Sell me on Whey Protein.

leighann881

5"3"
126
25% BF

What's the point? I find that for the same calories and less carbs I can eat lean meat and actually fill up. So why do I see so many women drinking protein? (If you are figure or power lifter I get it). But why should your average fitness-minded woman drink protein?

thisisme13

I only drink a protein shake when I'm short on protein for the day. I prefer to get my protein from real foods instead of a shake. I don't eat meat and am still figuring out new protein foods to eat that aren't meat so I rely on protein shakes as a suppliement only.

For some reason some people seem to think a protein shake is a magically drink and will make you lose weight... or build muscle.

People should be looking at protein shakes as a suppliement... kind of like a vitamin. Many people use them as meal replacements as well which I wouldn't do.

imtrinat

I suppose I can't provide you with a ton of scientific studies, but I can give you my own personal reasons. I simply do not have the time in my day to prepare all the meat I would need to meet my protein goals. Not only that, but meat just tastes weird sometimes and I dont like to eat a lot of it. Chugging a protein shake is a nice alternative for me and I can make them taste like a milkshake I try to hit at least 100 grams of protein a day, as I find this is most optimal for my goals. Other people I know drink protein shakes after a workout because it helps with recovery. They aren't bodybuilders/powerlifters either, but they are trying to retain or add some mass and the shakes are a quick source of protein for them.

SweetestLibby

personal preference.

Loulady

I have a whey shake as a quick breakfast.

Why do you want us to sell you on it?

cwolfman13

I imagine a lot of people have a hard time meeting their 1 gram of protein per Lb of LBM, so they choose to supplement with whey or whatever. My wife has a tendency towards carbs, and rarely meets her protein requirements with just "regular" food so she has to supplement. I need about 160 grams per day, so...well...that's a lot of friggin' chicken if I'm not supplementing.

tross0924

same calories and less carbs

Very dependent on your powder. Cheap Body Fortress Whey Isolate from Wal-Mart has 30g protien and 1g carb for 130 calories. You can't get that with egg whites, skinless boneless chicken breast or tuna.

But it is just a supplement. If you'd rather eat real food than do so.

_noob_

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2025891

Old paper on benefits of whey protein for preventing cancer. Basically it's just a good protein source that helps provide substrates for glutathione production (one of your body's ACTUAL detox methods).

Sarauk2sf

Some people do not eat meat.

KANGOOJUMPS

its crap./

Derpinaaa

I can't drink a straight shake, but I use it in a lot of baking. I make protein muffins and add it to brownies, and I make some bangin' double chocolate chip pancakes with it. But that's all I find it to be good for.

Lupercalia

I use it because it's quick, cheap, and convenient for me to do so. It's what works for me. I view the whey as what it is intended to be--a supplemental source of protein-- not some sort of meal replacement weight loss shake or a muscle gainer. I have it in addition to my usual eats.

red8424

If you prefer to eat your protein, then so be it. I personally am very picky about meat and some days I eat none. Whey isolate protein shakes taste good, give me protein, and keep me from having to choke down gross meat (and meat can sometimes be full of sodium and cholesterol, too). That probably explains why many people do so.

ryry_

I'm lazy and helps me get in 44 grams of protein in two minutes instead of cooking up some meat at night.

Plus I've been slowly perfecting my protein shake recipe that now tastes like an Orange Julius.

But there is nothing magical about it if you prefer to get it from meat or whatever that is perfectly fine.

ryry_

I can't drink a straight shake, but I use it in a lot of baking. I make protein muffins and add it to brownies, and I make some bangin' double chocolate chip pancakes with it. But that's all I find it to be good for.

Care to share some recipes?

robot_potato

Tastes like *kitten* no matter which way you spin it, but most days I cannot reach my protein goal without it. It's a means to an end, if you don't want/need to take it, don't.

_noob_

Tastes like *kitten* no matter which way you spin it, but most days I cannot reach my protein goal without it. It's a means to an end, if you don't want/need to take it, don't.

most days I can get by without it (and I like the way casein tastes in available concoctions anyway), but my experience mimmicks this.

It is an undeniably good source of protein though.

katedevall

I never seem to meet my protein from the meals I eat; protein shakes makes it easier

SteveJWatson

I dont bother with it.

Its expensive - I did the maths once and milk comes out at less money per pint.

Also: I wouldn't drink powdered milk, so I dont see why I would drink powdered whey....

leighann881

I have a whey shake as a quick breakfast.

Why do you want us to sell you on it?

First, I see a whole lot of shakes on people's diaries and wondered why. Then, a lady here at work was telling me how she drinks them all the time and they are essential for weight loss. yada yada.

Basically, I just want to hear the other side or maybe someone had a great reason that I could consider. That's all :-) I'm all about looking at diet and fitness from different perspectives and trying them and see how it works for me.

leighann881

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2025891

Old paper on benefits of whey protein for preventing cancer. Basically it's just a good protein source that helps provide substrates for glutathione production (one of your body's ACTUAL detox methods).

THANKS!

leighann881

Tastes like *kitten* no matter which way you spin it, but most days I cannot reach my protein goal without it. It's a means to an end, if you don't want/need to take it, don't.

most days I can get by without it (and I like the way casein tastes in available concoctions anyway), but my experience mimmicks this.

It is an undeniably good source of protein though.

I understand casein way more than whey... however, if you drink to much of it you start smelling like stale coffee. :noway:

Derpinaaa

I can't drink a straight shake, but I use it in a lot of baking. I make protein muffins and add it to brownies, and I make some bangin' double chocolate chip pancakes with it. But that's all I find it to be good for.

Care to share some recipes?

For the pancakes: 1 banana (mashed), 1 scoop powder (I use Dymatize Elite Fudge Brownie), 1 tsp vanilla, and an egg. Mix, cook as you would pancakes on low-mid heat. Add chocolate chips as desired.

For everything else, I use a box mix (I'm lazy). Sub oil for unsweetened applesauce, eggs as called for, and add a scoop (or two) of powder (again, I use Dymatize Fudge Brownie for everything). Usually requires extra water, and bam, a sneaky, yummy source of protein.

leighann881

No need to be so touchy people.... I'm not attacking your consumption of whey. I honestly was looking for perspective from faithful whey drinkers!! That's all

csuhar

Convenience is the main thing for me. I like milk, but it spoils. While meat can provide the protein, sometimes I just don't want to bother with the preparation. Whey is comparatively easy to store and use- just add water. But I'm not what I'd call a "faithful drinker". I just have some on-hand for when my diet falls short.

tommygirl15

Because it tastes yummy in smoothies and boosts my protein intake for the day, so why not?

ryry_

No need to be so touchy people.... I'm not attacking your consumption of whey. I honestly was looking for perspective from faithful whey drinkers!! That's all

No offense taken. Plenty of misinformation out there claiming that whey attackz the fatz yo.

ryry_

I can't drink a straight shake, but I use it in a lot of baking. I make protein muffins and add it to brownies, and I make some bangin' double chocolate chip pancakes with it. But that's all I find it to be good for.

Care to share some recipes?

For the pancakes: 1 banana (mashed), 1 scoop powder (I use Dymatize Elite Fudge Brownie), 1 tsp vanilla, and an egg. Mix, cook as you would pancakes on low-mid heat. Add chocolate chips as desired.

For everything else, I use a box mix (I'm lazy). Sub oil for unsweetened applesauce, eggs as called for, and add a scoop (or two) of powder (again, I use Dymatize Fudge Brownie for everything). Usually requires extra water, and bam, a sneaky, yummy source of protein.

Much obliged! Definitely going to try these this weekend.

chrisandover

Pea Protein or Brown rice Protein also good options

amosmoses88

For people like me, who have a hard time meeting their calorie goal for the day, It really helps a lot. It's not just about people who want to get lean. I drink it for calorie and of course, protein goals. I never meet my goal...even with a shake, but a shake helps a lot. I have to watch my sugar, so I tend to only drink it on days I know I'm not going to go way over on sugar and especially on days I work out. (Which has been a lil bit) But it does help and you can't get everything from meat, fish, and all the other stuff without going way over on carbs and other things. Oh, and I use the Soy protein powder because of my stomach issues.

CoachReddy

5"3"
126
25% BF

What's the point? I find that for the same calories and less carbs I can eat lean meat and actually fill up. So why do I see so many women drinking protein? (If you are figure or power lifter I get it). But why should your average fitness-minded woman drink protein?

the ONLY point to whey protein is as a supplement. if you're meeting your nutritional needs with whole foods, you don't need it. period.