Grondar

Heya everyone.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I am going to start going to the gym again starting tomorrow.

I have been reading quite a few posts at the forums here, and was curious about protein drinks; primarily their downsides, if there are any.

I am not going to the gym to lose weight as much as I am to lift some weights, be active, and do some cardio. Putting on some muscle would be nice, and providing I stick with it, I am expecting some sort of benefit, if only better fitness.

To get back on track.. Are there any negatives/downsides to drinking protein shakes?

As an example, if I were only to do cardio, and drink a protein shake/drink every day, is there any chance the drink would do more harm than good?

If not "utilized" properly, could the protein turn into fat, and thus counter my efforts?

If I put on weight, I'd like it to be muscle mass, yet I am not too familiar with protein shakes/drinks, and how they work.

If someone could give me an "overview" of the good/bad of protein shakes, and if they are only recommended for certain workout routines, I would greatly appreciate it.

Also, if anyone has other comments regarding protein shakes/drinks, I'd be very interested to read them.

Thanks much.

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