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Whey Protein.

NicoleMarie00
NicoleMarie00 Posts: 31 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I've read so MANY things about adding protein to your "diet" that it's scary. I will be starting some full on strength training with in the of my cardio routine soon but I still have about 60 pounds to lose(contrary to what my ticker says). Is Whey Protein okay to add or should I ditch the idea?

Thank you! :)

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  • webbed1
    webbed1 Posts: 86
    As long as you substituting and staying within your overall calorie count--and I recommend highly you, adding whey in a controlled, measured fashion is a necessary idea. But first let's be clear-- how many grams of protein are you getting right now without? Also, if you do add, make sure you are getting whey low carb, not a muscle building shake. The latter has lots of extra calories that could be beneficial for a weight lifter trying to gain but could not be for someone still working down.
  • NicoleMarie00
    NicoleMarie00 Posts: 31 Member
    As long as you substituting and staying within your overall calorie count--and I recommend highly you, adding whey in a controlled, measured fashion is a necessary idea. But first let's be clear-- how many grams of protein are you getting right now without? Also, if you do add, make sure you are getting whey low carb, not a muscle building shake. The latter has lots of extra calories that could be beneficial for a weight lifter trying to gain but could not be for someone still working down.

    I average between 50-70g of protein a day.
  • webbed1
    webbed1 Posts: 86
    Substitute 30 grams of fast carbs you are eating now with 30 grams of whey, maybe in 2-3 doses, at least 2 (thats a gram for gram, calorie for calorie switch so there is no increase but the composition change should be beneficial--it will definitely not be detrimental). At night late is fine too. Do that for 2 weeks and see how you feel and look. From there check back in.
  • NicoleMarie00
    NicoleMarie00 Posts: 31 Member
    Substitute 30 grams of fast carbs you are eating now with 30 grams of whey, maybe in 2-3 doses, at least 2 (thats a gram for gram, calorie for calorie switch so there is no increase but the composition change should be beneficial--it will definitely not be detrimental). At night late is fine too. Do that for 2 weeks and see how you feel and look. From there check back in.

    I will try that! thank you!
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