I'm 5'10 250, I hit the gym everyday, work out for 30 minutes and do cardio for an hour. I drink a protein shake in the morning, after a workout and before bed. I read somewhere online that whey protein gives you "serious gains", I don't know if that refers to muscles or fat. Does it make you gain weight?

Does Whey Protein make you gain weight? Not unless it contributes to an overall excess of calories on a daily basis. As a general rule, if you're taking in more calories than you're burning, you will gain weight, whether those calories come from tuna, fries, strawberries, whey, or any other food.

Whey protein powder is simply a cheap and efficient protein source, and is ideal for pre- and post-workout feedings. Aside from those times, you're better off getting your protein from whole foods if possible.

I considered getting myself from protein powder so that I could have a good quick postworkout snack, but I wouldn't want to do it if it doesn't fill me up.

I find bran muffins and fruit very satisfying, so I might be better off sticking with that.

Anyone compared how they feel after a protein shake versus how they feel after a muffin and fruit?

I hit the gym everyday, work out for 30 minutes and do cardio for an hour.

Have you been doing this for a while? You could burn out pretty quick on this program.

If you still feel good doing this, then that's great, but cut back if you find that it gets to be too much. I was exercising so much a few weeks ago that I got hungrier than I would normally, and ended up eating more calories than I needed to. Keep that in mind.

A lot of people on this forum recommend no cardio at all on lifting days.

I considered getting myself from protein powder so that I could have a good quick postworkout snack, but I wouldn't want to do it if it doesn't fill me up.

I find bran muffins and fruit very satisfying, so I might be better off sticking with that.

Anyone compared how they feel after a protein shake versus how they feel after a muffin and fruit?
I find protein shakes to be pretty filling. Make it with skim milk and add a small banana and I guarantee you will be feeling a lot fuller afterwards.

Have you been doing this for a while? You could burn out pretty quick on this program.

If you still feel good doing this, then that's great, but cut back if you find that it gets to be too much. I was exercising so much a few weeks ago that I got hungrier than I would normally, and ended up eating more calories than I needed to. Keep that in mind.

A lot of people on this forum recommend no cardio at all on lifting days.

I do cardio after lifting because 30 minutes of heavy lifting doesn't seem like enough exercise for a big guy like me (I need to burn more calories). I can curb my appetite so that's not really a big deal.

I do cardio after lifting because 30 minutes of heavy lifting doesn't seem like enough exercise for a big guy like me (I need to burn more calories). I can curb my appetite so that's not really a big deal.

Makes sense. That's how I felt for three months as well. Now I'm able to lift for more than thirty minutes, and break a sweat while doing it, so I don't have to hop on the treadmill afterwards anymore.

fruit doesnt have protein in it. The whole idea behind the protein powder is to make it convienent and easy to consume the daily amount of protein that you need to support your bodyweight and fitness routine.


Carful! Don't do cardio after you weight lift unless you wish to further break down the muscle and contribute to muscle loss and fat gains.


Protein is more filling than both carbs and fat.


I suggest looking into ON whey protein which is sold at www.bodybuilding.com

The 10 pound bag is a great deal