whey protein for women?

kirstenflood
kirstenflood Posts: 112 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
ive been reading up on this with conflicting ideas. im wondering if whey protein is ok for women not to bulk up but to get the protein needed? or is it just a waste of calories , any opinions welcome or women who use it id like to hear if it has worked or not for you? any input appreciated!!
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  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    If you're worried about getting jacked overnight, just look for the big pink tubs - can't go wrong :)
  • meganfoster12
    meganfoster12 Posts: 411 Member
    I use whey daily to get my protein in and its fine!!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Whey is just a supplement to help you hit your protein goals, whatever those may be; one's sex is completely irrelevant. If you can hit your protein goals with food then that's the way to go and there is no reason to supplement...if you can't hit your protein goals with food alone then whey is an excellent supplement.

    You don't "bulk up" because you are consuming whey or any other protein source...you bulk up when you are in an energy surplus and following a weight training routine that is conducive to hypertrophy.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    Protein alone does not bulk you up. Protein powder is simply a form of protein, just as chicken or other sources are. It tends to be an easy way to meet your protein goal. There is nothing special over protein powder over other protein sources.
    It isn't male or female dependant either. Protein powder tends to be fairly low in calories as well.
    If you want to use it to help meet your protein goals, go for it.
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
    When you get muscular from protein shakes, please let me know.

    Women do not get "bulky" from lifting weights. No one gets "bulky" from protein. If your protein intake is low, whey protein powder is a great way to supplement that. You don't need to buy one made specifically for women. It's protein powder - it's not gender-specific.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,976 Member
    Men and women absorb protein the same way. Bulking up is due to hormones (testosterone) in males. No need to worry about bulking.

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  • kirstenflood
    kirstenflood Posts: 112 Member
    thanks everyone for your input , i just linked whey protein with body building or something maybe ignorant of me. i am struggling to hit my protein goals, so maybe this is the answer but i dont like milk , can i take it with water?
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    thanks everyone for your input , i just linked whey protein with body building or something maybe ignorant of me. i am struggling to hit my protein goals, so maybe this is the answer but i dont like milk , can i take it with water?

    A lot of people associate it with that, but it is merely a supplement. A lot of bodybuilders use it because they tend to have high protein goals, and as mentioned, it is an easy way to help meet those goals

    I always take mine with water but I tend to just chug it. How good it tastes depends on the brand. Some mix well with water, others don't. You should be able to find reviews online. Or you can make a shake with water as the base.
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  • ActuarialChef
    ActuarialChef Posts: 1,413 Member
    Yes, mixing it with water is fine*.

    *But it tastes better with milk! (At least mine does haha) Have you tried almond or soy milk? Sometimes those taste better. Also, like 3dogsrunning said, it depends on the brand you're using. I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein**

    **I don't drink it often - but it is delicious! I should start blending it with ice cream... mmm that would make a delightful summer treat! :)
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    women and men are really not *that* different.... both need protein.... for maintaining lean mass while losing weight and for bulking the usual recommendation for protein is 1g per lb bodyweight (or at least 1g per lb lean body mass)

    yes if you're struggling to get enough protein from food then definitely whey isolate protein powder will help you.

    you can use it how you like... I blend it up in a smoothie with frozen fruit and laban (Arabic dairy product).... makes a good post-workout meal (the body needs protein and carbs post-workout and this is a delicious way to get that.... vanilla flavoured protein powder + frozen fruit tastes rather like ice cream.... but with better macros :drinker:
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
    For what it's worth, here are the three protein powders I've tried and what I think of it.

    Oh Yeah! in Vanilla Cream - Yuck! So thick and odd-tasting, and it's really hard to mix. You'd definitely need a blender even if you were only mixing it with water or milk.

    Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein in Vanilla Ice Cream - Once again, yuck! It's definitely better than the Oh Yeah! and not nearly as thick. It's more mixable as well, but the flavor is just - blech. I'd probably have to add a bunch of stuff to it just go get it down. The aftertaste is pretty gross.

    CSN 100% Pro Whey Standard in Vanilla Ice Cream - My search is over! Wow, this stuff is absolutely DELICIOUS! It's like drinking a milkshake. I add water, almond milk, PB2, unsweetened cocoa powder, half of a frozen banana, and a few pieces of ice to a blender and make a super yummy post-workout shake that I look forward to like you would not believe. However, I've tried it with only milk and only water and it's still the best tasting protein powder I've tried by far. I can't say enough good things about it - very easily mixed with just a fork or spoon, no weird aftertaste, and a great consistency.

    I've also heard great things about BSN Lean Dessert protein powder, which plenty of women use. I haven't tried it, but I'm sure it's pretty tasty and probably much more available to you than the CSN, which is a local brand in South Carolina. It can be purchased online, though.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    Protein is protein. It does the same job for women as it does for men - adds protein to your diet.

    It won't bulk you up, make you gain weight or gain size unless they cause you to move into a calorie surplus. Most protein powders are actually fairly low in calories though. The one I used to use was Optimum Nutrition 100% Gold Standard Whey at around 110 calories per serving, and some really nice flavours.

    Whey protein is completely different to weight gainers, which is what some people use to help them add mass.
  • SrMaggalicious
    SrMaggalicious Posts: 495 Member
    thanks everyone for your input , i just linked whey protein with body building or something maybe ignorant of me. i am struggling to hit my protein goals, so maybe this is the answer but i dont like milk , can i take it with water?

    A lot of people associate it with that, but it is merely a supplement. A lot of bodybuilders use it because they tend to have high protein goals, and as mentioned, it is an easy way to help meet those goals

    I always take mine with water but I tend to just chug it. How good it tastes depends on the brand. Some mix well with water, others don't. You should be able to find reviews online. Or you can make a shake with water as the base.

    I put my protein in my green smoothie. I use unflavored, but I used to get MetRx vanilla casein protein and always used it with water...I liked the taste.
  • Tinamac1
    Tinamac1 Posts: 39
    Whey protein can cause a yeast infection, that is the only thing I would look out for. I found out the hard way so just beware.
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  • fushigi1988
    fushigi1988 Posts: 519 Member
    Whey protein can cause a yeast infection, that is the only thing I would look out for. I found out the hard way so just beware.

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  • naomigee161
    naomigee161 Posts: 41 Member
    what everyone else said. I use this which tastes great: http://www.bulkpowders.co.uk/shop-by-category/protein-supplements/whey-protein/pure-whey-isolate-90.html

    NG156299 will get you £5 off orders too :)
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member

    Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein in Vanilla Ice Cream - Once again, yuck! It's definitely better than the Oh Yeah! and not nearly as thick. It's more mixable as well, but the flavor is just - blech. I'd probably have to add a bunch of stuff to it just go get it down. The aftertaste is pretty gross.

    I have this one, its delicious! i mix it with 1 part milk and 2 parts water, throw in a few ice cubes and it tastes like melted ice cream!
  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    Whey protein can cause a yeast infection, that is the only thing I would look out for. I found out the hard way so just beware.

    How, exactly, are you getting this stuff into your body? Just, um... curious.
  • Koldnomore
    Koldnomore Posts: 1,613 Member
    Whey protein can cause a yeast infection, that is the only thing I would look out for. I found out the hard way so just beware.

    Hate to tell you but it wasn't from protein unless you were somehow using it in some unintended way.

    I've been supplementing with whey proteIn powder for almost two years. Normally I mix it with my yogurt and oatmeal for breakfast. I have never drunk it because I refuse to drink my calories. If you're going to mix it up with a few things, make sure to mix it with the most liquid thing first, and never mix it directly into anything hot (you can mix it into something cold first THEN add it) because it will curdle into a disgusting mess -at least the powders that I have used do this, they may not ALL do it.

    I've also made protein pancakes and muffins with it :)
  • ihateroses
    ihateroses Posts: 893 Member
    If you're worried about getting jacked overnight, just look for the big pink tubs - can't go wrong :)

    This!!!

    If you get the pink tub you get higher chances of thigh gap too!

    In all seriousness though, Syntha 6 chocolate peanut butter is my fave so far. Don't even need milk and it still tastes like a milkshake.
  • rodduz
    rodduz Posts: 251 Member
    Why do women always think they'll get bulky if they eat protein or lift proper weights? It's a big enough challenge for men to get bulky when using the two and we've got Testosterone to help us along they way! Women have got no chance!
  • GreenIceFloes
    GreenIceFloes Posts: 1,491 Member
    I have whey protein everyday and I lift too. And I eat at a deficit. You can't bulk accidentally, you need to make an all-out effort to.
    And meeting your daily protein needs is important, so not a waste of calories.
  • GreenIceFloes
    GreenIceFloes Posts: 1,491 Member
    Whey protein can cause a yeast infection, that is the only thing I would look out for. I found out the hard way so just beware.

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  • iamjessiebear
    iamjessiebear Posts: 2
    I drink Fitmiss - Chocolate Delight! So delicious :)
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  • fitness_faeiry
    fitness_faeiry Posts: 354 Member
    Whey protein can cause a yeast infection, that is the only thing I would look out for. I found out the hard way so just beware.

    Whey protein can also make you pregnant
  • RozzeleS
    RozzeleS Posts: 65 Member
    I use Diet Whey Protein and its def not hindered my progress, if anything its helped as I have more energy for the gym and dont ache as much so no need for as many rest days :)
  • iamjessiebear
    iamjessiebear Posts: 2
    Whey protein doesn't make you pregnant if you practice safe sex and/or abstinence.

    Whey protein doesn't give you yeast infection unless you have candida in your system, thus carbs and sugars feeds the yeast and gives you infection.

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