Whey protein powder

cxeex

Can someone explain how this works well if trying to lose weight?

kimny72

Protein powder really has nothing to do with losing weight, it'd just a protein supplement if you aren't reaching your goal.

It's important to get enough protein (as well as focus on strength/resistance training and avoid losing at an aggressive rate) while losing weight to protect your muscle and keep as much of your weight loss as fat loss as possible. If you are struggling to hit your protein goal with the foods you eat, a lower cal protein powder can help.

cmriverside

It's a protein supplement made from whey (which is part of milk.)

It doesn't do anything magical, it can help to hit protein goals in a pinch but I wouldn't get dependent on it.

Set your macros and look at protein and fat as Minimum Goals to hit every day. Stay within calories. That's it.

Macro info and setting goals:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1

cwolfman13

cxeex wrote: »

Can someone explain how this works well if trying to lose weight?

It's just a protein supplement. It's no more magical to weight loss than eating some chicken or any other protein. It's just a supplement.

helen_goldthorpe

For me (and remember I'm just a sample of one!) it fills me a bit more. I have eaten porridge for breakfast for years. I started using 10g less oats and adding 10g of protein powder instead and find that I stay satisfied for longer (the calories are pretty similar). It also helps me meet my protein goals. But it's not magic and there are other ways to get protein if you prefer them.

angelexperiment

Just from my experience whey is not good for those who suffer with digestive problems like ibs it is hard to digest. I do not recommend soy isolates as well for digestive issues. If you have any lactose issues either this might mess with you. ( just wanted you to be aware if you have gut issues) also I recommend to try samples first before committing ( gets pricey) at vitamin shoppe there are free samples especially on a health day you can get a bunch. They also sell the little packets so you can try before you buy. However if you are talking meal replacement that’s something a bit different.

sijomial

In truth it works the same whether you are seeking to lose, gain or maintain weight - it's a liquid food high in protein and can be relatively inexpensive and more convenient than other protein sources.

A benefit when losing is that it's a calorie efficient way to hit your protein goals, choose your brand/variety to match your calorie and taste preferences. No added sugar if you want to keep the calories down, different sweeteners suit different palates (I don't like the taste of sucralose but am OK with stevia).

Siobhan256

Here’s something else to consider... I use whey protein to lift the protein content of other foods rather than just a drink. I’ll add it to oats for breakfast. I put a spoon of it with low fat ricotta and frozen berries and I feel like I’m eating cheesecake. I add it to Greek yoghurt. I do this because protein increases satiety (so you feel full for longer) and increased protein intake is beneficial for both building and retaining muscle. Another key benefit of high protein diets is the thermic effect of food. TEF is the energy required for digestion. Its different for eat macro nutrient. Of the energy consumed, Carbs use 5 - 15%, fats 5 - 15% but protein a huge 20 - 35%. My physio talked to me about this. I’d encourage you to do a little more research. I use Rule 1 protein because it’s delicious and low carb - I love Vanilla.