I was talking to my fitness instructor this morning and told her that I was feeling a bit nauseous during class. I told her that I had 2 hardboiled eggs this morning, but it was on my way to class. She told me that she does a protein shake in the mornings and uses whey powder, berries, almond milk and maybe a spoonful of PB if she feels like it and makes sure that she gets it at least an hour before working out. I know that I can make it paleo, but when should I drink it? Some things I've read have said to do something first thing in the morning before eating to jump start your metabolism, and others have said the opposite. I know that her class kicks my butt and I can't do it on an empty stomach. I'll pass out! And if I'm not drinking the shake everyday, can I use whey powder? I'm not getting any other dairy if I can help it, but it doesn't bother me if I do.

I think the water and salt was the main issue this morning. I meant to fry up some bacon which would have fixed the salt, but I ran out of time. I'll try that next time.

The best workout supplement is steak.

The other answer would be to get up earlier and not get engrossed in the book by the side of the bed! I have decided to forgo that route and stick with what works, just earlier. I'll save the smoothies for if the girls ask for them!

Very few people need a protein shake. If you are struggling at workouts you may need:

1) Water during breaks
2) More rest before and after
3) some fruit before or after.
4) To adjust the intensity of the session until you build up stamina.
5) All of the above.

Nobody needs a protein shake for stamina. I'd argue nobody needs a protein shake, period, but hey, maybe if you are trying to build an unnatural amount of muscle (think bodybuilder or elite sportsman), then the lag in between absorbing a protein shake and digesting a steak is too long.

But 99.99% of people drinking protein shakes are posers who should train harder and eat more meat.