Just got some Whey Protein....

Rishi P · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 01:11 PM

Ok so my brother and his friend are overseas so they ordered some Whey Protein to my house and they said I can have one. I was looking at this and I'm not sure when to take this. My brothers friend said take it 3 times a day and I thought you just take it after a workout. Also I'm prolly going to be doing the easiest method which is using one scoop and stirring in a glass. My question is what is one scoop, a table spoon or what. I just had another knee surgery about 2 months ago so I am limited to legs, but have been doing upper body workouts. I was trying to get as big as I could before I got the ok to run and then I woulda cut down. Right now I have increased my cardio with higher intensity on the bike and walking on inclines which I do on my off days as well as with knee rehab with machines in the gym. So when do I take this stuff after every workout even my cardio/knee rehab days or just my upperbody lift days. Also are there any side effects to taking this as I have never taken supplements yet, and this won't get me fat right, I def dont want to add to my gut that I already have. Thanks

sc7389 · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 01:21 PM

Whey protein is natural. There are no, and never will be side effects because it's just protein. However, making 3 shakes a day might be wasteful, but then again it depends on your needs. You should drink a shake before workout and after workout.

txitalian · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 01:26 PM

It should have a scoop inside the containter. You may have to dig around for it. Each serving usually varies from 24g-28g or so.
Instead of stirring it in a glass with a spoon, I would recommend using a blender or shaker for better results.

Whey can make you fat....if you mix your shake with ice cream

Seriously, whey is a supplement, so try to get most of your protein from "real" sources and save the whey for post work out.

What kind did you get btw?

Jason

Rishi P · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 04:23 PM

The brand is called ON...now when u say before workouts..how long before I'm going to hit up the gym, cuz i heard this stuff gets you full and I wouldn't wanna lift on a full stomach. Also should I take it on the days I'm doing cardio/knee rehab or just the days i'm doing upper body training. thanks

1FastGTX · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 97civicboy

The brand is called ON...

Get ready to vommit.

JK2005 · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FastGTX

Get ready to vommit.

do you really hate it so much

IMHO much better tasting than EAS (the only other brand I've had)

1FastGTX · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 97civicboy

The brand is called ON...now when u say before workouts..how long before I'm going to hit up the gym, cuz i heard this stuff gets you full and I wouldn't wanna lift on a full stomach. Also should I take it on the days I'm doing cardio/knee rehab or just the days i'm doing upper body training. thanks

Depends on what you use it for.

If for a PWO only then no, you wouldn't need it on off days since there is no "Post-Workout" really. (Although I have been studying the idea of sparingly trying a PWO meal on a non-weight day, though not with as much carbs.) If you're just using it as a way to get in extra protein, maybe as a meal, then you can use it every day.

As to the amount again that depends. I use about 1 scoop of ON before working out with some carbs. Postworkout I use 2 scoops.

Rishi P · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 05:03 PM

Yeah I guess you can say I'm using it as a meal, maybe it'll help speed up the recovery on my knee surgery if I take it after my rehab days. My thigh it nothign compared to my good leg, working at PT to get it back to full strength.

1FastGTX · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JK2005

do you really hate it so much

IMHO much better tasting than EAS (the only other brand I've had)

Yes I do. It amazes me how many people love ON Whey's taste. I do not doubt the quality of the protein nor how effective it is, but it tastes really bad to me.

Compared to EAS it tastes like candy though. It's unfortunate, back in the day EAS supplements were a big part of my life, and nowadays they are totally different. Myoplex tastes like garbage now. I miss Bill Phillips, haha.

Rishi P · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 06:00 PM

so i guess pre and post workout the days i workout right?? what about on days I dont work out at all lwhich is sometimes on the weekends

1FastGTX · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 97civicboy

so i guess pre and post workout the days i workout right?? what about on days I dont work out at all lwhich is sometimes on the weekends

What about it? It's fine to use on the off days. Just think of it like a meal, only that meal doesn't have much fat or carbs (unless you're adding other ingredients to the shake).

Rishi P · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 06:33 PM

My buddy just told me taking it pre workout and post workout is too much overlaod...he said to take my first one like throughout the day before my workout and my next one after my workout...sorry for al these questions...thsi is my first time taking any form of a supplement.

txitalian · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 97civicboy

My buddy just told me taking it pre workout and post workout is too much overlaod...he said to take my first one like throughout the day before my workout and my next one after my workout...sorry for al these questions...thsi is my first time taking any form of a supplement.

One thing you will learn when it comes to fitness, is that just because something works for one person, it may not work for you. For example, I have had great results lifting first thing in the morning, empty stomach and have my shake PWO. Others have a shake before and after, lift in the evening and still get good results. You have to figure out what works best for you

Jason

jsbrook · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 97civicboy

My buddy just told me taking it pre workout and post workout is too much overlaod...he said to take my first one like throughout the day before my workout and my next one after my workout...sorry for al these questions...thsi is my first time taking any form of a supplement.

For non-lifting days either have whole foods or a protein blend like At Large Nutrition's Nitrean. You don't really want a whey-only protein other than post-workout. There are better options.

1FastGTX · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 97civicboy

My buddy just told me taking it pre workout and post workout is too much overlaod...he said to take my first one like throughout the day before my workout and my next one after my workout...sorry for al these questions...thsi is my first time taking any form of a supplement.

Your buddy is wrong.

Or he's part right.

If you're taking 3 scoops pre and 3 post then sure that's too much probably (unless you're Ron Coleman). Take a little bit pre, like maybe 1/2 scoop with some carbs, and then maybe 1-2 scoops post, and you'll be fine.

Jason/txitalian makes the best point of all - find out what works best for you.

1FastGTX · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jsbrook

For non-lifting days either have whole foods or a protein blend like At Large Nutrition's Nitrean. You don't really want a whey-only protein other than post-workout. There are better options.

JSBrook and I are both gonna be pimping Nitrean for a little while guys, don't mind us!!!

jsbrook · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FastGTX

What about it? It's fine to use on the off days. Just think of it like a meal, only that meal doesn't have much fat or carbs (unless you're adding other ingredients to the shake).

Yeah-it's not the worst thing to have fast-acting protein if you don't want to spend the money right now on a protein blend. I think it would be best to either add carbs or fat to your Whey protein. Really, whole food would be best if possible on off days. But it's not a big isssue.

jsbrook · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 06:45 PM

[quote=1FastGTX] (Although I have been studying the idea of sparingly trying a PWO meal on a non-weight day, though not with as much carbs.)

??? How is a PWO meal different from any other meal? Especially if it's one with less carbs.

1FastGTX · Tue, July 19th, 2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jsbrook

??? How is a PWO meal different from any other meal? Especially if it's one with less carbs.

Dude a PWO meal contains a lot of carbs, and a lot of simple carbs at that. For me anyway.

I think I misunderstood your question.