mum's jewellary

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:23, Reply)

That's kind of what i thought, however
when I had some, it did give me a decent energy boost and i would be less stiff the next day allowing be back to the gym, GGRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:14, Reply)

that pleases me

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:14, Reply)

I imagine they taste like those shakes.
I hate them.
( girlinthehole, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 14:14, Reply)