Will Whey Protein help me lose weight or bulk me up?

NeachyBird
NeachyBird Posts: 16 Member
edited November 9 in Food and Nutrition
Hi everyone!
I am thinking about adding some whey protein to my green smoothie . My question is will it bulk me up or help me to lose weight. I don't do strength training right now. I do plan on starting to lift soon. Right now I just do cardio .. Anyone have advice or experience?? Thanks a bunch !

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  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Will Whey Protein help me lose weight or bulk me up?
    Yes!

    Seriously your weight is based on you having a calorie surplus or deficit. I have a protein shake after my morning run. It's great for muscle repair.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Adding whey will add protein to your diet. If you are trouble hitting your protein targets it will help.

    The overall calorie count for the day will tell you if you will go up or down.
  • Sevendust912
    Sevendust912 Posts: 122 Member
    edited December 2014
    If you are on a cut protein is good to help you retain muscle because some people find it difficult to get enough protein when they are cutting and whey can help.

    It is as relevant to weight loss as any other food is.
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    NeachyBird wrote: »
    Hi everyone!
    I am thinking about adding some whey protein to my green smoothie . My question is will it bulk me up or help me to lose weight. I don't do strength training right now. I do plan on starting to lift soon. Right now I just do cardio .. Anyone have advice or experience?? Thanks a bunch !

    Neither. It's just protein, like eating a piece of chicken or some eggs. If you need some extra protein in your diet and have room for the extra calories, go for it. How many calories you eat and burn will determine if you lose weight, and as a woman it would take some SERIOUS weight training and supplements to bulk you up.
  • daedalus01
    daedalus01 Posts: 44 Member
    Calories in vs calories out. It's that simple. No single food will make you gain or lose as long as you stay within your calorie allowance. If you're lacking protein or struggle to hit your protein number then drink up!
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    the answer is …no

    if adding the protein puts you in a surplus then yes you will gain …not sure if you will "bulk up" that would be a function of what your training program is..

    if you are in a calorie deficit, add protein, and remain in a calorie deficit then you will lose…

  • NeachyBird
    NeachyBird Posts: 16 Member
    thanks everyone for the advice. I have been having trouble getting enough protein in so I will be adding this in to my shake. Thank you!
  • allanakern
    allanakern Posts: 245 Member
    the answer is you should start strength training! its what makes you look and feel sexy
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