Is protien powder bad for wieghtloss? please help!

andipandi1395
andipandi1395 Posts: 2 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Ok so I've heard bout protien powder and my brothers have used it and it helps with muscle ect. But if I start using it will it make me gain more and destroy my wieghtloss goal? Sorry I'm a bit clueless about this. If anyone at all knows anything about this please help!! :# I want muscle but I wana be slimmer too:/

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  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Calorie deficit~ weight loss
    Calorie surplus~ weight gain

    Protein powder is used to supplement protein. It has nothing to do with weight loss or weight gain.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    thorsmom01 wrote: »
    Calorie deficit~ weight loss
    Calorie surplus~ weight gain

    Protein powder is used to supplement protein. It has nothing to do with weight loss or weight gain.

    This

    Unless using protein powder puts you in a caloric surplus you have no issues.
  • CJsf1t
    CJsf1t Posts: 414 Member
    Protein powder won't bulid your muscles. It will help you reach your protein macro goal. To build muscle you have to lift. And to lose weight eat in deficit.
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    If you cannot get enough protein from nutrition, then supplements have their purpose. If you are getting enough protein, then you are just adding extra calories you don't need.
  • tmdpotts
    tmdpotts Posts: 27 Member
    Protein is also harder for your body to store as fat and takes longer and more effort to break down so it can help you feel full longer and not spike your insulin levels
  • MercuryBlue
    MercuryBlue Posts: 886 Member
    Some protein powders or drinks are "padded" with extra calories, and are used specifically for weight gain purposes. These are labelled pretty clearly, though. Your run-of-the-mill protein supplements won't affect weight loss, though. Even the "weight gainer" stuff won't cause you to gain weight if you're eating at a deficit- you'll just consume more calories in one go with them. I find protein supplements to be more helpful than anything, since they're filling.
  • DietGuy2014
    DietGuy2014 Posts: 8 Member
    I've gone from 292 pounds to 201 pounds in 10 months and I include 2 protein shakes as part of my meals daily.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    DietGuy2014 wrote: »
    I've gone from 292 pounds to 201 pounds in 10 months and I include 2 protein shakes as part of my meals daily.

    But that would be because you were at a deficit as per what thorsmum said.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    tmdpotts wrote: »
    Protein is also harder for your body to store as fat and takes longer and more effort to break down so it can help you feel full longer and not spike your insulin levels

    Except that protein does spike insulin levels...
  • DietGuy2014
    DietGuy2014 Posts: 8 Member
    999tigger wrote: »
    DietGuy2014 wrote: »
    I've gone from 292 pounds to 201 pounds in 10 months and I include 2 protein shakes as part of my meals daily.

    But that would be because you were at a deficit as per what thorsmum said.

    Absolutely true. I've been on a 1500 calorie a day diet for the last year.

  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I have a protein smoothie with added pure coconut oil, amongst other add ins every single day for lunch, it never affected my weight loss. As everyone else said, as long as you stay in a deficit it doesn't really matter what you eat.
  • andipandi1395
    andipandi1395 Posts: 2 Member
    Ok thankyou soo much:)
  • FunkyTobias
    FunkyTobias Posts: 1,776 Member
    tmdpotts wrote: »
    Protein is also harder for your body to store as fat and takes longer and more effort to break down so it can help you feel full longer and not spike your insulin levels

    ORLY?

    http://weightology.net/weightologyweekly/?page_id=319




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