Recommend some Whey Protein

[al78]

I have experimented with whey protein for use in a homemade meal replacement drink in an attempt to find a convenient way to increase my calorie intake. I blended chocolate whey with oats, milk, peanut butter and a splash of olive oil and downed it. Not as bad as it sounds, tastes like a liquid Snickers bar. The problem was, whilst it did provide a fast, convenient way of getting several hundred calories inside me it also killed my appetite for up to eight hours afterward so I then struggled to eat my next meal, thus completely countering the attempt to increase calorie intake. Needless to say I'm not bothering with it now.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

In fairness that is a pretty heavy mix of low GI carbs - fat and protein in one hit. It would certainly satiate for a while

 

[Crosstrailer]

I used to lift 6 nights a week in conjunction with playing a minority sport at national and international level, benched 330lbs, deadlifted 600lbs etc etc (and I know people tend to tell a few untruths with their lifts but this is true LOL). I went through an extended period of taking whey protein and felt no difference whatsover than when I was on a protein heavy diet. Luckily I got around 20 tubs free from someone who was a sponsored bodybuilder, as most of it disappeared down the toilet........

I now coach in the same sport, the two biggest most powerful guys I coach are cut to heck, stronger than I was and neither of them take any protein supplements whatsoever. They do however eat a great deal of meat, primarily chicken, and fish. Also my cousin is a former powerlifting champion and was benching 500lbs in competition. Again, he did not use whey (he is now retired and just lifts as a pastime).

The sports supplements industry is one of the biggest rip offs around. Aside from top level athletes, the cost of supplements far outweighs the gains and unfortunately they survive on selling a unobtainable dream. There is no substitute for hard work and a great diet.

Thats not to say supplements don't work at all, because some do, but you can acheive the same results and better for less cost.

If you are set on using whey, check the contents carefully and avoid those loaded with sugars (as many mass gainers are). If as someone has said you need to lose weight, then get your diet right, work hard and stay well away from it

 

[RhysB]

Get myprotein, but buy it off www.thehut.com they dont charge you for delivery. So it means you can buy in amounts less than myproteins £50 for free delivery charge, avoiding the £4 delivery. I've just stopped buying it and just buy frijj milkshakes instead when they're 60p, as they have just about the same protein in anyway, despite being alot of sugar and a bit of fat.

 

[PaulB]

If you suffer migraine attacks, stay WELL clear of whey protein. It's a major trigger of attacks but as it may take days or weeks to hit you, you may not associate the two but the link is undeniable.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

If you suffer migraine attacks, stay WELL clear of whey protein. It's a major trigger of attacks but as it may take days or weeks to hit you, you may not associate the two but the link is undeniable.

Source?

 

[oldfatfool]

Since running out of whey (myprotein) I have found myself fridge nibbling more after each turbo session. Also found the 3:1 mix with maltodextrin as good as any 'energy' drink and a lot cheaper when out riding. Must re-supply

 

[Reece]

Since running out of whey (myprotein) I have found myself fridge nibbling more after each turbo session. Also found the 3:1 mix with maltodextrin as good as any 'energy' drink and a lot cheaper when out riding. Must re-supply

I'll second the maltodextrin. I bought some SIS energy drink powder and the major ingredient was maltodextrin. I now buy 3kg of maltodextrin from Bodybuilding warehouse for around £13 with free delivery. Then just add a Hi5 Zero tablet to flavour and add electrolytes and magnesium.

 

[VamP]

I'll second the maltodextrin. I bought some SIS energy drink powder and the major ingredient was maltodextrin. I now buy 3kg of maltodextrin from Bodybuilding warehouse for around £13 with free delivery. Then just add a Hi5 Zero tablet to flavour and add electrolytes and magnesium.

Does that not obliterate your cost saving?

 

[Reece]

Does that not obliterate your cost saving?

Not currently, I bought 4x Hi5 water bottles for £2.49 each from Sportsdirect that all came with a tube of 10 tabs in each bottle free. Once these run out (and nearly have) I'll just use cordial to flavour the water.

 

[PaulB]

Source?

Me.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I Nuun hydration tab then zero, 1 or 2 Dextrosol tabs in a 750ml bottle depending on how far/fast I'm going. To be fair up to 30/40 miles is perfectly fine on water alone and a good brekky.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Me.

That would be anecdote.

 

[bicyclos]

I used to lift weights and had a heavy demanding job (landscaping) plus plenty of cycling commuting and weekend cycling into the dales etc 35yrs ago and lived off plenty of good veg, fruit and variety of meat. I used to drink 7 pints of milk per day and never touched any powders as my boss then was a powerlifter and told me what to eat etc and I was fit as a butchers dog and had bags of energy. Im a bit suspicious of fangled powders and stuff which cost silly money. If it works for whoever then thats fine for them, but for me I would rather buy a carrier bag full of whole food than a tub of supa dupa gain. Im still fit for my age minus the aches and pains I get with heavy lifting at work.

 

[PaulB]

That would be anecdote.

There's PLENTY of evidence on this; here's one http://www.drhoffman.com/page.cfm/159 but Google it and you'll find hundreds of articles linking whey protein with an increase in migraine attacks. My former colleague also suffered from identical migraine patters to me and we indentified it was down to his whey intake.