Why Whey Protein?

boricua3205 · Post by **boricua3205** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:10 pm

I'm new to this working out thing, just a couple weeks into it. I'm concentrating on weight loss and all around conditioning. I have been a no breakfast no lunch eating creature for as long as I can remember so needless to say metabolism has been in salvation mode all these years. I am trying to get into eating something several times a day but it's a fight I go through... but i'll get there..

So here is the question... Why Whey Protein?

Also, any other supplements I should be looking at?

DianaB · Post by **DianaB** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:27 pm

Whey protein is easily digested and absorbed by the body and provides about 22-30 g of protien per serving (depending on the brand). Protein is essential in building muscle, and muscle is essential in burning fat.
Take a multi vitamin daily, other than that, it's all about clean diet for you.
Congrats on taking the first step, please share all your successes with us!
diana

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:07 pm

The only other supplement, of that kind you might want is Glutamine, and I'm talking the sort of supplement classed in the meal replacement / bodybuilding category.

So possible other things like like Fat supps, I personally wouldn't class in that description, though they are potentially something to look into.

P.S. not to sound picky

, but I think you meant your Metabolism went into starvation mode, not salvation mode.

boricua3205 · Post by **boricua3205** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:53 pm

Thanks everyone!! And I did mean salvation mode, meaning body is trying to save itself by metabolism slowing down.... If I have it correct...

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:56 pm

Then you're referring to Starvation mode.

boricua3205 · Post by **boricua3205** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:53 am

Well still at it, down 15 lbs since I started....woohoo!!! Does anyone have any preferences as to which Whey Protein brand to use and why?

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:06 pm

if i was yhou i'd simply concentrate on increasing meal frequency before anything else, supp's should be the last thing in your mind...they are exactly what they say they are, supplements...coming back from where tou've been (basically chrinically under eating) what could they possibly be "supplementing"??

does that make sense??

boricua3205 · Post by **boricua3205** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:37 pm

I've actually increased eating quite a bit, I am eating several times a day now

breakfast
snack
lunch
snack
dinner
snack..

As far as what I'm eating, I'm still learning what to eat so to speak.. I am staying away from high fat/cholesterol content food. Mostly fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seafood, occasional beef.

boricua3205 · Post by **boricua3205** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:40 pm

P.S. I'm also working out five times a week, alternating between weight lifting (machines, haven't tried free weights yet) and cardio

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 11:37 pm

you need protein everytime you eat so that needs to be organised...akso have 3 x fruit and protein meals followed by 3 x protein and salad/veg meals

EASY!!!

boricua3205 · Post by **boricua3205** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:09 am

Thanks a lot for the tips!!