Should I drink whey protein drinks?

kur0shiro
kur0shiro Posts: 15 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi! First time positing here. We recently bought a big bag of CytoSport 100% whey in chocolate flavor. I've been wondering if I should also start drinking it as the idea I have for whey drinks is that only males usually consume those. Hahaha.

Thanks! :)

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  • kinsellae
    kinsellae Posts: 167 Member
    If you're hitting your protein needs without whey, it's not necessary.
  • Shadowmf
    Shadowmf Posts: 40
    Hey there. Well I'm no expert but I'm 21 female and I drink them. I don't even lift but the one I use is great for a meal replacement and I
    usually drink them when I have trouble meeting my protein goal for the day. Protein is really important to me as it fills me up. Otherwise I would just be hungry all the time.
  • melb_alex
    melb_alex Posts: 1,154 Member
    The ones containing thermogenics are the best for fat burn
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,990 Member
    The ones containing thermogenics are the best for fat burn
    Untrue. Fat burn happens because of calorie deficit, not from stimulants in a protein shake.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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  • kur0shiro
    kur0shiro Posts: 15 Member
    I see! Thanks so much guys for the answers :) Super appreciate it!
  • pander101
    pander101 Posts: 677 Member
    I have a really hard time hitting my protein needs without them. I usually have two scoops for breakfast or after a lift session. But almost daily for me.
  • ThinkInOregon
    ThinkInOregon Posts: 283
    I drink them almost daily. I am not a big meat eater so would have a really hard time hitting my protein goal without them.
  • raindawg
    raindawg Posts: 348 Member
    I drink a scoop and half for breakfast and will have one after a workout. It takes care of my chocolate cravings.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    Protein powders are a cheap and easy way to help people (male or female) meet their protein goals, it's just a food source.
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    It is my understanding that protein shakes help infuse the body with protein quickly. They are best taken at the end of a strength training session in order to have free protein molecules available for muscle repair... Personally, I find that if I consume them mid-workout, it seems to give me an added boost to get through the workout. It really does not matter if you are male or female. They can help. The only downside is that if you are not lifting and consume way too much protein, it can cause undue stress on the kidneys.
  • grazer432
    grazer432 Posts: 33 Member
    If you are struggling to meet your protein requirements then I don't see them as terrible but the nutrition that comes from a protein shake isn't going to match that of protein as part of a meal. I have done protein shakes and found they were too sugary for me and I tended to overdo it and go over my calories. I prefer to eat my calories than drink them right now but I know lots of women who have had success with drinking protein shakes, especially women who are on the muscular side and trying to build more muscle.

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