Whey Protein or Recovery Formula or both?

[ar26]

Hi. I am new to P90x and have this question that was attempted to be answered in this forum earlier but the answers were not really care. P90X recommend buying both Recovery formula and Whey protein (for shake) to be used during workouts.

I am concerned with overloading my body with protein and also given recovery formula has a lot of sugar and carbs I am thinking of stopping it but again since recovery has creatine in it and whey does not I am hesitant. I have both products: Whey from Optimum Nutrition and Recovery from Torrent.

Could anyone answer these questions:
1) Are both products necessary in my P90X workout? (I am trying to lose around 9 lbs and also gain muscle)
2) Can I just take Whey and add creatine to it?
3) What is the best times to take Whey (does it have to be taken multiple times during the day or just one time post workout) Could you specify times?

[amaez51]

the creatine amount in the Recovery Formula is 500 mg.
The average Creatine supplement is 5g.
Are both products necessary? - the answer to that question is dependant upon your diet. Your diet will answer that question.
The reason they are called supplements are for that reason alone. Most people don't eat enough of the right foods to provide nutrients to their body.
I would recommend Shakeology and the Recovery drink.
shakeology had just the right amount of extra Protein, if you are trying to add muscle, I imagine your diet is high in protein already. With the 13-15 g of Protein in Shakeology - that's perfect.
The recovery formula is just that, it doesn't need to be taken after YOGA, but after Plyometrics - definately.
Use your Shakeology as a meal (if you wanted to you could add a scoop of protein powder to it)
Use your Recovery Drink for Recovery-the sugar and carbs are needed after an intense workout, so if you are BRINGING IT, then you need a recovery drink unless you are eating the perfect meal within an hour from working out.
Supplements supplement for things that are missing or needed.
Shakeology and Recovery Drink.
-Anthony in Tucson
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