Whey Protein

coliema
coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I bought Whey Protein Vanilla over the weekend, and I was reading up on it and this is what I found:

"Will whey protein help me lose weight?
Adding whey protein to the diet is a great way to jump-start a weight loss program. Whey protein is a key ingredient in numerous weight loss products and whey protein isolate (with no fat or carbohydrates) is often the preferred choice. Studies have found that individuals who combine diets with leucine rich protein foods, like whey protein, and exercise have more lean muscle tissue and they lose more body fat. As they lose fat their metabolic rate increases and they naturally burn more calories each day. Another way that whey protein helps manage weight is by promoting satiety, or a feeling of fullness."

Anyone that is familiar with Whey Protein, can you tell me when the best time I should drink it is? In the morning for breakfast? I know that if you are trying to build muscle you drink it right after a workout, but I wasn't sure if it was the same for the other way around? Also, any other suggestions or comments are welcome :)

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  • jademh
    jademh Posts: 94
    I started drinking (chocolate) whey protein from GNC last may and ever since then i STILL am :D

    It's GREAT! and I mix it with a cup of skim milk.

    when do you work out?? the best time to take it is after a workout. I workout 1st thing in the morning, so a GREAT benefit is using it as my breakfast (i usually add some fruit, oatmeal, pb toast or something every now and then) but it will help you stay full longer & helps replenish muscles and you won't get sore. feeel free to add me. :) whey protein is great!
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    I'm drinking Body Fortress Whey Protein in Vanilla, I workout later in the day before dinner because of my work schedule. I get up at 4:30 for work and I get out of work at 3pm and by the time I get home it's 4, so I workout in between cooking dinner. Could I just drink it for breakfast even if I don't work out in the morning?

    I just want to make sure I'm doing what I can benefit from :) I'll add you jade!
  • jademh
    jademh Posts: 94
    Yeah you can have it for breakfast, it'll keep you full! :) And I don't know about you, but I try to aim for a breakfast between 300-500 calories to keep me full longer & metabolism moving, so if you are too - eat a little something along with it. Not a lot or like a whole meal, but something small. :)
  • HolsDoinIt
    HolsDoinIt Posts: 327 Member
    i drink the cellucor vanilla..its a very lean protein..i drink mine in the morning for breakfast but thinking of doing it for dinner instead..
  • Tanners2202
    Tanners2202 Posts: 24
    Hey folks.
    I'm up at 4:30 some days for work too. I find that having it for breakfast is great whether your working out early or late. I find it helps prepare my muscles for a work out as well as helping repair afterwards. I found that after a workout i had alot of pain in the muscles around my knees but since starting on whey I've found that my body is repairing quicker and I feel I can push myself more. Personally I find a shake first thing and one mid/late afternoon works best for me. I do prefer an early morning workout though as I find I feel more energised and for some reason I think it helps me burn fat and boost metablilisim.
    Don't know if it'll help you hun but just thought if share :))
  • jgerbe2
    jgerbe2 Posts: 57 Member
    I have a vey busy schedule right now between work and school so I don't get to work out as much as I would like. So I have a whey protein shake for breakfast and lunch. I then eat a sensible dinner usually around 500 calories. I add fruit, milk, cinnamon or cocoa (depending on my mood), and oatmeal or flax seed. It has worked great at keeping me full and my snacking to a minimum. I have been following this on weekdays only for right now and it seems to be working well for me. I have lost 5 lbs in 8 days. I will send you a friend request and I always keep my diarly open so you can take a look.
  • krislshoe
    krislshoe Posts: 459 Member
    im going to have to try some whey protein...do you just buy it at walmart?
  • kcragg
    kcragg Posts: 239 Member
    I have whey protein, I couldn't do without it now. I have it in my breakfast in the morning (oats & skim milk) after a work out and when I haven't done a workout as it provides a protein source for breakfast, as I try to have protein with every meal.

    I also have a protein shake in the afternoon at work if I am feeling hungry.

    There is no reason at all why you shouldn't have a protein shake in the morning even if you don't work out.

    I am going to have a go at making the Jamie Easton protein bars. :smile:
  • smitt_3000
    smitt_3000 Posts: 7
    A good one to try is my protein Impact blend, for 4.4 kg it will cost you £45 pound probs last a good few months, Iv tryed the vanilla mixes very well but iv been told all the flavours are brill. If you dieting i would mix with water not milk as milk just adds more fat to your diet. Anyway you get your daily milk from the cerial :)

    ps. u can get 2.23kg bags for £25 as well

    good luck with the wieght loss
  • Fit4_Life
    Fit4_Life Posts: 828 Member
    I had to laugh, cuz' I just bought some Whey Protein last night! Anxious to try it out today. :)
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Thank you everyone for the replies, I really appreciate it :)

    I got my protein as Walmart, in the vitamin/pharmacy section!
    This morning I had protein mixed with milk and I ate a banana, is that good?

    Today's the first day of me trying protein, so hopefully I don't get hungry early for lunch like I normally do and end up snacking!

    Feel free to add me, anyone :)
  • kelleygi
    kelleygi Posts: 583 Member
    Whey protein is great!! But another great source is hemp protein!! Whey is dairy based and the hemp, of course, is not, so it is slightly easier to digest. When I finish the whey I am currently using I am thinking of trying the hemp out. I, too, drink it within around 30 minutes after I work out. Just putting alittle more info out there!!
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Thank you :) I'll have to look into the hemp protein!
  • Elen_Sia
    Elen_Sia Posts: 638 Member
    I had to laugh, cuz' I just bought some Whey Protein last night! Anxious to try it out today. :)

    I had to laugh, too because I ordered whey protein isolate last night and it's arriving this evening! lol.
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    I had to laugh, cuz' I just bought some Whey Protein last night! Anxious to try it out today. :)

    I had to laugh, too because I ordered whey protein isolate last night and it's arriving this evening! lol.

    I bought mine Sunday, but haven't got to try it until this morning! I've been waiting patiently! It's actually better tasting than I imagined!
  • dollydaydream80
    dollydaydream80 Posts: 7
    I have my protein shake as soon as I wake up with skim milk and oats as I can't stomach a meal 1st thing. Then I have another one within 30 mins of weight training and I always carry one in my bag incase I get hungry, it's a 100 cals a shake the one I use mixed with water, so it stops me snacking on junk! :)
  • Elen_Sia
    Elen_Sia Posts: 638 Member
    I bought mine Sunday, but haven't got to try it until this morning! I've been waiting patiently! It's actually better tasting than I imagined!

    The one I bought is unflavored because I intend to mix it with different things every day. I can't believe I'm excited about whey protein. LOL.
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    I bought mine Sunday, but haven't got to try it until this morning! I've been waiting patiently! It's actually better tasting than I imagined!

    The one I bought is unflavored because I intend to mix it with different things every day. I can't believe I'm excited about whey protein. LOL.

    I got vanilla and it's sooo good, I mixed it with milk this morning and just gave it a good shake, tasted like a thin vanilla milkshake, mmmm!!!
  • Elen_Sia
    Elen_Sia Posts: 638 Member
    I got vanilla and it's sooo good, I mixed it with milk this morning and just gave it a good shake, tasted like a thin vanilla milkshake, mmmm!!!

    I can't do vanilla anything except really good vanilla bean ice cream. General vanilla gives me a gag reflex.
  • 600racer
    600racer Posts: 149 Member
    There are so many things you can do with whey protien, I added it to waffle mix to offset all the carbs. My fav recipe is banana whey, PB2 peanut butter powder, ice and Silk vanilla soy milk. Tastses just like a butter finger milkshake
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    There are so many things you can do with whey protien, I added it to waffle mix to offset all the carbs. My fav recipe is banana whey, PB2 peanut butter powder, ice and Silk vanilla soy milk. Tastses just like a butter finger milkshake

    That sounds sooo good! I'll have to try it!
  • pitbullmama
    pitbullmama Posts: 454 Member
    It took me a few tries to find a shake I really enjoy. (Biox all natural with stevia). Now I mix it with whatever fruit I have frozen. Bananas, mango, strawberry etc. One for breakfast and maybe another later in the day keeps me full and satisfies my sweet and cream urges, and brings my protein numbers up for the day.
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    It took me a few tries to find a shake I really enjoy. (Biox all natural with stevia). Now I mix it with whatever fruit I have frozen. Bananas, mango, strawberry etc. One for breakfast and maybe another later in the day keeps me full and satisfies my sweet and cream urges, and brings my protein numbers up for the day.

    I haven't tried a shake with it yet, I just used milk and gave it a good shake and drank it like that. I can't wait to try a shake, I have to find a blender I like first! The one I wanted the store was out of, so I'm going to see what they have this weekend when I go grocery shopping :)
  • 600racer
    600racer Posts: 149 Member
    Definately need a blender. Adding fruit helps my sweet tooth too.
  • erxkeel
    erxkeel Posts: 553 Member
    Why just drink your whey? I got this from Scooby on You Tube, I made them and I added and changed a few things but they are awesome. I substituted chocolate Almond milk for the fat free, and I added shaved almonds.

    Each bar costs about 60 cents and contains:
    260 calories
    35g protein
    21g carbs
    15% calories from good fat



    Ingredients (makes 13 bars):

    Metric Imperial
    100% natural protein powder 400g 14 ounces
    Organic rolled oats 200g 7 ounces
    Fat-free milk (not low-fat) 180ml 3/4 cup
    Natural peanut butter 100g 3 ounces
    Organic honey 100g 3 ounces
    Cocoa powder 30g 1 ounce
    Organic ground Flax as required



    I'm not making this up, this recipe is as fun to make as it is to eat. No cooking, no cutting, and it's not that critical that you measure things. In short, it's something that even I can make! You don't need any kitchen gadgets, just a big mixing bowl. You don't even need a kitchen to make these, you can do it in your dorm room if you want!

    OK, ready for the instructions? It's pretty complicated!

    Dump everything in a bowl and squish it together with your hands. Only put about half the milk in to start and only add milk enough to wet the ingredients, it should be like concrete, not batter. Do NOT use a spoon, you will break it.
    Roll dough in your hands to make 13 hot dog shaped bars. To keep the dough from sticking to your hands, wash them first then wet them with cold water or cover them with a little olive oil.
    Roll them in ground flax
    Put in refrigerator
    Store them in a covered container in the refrigerator, they keep a week. You can also store them covered in your freezer, they keep for months there!

    No more excuses for not eating healthy on the go, at work, or at school!!!
  • djthom
    djthom Posts: 651 Member
    I like to put chocolate whey powder in my steel cut oats in the morning along with some raspberries. Chocolate, raspberry oatmeal, yummy!

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