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By *atience178 OP   Couple
over a year ago

Dublin

Can anyone explain to me the pros / cons of taking this stuff?

Is this stuff just for people who are trying to build lots of muscle / bulk up?

If your overall goal at the moment is loosing weight, and you are training hard and counting calories to do that, is there any benefit to taking this stuff, or is it just more calories?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Can anyone explain to me the pros / cons of taking this stuff?

Is this stuff just for people who are trying to build lots of muscle / bulk up?

If your overall goal at the moment is loosing weight, and you are training hard and counting calories to do that, is there any benefit to taking this stuff, or is it just more calories?"

It’s huge on calories - if your goal is calorie restriction this is just going to do the opposite. This is more for people who train very hard and need the extra energy for recovery and muscle building

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By *inion42Man
over a year ago

minionland


"Can anyone explain to me the pros / cons of taking this stuff?

Is this stuff just for people who are trying to build lots of muscle / bulk up?

If your overall goal at the moment is loosing weight, and you are training hard and counting calories to do that, is there any benefit to taking this stuff, or is it just more calories?

It’s huge on calories - if your goal is calorie restriction this is just going to do the opposite. This is more for people who train very hard and need the extra energy for recovery and muscle building"

Was wondering, thanks for the info

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By *atience178 OP   Couple
over a year ago

Dublin


"Can anyone explain to me the pros / cons of taking this stuff?

Is this stuff just for people who are trying to build lots of muscle / bulk up?

If your overall goal at the moment is loosing weight, and you are training hard and counting calories to do that, is there any benefit to taking this stuff, or is it just more calories?

It’s huge on calories - if your goal is calorie restriction this is just going to do the opposite. This is more for people who train very hard and need the extra energy for recovery and muscle building"

Thank you, that’s what I was thinking. But it just seems like the whole world is using this stuff now except me. It’s in every recipe.

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By *ay_Gatsby_D4Man
over a year ago

City Centre, Dublin


"Can anyone explain to me the pros / cons of taking this stuff?

Is this stuff just for people who are trying to build lots of muscle / bulk up?

If your overall goal at the moment is loosing weight, and you are training hard and counting calories to do that, is there any benefit to taking this stuff, or is it just more calories?

It’s huge on calories - if your goal is calorie restriction this is just going to do the opposite. This is more for people who train very hard and need the extra energy for recovery and muscle building

Thank you, that’s what I was thinking. But it just seems like the whole world is using this stuff now except me. It’s in every recipe. "

If you buy the whey isolate protein there a lot less sugar and shit in it

it’s more expensive but it’s higher quality and less calories

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Can anyone explain to me the pros / cons of taking this stuff?

Is this stuff just for people who are trying to build lots of muscle / bulk up?

If your overall goal at the moment is loosing weight, and you are training hard and counting calories to do that, is there any benefit to taking this stuff, or is it just more calories?"

There are different variations of protein powder and that is where you may need to investigate

Bulking Protein will contain creatine or other bulking agents to add weight

Lean Protein will not have as many calories and will be used with water or skim milk

There are other supplements which help with weight loss but the secret will be less calories and more cardio work

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've rejoined the gym to get fitter and I'm starting to include some protein powder in my diet to up my protein intake. In the morning I have over night oats and seeds with a scoop of protein and frozen berries or Greek yogurt with a scoop of it. Both are absolutely delicious and I'm finding I'm having more energy and less likely to eat junk. I do have protein shakes as well I love strawberry flavour with frozen berries I fool my brain into thinking it's a milkshake.

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By *on655Man
over a year ago

Bronte


"I've rejoined the gym to get fitter and I'm starting to include some protein powder in my diet to up my protein intake. In the morning I have over night oats and seeds with a scoop of protein and frozen berries or Greek yogurt with a scoop of it. Both are absolutely delicious and I'm finding I'm having more energy and less likely to eat junk. I do have protein shakes as well I love strawberry flavour with frozen berries I fool my brain into thinking it's a milkshake. "

I’m currently on a cut and there’s protein powder in my diet. I don’t mix it with milk I use water. Just manage your doses and it’ll work well. Can be substituted for one meal in the day aswell

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By * la carteCouple
over a year ago

Dublin


"Can anyone explain to me the pros / cons of taking this stuff?

Is this stuff just for people who are trying to build lots of muscle / bulk up?

If your overall goal at the moment is loosing weight, and you are training hard and counting calories to do that, is there any benefit to taking this stuff, or is it just more calories?"

There's nothing wrong with adding a scoop of whey protein to your diet if it's a healthy balanced diet based on fresh produce and meals cooked from scratch.

Whey protein has approximately 120 kcal per scoop (depending on brand) so it is not hugely calorific. It's convenient and comes in many flavours.

It's important to take enough protein in your diet, many of us don't. If you're leading a sedentary lifestyle your protein intake should be at least 0.8 grams per kilogram of your weight.

Depending on how serious you are with training and nutrition, you can play around with your macros in your diet. In other words, calculate approximately how many carbs, how much protein and how many fats you eat.

When you're trying to lose weight, it's important to find out what food/macro combinations work best for you. Everyone is different. Obviously a calorie deficit is needed to lose weight. Bearing in mind your body will adjust to "starvation" mode and try to hold on to your reserves. It may help to try to fool the body by alternating the amount of calories you give it on a daily basis. In other words, as an example, have a deficit for 3 days and then give it a little extra on the fourth and back into a deficit for another 2, then as much as you would need for day 7. Then a different play around the following week. Just as a suggestion if you find you're getting stuck on a particular weight in your weight loss journey.

There are calculators that will allow you to calculate according to your sex, age, height and weight what your daily calorie intake should be, with a macro breakdown and depending on how much weight you want to lose.

It's also important to know that muscle uses more energy than fat. In other words, if you can do resistance training or weight training, you are building muscle. This muscle will increase the amount of calories your body burns.

You're better off mixing resistance/weight training with cardio, rather than just relying on cardio alone.

I hope this helps

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By *oaopauloieMan
over a year ago

Dublin24

Protein powder (whey protein) is basically protein! And only protein. A good brand should not have any sugar or carbs in it. Protein will not make you create muscles or make you fat. All will depend on your diet and exercise. You can find tons of articles talking about the benefits of whey protein, it's very healthy and good for your diet. The difference between isolated and hydro whey it's that they are made for people who have some diet restrictions and nothing more. It's kind of scary to read so much incorrect information about what is Whey protein. Quick research on Google will have much more benefits than reading some things written above!

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By *ursecretmischiefCouple
over a year ago

The West


"Can anyone explain to me the pros / cons of taking this stuff?

Is this stuff just for people who are trying to build lots of muscle / bulk up?

If your overall goal at the moment is loosing weight, and you are training hard and counting calories to do that, is there any benefit to taking this stuff, or is it just more calories?

It’s huge on calories - if your goal is calorie restriction this is just going to do the opposite. This is more for people who train very hard and need the extra energy for recovery and muscle building"

Qulaity Protein powders are not remotely huge on calories. Mixed with water about 100-130 calories per portion.

If you are not training regularly then you don't need protein powder, creatine or any other supplements!

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By *oaopauloieMan
over a year ago

Dublin24


"Protein powder (whey protein) is basically protein! And only protein. A good brand should not have any sugar or carbs in it. Protein will not make you create muscles or make you fat. All will depend on your diet and exercise. You can find tons of articles talking about the benefits of whey protein, it's very healthy and good for your diet. The difference between isolated and hydro whey it's that they are made for people who have some diet restrictions and nothing more. It's kind of scary to read so much incorrect information about what is Whey protein. Quick research on Google will have much more benefits than reading some things written above! "

Just to add to my previous post:

Whey Isolate removes almost all unwanted fats and carbs, including lactose. Hydrolyzed does remove all fats and lactose which is beneficial if you are hyper sensitive (can't have any) to lactose.

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By * la carteCouple
over a year ago

Dublin


"I've rejoined the gym to get fitter and I'm starting to include some protein powder in my diet to up my protein intake. In the morning I have over night oats and seeds with a scoop of protein and frozen berries or Greek yogurt with a scoop of it. Both are absolutely delicious and I'm finding I'm having more energy and less likely to eat junk. I do have protein shakes as well I love strawberry flavour with frozen berries I fool my brain into thinking it's a milkshake. "

I used to add a scoop of chocolate flavoured protein powder to a handful of frozen strawberries and 200ml almond/coconut or soya milk - absolutely delicious!

I also used to make my own "clusters" by blitzing all sorts of different nuts, adding oats, mixing in a few tablespoons of water, a couple tablespoons of olive oil, maple syrup, 3 eggwhites, mix all, spread on baking paper, oven at 120 C to dry for about 20 minutes or so, keeps in tubberware for ages. I then mix a small portion with an apple and low fat Greek yoghurt, cinnamon if you like it... scrumptious. Mind, nuts are calorific so you do need to practice portion control! Or mix less nuts, more oats...

I'll be getting back to it once the children are back to school

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By *atience178 OP   Couple
over a year ago

Dublin

Thanks for all the replies folks, seems like it’s a complicated topic

We are training daily but it wouldn’t be very very heavy weight lifting. Mixture of dumbbells, rowing, boxing, speed walking / running etc

Also we both have the bulk of the excess weight gone over the last few months. So it might be a case of if it isn’t broke don’t fix it

Thanks again

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By *ind PaddyMan
over a year ago

South County Dublin

I do not take supplements, I eat healthy foods, have porridge most mornings with berries and honey.

I've started to do over 50's exercise class and walk/ jog 2 or 3 times a week. I try do local 5k parkrun every Saturday.

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By *areback Cpl IRLCouple
over a year ago

sodom

Protein is one of the three macro food groups

- protein / carbs / fats

Your diet needs a mix of all three.

Fats are calorie dense (9 calories per gram) while carbs and proteins are less calorie dense (4 calories per gram).

All 3 deliver micro nutrients - the vitamins and minerals your body needs as well as calories. In addition to these micro-nutrients the calories act as a energy supply. But in addition protein contains acids needed for muscle growth. So a ‘gym’ diet will seek to increase the % of protein in relation to carbs and fats,

Whey protein, beef protein and plant protein all do the same thing. Traditionally whey was cheaper as it was a waste product from dairy processes. Recently prices have changed but it still tends to be cheaper.

Whey protein with milk (skimmed / semi-skimmed / full fat) really mostly has the calories coming from the milk. But it can be delicious like a good milkshake. Whey protein with water is rotten.

Beef protein with water tastes more like a diluting juice. It has no actual beef taste.

Plant proteins are pretty expensive and more a lifestyle choice so hence a premium.

In you are doing exercise - be that muscle building or endurance cardio training - protein will aid muscle building provided you are not in so much of a calorie deficit that your simply burning it up as calorie fuel. Hence the old bodybuilding truism that you can’t build muscle in a (calorie) deficit.

So the answer to do you need protein is - it depends on what your goal is and how far are you prepared to do,the rest of the work (diet and exercise including calorie monitoring) to make it worthwhile.

Btw - protein powder in supermarkets is ridiculously expensive. Buy from a gym or online.

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By *3nsesMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Track your diet before investing in protein. A app myfitness pal is fantastic. Even if you just tracked what you ate just into that app over a two week period it would give you a good idea on what your protein intake is ans whether you need to use a powder or not.

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By *ornyForaLotMan
over a year ago

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By *ornyForaLotMan
over a year ago

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"Can anyone explain to me the pros / cons of taking this stuff?

Is this stuff just for people who are trying to build lots of muscle / bulk up?

If your overall goal at the moment is loosing weight, and you are training hard and counting calories to do that, is there any benefit to taking this stuff, or is it just more calories?

Not necessarily the clear whey isolate is like 80 calories for 20 grams of protein, also doesn’t contribute to weight gain as long as you’re in a calorie deficit you can have as much protein as you want and lose weight

It’s huge on calories - if your goal is calorie restriction this is just going to do the opposite. This is more for people who train very hard and need the extra energy for recovery and muscle building"

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Can anyone explain to me the pros / cons of taking this stuff?

Is this stuff just for people who are trying to build lots of muscle / bulk up?

If your overall goal at the moment is loosing weight, and you are training hard and counting calories to do that, is there any benefit to taking this stuff, or is it just more calories?

It’s huge on calories - if your goal is calorie restriction this is just going to do the opposite. This is more for people who train very hard and need the extra energy for recovery and muscle building"

Huge on calories and need the extra energy? All sorts of nonsense here. Dunno where to begin

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By *indenMan
over a year ago

Naas which is South West of Dublin

I’ve been doing some research into things I can take that makes me look better, turns out it was Jameson, even more effective if other people have some too…..

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