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I am wondering if its ok to blend my shake first before my workout so I can use the blender at home because when i just bring the mix in the shaker and add water the maltodex just goes all lumpy like marshmallow and its gross drinking it straight after a w/out.

If it is ok to mix it first what is the lifespan while in liquid form.

Any ideas.

well, Im going to give you no good answer. try it out, see if it keeps its mix, or if it falls/unmixes over the time of your workout.

I do not think there is a lifespan of protein in liquid. They do make RTD's, ready to drinks, and they have a shelflife of 1yr or so.

I would say, just try to work your muscles more with the shaker cup, or get a good shaker. Shake that thing up. I have the Bulk Nutrition shakers, 5 or 6 of um, They work real well. Sometimes my oats will settle after a minute or so, so Ill just stir it around.

I think it would also be easier to keep it as adding water afterwards so you dont spill and make a mess. If the spout comes off, It wouldnt be fun.

If u are going to blend it right before going to the gym it wont cause any problems. Keeping it mixed in room temperature for more than few hours can cause unwanted growth of bacteria or anything of that sort.

Your probably ok if it unmixes a bit you can always just down it anyway or bring spoon or something and right before you drink give it a quick stir.

I had the same problem (VP2, Carbomax mix). Put the protein and malto powder in the container and just before you add water to it, shake the hell out of it mixing the powders. This will break up the malto some and prevent that clumping effect it has.

good idea ty

Theres no difference from blended to stirred. stirred maybe more chunky though. Yea milk is better IMO.

There's a middle ground: shaken

(no James Bond puns, please)

You can blend (if you wanna throw some fruit in there).

Or you can stir (with a spoon in a glass)

Or you can shake (in a shaker cup)

To me, shaking is much better than stirring. And unless I'm putting something other than milk and powder in there, no need to blend. (and wash!)

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you need to really be careful with milk. Regular milk is filled with lactose. This can be very bad, lactose causes insulin spikes, so depending on your goals you really want to adjust your milk intake accordingly.

Also, as with anything "fat free" there will be extra carbs, usually in the form of sugars.

If you are bulking, and have a fast metabolism, this might not be a problem. but if you arent, you will want to go with the water.

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shakers are the best way to prepare your protien shakes. i dont think it gets any easier and your only dirting one item in the kitchen instead of a blender and a cup (unless u drink right out of the blender that is. even if you stir it...still have to worry about that spoon lol