Weight-Loss Which protein shake to use?

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Hi .............. me again, another question for you :doh:

I have started getting my calorie intake up very slowly as suggested, am aiming for 1300 calories for the next week while (hopefully) maintaining my weight, before going up to 1400 etc as suggested, but where do I go from there in order to lose the last stone ????
 
Brown_Eyed_Girl said:
Hi .............. me again, another question for you :doh:

I have started getting my calorie intake up very slowly as suggested, am aiming for 1300 calories for the next week while (hopefully) maintaining my weight, before going up to 1400 etc as suggested, but where do I go from there in order to lose the last stone ????
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Once you work your way back up to a "normal" maintenance intake for someone with your stats.... let things settle for a couple of weeks. This will bring your metabolic rate up a bit.

Then you can diet using a "sane" caloric deficit.
 
Whey protein with low lactose?

Hiya,

Some of you here seem to know a lot about protein supplements. I was wondering if you guys could recommend a low lactose whey protein - not because I'm on a low carb diet but because I'm sensitive to lactose.

The one I currently use doesn't say how much lactose it contains (should be less than 0.1g per 1g protein I hear) and I've stopped using it as I get stomach upsets, but then again I'm sensitive to so many foods right now that I cannot tell if it is the powder or not.

Ideally they'd have to be available to the UK for a reasonable price :)

Thanks!
 
Supplements, Protein Shakes and Soy?

Hi.

Please explain what a supplement means. It is something you are supposed to have instead of a meal? Or with a meal? What does adding protein powder to a smoothie really do? How does it help? And which is better - soy protein or whey protein? Is it good to substitute a soy dinner for meat? Like a soy burger instead of a hamburger or eating tofu instead of chicken in a stir fry?
 
Good questions! :)

I think the simplest description of a supplement is an 'addition of nutrients'. For example, a vitamin C supplement generally has much more vitamin C than an orange. But I would never replace a food with a supplement because you still have to eat food! Supplements are just a good way of adding nutrients to the body, particularly if you're eating nutrient poor foods.

Protein is another fuel in the body. It helps us build strong and lean muscle mass among a myriad of other tasks. Adding protein to things helps boost the body's nutrient resources.

Soy vs. Whey proteins: Google that. It seems like there is so much information out there that it comes down to opinion. I personally use a blend of soy, pea, and rice protein.

As for replacing meats with soy, be careful. Unless there is any pressing need (i.e. you're a vegetarian or you simply don't like meat), I wouldn't do too much replacing with tofu unless you really love the stuff. A hamburger that you prepare without cheese, for example, can have a lower caloric impact and have more nutrients than a soy-based burger. Many of the soy burgers on the market have additives of cheese and other "fattening" substances which can be just as "bad" for you as eating a regular burger. On the flip side, per oz. I believe tofu tends to have more protein. Just read the labels carefully if you buy pre-made soy based foods.

Also, I think in many cases, it comes down to the method in which you prepare the food rather than which is better than the other.

Personally, I eat both tofu and traditional meats. I find that grilling tofu that I've marinated is just as tasty as any burger (and I do love burgers!) Mmmm... grilled tofu and a portabella mushroom.... delicious :drooling:
 
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Whey Protein Question!

Hi!! Ive been working out for some time now, ive lost 90 pounds, ive been doing cardio and weights 5 or 6 times a week, i just want to know if adding whey protein to my meals its a good way of avoiding muscle loss?? im planning on having a protein shake with low fat milk after workouts replacing that meal... is that a good idea?? i just bought the protein to avoid loosing more muscle... please let me know if i can add it and how do i have to take it.. after workouts?? with or replacing a meal?? one time a day, 2 times?? Thanks in advance! God bless!!
 
I also tried upping the protein in my diet to avoid muscle atrophy. I also have recently purshased whey protein and using it almost daily; everyday when I weight lift.

This is a pretty good question. I am looking forward to the answer.
 
hi, whey protein, any protein in general will help the muscles repair after you rip them by lifting weights. so whey protein alone will not prevent muscle loss, the only solution to not losing muscle mass is to work out, you don't have to work out extremely hard to keep it, you just have to work the muscle, keep it's memory in tow. what protein is good for is replenishing some energy, and what it's really good for is giving your body as much protein as possible to repair your muscles as fast as possible and at highest quality possible.

And if there's any corrections/statements that aren't accurate, please correct me.

i checked back on this thread today and noticed i left the question half answered. whey protein is an acquired taste, but i find if i mix it up with milk it's really not bad, quite tasty. it might be a waste of your time cooking with it though, once it solidifies it won't really mix with the food, it will just be stuck on the pot or gooey, so stick with the drinking the shakes. i drink one shake before i lift, and one shake after.
 
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Thanks for the replies, ive been on the whey for a week and a half and now i can say how its working for me... ive GAINED about 5 pounds, but ive been measuring myslef, and the waist hasnt go up a single inch, not down either, my biceps, shoulders and chest are so big now... i can tell the diff, its so obvious.. im a little dissed at the weight gain but im 100% sure that the gain is at least 85% muscle, and it could be more.... im also using a pre workout suplement *nano vapor( and my workouts are even stronger now... im pretty happy now, i would recommend this to anyone trying to keep or gain more muscles.. it deff works.. ive been taking the protein shakes *nitrotech hardcore( before and after the workouts.... along with the pre workout supplement *nano vapor*... ill keep everyone updated on my progress but so far im happy with the results.. if i kep gaining then ill see how i change my routine and diet..... Thanks!!

PS.. im thinking of adding the hidroxycut hardcore to my supplements, but im taking it easy for now... any opinions on this will also be appreciated, Thanks, God Bless!!
 
Nitrotech hardcore. I could be wrong....but that name sounds like it would have something like creatine in with the powder. In my opinion i wouldn't want creatine in my diet, although it gives you more energy to finish up your last reps on your last set...in can really mess around your joints in the future, avid users will experiance that. SO, in conclusion, check to see if it's with creatine. do some reserch into creatine, positives/negatives and decide if you want continue with it. I personally choose not too. p.s i'm no expert, i'm only 16 so, if i'm wrong with what i'm saying, let me know please.


Congratulations with the lifting, adding more definition and extra size on your muscles is very rewarding.
 
whey_cool said:
do some reserch into creatine, positives/negatives and decide if you want continue with it. I personally choose not too. p.s i'm no expert, i'm only 16 so, if i'm wrong with what i'm saying, let me know please.
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I take it you don't eat meat then? As if you consume meat you are consuming creatine thus it is in your diet. Also, its naturally produced in the body. So its in your diet and in your body already. ;)
 
whey_cool said:
that's good to know. thanks a lot. But too much creatine can hurt your joints in the future...right?
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I don't believe those anecdotal reports. There really is no conclusive evidence as such. Only certain people getting on Internet forums and saying the stuff hurt their joints. Yeah, there is no way to know that or rule out the lifting with poor form or anything else for that matter. To say that the creatine did it. Knowing creatines use in the body I see not how it would harm joints specifically. I believe all of the "reports" of it harming joints, which is few, are just from complete n00bs to lifting that don't know how to lift properly, that hurt themselves because of their ignorance and blame it on a supplement.
 
working out and protein shakes

I aim to workout 4 times a week, varying heavy cardio days with light cardio/resistance training days. i notice that when i do the resistance training, I cant do as much as I could 2 weeks ago when I first started. I believe the culprit is muscle catabolism but you be the judge. 1st the stats...

25 y.o. male
230 pounds (~105 kg)
target weight 180-190.
eating around 1600-1800 cals per day

I checked my nutrition and I noticed that I wasnt getting enough protein in my diet. nutritionists argue that it should be around 0.8 g to 1.2 g per 1 kg of weight. I was only eating about 60 g .. Since I dont weight 60 kg something had to change.

The solution: I bought a GNC product known as 50 Gram Slam. It has 50 grams of protein and very little sugar/fat in a ready to drink can. The can has 240 cals in it and I can drink it and still remain in my calorie range. So, when's the best time to drink this or any protein shake in general? before working out? after? does drinking it after working out interfere with my weight loss? I hoping this protein increase will help with the muscle catabolism.

Thanks!
 
1. Protein requires more energy to digest than other foods (called the thermic effect of food). This helps use more calories and hence may help with weight loss.

2. Also, high quality proteins such as whey protein help to preserve lean muscle tissue while you lose fat. If your body doesn’t get enough protein and the important essential amino acids on a daily basis it will “steal” them from existing muscle tissue.

3. Protein also helps to slow down the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream. This in turn reduces hunger by reducing insulin levels and making it easier for the body to burn fat.

4. Protein has a greater ability to promote satiety than do fat and carbohydrates. Whey protein contains a special component called glycomacropeptide, or GMP. GMP helps promote the release of CCK, which is an appetite-suppressing hormone. This may help you feel full and hopefully stop eating sooner.
 
Whey Protein Is It

BiggiePR said:
Hi!! Ive been working out for some time now, ive lost 90 pounds, ive been doing cardio and weights 5 or 6 times a week, i just want to know if adding whey protein to my meals its a good way of avoiding muscle loss?? im planning on having a protein shake with low fat milk after workouts replacing that meal... is that a good idea?? i just bought the protein to avoid loosing more muscle... please let me know if i can add it and how do i have to take it.. after workouts?? with or replacing a meal?? one time a day, 2 times?? Thanks in advance! God bless!!
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You are on the right path with Whey protein.:) It's better than both soy and rice which most protein shakes are derived from. I use whey protein in my shakes due to the fact that it also adds lean muscle and is the closest to mothers milk which is why they put it in baby formula.
 
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