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I Have been into fitness for over 10 years! I have expert knowledge and certification in personal training, bodybuilding and fat loss. I have trained many individuals and have helped them achieve their fitness goals!
Whey protein is a supplement and product that has been around for decades. It has revolutionized the fitness industry and is the most popular supplement purchased. The general selling point being that it provides a cheap, convenient and effective means of getting more protein into your diet. Whether it is consumed for sports, building muscle, athletic performance and just overall health, it has really revolutionized the supplement industry. JustSHAKE™ has a protein powder called the Extreme Gold Whey Protein, it offers more than 24 grams of protein per serving, uses isolate as its main ingredient as well as 5.5 grams of branched chain amino acids in each serving and also 4 grams of glutamic acid. This protein is also very easy to mix. I will go in depth into everything about this product to see if it can live up to the test of being a premium whey protein powder.
Protein is one of the macronutrients next to carbohydrates and fats. It is also very popular in the fitness industry due to it being an important factor in muscle growth. It is also very effective for recovery in which athletes benefit tremendously. Protein also burns the most calories to break down in the body. It has a high thermogenic effect meaning that your body will burn more calories from consuming protein than consuming a carbohydrate or fat. Therefore a high protein diet is very beneficial just at the fact that you will burn extra calories. Bodybuilders favour a high protein diet due to the fact that it not only helps build more muscle but it also allows for them to stay lean year round and protein being very satiating, it keeps you full for much longer. The fact is that protein is very much liked by humans and a product such as whey protein which makes it very easy to get protein in really is a product that serves a great need. Don’t get me wrong, you can easily get enough protein from your diet but it will not necessarily be as convenient, affordable and overall easy as it is to use whey protein. The main takeaway should be the fact that whey protein is used to supplement your already high protein diet. For example, if you are a busy person eating your regular diet consisting of 150 grams of protein and you want to increase your protein, of course you can cook up an extra chicken breast or have a few more eggs. The easiest thing to do is to drink 1-2 scoops of whey protein powder in which you will get almost an extra 50 grams of protein without any effort. This totals your protein to 200 grams without making an extra meal, buying more meat and all of this takes no time out of your day. If you understand the simple concept that whey protein is not to take away from your meals but rather an extra thing to put the cherry on top. This is the mindset that athletes and bodybuilders use. The reason why there is a stigma around protein powder is that many people take it as a meal replacer and use protein powder as their primary source of protein which is a completely flawed approach.
After digging into JustSHAKE™’s Whey Protein, I was very intrigued by their formula and protein blend. First of all, this consists of whey protein isolate. What is whey protein isolate? When you consume protein powder there can be multiple types that are either fast digesting(isolate) and slow digesting(casein) or a mixture of both. Having whey protein isolate is much more expensive to make but much more effective in the terms of getting protein to your muscles right away. Anytime you perform an exercise whether it be weight lifting, cardio or a sport, you are putting a stress on your body. A perfect way to great recovery is to have protein after and of course you can have chicken or eggs after but having a whey protein isolate shake is super effective since it is fast digesting and will be absorbed faster. One serving of this protein consists of 120 calories, 1.6 grams of fat, 2.7 grams of carbohydrates and 24.4 grams of protein. Talk about being a lean source of protein! This consists of primarily protein which is excellent. Not to mention that this won a superior taste award from the International Taste Institute! The product is also sourced from the United States. This product also consists of branched chain amino acids which can be purchased as a supplement separately but this protein powder provides you with them inside the formula. This shake can be made with water, milk and can be mixed with your smoothies for a great tasting drink. This product can be taken whether you are trying to lose weight, gain muscle and overall just maintain a healthy lifestyle. For fat loss, many people have a sweet tooth for sugary foods as they are very restricted on what they are able to eat.
This product, with its award winning taste from the International Taste Institute provides dieters a great high protein, low carb and low fat drink that can not only help them in their fat loss journey but also provide them a product to feed their cravings and not damage their diet. Overall, protein powder is very convenient and serves a great need for people in fitness.
I will provide you with a perfect workout plan to build muscle and lose fat which will incorporate this protein powder. 
If you are looking to lose fat and build muscle, I recommend you eat at a slight caloric deficit. Now what that means is you must track what you are currently eating on a day to day basis and when you get a caloric number lets say 2500, you must eat less than 2500 to see fat loss. You can either eat less than 2500 or burn calories to create a deficit. What I recommend is that you eat at your maintenance calories for the first bit and use cardio to build the deficit. You should try working out 3 days a week doing full body Monday, Wednesday and Friday and using Saturday and Sunday as days to do cardio. Your full body workout would consist of a few exercises. 3 Sets of Barbell Squats, 3 sets of barbell bench press, 3 sets of barbell deadlift and 3 sets of barbell curls and 3 sets of tricep rope pressdowns. You would repeat this Monday Wednesday and Friday actively trying to add more weight every week! After your workout you should consume 1-2 servings of this protein. On Saturday and Sunday, you can either go for a bike ride, run and or any physical cardio activity you prefer. It isn’t about picking the most hard activity rather doing what you enjoy. I also highly recommend getting going for daily morning walks if possible. To summarize this, I’ll make it even simpler. Calculate your maintenance calories, go to the gym 3 times a week doing 3 Sets of Barbell Squats, 3 sets of barbell bench press, 3 sets of barbell deadlift and 3 sets of barbell curls and 3 sets of tricep rope pressdowns, go do cardio activities on the weekends, and try fitting in walks whenever possible. I guarantee that if you follow this plan, you will see tremendous results and it will help better your health and body. Obviously with such a program you must also be spot on with your diet. I recommend having a protein shake in the morning with your breakfast and a protein shake after your workout of the day! This alone will be 48 grams of protein not including the protein coming from whole foods. This will assure that you are recovering properly from your workouts and not causing unnecessary stress from under recovering. This protein can not only be a drink mixed with water or milk, rather you can make other things such as protein pancakes, protein ice cream, protein french toast and the list goes on and on. You can easily youtube recipes that incorporate protein powder and you will come to find that it is a great ingredient for recipes.
If you are hesitant about protein powder and their effect on your health. Consult your family doctor before consuming but overall people have been taking this for decades and it has deeply helped athletes and their performance. I never recommend taking more than two servings of protein powder as that probably means you are just using protein powder to get your protein in. I also recommend taking one serving on the days you are not doing anything. The general rule for consuming protein for athletes is a gram of protein per pound of body weight. If I weigh 170 pounds then it is good for me to be consuming 170 grams of protein. You can of course consume less or more but the general consensus which is still debated by health experts is that 1 gram is more than enough. Some may argue that we do not need this much protein but like I said before, since protein is very satiating, it can be great to eat a lot as it will keep you much more full and full for longer compared to having the same amount of carbs. A person dieting eating in a caloric deficit of 200 grams of protein, 50 grams of fat and 150 grams of carbs compared to a person dieting eating a caloric deficit of 100 grams of protein, 50 grams of fat and 250 grams of carbs will see less fat burn compared to the person eating the higher protein diet. Don’t get me wrong, both people would lose weight as they are both in a deficit, but the person eating more protein will lose a bit more fat since they are consuming more protein as it is more thermogenic compared to carbohydrates. Not to mention the person consuming more protein will have an easier time sticking to their diet.
Overall, the extreme gold whey protein powder from JustSHAKE™ fulfills the needs of many athletes and bodybuilders who want an easy source of protein to consume. The 120 calories per serving with 24 grams of protein, low carb and low fat formula with 5.5 grams of BCAAs is not only a great source of super lean protein but also allows for an affordable , convenient and more tastier way to get more protein into your diet. With the award won for great taste, you are getting a whey protein powder with great taste and a great macronutrient ratio for lean and effective gains on top of helping with athletic performance. JustSHAKE™ has kept their reputation of making premium formulas for their products and they do that with their protein powder just like they do with their other products.
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