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Ksee128 Posts: 71 Joined: 2003/06/11	2006/09/25, 09:57 PM Assuming my goals are to lose weight (10-15 lbs), is it ok for me to incorporate a Whey Protein shake into my daily diet? Someone told me I should be drinking a Soy Protein shake instead. Thank you for your help.
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2006/09/25, 10:35 PM Whey all the way! Use 1 scoop in water after each workout!
xxmisterbugyixx Posts: 127 Joined: 2006/03/29	2006/09/26, 04:10 PM it says to use 3 scoops on the back of my whey
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/26, 04:11 PM 3 scoops???What kind of protien do you buy???
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/09/26, 04:13 PM It'll all depend on the brand of protien. That's why it's usually more economical to buy a protien powder that packs more protien/scoop. Important to read the label:)
xxmisterbugyixx Posts: 127 Joined: 2006/03/29	2006/09/26, 04:14 PM whey protein. it says specifically on the back to have 3 scoops of it(65grams) mixed with 12 ounces of water after each workout by the way should i take the protein shakes on my days off??
xxmisterbugyixx Posts: 127 Joined: 2006/03/29	2006/09/26, 04:14 PM whey protein. it says specifically on the back to have 3 scoops of it(65grams) mixed with 12 ounces of water after each workout by the way should i take the protein shakes on my days off??
xxmisterbugyixx Posts: 127 Joined: 2006/03/29	2006/09/26, 04:14 PM whey protein. it says specifically on the back to have 3 scoops of it(65grams) mixed with 12 ounces of water after each workout by the way should i take the protein shakes on my days off??
xxmisterbugyixx Posts: 127 Joined: 2006/03/29	2006/09/26, 04:15 PM sorry.. my computer is a lil messed up:big_smile:
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/26, 04:23 PM OH....didn't cosider that fly....I've always read 1 scoop...I will defineatly watch the label...that would get expensive...and you should take the protien powder on your days off if it's part of your daily caloric intake...for me it's hard to get in enough protien..so I drink one daily.
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/09/26, 04:35 PM It is my understanding that protien suppliments are best taken soon after a wt workout. But as KC says, if you're just taking it to get in your daily protien requirement, it shouldn't really matter when you take it.
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2006/09/26, 05:43 PM Personally I think thats way to much, I'd rather take in 24 grams PWO and get the rest off Foods and well the other scoop I take in the morning with Oats. I take in 180 to 212 grams a day and if I took 3 scoops just in a PWO I'd screw up the rest of my meals and be to low in Protien or end up with meals with out it and thats not good. If you eat 5 to 6 meals a day, a meal will come before and and after a workout withing a good time frame so for me 1 Scoop is good! It's just a PWO not a meal, 1 scoop should be plenty enough to hold you for an hour or less! My meals after a workout of usually 30 to 45 minutes away if not even sooner! ============ Quoting from xxmisterbugyixx: whey protein. it says specifically on the back to have 3 scoops of it(65grams) mixed with 12 ounces of water after each workout by the way should i take the protein shakes on my days off?? =============
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2006/09/26, 05:52 PM Also, no I don't take a PWO on off days because I didn't workout. The purpose for a PWO isn't to get your intake in or protien marcos set for a day it's to get amino's and other goodies in to help repair and recover faster and to help save muscle, at least that what it is for me and what it's sugested for! I do take my 1 scoop with Oats on the off day and maybe create a Meal Replacement shake on a off day but you can either add an ounce or so of meat to a meal and get the 24 g's! ============ Quoting from xxmisterbugyixx: whey protein. it says specifically on the back to have 3 scoops of it(65grams) mixed with 12 ounces of water after each workout by the way should i take the protein shakes on my days off?? =============
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2006/09/26, 05:53 PM MVP hit it right on! -------------- Thinking of a new signature line. Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/26, 06:01 PM OH Lord....I'm confused again....My understanding was you could use whey protien to help with your protien intake....I exercise 5 days a week and drink the shake right after a work out...and one the other two days as a snack...to help with the protien....I got that from here...well I thought...maybe I didn't get it.
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2006/09/26, 06:34 PM It is and we do but not as a PWO (Whey and Water), make it in Milk and some egg white to slow things down. A PWO is supposed to be fast but some people think they need to recreate the wheel and call a MRP a PWO! ============ Quoting from KC_72: OH Lord....I'm confused again....My understanding was you could use whey protien to help with your protien intake....I exercise 5 days a week and drink the shake right after a work out...and one the other two days as a snack...to help with the protien....I got that from here...well I thought...maybe I didn't get it. =============
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2006/09/26, 06:40 PM By the way my statement was quoted on PWO and the 3 scoops! ============ Quoting from KC_72: OH Lord....I'm confused again....My understanding was you could use whey protien to help with your protien intake....I exercise 5 days a week and drink the shake right after a work out...and one the other two days as a snack...to help with the protien....I got that from here...well I thought...maybe I didn't get it. =============
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/26, 06:43 PM ahhhh...clarity sets in...sorry...I'm a bit of a goof...get lost in all these abbreviations....thanks MVP!!!!:)
xxmisterbugyixx Posts: 127 Joined: 2006/03/29	2006/09/26, 08:41 PM no i think we are misunderstood. i know that each serving has 40 grams of protein. i must have miswritten that. sorry. nd is it possible that maybe the scoop sizes vary depending on the Shake??
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2006/09/28, 09:47 AM Like Fly said, the amount of protein in a scoop depends on the brand of protein you're using.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/09/28, 11:48 AM The percentage of protein is what you are after. With a commmon whey concentrate, they max out about 80%. An isolate in the 90's. To find out yours, simply divide your grams of protein per serving by the serving size(and times 100 of course for percentage). For instance, if the gr. per serving of protein is 23, and the serving size 29 gr., you will have 79% protein. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2006/09/28, 01:45 PM Looks like ON Whey is 82%. I was thinking about trying NOW Isolate but just not sure yet, it seems real cheap compared to the rest of the Isolates and is why I'm sceptical right now about NOW. ============ Quoting from bb1fit: The percentage of protein is what you are after. With a commmon whey concentrate, they max out about 80%. An isolate in the 90's. To find out yours, simply divide your grams of protein per serving by the serving size(and times 100 of course for percentage). For instance, if the gr. per serving of protein is 23, and the serving size 29 gr., you will have 79% protein. =============
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2006/09/28, 01:50 PM NOW is only 89% just looked it up so this explains the cheapness in price! I'll wait until I can afford to by good isolates and stick with ON for now!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/09/28, 02:20 PM Take a look at Giant Nutrition. Great flavors, great prices. giantnutrition.net -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2006/09/28, 05:23 PM Thanks bro, can always count on you and your directions! ============ Quoting from bb1fit: Take a look at Giant Nutrition. Great flavors, great prices. giantnutrition.net =============