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2004/05/16, 08:08 PM
I started using protein powder a few months ago. I've been going to the gym for a few months now. Well, I noticed a couple months ago that I have gained weight. My jeans don't fit me anymore. I thought that it was because I was going out and having a few beers a few times a week. BUT>>> recenlty I spoke to my friend about the protein powder I use.
It has 270 calories. 1 gram of saturated fat. 4 grams of sugar. 55 grams of protein. It is HDT, Protein Powder from GNC. Whey protein. I want to buy whey protein cause I have read that it has antiaging benefits.
BUT>>> Do you think it has too many calories.
My friend told me that I am doing it wrong. Well I have read on FT that you are supposed to drink your protein shakes after the gym. But for me, I eat dinner and wait an hour and then go to the gym. Then when I get home I have my shake. She said I should have my shake as a meal replacement really or not have it at night.
What do you think? Are there other whey protein powders with less calories. I think that is a lot of calories for only two scoops of mix.
What kind should I buy?
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2004/05/16, 10:14 PM
The shake you described couldn't be used as a MRP. There are simply not enough calories.
On the other hand though, I would look for a product with 0 sugar. The 55 grams from 1 scoop is poor quality, you are paying for fillers.
The best time to have your shake is within 45 minutes after training, as it will get assimilated into the bloodstream and get to the lean tissue.
There are many products on the market, check the numbers carefully. Anything with less than 75% protein per scoop of protein isn't worth it.
Hope this helps.
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Ivan
carivan@freetrainers.com
Montreal Canada
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2004/05/16, 10:41 PM
vegas, i looked up your powder online and i see that it is 100% whey concentrate. one often unwanted side effect of using a pure concentrate as opposed to a blend or just straight up isolate is that it can cause you to seriously bloat. i used to use a concentrate and had the same problem you have, but it went away when i switched to a concentrate/isolate blend.
the clothes fitting differently could just be water retention - i'd look into it. i use ON's pro complex because it tastes awesome in water and it doesn't make me puffy. it also has 55g of protein, but in 2 scoops and i think it's got fewer calories. it does have 4g of sugar but i think it's maltodextrin, which is good post-workout anyway.
i hope this solves your problem, i know it's a frustrating thing. good luck!
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2004/05/16, 10:48 PM
Hi, Gee... Thanks a "REAL" lot for your post. Yup! I am puffy... I'm throwing that stuff away tomorrow!
Where can I buy ON's PRO COMPLEX? Can I buy it at GNC?
Thanks Again.. Laura
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Quoting from howdiekat:
vegas, i looked up your powder online and i see that it is 100% whey concentrate. one often unwanted side effect of using a pure concentrate as opposed to a blend or just straight up isolate is that it can cause you to seriously bloat. i used to use a concentrate and had the same problem you have, but it went away when i switched to a concentrate/isolate blend.
the clothes fitting differently could just be water retention - i'd look into it. i use ON's pro complex because it tastes awesome in water and it doesn't make me puffy. it also has 55g of protein, but in 2 scoops and i think it's got fewer calories. it does have 4g of sugar but i think it's maltodextrin, which is good post-workout anyway.
i hope this solves your problem, i know it's a frustrating thing. good luck!
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2004/05/16, 10:52 PM
you can get it at gnc but it's expensive there. even if you have a gold card and buy in the first week of the month it's still like $54 for 4.4lbs. my last tub lasted me almost 2 months. i usually order it from netrition.com, it's only like 39.50 + 4.50 shipping. very good deal for the stuff. if you're in a jam and need it tomorrow you could just buy the smaller container of it and get a big one online. it all depends on how quick you want it:)
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2004/05/16, 11:27 PM
I agree with Howdie. I use ON's Whey too, but I have to disagree with you about how it tastes with water. Every time I mix my protein with water (ran out of leche, or soy milk) I have to choke it down. It's awwwwwful. I use the vanilla kind. Not sure if that makes a difference, but, it's yuck with water.
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2004/05/16, 11:34 PM
how do you mix it up david? i used to not think it was that great when i mixed it with a spoon (kind of like chocolate water, yuck) but i love it now that i use a shaker cup. it gets everything all creamy and smooth. i also add 50g of maltodextrin in with my post workout shake, but i think that stuff tastes like cream of wheat so it doesn't really have a positive impact on the taste. i love drinking it though, i always have a hard time sipping the second half over 45 minutes because i want to drink it all right then. mmmmmmm.
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2004/05/17, 02:18 AM
I use the shaker cup too. No love. The only way I can drink it is with milk. Ummm...are you supposed to drink it slow?
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2004/05/17, 03:16 AM
it's good to drink half right away and then sip on the rest over a little while.
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2004/05/17, 06:33 AM
dps nutrition has the best price on the on whey on like $26 for the 5 pound bucket.
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