whey protien

Whey Protein isn't necessary. Main focus should be eating well and getting exercise. Logging your food here and keeping track of everything works if you stick with it.

I would be more focused with that.

But I do use Whey protein before the gym, I mix it with almond chocolate milk, a banana, and the protein. More so bc I go to the gym early before work and I just want to get something in my stomach before I go that I can have on the go.

I use NOW Sports Organic Whey Protein. Nothing special but is a good protein with no extra added stuff that some others may have. Reasonably priced too.

Personally, I like Trutein. Their Chocolate Magic Pudding is AMAZING.

There is a GNC one that is low calorie. I can't think of the name..they sell it at SAMs and also walmart (I think). I've since moved to Germany and can't remember. I used to drink the vanilla kind...is it called Lean something?
Anyways for weightloss you need to eat a calorie deficit, with that being said I personally have a protein shake about 5x a week. For me, they are filling, tasty, and help with getting enough protein.

I also suggest a blender ball to help mix it up. Best wishes on your journey.

I recommend finding a brand that doesn't have proprietary blends (ON Gold Standard does not). That way you know what you're actually getting.

Some brands will contain blends with taurine, creatine, amino acids etc. but without providing actual amounts of these added ingredients. Having these ingredients is fine (and possibly even desired depending on what you want from your protein shake) but when they're added in non-disclosed amounts it can mean that you're not getting what you expect from your protein. If the label says 24g or 30g of protein per serving, you may only be getting 20g or so since ingredients like taurine (an amino acid, so technically a protein) can boost up the protein count on the label.

I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard and like it. I don't think they use proprietary blends on any of their products. If they have additives to their supplements, they tell you on the label how much of each ingredient is in there.

I find them all pretty gross. What is the reason you want to use whey protein? Shakes and protein do not help you lose weight. It is always best to get your protein from real sources like lean meats.

Also, I recommend mixing with milk instead of water. I love the taste with milk but mixing the powder with just water is nasty.

I also agree that getting protein is best from natural sources during meals, however, I do have half a whey shake during my workout every other day just to make sure I hit my protein goal on my lift days. Gotta take care of those muscles.

Most people don't need protein supplements. And they do not help you lose weight. Try eating protein at every meal and learn which food items are higher in protein. This is the best way to meet your daily needs. Even if you are doing some weight machines and cardio here and there at a low intensity....you should try to get your protein through food. It is better than powdered stuff.

People who should use protein supplements are people who workout hard and eat lots of high protein food but are still falling short of their increased protein needs.

I did not use whey protein to lose weight. Food will make you feel much fuller than a shake, in my experience.

I have had to temporarily suspend further weight loss as I am recovering from surgery. I am using whey protein (Biochem Natural flavor, recommended by someone on this site) in between meals to meet the higher protein levels for healing.