Protein Powder: make u gain (FAt) weight??

[Griz1]

Cell Tech has creatine in it, which WILL make you retain some water. Creatine is good for gaining a little bit of muscle but WILL NOT "make" you bulky. NitroTech is good, it is just whey protein. I use it all the time. I use MuscleTech products exclusively.

Overall, too many calories will make you gain weight. DO NOT fear protein powder.

Not in Canada. Unless I'm wrong about this, in Canada those products can only be sold without creatine, glutamine, and all the other "goodies". The products in Canada, even though they look identical, are different than those in the states. Each company has to make and "alternate" for sale in this country.

Anyone confirm this for me? I know my protien powder is dramatically different fromt the same stuff/same company that is sold in the states.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

I think you are right griz. I know Canadian supplement laws are more strict than ours in the US. To get info on MuscleTech products, you can go to their website...they have different websites for different countries. www.muscletech.com

 

[navywife23]

Well, I think I will stick w/ h20 then..that way it won't mess up anything..even though, i love 'em w/ milk. I do take them into consideration w/ my other meals and all that. I usually go onn fitday.com and track my calories. i think maybe my evening shake will consist on skim milk (if i can afford the calories) and my shake at work will have h20!

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Well, I think I will stick w/ h20 then..that way it won't mess up anything..even though, i love 'em w/ milk. I do take them into consideration w/ my other meals and all that. I usually go onn fitday.com and track my calories. i think maybe my evening shake will consist on skim milk (if i can afford the calories) and my shake at work will have h20!

Not a bad idea, considering the milk will help slow down the absorption of the whey protein.

BUT, remember milk does conain sugar, not a good idea for cutting and especially before bed. I would try it though, and if results slow or you plateau, cut out the milk before bedtime, or cut out the milk entirely.

 

[navywife23]

Roger that Daisy! I'm keeping a log of all I eat and what my exercise consists of..that way, I can see my progress..or see if i'm not making enough gains! I have a ? is that your rear on the picture on the side? If it is..I am sooooooooooooooo jealous! my butt is sooo flat! I would die for an ass like that! You go girl!!!! Thats for the advice..Now, you've got me leaning to just say to hell w/ it..cut out the calories and forget the milk..my goal is to be down to like 135lbs by labor day! I'm going back home that weekend and I wanna look like a lean mean ass kicking machine! i'm like 154 right now!...

 

[pinneyshome]

any advice on ketoshake protein drink?

 

[Joe's Girl]

i know...i dont beleive it, but please clarify this with me,...... i was told by several ppl, including a personal trainer (not that u can trust them all the time) that protein powder ameks u gain weight...ya sure if ur bulking, and it matters if u what protein powder u get...mine is good...and i eat it in my oatmeal int eh mornign and a shake in teh afternoon cause im in a rush,a dn im just wondering, if this a myth...lie.....cause they are expensive,a dn i dotn wnat to gain fat on it, i ahevnt yet so why bother worrying, right?...but jsut wanted to bring that up....thansk

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Level Scoop (~32g)
Servings Per Container: ~71


Amount
Per Serving

Total Calories 130

Calories From Fat 20

Total Fat 2 g

Saturated Fat 1 g

Cholesterol 40 mg

Sodium 55 mg

Total Carbohydrates 6 g

Dietary Fiber <0.5 g

Sugars 3 g

Protein 22 g
OTHER INGREDIENTS

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Protein blend (Whey Protein Concentrate, Glutamine Peptides from hydrolyzed wheat protein), Maltodextrin, Natural and Artificial Flavours, Soy Lecithin, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium.


I have a protein shake 1 and half scoops after workout and jsut before bed..
This is called Prolab whey.. IS this a good protein????

Joe's Girl

 

[Daisy_Girl]

ProLab looks fine to me.

Yup, that's my booty. I'm a bit mushier than usual, so I'm working on that.

 

[PBR]

yea guys....stay away from milk....its for cows and babies...we dont digest it well either and as Daisy pointed out, it inhibits absorption, raises estro levels too....MUSCLE-TECH products are quality products...and you should not have any discomfort from them in the GI tract....

 

[wilson6]

I'd never take whey before bed. 1) raises insulin and 2) only lasts a short period of time (about 2 hrs), thus you're catabolic by midnight.

My pref is whole food, chicken breast and some veg (broc, green beans, etc), or a slow protein, but whole food is best. Slow digestion and release of amino acids into circulation, and increased thermic effect of food digestion.

Protein powder doesn't make you fat per se, but can influence insulin which inhibits lipolysis, even small amounts. Lastly, total calories are more important overall of fat gain esp in the presence of elevated insulin.

W6