Females Using Protein Powder to Lose Weight!
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SaraJC2016
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I just tried again to start losing weight and think that I may want to use protein powder but have no idea how to start. I have never used it before and know next to nothing about it. If anyone can explain to me effective ways to use it to help lose weight and recommend products to try that would be wonderful!
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Protein powder is not really for weight loss. A calorie deficit is what creates weight loss. Protein powder is to help you meet your protein goals if you have trouble otherwise doing so.36
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While the calorie difference is true, protein is crucial for health and higher protein diet can lead to weight loss and health benefits. Especially consuming protein and fiber earlier in the day can keep you feeling fuller and curb your appetite.
I would recommend meal replacement of 1 protein drink per day, since they are nutrient dense. I recommend Orgain vegan protein powder, or light muscle milk, with lower saturated fats. Good luck to you.1 -
Ciera247Zumba wrote: »While the calorie difference is true, protein is crucial for health and higher protein diet can lead to weight loss and health benefits. Especially consuming protein and fiber earlier in the day can keep you feeling fuller and curb your appetite.
I would recommend meal replacement of 1 protein drink per day, since they are nutrient dense. I recommend Orgain vegan protein powder, or light muscle milk, with lower saturated fats. Good luck to you.
Citations for all of these claims??7 -
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I'm a guy, obviously, but how I'm using protein stuff right now is this: It keeps me feeling fuller, longer. I have a protein bar in the mid-afternoon, and don't feel a need to snack constantly all afternoon long. I have a protein shake in the morning, and that keeps me going until lunch. Since I'm doing that, it reduces my total calorie intake, which has helped my weight loss tremendously.
It's not a perfect plan, but it seems to help me so far.8 -
I use the Kaizen chocolate protein that is from Costco, it blends nice and tastes good. I have never been very good at eating a solid breakfast, so having a shake for breakfast means I never miss it. Sometimes if I feel like it I have some fruit with it (not in it, although I hear blending it up with a banana in it is great!).2
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Protein powder isn't for weight loss, it is for getting in your protein when you're not getting enough from other sources. There's no magic properties in it that cause weight loss.6
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first response was spot on. I will add that if you are looking for a protein powder as opposed to a meal replacement then look for one that is at least 80% protein by weight (80g or more per 100g). A protein powder should be mostly protein and used to supplement your dietary protein intake as opposed to a meal replacement that should be a good mix of protein, fat and carbs and used to replace a meal. When you're trying to decide what brand to go for, don't limit yourself to powders that are marketed at women. You'll generally pay a premium for something that isn't really different or is in many cases sub-standard. You just need to find one with a high protein content.6
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Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein powder. 100% of the protein is from Whey and only 4 grams of sugar per serving. I buy it on Amazon, and get the Natural Vanilla flavor. No added flavors or sugar. I usually have 1 scoop in a shake with some almond milk in the morning before breakfast and 1 scoop after I work out. I aim for 40% of my daily calories to come from protein and the protein powder helps reach that goal. The shakes also help keep me full later, and also help my muscles recover faster when I lift weights.
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I occasionally add Fitmiss protein powder to smoothies. It's 90 calories per serving, which is reasonable, and pretty nice with bananas and almond milk. It doesn't have anything magical about it that causes weight loss - no protein powder does. I just like the flavor of this one.1
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Ciera247Zumba wrote: »I would recommend meal replacement of 1 protein drink per day, since they are nutrient dense.
Ugh. I prefer to eat my calories.
I do use protein powder to boost my protein intake though - which can help with satiation and therefore help you stick to your calorie goal. I would usually have one glass of milk a day. Now, I mix in a scoop (~16 g) of Lean Whey protein powder which makes it taste like chocolate milk and only adds about 60 calories.
Protein powder won't make you lose weight though. Eating fewer calories than you burn will.1 -
Thank you for all of the replies. I worded my original post wrong, as I do know that it does not magically make you lose weight or anything like that. I more meant that yes, I do not get enough protein and I heard that it is good for curbing appetite and for after workouts. Thanks for the responses!3
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I recommend you read the "Must-Read" Helpful Posts.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300319/most-helpful-posts-general-diet-and-weight-loss-help-must-reads
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I started taking a ittle protein powder after seeing the effects on my husband--aged 60. He goes to the fitness center everyday and does various things. He doesn't eat meat (since he was a child), and I was beginning to get worried about his protein intake and encouraged him to start with protein powder. After less than a year, he looks great. He's always been thin, but has gotten muscle and it's just amazing. I don't like the taste much, but decided to try 15g vanilla flavored in my coffee morning and afternoon with a little pumkin spice. I've only been doing it a couple of weeks, but it helps so much to curb hunger. If I have anywhere near his results, I'll be estatic.1
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Ciera247Zumba wrote: »Especially consuming protein and fiber earlier in the day can keep you feeling fuller and curb your appetite .
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KristinHR01 wrote: »Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein powder. 100% of the protein is from Whey and only 4 grams of sugar per serving. I buy it on Amazon, and get the Natural Vanilla flavor. No added flavors or sugar. I usually have 1 scoop in a shake with some almond milk in the morning before breakfast and 1 scoop after I work out. I aim for 40% of my daily calories to come from protein and the protein powder helps reach that goal. The shakes also help keep me full later, and also help my muscles recover faster when I lift weights.
This is pretty much exactly what I do, except I'm 35% daily protein - it's probably 4g of carbs per serving (not all of that is sugar). I favour Reflex Nutrition Instant Whey PRO, vanilla ice cream flavour, really nice with almond milk and quite horrible with water. Makes hitting the protein macro so much easier.0 -
Actually, whey is pretty good stuff and can certainly aid in weight loss even though that is not it's specific purpose. I use it to make pancakes and mix it with greek yogurt to make pudding. I also use it post workout and sometimes have an extra shake if I am low on calories for the day. My wife has recently started having a smoothie for breakfast made with vanilla whey and fresh fruit. Not only is it healthier than much of the crap many people eat for breakfast but she finds it keeps her fuller longer and she has more energy.0
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I use a vegan protein powder and find that when I add extra protein to my meals it curbs my hunger.0
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