Thread: Whey Protein - Yay or Nay?

I'm thinking of starting up whey protein shakes again. I've been working out in the gym quite regularly for the last three months. I know many people take whey protein to up their protein intake, and to help maintain or lose weight.

There are many people that I've talked to that use it consistently once in the morning, and after workouts. Others I have talked to say they don't need it because they get enough protein from their diet.

The RDA for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day, but that increases if you are an endurance athlete or bodybuilder. The FDA recommends 65 grams a day for people consuming 2000 calories and 80 grams a day for those consuming 2500.

How much protein do you consume, or think is necessary?

I don't feel I get enough protein in the day, and want to increase my protein intake,while decreasing my carbs. I've lost so much weight over the past three months, and workout with weights five days a week. I think the extra protein will help me recover my muscles.

What do you think of whey protein? Any good websites on protein or whey that you can recommend?

Originally Posted by phuketbound

I know many people take whey protein to up their protein intake, and to help maintain or lose weight.

Oh dear...

search any of chitown's or millkman's threads. they're all here!

I drink a combination of 4 to 5 shakes or hot protein chocolate drinks a day. GNC pro performance is my choice. The hot chocolate drink is awesome!!!!

There is scientific proof that it helps in muscle recovery and also helps you get a better nights sleep - 8 hours of sleep a night is needed for maximum muscle recovery.

Whey protein, especially when consumed as a pre workout drink increase muscle mass and help with fat loss.

Other less known benefits - improved memory, improved ability to cope with stress, and it increases serotonin levels.

Here is a site that lists other benefits and scientific findings. Whey Protein Institute - Benefits of whey protein


Drink it slowly or you can get some killer heartburn from it. It also makes me thirsty which is ok as I consume a ton of water.

A few people (never for me) have noticed headaches, cramps and excessive gas when they take whey protein.

Fuck that too, as a baby my beef drank milk for his protein, and now he is a big boy he is dead and in my freezer and I eat as much protein as I can daily, and when I run low I just send an email to my supplier in BKK and they load a big box with beef and dri ice and it goes on a Phetch tours bus and comes here to me.

Why can people not just eat normal food? It still contains protein and if you try different cuisines it even tastes of something. If you go to a restaurant or a mates place you even get conversation thrown in for free. Intake of protein (eating), should be a time honoured and pleasurable experience, washed down with a beer or a nice wine, in the company of friends.
Fuck downing branded shakes while riding an exercise bike too breathless to talk.
Sorry guys i'm just a dinasoar, nothing personal.

Originally Posted by chitown

a dozen egg whites (5 grams each)

you eating a dozen eggs (whites only) a day!

dont you get bored of that?

Originally Posted by kingwilly

dont you get bored of that

That's what i just said, only in a lot more words.
Help, i have excessive word usage.

I'm dubious of it's actual effects for normal non-steroidal people. I do like shakes as an easy healthy meal though and like the way it(whey) adds flavour and thickness.

Originally Posted by kingwilly

Originally Posted by chitown

a dozen egg whites (5 grams each)

you eating a dozen eggs (whites only) a day!

dont you get bored of that?

No, not at all. I don't eat them all at once either. Every morning, Mrs. Chi hard boils 12 eggs, then removes the yellow and sticks the whites in the egg.

I eat them in tuna salad, regular salad, plain, with a chicken breast, streak or my salmon.

Originally Posted by Muadib

I do whey protein shakes daily... Depending on my workout schedule, I consume anywhere from 50 - 75 grams of protein a day through shakes...

Protein will help you build muscle mass, but you still have to go through the pain... Like the old saying goes, no pain, no gain...

Buenas Suerte...

Definitely agree with that no pain, no gain, but protein helps ease the pain, and the muscle recovers quicker.

Thanks for the replies guys. The links are great, Chitown. Everyone here in Korea buys their protein off the internet. My trainer recommends Whey Optimum. Anyone try this brand? It is supposed to be the best, but it is expensive..damn!

Egg whites are great. I miss getting egg whites in a carton from Canada, you can't get that here. 12 eggs seems like a lot though.

I'm going to order whey next week, and start it. The effects that you mention, Chi, are real. I often get excessive gas and bloating if I don't get the right whey brand. The pros of taking whey are also proven. I drink tonnes of water, so I don't see any problem with the kidneys.

Do you drink your protein with water or something else? I used to drink it with milk, but switched to water. What is your favorite flavor? I like the chocolate one. Any other recommendations? Strawberry or Vanilla?

Yay from me. You should try to drink a protein shake within the first 10mins of waking up in the morning. This gets your metabolism working early in the morning making you burn more calories all day. I then have another one after my work out. Gatorade is also my drink of choice.

nay from me
but im a fat [at][at][at][at]
my view on whey is that its clever marketing to sell essentially a by product
eat meat or whatever instead

Indeed.

Unless you are an extreme body-builder you only need to waste your money on this crap if your diet isn't up to scratch.

^ That is too funny. I can relate to that. I had two big bags full of protein in my suitcase when I first came to Korea. I figured it was lighter that way, as opposed to taking the huge tin. The security guards took it out of my bag, and checked it. It was obvious that it wasn't drugs, as it was brown.. now if it was white, then it could have been a whole different story.

Originally Posted by The Fresh Prince

Yay from me. You should try to drink a protein shake within the first 10mins of waking up in the morning. This gets your metabolism working early in the morning making you burn more calories all day. I then have another one after my work out. Gatorade is also my drink of choice.

This is kind of funny, because your metabolism is highest in the morning to begin with. I'd say that combining a workout, or some form of cardio plus protein would stimulate the metabolism even moreso. It is so hard to workout in the morning, but the best thing. I started biking to school, so that helps. Maybe I'll start a workout thread.

Originally Posted by phuketbound

It is so hard to workout in the morning, but the best thing. I started biking to school, so that helps. Maybe I'll start a workout thread.

It is not advisable to execise too hard first thing in the morning, as the blood/sugar levels are at their lowest.

Originally Posted by kingwilly

Originally Posted by chitown

a dozen egg whites (5 grams each)

you eating a dozen eggs (whites only) a day!

dont you get bored of that?

Yes, egg whites are a fast acting protein. After de-yoking them you can dip them in mustard and thrown them on a sandwhich or other food.

As for eating natural food for protein yes, natural foods are the best but because of time and convenience and a target protein intake that you can measure, some people use Whey. I do not. I do not chase protein in natural foods, either.

Originally Posted by phuketbound

Do you drink your protein with water or something else? I used to drink it with milk, but switched to water. What is your favorite flavor? I like the chocolate one. Any other recommendations? Strawberry or Vanilla?

Ever thought of Male Spunk, supposed to be high in protein and low in calories, so give a lot of head and swallow,swallow swallow.

Originally Posted by The Fresh Prince

Yay from me. You should try to drink a protein shake within the first 10mins of waking up in the morning.

I am trying to get my ol lady in the habit of Head In the Morning and if she would swallow it would be better for her health too. so I show her your post.

Originally Posted by reinvented

eat meat or whatever instead

Yea Buddy, you got that shit right, But I had some Chili con carne con beans that I made for lunch, but it do have a lot of ground beef and some ground pork in it tho.

And do not forget now you girls on a high protein intake,, give a lot of head and do not forget to swallow.

100 percent yay

Originally Posted by The Fresh Prince

Yay from me. You should try to drink a protein shake within the first 10mins of waking up in the morning. This gets your metabolism working early in the morning making you burn more calories all day. I then have another one after my work out. Gatorade is also my drink of choice.

Do you also eat breakfast with your protein shake in the morning? If so, what do you eat to supplement? I read that Gatorade is mostly sugar, water and salt, and I don't see how it can be better than water in the long run. Do you drink a lot of it. I can see how you want to replace your electrolytes, but I've stayed away from it.

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Originally Posted by The Fresh Prince

Yay from me. You should try to drink a protein shake within the first 10mins of waking up in the morning. This gets your metabolism working early in the morning making you burn more calories all day. I then have another one after my work out. Gatorade is also my drink of choice.

True, with the protein shake first thing in the morning for the metabolism. Remember that Gatoraid is good for electrolyites with sugar/sodium/potassiam, if you need to be re-hydrated.

Do you also eat breakfast with your protein shake in the morning?

You don't need to but mixing comple carbs is ideal.

I read that Gatorade is mostly sugar, water and salt, and I don't see how it can be better than water in the long run. Do you drink a lot of it. I can see how you want to replace your electrolytes, but I've stayed away from it.

I would only drink Gatoraid if I was doing endurance performance: a long run, or long bike ride where you are sweating a lot.