The Best Whey To Go
Protein shakes used to be synonymous with body building competitions and men in electric blue t-back thongs (disturbing in so many ways)…but that’s so 90′s. Companies like Designer Whey now offer a less aggressive (creatine free) whey protein for those of us not strutting the stage super soaked in baby oil. All Designer Whey products are gluten and peanut free plus contain very low levels of lactose (less than 3%), making this a safe option for just about everyone.
Proteins, derived from the Greek word meaning ‘of first importance’, are the basic building blocks of life. Whey beats out soy and egg proteins in reducing appetite and voluntary eating (no more mindlessly stuffing your face). Athletes use whey to increase muscle mass and speed up body fat loss while resistance training. Personally, I have found that it has been the best source for tissue recovery and helping to reduce post-exercise soreness (you know, that kind when you sit down in your chair and can’t stand back up…)
My favorite Designer Whey is the Original Chocolate: 18 grams protein/2 grams fat/ 100 calories/2 grams sugar. I’ll mix one level scoop with water, stir and have for breakfast with a piece of whole fruit and multi grain toast. This also makes a great (and portable) post workout meal supplement. For the past few months I have experienced leaner muscle, a stronger body and a more convenient post exercise fuel – is there any other whey to go?
I’ve been needing to get into drinking protein shakes…what do you think about the biggest loser brand? If I’m only lifting for about 30 minutes/3 days a week and running probably 5 days a week, how much should I have?
JH said this on October 13, 2009 at 11:57 AM |
I haven’t tried the biggest loser brand but I think that all of their products are great depending on what kind of results you’re looking for. The BL label I think is more a marketing effort to bring greater attention to their product and attract a more mainstream audience so I wouldn’t get hung up on that one specific line. I’m like you, I don’t devote a ton of time to lifting weights because most of my days are spent running. Protein shakes used to scare me because I was afraid I would bulk up but Designer Whey is the only one I have found so far that is low enough in calories/sugar/fat but still high in protein (not too high to send my muscles in Hulk Hogan form) plus provides a decent taste. I would say do one level scoop once a day within 30 mins after your workout (whether that’s running or lifting) and just cut back on whatever you would have for your next meal by a quarter. For example, I eat the second half of my lunch around 5:30pm then run at 6:45pm and have the shake around 8pm (I’ll bring to work a dry empty nalgene with the scoop of powder so all I have to do is add water…usually chugging on my walk home). Then around 9:30pm I’ll eat my dinner but reduce by a quarter of the size (counting the protein shake as PART of my meal).
fitpost said this on October 13, 2009 at 12:32 PM |
I love this Whey Protein, I’ve tried it and sometimes use it as a replacement meal. Still gives me lots of energy and after trying many different shakes for a lot more money – this is a GREAT deal!
Sita said this on October 14, 2009 at 5:09 PM |