What happens when you quit Protein Powder?
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Some protein powders have Creatine in it, that's why people are talking about it, OP. Just wanting to clarify that.
If the protein powder you chose has Creatine in it, I've read you'll gain some water weight, because the Creatine increases the water retained around your muscles. If you stop taking it, then the water retention will go away, which *might* cause a less defined look if you're bulking. Don't think it would leave you flabby so to speak though. Otherwise, nothing happens. You just stop taking it and that's the end of it.0 -
I used to have chicken breast as a protein supplement but decided that was a habit I just had to stop - so I went cold turkey.0
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I used to have chicken breast as a protein supplement but decided that was a habit I just had to stop - so I went cold turkey.
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There is 0 reason that taking protein powder OUT of your diet would cause water retention. And even if it did, so the hell what? It's just a temporary issue.
If you're getting enough protein in your diet already, just add more calories. If you're not getting enough calories, some of the protein you're eating is getting used to meet your energy needs. You could eat more protein to make sure that you have some for your energy needs and some for building muscle, but if you're already optimized for muscle building with your protein intake, you're better off eating more calories as fat and carbs to provide your energy needs. Protein is the least efficient of the macronutrients for providing energy.
My husband had this problem too. He ate lots of protein, but he just wasn't eating enough *calories* to be in a surplus, so he couldn't gain, despite working out like a monster. Now he shoots for 200 grams of protein a day overall and drinks half a gallon of whole milk a day in addition to his regular diet to make sure he gets a surplus of calories. He's gained something like 20 pounds so far this year, and that's lifting heavy 3 days a week, and making sure that sleep is a top priority. Of course it hasn't all been muscle, that would be ridiculous, but he wasn't fat to begin with, and the strength gains have been totally worth it!0 -
Some protein powders have Creatine in it, that's why people are talking about it, OP. Just wanting to clarify that.
If the protein powder you chose has Creatine in it, I've read you'll gain some water weight, because the Creatine increases the water retained around your muscles. If you stop taking it, then the water retention will go away, which *might* cause a less defined look if you're bulking. Don't think it would leave you flabby so to speak though. Otherwise, nothing happens. You just stop taking it and that's the end of it.0 -
Protein powders are a convenient pure and simple.0
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Some protein powders have Creatine in it, that's why people are talking about it, OP. Just wanting to clarify that.
If the protein powder you chose has Creatine in it, I've read you'll gain some water weight, because the Creatine increases the water retained around your muscles. If you stop taking it, then the water retention will go away, which *might* cause a less defined look if you're bulking. Don't think it would leave you flabby so to speak though. Otherwise, nothing happens. You just stop taking it and that's the end of it.
Yes, thank you for correcting me. This is what I meant to say, but I worded it very poorly0 -
its like falling off the planet earth.
spirally down?
who the hell knows!0 -
Your spending potential rises.0
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You get the shakes. Pun intended.0
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I think you've gotten your answer, but anyway, protein powder is just another way to get protein in your diet. It's for people who want protein in a convenient form. It doesn't have anything to do with water retention. Hope that helps.0
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Your symptoms might improve. I'll be quitting my whey protein after this container is done. I get free range chicken eggs from coworkers, so I'm saving some cash by quitting.0
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Some protein powders have Creatine in it, that's why people are talking about it, OP. Just wanting to clarify that.
If the protein powder you chose has Creatine in it, I've read you'll gain some water weight, because the Creatine increases the water retained around your muscles. If you stop taking it, then the water retention will go away, which *might* cause a less defined look if you're bulking. Don't think it would leave you flabby so to speak though. Otherwise, nothing happens. You just stop taking it and that's the end of it.
Yes, thank you for correcting me. This is what I meant to say, but I worded it very poorly0 -
You go through severe withdrawal, and eventually resort to selling all your belongings to get your next fix..0
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Nothing happens, protein is made from milk. So it would have the same effect as to stop drinking milk:p0
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Protein powder can be constipating. So you may find that you are more regular when you stop using it. Some people see it as a "cheat" to increase protien consumption in a bulk. I use it because organic, grass fed beef is too expensive.
I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% whey protein. It is about .77 cents a serving, and is a very good quality protein.
Try to avoid soy and soy isolate protein. There is still more research that needs to be done, but early studies indicate that it may inhibit testosterone production and increase estrogen and progesterone levels, which is pretty much the opposite of what you want to happen to increase muscle mass.0 -
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Some people, I PROTIEN meat, eggs, tofu can replace, if you can please tell me. Any help would be very appriciated.
Thank you
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Your muscles deflate0
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I'm looking to gain more weight. In a month I've put on 2 kgs purely using food but I find it hard to make my daily calorie goal so I want to start taking protein powder. My question is what happens after you stop using it?
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