Whey protein for the girls...

GemmieNoWobbles
GemmieNoWobbles Posts: 398 Member
edited September 27 in Food and Nutrition
Pretty much just this - is whey protein or protein shakes beneficial to us ladies or are they really only marketed to bulky (or wannabe bulky) men?
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  • josierenee
    josierenee Posts: 4
    They are good for us. Most women are not genetically formulated to get "bulky".
  • WifeMomDVM
    WifeMomDVM Posts: 1,025 Member
    Absolutely they are for us too! I drink 1-3 protein shakes a day! I just don't eat enough fish and poultry! Muscles make you lean, sexy, firm, and thin! They need support!

    Whey protein can be a very beneficial supplement to your healthy diet. My favorite is Biochem Sports brand (found on Amazon.com) free super saver shipping! :)
  • FairyMiss
    FairyMiss Posts: 1,812 Member
    I am thinking of starting some, need to look into it
  • momwifenurse021406
    momwifenurse021406 Posts: 27 Member
    I drink body by vi which is a protien shake.. I have lost weight but I havent gained any bulk.. I do notice though it has helped in me recover from sore muscles faster, and kept me feeling full longer.
  • heatherlh83
    heatherlh83 Posts: 76 Member
    Protein shakes are definitely not just for the guys. I drink 1-3 daily. My favorite is SciFit Protalyn but there are several good ones to choose from. I always look for an isolate or blend with low fat, carbs & sugar.
  • DianaPowerUp
    DianaPowerUp Posts: 518 Member
    Definately for anybody/everybody. It's a great way to get more protein in, esp. if you're on the go, and/or just can't eat that much more protein during the day. I drink at least 1, sometimes 2/day. Helps build up that lean muscle!
  • wheelieblade
    wheelieblade Posts: 323
    I've decided to give maximuscle a go, argos sell a few different ones, will just see how things go
  • AdymondNtheRuff
    AdymondNtheRuff Posts: 108 Member
    Yes it is... however you have to know how much protein you need to consume in a day... to much protein is not good you, if you don't work it off! That's what my doctors told me when i had weight lost surgery.
  • tannaleigh
    tannaleigh Posts: 188 Member
    Protein is good for women too. both men and women should be careful to take in protein concentrate instead of protein isolate. the process to make protein isolate is not healthy for the body, it turns you body acidic. And try not to take in too much. It can be hard on your kidneys. I often use protein shakes or bars on days when I am taking in less meat sourced protein.
  • DianaPowerUp
    DianaPowerUp Posts: 518 Member
    Yes it is... however you have to know how much protein you need to consume in a day... to much protein is not good you, if you don't work it off! That's what my doctors told me when i had weight lost surgery.

    You should aim for 1 gm/lb of lean body weight, which for most women, is roughly about 100 gm/prot/day, and most of us don't get anywhere close to that amt. (which is why I supplement). For you Meka, it may be different, b/c you've had weight loss surgery, and that completely alters your digestive physiology, so I would go with whatever your dr. recommends for you.
  • lauz45
    lauz45 Posts: 243
    I'm glad everyone is 'for' protein shakes as my boyfriend and his friend were adamant that it will make me fat! I have a scoop of whey protein with skimmed milk after I run.
  • schnarfo
    schnarfo Posts: 764 Member
    good! I have a whey protein shake with semi skim milk every time I do a weights workout
  • deathtaco
    deathtaco Posts: 237
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    Protein shakes are not evil. They are protein. Easy to eat, easy to digest. I use one or two every day (try to get less than 25%) from powder.

    No single macronutrient will make you fail. Lack of effort and discipline will make you fail before a protein shake ever does.

    coming from a (wannabe) bulky guy
  • nsciambi
    nsciambi Posts: 70 Member
    I love my protein shakes! My favorite is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Caramel Toffee Fudge. Mixed with a cup of skim milk, it helps me recover from my workouts AND satisfies my sweet tooth.

    Thanks for the reminder. I haven't been drinking them like I should. A protein shake would be so much better than indulging in a cookie.

    And contrary to popular belief, it takes years of dedication, hard work, and the help of the right genes for a woman to become bulky in a muscular sense.
  • oneflexis
    oneflexis Posts: 4 Member
    They are good for us! espically after a work out because our body absorbs the protein so fast. i reccommend having it first thing in the morning because after all you body has already gone along time with out food.
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    Nope, they're great! Get one that's natural, no artificial sugars or other ingredients, usually 100-140 calories for a serving, and try it with almond milk for a lower calorie shake (vs. cow milk). I like Pure Protein but I'm switching to Shakeology because it has a lot of added vitamins that I haven't been getting - and it's pretty yummy. It's only 3g less protein per serving than Pure Protein (which is 20g) and if you add extra things, it'll be even higher. Use it right after a work out to help your muscles heal and grow!
  • Happyoceangirl
    Happyoceangirl Posts: 1,993 Member
    I love my protein shakes! My favorite is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Caramel Toffee Fudge. Mixed with a cup of skim milk, it helps me recover from my workouts AND satisfies my sweet tooth.

    Thanks for the reminder. I haven't been drinking them like I should. A protein shake would be so much better than indulging in a cookie.

    And contrary to popular belief, it takes years of dedication, hard work, and the help of the right genes for a woman to become bulky in a muscular sense.

    That sounds good - where do you buy it? Edit to answer I just found it at GNC. :)
  • GemmieNoWobbles
    GemmieNoWobbles Posts: 398 Member
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    Protein shakes are not evil. They are protein. Easy to eat, easy to digest. I use one or two every day (try to get less than 25%) from powder.

    No single macronutrient will make you fail. Lack of effort and discipline will make you fail before a protein shake ever does.

    coming from a (wannabe) bulky guy

    Lol - you look pretty bulky so I guess its working. :wink:
  • GemmieNoWobbles
    GemmieNoWobbles Posts: 398 Member
    Thanks everyone - ok gonna get one to try... will see what I can get here in the UK as I guess most of you are USA and can get better stuff than us ... :grumble:
  • wheelieblade
    wheelieblade Posts: 323
    I'm in uk, like I say argos do 2 or 3 diff ones
  • hellen72
    hellen72 Posts: 144 Member
    In the uk try ...
    My protein. Or bodybuilding supplements

    Both of them are quite cheap and at both you can order sample sachets for 99p each so you can try the flavours before buying a big tub

    I am justnworking through my samples which are choc orange, choc smooth, cookies and cream, fudge, toffee, banofee, choc nut

    I think that fudge and toffee are coming outnas my fav as they work best in banana smoothies and porridge. But none are as good as boditronics coconut which is the best but a lot more expensive! I usually put some in my porridge in then morning , just half a scoop, I make the porridge with water and add after cooking. I expect the calorie count is a tiny bit higher than made with milk but you get thenextra protein
  • schnarfo
    schnarfo Posts: 764 Member
    Thanks everyone - ok gonna get one to try... will see what I can get here in the UK as I guess most of you are USA and can get better stuff than us ... :grumble:

    Loads of places sell whey protein in the UK

    If you wanted one specifically designed for women then go for the maxitone definity or sculptress - However Im gonna warn you, they cost a bit more!

    I got my current tub of whey from tesco - nutrifirst strawberry 1kg tub for £10
  • hellen72
    hellen72 Posts: 144 Member
    Also holland and barrett often have it half price but they are just the boring flavours - choc, bananam vanilla
    If you get anyummy flavour you are more likely to use it. You will only put on weight if you have it in addition to everything else you would normally eat. If you replace something with it and keep without your cal you will def not put on
  • Agglaki
    Agglaki Posts: 105
    Thanks everyone - ok gonna get one to try... will see what I can get here in the UK as I guess most of you are USA and can get better stuff than us ... :grumble:

    The regulations controlling the supplement industry in the US is not as stringent as the UK as far as I am aware. As a result UK proteins are actually in my opinion (and from my research) much better than US counterparts.

    I would shop online rather than Holland and Barrett, Argos, Tesco, GNC etc.. you'll get much better prices.

    The brands I've used in the past and can safely say have all tasted amazing are:

    Boditronics
    PHD
    Reflex (my current protein)

    Probably the cheapest protein in the UK is from myprotein.com, but the taste I've heard isn't all that great.

    The fact is a protein powder will not magically bulk you up, if it did most of the guys I know would be on stage at the Mr. Olympia contests.

    You need to work hard, eat big, and train intensely to pack on muscle and even then it is a slow process.

    The only thing I would caution again is making sure you are buying a protein powder instead of mass gainers, protein / creatine mixes etc...from the sounds of it, you want to supplement your protein intake, rather than increase carbs / fat etc... so just make sure the nutritional information shows approx 25g protein per serving, with minimal 1-3g carbs and 1-2g fat.

    good luck!
  • littlemissanguissette
    littlemissanguissette Posts: 248 Member
    I use On Nutrition [ON] Whey Protein. Low calorie [100], and has 23g of protein. I used to have a big issue with not getting enough protein, because I don't eat enough meat, dairy, fish, etc.

    I love ON's products, they're yummy. I mix the vanilla ice cream flavor with light chocolate soy milk, a tablespoon of real peanut butter, and put it on "whip" in the blender. Soo yummy.
  • AdymondNtheRuff
    AdymondNtheRuff Posts: 108 Member
    Thank you, Dgfurman's!:flowerforyou: i do intended to those instructions!:wink:
  • AdymondNtheRuff
    AdymondNtheRuff Posts: 108 Member
    I don't whose is better US or UK? However because i have to drink it, (due to weight loss surgery) i have sampled a lot of them and found i get tired of chocolate, strawberry and Vanilla! This brand to be very good just use water. These great tasting, they come in all sorts of flavors not gritty, dissolve well and tastes like Juice. Go to VitaCost.com they are about $25 they come in flavors of "mouthwatering fruit juice flavors, Syntrax Nectar is truly a protein drink you will look forward to drinking each and every day. Whether it be Apple Ecstasy, Twisted Cherry, Caribbean Cooler, Strawberry Kiwi, Fuzzy Navel, Roadside Lemonade, Crystal Sky, Pink Grapefruit or Lemon Tea, Syntrax Nectar will keep you coming back for more". (i just copied some info in for you). Sorry to say i do not know how the shipping will be????
  • Diana061
    Diana061 Posts: 118 Member
    After working out i always have a protein shake.. and something high in potassuim works for me also.. I'm not as sore later on...
  • lauz45
    lauz45 Posts: 243
    I'm in the UK and I use Body Supreme strawberry flavour whey protein powder from ASDA (I live by a massive ASDA Walmart). Think it was about £15 for a huge tub, I have one scoop with skimmed milk for about 200 cals.
  • nsciambi
    nsciambi Posts: 70 Member
    I'm not sure what the price is at GNC, but I usually order mine from www.bodybuilding.com. Every now and then they send me a 15% coupon, so I just wait for that.
    I love my protein shakes! My favorite is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Caramel Toffee Fudge. Mixed with a cup of skim milk, it helps me recover from my workouts AND satisfies my sweet tooth.

    Thanks for the reminder. I haven't been drinking them like I should. A protein shake would be so much better than indulging in a cookie.

    And contrary to popular belief, it takes years of dedication, hard work, and the help of the right genes for a woman to become bulky in a muscular sense.

    That sounds good - where do you buy it? Edit to answer I just found it at GNC. :)
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