Whey Protein-Help Understand

[cnp]

I have been working out for years now, however, I'm training for the first time to compete. I'm reading tons of articles on Whey Protein. I was wondering if someone can better explain the best way to take this. I'm a 107 pound woman and want to tone and build some muscle.

Thanks
CNP

[_SaVvY_]

the whey to take this is simply in the powder form, with water, always after a workout, never any other time

[hrpiii]

what are you looking to understand? How to use it, when to use it, how much you need???

At 107 lbs, and looking to get into contest condition, I don't really seeing you using it, maybe once a day if at all. Your 5-6 meals throughout the day should have enought carbs/protein/fat/calories to met your daily requirements. If for some reason, you have missed a meal due to work/errands/etc. then a quit protein drink on the go will serve it's purpose, but shouldn't be used as a meal replacement on a daily basis. My wife has a protein shake to kick off her morning, because she doesn't have time for a well planned breakfast (and she's in a hurry in the morning for work). These protein drinks are high in protein and low in carbs/low calorie, great for the low-carb lifestyle. If you feel the need for one, maybe just after your workout would be the best time for it. Your body will make the most of the nutrients from the shake, and will be absorbed quickly into your system.

Most of the talk on this forum about whey protein, is geared toward men looking to pack on mass, and can't get enough protein in their daily meals because of the high amounts needed. I'm a big boy, and seem to be eating all the time, but still need the protein drinks to meet my daily needs.

Is this what you are looking for.. if so, you probably have more questions..ask away.

[cnp]

thank you for your reply. what i'm trying to figure out is, do i really need a protein shake to get the benfits i need in order to compete. without the shake, protein does already plan a huge part of my diet already. in the morning i have 3-4 egg whites, for lunch/post workout i have ground turkey and sometime a protein bar. do i truly "need" the shake to get in better shape.

again thanks for taking the time to expain.

[_SaVvY_]

of course not, its just protein - you dont 'need' it, you already get it - its just whey's max bv is 157 - which makes it the heavyweight champ as far as quality - which also makes it very quick to get into your system because its so easy for the body to use it - it wont make a huge difference either way, but it is the best form of protein to have straight after a workout (pretty much the worsed otherwise)

[hrpiii]

As Savvy stated, and you mentioned your meal plan.. NO, you don't need it, it will not help you get "into better shape". It would just be additional calories you would have to take into consideration.

[TRAZ]

I would probably still take it, but only post workout. That is the only time I take mine and the only reason I do is that post workout your body needs protein that can be delivered to your muscles as quickly as possible. I think anyone that is interested in building muscle should have a post workout whey shake with water. Otherwise, though, food protein is best and should be the main source of your total daily protein intake.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by _SaVvY_

the whey to take this is simply in the powder form, with water, always after a workout, never any other time

I believe this is not entirely true.
After a night of sleeping your body is in starvation mode. Another good time to get some good protein in you is have a shake in the AM. Whole foods take time to break down and get those nutrients into your system. A whey shake in the AM is just as beneficial IMHO as after a workout, especially the day after your workout.

But, to each his own.

[TRAZ]

/\ Very true Sean. I sometimes (occasionally) take a shake in the morning too, but not always. I don't think the original poster really needs to worry too much about a morning shake IMO as she isn't really bulking.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by TRAZ

/\ Very true Sean. I sometimes (occasionally) take a shake in the morning too, but not always. I don't think the original poster really needs to worry too much about a morning shake IMO as she isn't really bulking.

LOL, i did not even know we were talking about a 107# woman...
In that case, My GF takes a shake in the AM as her meal. Low carb, high protein.

Originally Posted by hrpiii

As Savvy stated, and you mentioned your meal plan.. NO, you don't need it, it will not help you get "into better shape". It would just be additional calories you would have to take into consideration.

there are hardly any calories in whey proteins...its protein.....

[Bliksiem]

sorry to barge in on this conversation but i have had questions about whey too... I am trying to get some muscle...but i don't want mass i just want to be cut.... will whey do that for me or will i just get mass?

gracias

[krenalor]

Bliksiem, whey can be used to get you the proper amount of protein you need daily with no carbs (or almost no carbs, mine has 1 carb per serving). Use it after working out for quick uptake, and with a low carb diet, or do a cyclic carb diet where you have low/high/no carb days alternating. I do no carb days when not working out, and high carb on heavy workout days.

[Bliksiem]

ok thanks a lot ill look into getting whey