To Use Protein or Not use Protein,Thats the ????

lisabel87

I just Read on the internet that WHey Protein can cause headaches and I have had one ever since drinking it. That
sucks.... I don't want to have a headache every nigh from drinking Whey Protein. I wish someone would of
mentioned that aspect of it. Maybe i should only use 1/2 of a scoop instead?

Thats weird. I get headaches very easily but never after drinking whey protein! strange.

RDH0513

If you are having so many issues with having a protein shake... then don't drink one. Eat chicken or egg whites. Question solved.

Pebble321

You've had lots of advice already, but I'll add some more for you!!

I think that if you are just starting out then you should listen to your doctor and don't worry about adding protein powder unless you find you aren't getting enough protein from regular food or unless you take up a seriously heavy gym program.
Keep it simple, real food, healthy meals, keep up your exercise - and once you've done this for a while you can start tinkering with more protein etc if it seems to be needed.

(My personal thoughts on protein powder is that it has to be highly processed and most that I've seen have a mile long ingredient list which doesn't fit with my eating style, but you need to develop your own strategies that works for you, not what someone else does/says)

jghoffman

Tizz,
I have always used protein shakes to supplement my weight loss or muscle gain. I drink two a day on average. The purpose is to get more protein into my body regardless of my goal at that time. It helps feed the muscle so whether you are doing cardio and lifting weight it aids in recover. First and foremost listen to your doctor, if he says don't then I am sure he has a reason. Others on this board have given you a ton of advice a lot of it is good. As for your headaches I have never experienced anything like that so it may be the whey you might consider going to soy if you want to continue to use the protein. Don't worry about it forcing you to gain weight because that piece is not true. Calories in versus calories out.

kyodi

Protein power can be used and not gain weight if used properly. I use it after a workout, with food that has little or no protein, and only between 15 to 25 grams. The body can only use between 25 and 35 grams per meal; the excess is just that. I also lift weights 5 days a week which is why I use it after my workouts. I've been losing weight since mid Feb and have been taking the protein since as well.

Jizes318

you don't have to add powder protein to your diet..

forget about the bodybuilding stuff.

You need high protein diet if your workout consist of primarily strength exercises. You need strength exercises because it's the best way to lose weight in the first place. you build muscles -> you increase metabolism -> your muscles grow -> which in turn increases metabolism -> fat burns faster and faster the more lean muscle mass your accumulate.
You need protein to do that.

Most of people doing heavy cardio and little strength exercises when trying to lose weight, which in my opinion should be quite the opposite.
Here is the article that explains my line of thought much better: http://www.crossfitsouthbay.com/2011/05/skinny-fat/

Thanks for the article.. I just read it!