Whey Protein

Pneeleysmom
Pneeleysmom Posts: 75 Member
in Food and Nutrition
How do you guys feel about Whey Protein shakes as a breakfast meal replacement? Good, bad?

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  • roverdisc98
    roverdisc98 Posts: 78 Member
    i've used it as a meal replacement but i mostly use it as a refuel after workouts. i love that stuff!
  • Pneeleysmom
    Pneeleysmom Posts: 75 Member
    Thanks Roverdisc...at least I got one response! lol
  • roverdisc98
    roverdisc98 Posts: 78 Member
    the boards here move so fast! it's hard to get topics going i guess! i don't know

    a new thread gets started every second it seems like

    anyways, I drink a 6oz whey shake (water and powder for less calories) every M,W,F after my weight training and I soooo look forward to it! I had it this morning and it was grrrrrrrrrrrreat!
  • ammadove
    ammadove Posts: 97 Member
    I Love Love Love whey protein. I use it in my smoothies all the time. I mix 2 scoops of whey protein and half a banana to 8 ounces of cold water, add a few ice cubes and mix it in the blender. Yummmm.
  • Tenzuya
    Tenzuya Posts: 64
    I dont think you should use whey as a meal replacement, unless you have absolutely no food in the house, if you are trying to lose weight fast by skipping meals then you most likely slow your metabolism down, this is my advice eat your calories dont drink them.
  • Dfracassa
    Dfracassa Posts: 318 Member
    I drink one every morning while I'm getting ready for work. If I forget to bring a protein bar or some cereal with me, it keeps me full until lunch, so around 4.5 hours. Not bad! I prefer the CytoSport vanilla, and we get it at Costco for $50 for a 6 pound bag.
  • TheSwoleMinister_deleted
    TheSwoleMinister_deleted Posts: 540 Member
    I have one every morning. Delicious! The ingredients are in my diary and I also have a preparation video on my youtube vlog.
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    I love it. I have one for breakfast, Milk, fruit, Whey 1 tsp honey, , yummy,. I also have it for lunch. But I also have am and pm snacks. Apple, handful of mix nuts, string cheese.
  • GregJourney
    GregJourney Posts: 80 Member
    I use them after strength training workouts. It is helping me recover from the workout and I am seeing it help in the muscle building. Plus it leave me feeling fuller for longer. I was a sceptic but I am sold now
  • dmd721
    dmd721 Posts: 4
    As long as the ingredients in the protein are as clean as possible, then I don't see a problem with it. Of course, it is best to eat real food for meals, but I know that everyone's schedule is different and it's not always possible to do so - that's where a high-quality protein can work wonders.

    If you're replacing a meal, just be sure you're adding in other ingredients (fruit, milk, peanut butter, etc.) in order to ensure you're getting enough calories.

    I personally use soy protein powder (whey protein doesn't agree with me :frown: ) with fruit/soymilk/peanut butter for a breakfast smoothie, or I use it just mixed with soymilk or water for a post-workout refuel.
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    Go for it! No worries as long as you are still at a deficit at the end of the day and you've comprised most of your day with nutritious foods.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    I use as a meal replacement occasionally. Filling and good when your in a rush! :-)
  • DoneBroughtSexyBack
    DoneBroughtSexyBack Posts: 190
    The only time I would use them as a meal is when I just do not have time for actual food. Drinking your calories is not really the ideal way to go...
  • Windzer
    Windzer Posts: 104
    Depends on the whey protein, I use Optimum Nutiriton Pro Complex, 300cals per serving with 60g protein, made a great meal replacement.
  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
    I love my whey, but I don't use it as a meal replacement. I have three solid meals per day, and two liquid meals (i.e. protein shakes) per day on the five days per week that I lift. Breakfast, lunch about 1-2 hours before my workout, whey after my workout, supper when I get home, casein protein shake about an hour or so before bed.
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    How do you guys feel about Whey Protein shakes as a breakfast meal replacement? Good, bad?

    Nothing wrong with replacing a meal with this as long as you're not doing it for every meal of the day. Sounds like a good plan to me.
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    The only time I would use them as a meal is when I just do not have time for actual food. Drinking your calories is not really the ideal way to go...

    I would agree that nutrition from whole foods is better than from supplements.

    However, if you make a smoothie with whey, greek yogurt, fruit, and maybe some peanut butter as your meal, I don't see the disadvantages to drinking your calories with this.

    Now, I do agree that it may not be a good idea to drink your calories with something like a high calorie fruit juice or soda if you are having trouble staying at a deficit for the day.
  • GerritTheBlacksmith
    GerritTheBlacksmith Posts: 234
    I have it for breakfast almost every day.
  • bc119
    bc119 Posts: 34 Member
    I don't think there is anything wrong with using whey protein as a breakast meal replacement as long as you are having something else with it. Say, some oatmeal with blueberries and your protein shake on the side (a combination of protein, complex carbs and simple carbs).

    I have a whey protein shake every morning for breakfast (approx. 350 calories) and it sustains me until my morning snack.

    I use: orange-flavoured whey protein powder, half a banana, some frozen strawberries and a cup of almond milk. I also add a fruit and vegetable supplements (Progressive Phytoberry and VegeGreens).

    I think it is incredibly convenient (I drink it in the car on my way to work) and certainly better than not having any breakfast at all! :)
  • Pneeleysmom
    Pneeleysmom Posts: 75 Member
    Thanks guys for the VALUABLE info!! I am looking for something for breakfast that's quick, and healthy on the go. I usually have my breakfast at work or on my way in to the office.
  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
    Almost every morning I have a cinamon and raisin bagel with peanut butter. Toast the bagel, spread on some peanut butter, and then eat it in the car on my way to drop the kids off to school. Head from school into work. I know it isn't the best in the world, being a rather simple carb, but with the protein and fat from the peanut butter it holds me over really well until lunch about 3.5 hours later. And it is very easy and tasty.
  • DaniH826
    DaniH826 Posts: 1,335 Member
    Honestly, a home-made whey protein shake beats the precanned crap any day and probably beats other breakfast choices such as sugary cereals and other suched highly processed things. I personally make my shakes with skim milk and fresh fruit (berries, banana), maybe a little spinach, and the occasional kefir. I tend to have a shake post workout on lift days and at times when I just don't feel like actually eating. Getting some of my calories from liquids rather than solids doesn't bother me at all, especially not when I know it's healthy.

    Just keep in mind that whey protein is a supplement and shouldn't be your main protein delivery system. That's what actual food is for. :smile:

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