Protein? Can you use it to lose weight?

[jbanks]

Protein Powder? Can you use it to lose weight?

I don't know if this is a dumb question but will protein powder herlp to lose weight? I know people take it to bulk up, and I was just curious.

 

[heavy_duty]

yah if you're lifting heavy and cutting calories.

 

[jbanks]

would whey protein be the best way to go then? i was thinking of mixin it with fruit for a post workout shake

 

[Kabeetz]

would whey protein be the best way to go then? i was thinking of mixin it with fruit for a post workout shake

Protein powder will not help you lose weight... eating less calories than you burn will help you lose weight... protein powder being a portion of those calories is up to you. It is not necessary, but it will work.

Keep in mind your body burns more calories burning a solid versus a liquid, so don't O.D. on the shakes when cutting.

If there is a good time for it, it would be post workout... and whey with fruit is a great post workout protein shake. Fruit isn't very calorically dense..u might want to add in a 1/2 cup of oats with one piece/serving of fruit.

 

[gettnlarge01]

To a point yes,the body uses more energy processing protein than carbs or fats[at least that's what I've read]

 

[rdel85]

To a point yes,the body uses more energy processing protein than carbs or fats[at least that's what I've read]

This is true, the body burns more calories to process protein that fat. But if your serious you shouldn't have a high level of fat in your diet.

 

[blueta2]

This is true, the body burns more calories to process protein that fat. But if your serious you shouldn't have a high level of fat in your diet.

You should not have a high level of BAD fat in your diet

 

[gettnlarge01]

You should not have a high level of BAD fat in your diet

Agreed!! I have to have some fat or my joints kill me.

 

[YoungIntricateMuscle]

protein shakes don't take more energy to digest then fats. Infact, their GI is higher. Eat more fish, chicken or turkey breast, buffalo sirloin, or 99% lean beef. Flavored, naturally sweetened protein shakes are good for killing appetite and getting clean calories, but nothing to hype about.

 

[gettnlarge01]

protein shakes don't take more energy to digest then fats. Infact, their GI is higher. Eat more fish, chicken or turkey breast, buffalo sirloin, or 99% lean beef. Flavored, naturally sweetened protein shakes are good for killing appetite and getting clean calories, but nothing to hype about.

Not protein shakes just protein.I have read before the body uses more energy processing protein than fats or carbs.I'm a big fan of eating food and not drinking shakes.