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Fill me in about Whey Protein

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A friend of mine swears by using the mixable 'whey protein' as a meal replacement.

Has anyone here used this, or heard of it. Advantages - disadvantages?

One of the problems I've been having here lately, is eating anything all day. Once I get to work I find myself so busy that a lot of times, I don't have the time to stop and eat OR I just plain forget to eat. Something like a meal replacement would be good for me as I do always have a water bottle nearby. But what are the drawbacks to this.... and I'm looking for anyone who has had experience with this.

Thanks!
 
Whey protein is just protein, with some carbs. I don't know why anyone would "swear" by it; it sounds like your friend thinks it has magical powers or something. The only advantage to eating that over, say, some chicken, is that it's digested faster.

Drawbacks are that you're drinking something, not eating, which means that it probably won't fill you up, or at the very least for not nearly as long. Why don't you just bring some veggies or something?
 
I've tried that. I had a freezer bag full of fresh vegetables and by the end of the day.. they were untouched. I seriously have days where I am going non-stop... and I work weird hours, which doesn't help.

He 'swore' by it, because he said it filled him up.

I've never tasted it, tried it or had the desire to buy it. That's why I thought I'd ask.
 
I've tried that. I had a freezer bag full of fresh vegetables and by the end of the day.. they were untouched. I seriously have days where I am going non-stop... and I work weird hours, which doesn't help.
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If you can't stop to pick something up and put it in your mouth what makes you think you can stop to make a shake?

He 'swore' by it, because he said it filled him up.
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I don't think they're that filling, tbh.

I've never tasted it, tried it or had the desire to buy it. That's why I thought I'd ask.
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I swear by vanilla, and won't touch chocolate with a ten foot pole. IMO if you're going vanilla the best tasting one is Syntha-6.
 
Whey protein is an extremely fast digesting protein, which is its biggest "draw" to the consumer. This means that it will be digested within 30 minutes after taking. The fact that it is so quickly transported into the blood stream allows athletes to begin the recovery process directly after a workout period.

However, it does have some drawbacks.

1.) Since it is a fast digesting protein, protein serum peaks within one hour of ingestion. For those interested in staying anabolic throughout the recovery period, whey does not cut it.

2.) Lower quality whey can contain a rather large amount of lactose, which will not work for someone who is intolerant. Whey protein supplements containing 100% whey are very expensive (about $30/lb).

3.) Continuing from point 1; supplementing powdered whey for food based proteins is a no no. Reason be, if we were to make a chart of ones blood levels of protein as a function of time, it would show a massive spike in serum protein as well as IGF-1 (insulin like growth factor). Without maintaining a balance in protein sources, these spikes can lead to a noticeable change in mood.

Be sure to consume slow, medium and fast digesting proteins to avoid these potential issues.
 
You can can digest a finite amount of protein within the span of an hour, meaning anything over this amount does not go into the blood stream and is essentially wasted.

Whey is for pre/post-workout recovery periods. Using it as a meal substitute is self-defeating (it digests within an hour).
 
The instructions on most whey protein formulas tell you to mix the formula with water. Do not do this, it will be disgusting. Use milk.
 
I hear Little Miss Muffett liked it with her curds. :lol:
 
Goldenboy219 said:
Whey protein is an extremely fast digesting protein, which is its biggest "draw" to the consumer. This means that it will be digested within 30 minutes after taking. The fact that it is so quickly transported into the blood stream allows athletes to begin the recovery process directly after a workout period.

However, it does have some drawbacks.

1.) Since it is a fast digesting protein, protein serum peaks within one hour of ingestion. For those interested in staying anabolic throughout the recovery period, whey does not cut it.

2.) Lower quality whey can contain a rather large amount of lactose, which will not work for someone who is intolerant. Whey protein supplements containing 100% whey are very expensive (about $30/lb).

3.) Continuing from point 1; supplementing powdered whey for food based proteins is a no no. Reason be, if we were to make a chart of ones blood levels of protein as a function of time, it would show a massive spike in serum protein as well as IGF-1 (insulin like growth factor). Without maintaining a balance in protein sources, these spikes can lead to a noticeable change in mood.

Be sure to consume slow, medium and fast digesting proteins to avoid these potential issues.
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Thank you. This is the sort of information I was hoping to gain from someone in the know.
 
I use it as a suplement not as a meal replacement. 90% of my meals come from fresh uncooked fruits and veggies. I also work out 3-4 times a week. In order to get the protein needed for solid muscle growth I drink a glass of it after my workout. Not sure I would swear by it but do feel like it gives me the protein I need.
 
I agree with everything Goldenboy said. Whey protein is a fast acting protein supplement, not something you would normally choose as a substitution for a meal. It's intended to help you recover from moderate or intense physical activity (read: activity that has stressed or micro torn your muscles). It's amino fuel for healing the damage you've done to muscle tissue during exercise essentially. Athletes utilize protein supplements (fast acting whey and slow acting casein) to prolong the anabolic or growth state. I use it regularly and I believe that it does exactly what it's designed to do: provide my body with the extra amino acids I need to maximize muscle repair and growth.

Never think of whey protein as a nutritional substitute. It's EXTRA when you need it. In my opinion, if your not tearing down and healing muscle tissue there is no reason you can't get the protein you need out of a well balanced diet. Commercially available whey protein supplements don't generally have the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that are found in foods. I'd recommend keeping some almonds, walnuts, and fresh fruit around for snacks. In fact you can munch on that stuff all day off and on and it's actually good for your body.
 
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id use actual meal replacements (preferably with slower digesting protein like casein) like muscle milk light, monster milk or myoplex (not sure if this one uses whey or casein though).
 
TheGirlNextDoor said:
A friend of mine swears by using the mixable 'whey protein' as a meal replacement.

Has anyone here used this, or heard of it. Advantages - disadvantages?

One of the problems I've been having here lately, is eating anything all day. Once I get to work I find myself so busy that a lot of times, I don't have the time to stop and eat OR I just plain forget to eat. Something like a meal replacement would be good for me as I do always have a water bottle nearby. But what are the drawbacks to this.... and I'm looking for anyone who has had experience with this.

Thanks!
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You need to find time to eat normal food during your work hours. There's no short cut for this.

Lerxst actually gave some good advice (on this thread, anyway). Eat apples, bananas, almonds, etc. Raw almonds only, don't get the processed junk. Takes very little time to do this. Plus, the added benefit is you're eating very healthy food all day long, and that's very good for you.
 
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