Anyone here drink protein?
I am trying to get approved for surgery. May not happen because I don't have all my weights. And I want to try everything non-surgical before I have surgery.
I have heard that drinking the protein supplements even if you aren't a surgical patient can help you lose weight. I don't eat much meat or protein at all. I don't like it. And I thought this might be a good idea.
I know that when my dad lost a lot of weight he drank protein and exercised.
Do you drink protein supplements?
How much are you supposed to drink?
I have heard that drinking the protein supplements even if you aren't a surgical patient can help you lose weight. I don't eat much meat or protein at all. I don't like it. And I thought this might be a good idea.
I know that when my dad lost a lot of weight he drank protein and exercised.
Do you drink protein supplements?
How much are you supposed to drink?
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on 1/18/09 2:38 am
on 1/18/09 2:38 am
I believe that keeping protein intake fairly high helps weight loss because it prevents excessive hunger. I didn't drink protein while losing weight but I did drink it during plastic surgery recoveries to help with healing. Eating enough dense protein wasn't possible due to lack of hunger/lack of interest in food. I drank Isopure which is a clear liquid protein drink and has 40 grams of protein per bottle. I didn't really like it but I didn't hate it.
I've tried numerous protein powders and I hated all of them. I generally get all my protein from food. My tendency is to avoid protein but I make myself eat it nonetheless. My goal is to eat some sort of protein at every meal (I eat 5-6 times/day).
I've tried numerous protein powders and I hated all of them. I generally get all my protein from food. My tendency is to avoid protein but I make myself eat it nonetheless. My goal is to eat some sort of protein at every meal (I eat 5-6 times/day).
Yes, i still use protein drinks. Tho science does not very much support it, i perceive that i feel less hunger most of the days when I eat more lean proteins and a moderate level of fats.
I tend to use them for my afternoon snack most days. Also breakfast as i do not feel very hungry in the morning but trust how important it is to eat something at that time!
I stick with whey protein over soy based and no to very little carbs added.
I shoot for about 100-150 cals of this drink, which is usually about 20-35g of protein depending on the drink used.
For my busy life, using them has saved me from eating whatever is there - protein drinks are portable! I make a guilt free meal by adding veggies/fresh fruit or dairy (like string cheese or yogurt).
I tend to use them for my afternoon snack most days. Also breakfast as i do not feel very hungry in the morning but trust how important it is to eat something at that time!
I stick with whey protein over soy based and no to very little carbs added.
I shoot for about 100-150 cals of this drink, which is usually about 20-35g of protein depending on the drink used.
For my busy life, using them has saved me from eating whatever is there - protein drinks are portable! I make a guilt free meal by adding veggies/fresh fruit or dairy (like string cheese or yogurt).
"The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not." ~Mark Twain
I drink protein drinks daily. Sometimes 3 times a day.
And, Neecee - there are amazing studies of the effects of whey protein on the brain to help induce a feeling of satiety and well-being. I did a whole study on that for a talk I gave.
Tonight I treated myself to an extra chocolate shake just because. It's fun to have a high protein drink feel like a treat.
I've been coached to consume .5 gram of protein per pound of desired body weight if not terribly active. That means about 70 grams for me daily. I reached my desired body weight quickly, and have maintained it for 2.5 years.
And, Neecee - there are amazing studies of the effects of whey protein on the brain to help induce a feeling of satiety and well-being. I did a whole study on that for a talk I gave.
Tonight I treated myself to an extra chocolate shake just because. It's fun to have a high protein drink feel like a treat.
I've been coached to consume .5 gram of protein per pound of desired body weight if not terribly active. That means about 70 grams for me daily. I reached my desired body weight quickly, and have maintained it for 2.5 years.
I do know within the RD community, there is great disparity on how much protein one should eat. Many think it s/b 1g per pound of body weight...so I tend to eat more like that. I eat about 90-120g daily.
I noted that you used the term desired body weight. Interesting!
I noted that you used the term desired body weight. Interesting!
"The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not." ~Mark Twain
My health coach makes it clear that the .5 gram per pound of desired body weight is not for a highly active person! He recommends up to 1 gram per pound when the person is physically active. One reason we go with the "desired body weight" term is that a lot of the people we work with have 50 - 250 pounds to lose. If you told a 350 pound woman she needed to consume 175 oz of water and 175 gm of protein a day, she might run from the room screaming. 
I have heard that drinking the protein supplements even if you aren't a surgical patient can help you lose weight. I don't eat much meat or protein at all. I don't like it. And I thought this might be a good idea.
Just drinking protein or taking supplements is not going to help you lose weight. All it can do is stave off hunger and help keep your nutritional macros (protein/carbs/fats) in line.
Do you drink protein supplements?
On a rare occasion. Post workout or alternative breakfast. Better to get the protein from food.
How much are you supposed to drink?
Depends what you're trying to do. Some people will think an all shake diet will get the weight off. What it will do is make your calorie management easy. However, too much protein and it can turn to glucose in the body and be stored as fat. And remember, excess protein is problematic for various organs in the body. Go low fat and high carb or low carb and high fat and your protein should fall right at the moderate level.
Weight loss is simple math with a little bit of genetics thrown in. Figure out the calories you need to lose weight, figure out a plan to adhere to that, stick to it and get active.
Just drinking protein or taking supplements is not going to help you lose weight. All it can do is stave off hunger and help keep your nutritional macros (protein/carbs/fats) in line.
Do you drink protein supplements?
On a rare occasion. Post workout or alternative breakfast. Better to get the protein from food.
How much are you supposed to drink?
Depends what you're trying to do. Some people will think an all shake diet will get the weight off. What it will do is make your calorie management easy. However, too much protein and it can turn to glucose in the body and be stored as fat. And remember, excess protein is problematic for various organs in the body. Go low fat and high carb or low carb and high fat and your protein should fall right at the moderate level.
Weight loss is simple math with a little bit of genetics thrown in. Figure out the calories you need to lose weight, figure out a plan to adhere to that, stick to it and get active.
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