Does protein actually HELP you lose weight?

[Indigo1991 1,612]

You do need Protein to lose weight but I have never had a Protein shake and have lost 40lbs in 10 weeks.

From the start, I looked into how I could maximise my Protein (including doing things like fortifying my milk etc, picking high value proteins) so that I could eat "normally" from the start - I didn't want to have to wean myself off Protein drinks. Nor did I want to treat my new way of eating as a diet - being sleeved is a way of life and i wanted to start as I meant to go on. And it is working for me....

So I would encourage you to find ways to get protein in, especially if you are now sick of the shakes! It is do-able it just takes thought, effort and a bit of planning. Good luck!!!

[Nursebarbie 392]

That sounds good, think I will try to find them out here in sunny california.

[anialw 1]

I've stalled twice since I stopped the Protein shakes. I absolutely hate them tho. I'm going to try the mint ones when I get home. I heard there a game changer. Lol

What mint ones?. Please share!, thanks :-)

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

Well if you lose muscle your weight loss will slow down... More muscle=higher metabolic rate=more calories burned=more weight lost.

[Nursebarbie 392]

The whole theory behind the alkaline principle is Protein are amino acids which make your system acidic. So of course you need them but to reach equilibrium you balance it with alkaline foods to neutralize your ph. If you have too much acids it gets stored in your fat and tissues because your body cannot circulate that much acid safely. If you neutralize each meal balancing the ph, the alkaline molecules bond with the acids molecules and you either sweat, pee, or poop them out. Hense superb weight loss. I had just started doing this a month ago during my infertility research. Google dr vassey or alkaline diet. I find it fascinating. So while I am trying to get protein in I am balancing it the best I can with alkaline foods and Water. Potato Soup is alkalizing. Anyone want more info private message me.

[buplee 556]

I usually have one Greek yogurt a day which usually has 13-15gms of Protein with a few almonds. I looked at almond milk but at 7gms of protein it didn't meet my protein needs.

[buplee 556]

I usually have one Greek yogurt a day which usually has 13-15gms of Protein with a few almonds. I looked at almond milk but at 7gms of Protein it didn't meet my protein needs.

12-16 almonds brings the Greek yogurt up to 20 grams of protein. The yogurt alone has 13-15 grams of protein.

[lsereno 2,525]

You need the Protein to heal and to feel full.

The Fage 0 greek yogurt has 23 grams of Protein per cup. Early out I could eat 1/2 cup at a time, made into a yogurt shake. Blend the yogurt with a little sweetener (I like Splenda), Water, and fruit. My fav add in was a splash of OJ and a couple of strawberries.

Low fat cottage cheese is also a good protein source if you are not lactose intolerant.

The 8th Continent Plain Soy Milk has 9 grams of protein per cup. The almond milk I checked had almost no protein.

chicken breast is one of the densest Proteins, with 7 grams per ounce.

So your day could look like:

B: 1/2 cup greek yogurt in a shake (12 grams)

S: Decaf Soy Latte (9 grams)

L: 2 oz. chicken breast (14 grams)

S: 1/3 cup cottage cheese ( 8 grams)

D: 2 oz. chicken breast (14 grams)

S: Cup of soy milk (9 grams)

That gets you to 66 grams of protein.

Lynda

[Laurambers 15]

Have you tried diffrent brands of protien shakes? I like some and hate others. At costco they have a brand called preimere and they are shakes they come in vanilla and choclate and they have 30 gr protien. Also i buy these bags of Protein Powder there by crosport, i have bought them for yrs for my vegetarian daughter. I make her a smoothie with fruits and milk or Water and one scoop provides 27 grams of Protein. What i do is alternate what i do as far as the shakes go to help keep me from getting tired of them.

[Nursebarbie 392]

Bought premade premier chocolate shakes 30 gms each in 11 ounces. Went down much easier than anything else.