In tracking my food intake on FitDay, I noticed that my Protein intake was low... I need nearly double what I was eating, so I decided to start taking Whey protein powder for my breakfast which adds 53 grams of protein. That is nearly all that I need so I can pretty much eat vegetarian for the balance of my diet with a bit of turkey and fish and chicken tossed in the mix. I just don't want to lose any muscle mass. The heart is a muscle and I sure don't need to lose any more there.. 1/3 of a loss is too much as it is...
It was suggested I add Tofu but I just cannot stand the feel of that stuff in my mouth.. Major ICK !!
I follow a vegan diet and I get around 100g protein/day which is right where I want to be. Very rarely, I'll use hemp protein powder. Personally though I like to increase my protein through whole foods.
I eat lots of beans, occassional homemade seitan, veggies, some fruit, whole grains, etc.
I use soy protein powder in shakes and sometimes oatmeal to increase my intake during the day. On top of that I eat lots of lean, organically raised animal protein.
I used to eat whey protein until I learned that you only need about 50 grams of protein a day (a can of tuna) unless you are bodybuilding seriously so I stopped and can easily get the protein I need from food.
I used to like the taste of the vanilla protein because it would make a nice thich shake!
I always have a protein powder drink after a weight lifting session. Also, because mine is pure protein with only 1 g of carbs per serving, I use the powder to flavour my oatmeal in the morning. That way, it offsets the carbs in the oatmeal and I don't have to use sugar or artificial sweetener. Just oatmeal, protein powder & cinnamon and I am all set.
Thank you for your input. I am going to get my monthly bloodwork done in about a week.. so will have them check my cholesterol. I do know that I lose weight faster, and my legs no longer feel like they are made of lead. What a difference Protein has made in my energy level too. I will look into the Soy protein powder in lieu of the whey.. it might be a better alternative..
I use vanilla whey protein in fruit smoothies, and a scoop of chocolate in plain yogurt - makes it like chocolate pudding, and packs a huge protein punch.
i use protien powder alot! whey and hemp especially.i have a small shake in the mornings with my breakfast... or i put it in my yogurt.
Not only does it keep me full.. but itgives me engery for better workouts and my hair and nails are all shiney and growing like crazy!
I also have a whey protein chocolate shake with breakfast...it does help me stay full until lunch while getting extra protein. I'm not sure I'm seeing a major difference except that I'm feeling a little more energetic.
I was off them for awhile, back to them again now. I do one in the middle or immediately after a long weights workout. Transporting them is quite convenient!
I use a different one for meal replacement, as the nutrients differ a little. It's not often I use that because I love to eat, love chewing, LOL.
Does anyone use Whey Protein Powder??
