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Old 03-10-2009, 08:26 PM   #1
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whey protein and weight loss???

Hi every1,
i am wondering if anyone has used whey protein to lose some weight? If so, how many pounds did u lose? how fast did you lose the pounds?? how many shakes did you have per day?? if some1 can help me , tat will be great!!! thxs sooo much...
-in desperate need to lose some lbs.
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Old 03-10-2009, 08:46 PM   #2
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Hi,
I have been seriously lcing since last year and I use whey protein shakes all the time.

I especially like them at breakfast, since I can "mix" them with lc milk, add firbersmart and drink them on the way to work.

I also take a whey shake for my afternoon snack, driving home. I just keep it in the fridge at work, then drink on the way home. Fills me up so I am not as hungry when I cook dinner.

I like to incorporate lean protein & non-starchy veggies for the other two meals a day, but the shakes are a good, fast option for great protein in a hurry.

My favorite is Isopure protein, like the way it mixes with most any beverage.

I still lose pretty steadily, I don't think anything works "overnight".

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Old 03-25-2009, 05:30 AM   #3
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I pretty much use it the same way Cate uses it. I've never really kept any records as to its affectiveness. I just use it for the convenience. I never worry about time limits in losing weight. Its hard enough to lose fat without the added stress of losing it by a certain date.
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Old 03-30-2009, 07:48 AM   #4
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I'm going to shake it up a bit here and would LOVE to hear your opinions. After reading a body building website, I chose casein protein rather than whey. The reason is that they said whey protein was the MOST glucogenic (most easily turned into glucose) and casein was the LEAST. Casein is milk protein and is very slowly assimilated over about a 12 hour period whereas whey takes less than 4 hours. A lot of body builders use whey after a workout as it helps quickly with muscle repair. Casein is a slow protein and will stave off hunger for a longer period. I also makes a very nice, thick, creamy shake. I use Optimum Nutrition's. It has 24 grams of protein and 2 carbs per serving.
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Old 04-02-2009, 07:17 PM   #5
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I do protein drinks every single day. My favorite is Champion Pure Whey Stack Chocolate. It is very good; tastes like Nestle Instant Chocolate Milk Mix that kids drink... and sometimes, I will add a shot of espresso to it... OR sometimes I will also make an iced mocha doing this:

2 oz Hood Calorie Countdown Milk
6-8 oz of water depending on how thin you want it
1/2 scoop of chocolate pro powder
1/8 scoop of Syntha 6 BSN Mochachino powder

i do not use much of the Syntha cause it does have 200 calories per scoop; Champion Chocolate has 130 per scoop... but the combo is really good for a mocha
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Old 09-14-2009, 11:42 AM   #6
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I use muscle milk (chocolate flavor) and it is delicious. They say on the label that it tastes just like a milkshake and it pretty much does. It has whey protein and is also packed with vitamins and minerals.

Try taking it as a meal substitution (one shake is only 300 calories) and if you're looking to tone up a bit (which is great for weight loss: 1 pound muscle= 50 calories burned per day) then take it before and after your workout though). Whey protein fills you up quickly, making it difficult to overeat because you feel full fast. So if you have problems overeating, and want to tone up a bit, definitely incorporate it into your diet.
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Old 11-14-2009, 08:16 PM   #7
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I've been drinking Almond Breeze and whey/soy protein shakes and I love it! So easy and taste so good. I've been drinking two shakes a day in the place of breakfast and lunch and eating regular dinners so far i've lost 2 lbs a week. lets see how Thanksgiving goes. here is a funny graphic I'd like to share. Vain Women Funny Forward
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Old 11-18-2009, 07:44 AM   #8
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i use strawberry whey powder,i use it not for wieght loss,but for muscle maintanance and muscle growth.

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