Started back doing some weights should I use Whey

castle

I am in my early 40's and have started back doing some muscle strengthen ,3 times a week each doing 8 exercises (35-40 mins) into my 8th week and am happy with the results, I don't take any supplements but was wondering should I be taking this Whey power to enhance my workout, also could do with losing the belly and I am thinking of cutting out potatoes,pasta, bread which I eat regular for a month or so. any advice

Avonmore Protein Milk That’s 25g of protein in a 500ml glass will this do the same thing as whey

Inspector Coptoor

You could/should cut down the starchy carbs to before and after your workout.

Whey protein is just protein.
If you're getting enough protein from other sources, you won't need it.

It's a handy and cheap(re) way to get protein in.

Personally I prefer getting protein from real food.
I do add some bcaas and glutamine to my water a couple of times a day but I haven't had a whey protein shake in almost 7 months now.

Mellor

Whey won't enhance your workouts. It's just protein.
I'd concentrate on getting a grasp of your existing diet before you start adding supplements

Brian?

Inspector Coptoor wrote: »

You could/should cut down the starchy carbs to before and after your workout.

Whey protein is just protein.
If you're getting enough protein from other sources, you won't need it.

It's a handy and cheap(re) way to get protein in.

Personally I prefer getting protein from real food.
I do add some bcaas and glutamine to my water a couple of times a day but I haven't had a whey protein shake in almost 7 months now.

I agree for the most part. But whey is just food, a handy food when you're in a hurry. I don't eat or drink it myself, but when I was 100% dedicated to strength training it was very handy for ensuring I met my protein needs.

Even now that my training is more varied(some strength and some cycling) it would be handy I have at hand sometimes.

Inspector Coptoor

Brian? wrote: »

I agree for the most part. But whey is just food, a handy food when you're in a hurry. I don't eat or drink it myself, but when I was 100% dedicated to strength training it was very handy for ensuring I met my protein needs.

Even now that my training is more varied(some strength and some cycling) it would be handy I have at hand sometimes.

Yeah, that's what I inferred when I said it's handy and cheap.

My preference now is to eat whole foods as much as possible and to get as few kcals from liquids as possible

MileyReilly

Carb the fcuk up!!

power pants

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charmazing

I would recommend it as protein only stores as energy in your body and not fat! ITS DIFFICULT TRYING TO GET ENOUGH PROTEIN IF NOT GETTING IT IN FOODS and is low in carbs … PM ME if you wish and i will help you in creating a food plan that you will see amazing results in 10 days or less! HOPE THIS HELPS...

Hande hoche!

MileyReilly wrote: »

Carb the fcuk up!!

I read that in an obnoxious Australian accent.

MagicMarker

charmazing wrote: »

I would recommend it as protein only stores as energy in your body and not fat! ITS DIFFICULT TRYING TO GET ENOUGH PROTEIN IF NOT GETTING IT IN FOODS and is low in carbs … PM ME if you wish and i will help you in creating a food plan that you will see amazing results in 10 days or less! HOPE THIS HELPS...

What do you mean by "amazing results"?