Protein for girls - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

BabyYoYo · 11-03-2008, 02:18 PM

Hey everyone

I posted my typical diet up here a couple of days ago and got told categorically to add more protein into my diet!

I've added more protein foods into my diet such as eggs, chicken and nuts but I don't seem to be getting enough still, so this is where the protein shakes come in.

I've read heaps of posts about different types of protein, whey protein, isolates and concentrates and I'm a bit confused which would be the best to go for...

I'm not looking for massive strength gains or bulking, just lean muscle mass and definition, could anyone point me the direction of a reasonably priced nice tasting and easy to mix whey powder to get me started please?:confused:

Thanks

Kate

TH&S · 11-03-2008, 02:21 PM

I like Extreme Whey, Strawberry Flavour where I have a shake.

I get most of my protein from whole foods (Beef, Chicken, Cheese etc etc)

genesis · 11-03-2008, 02:21 PM

Any whey protien will be fine dont worry about isolate/blend/concentrate etc...

You can go with a non brand ie myprotein.co.uk or bulkpowders.co.uk
or a brand such as Dymatize elite whey, Reflex instant whey etc...

Im using Dymatize elite whey at the minute its of average price £18 ish for a 1kg tub
or if you like it you can get a 2.5kg (roughly) size tub for about £35

BabyYoYo · 11-03-2008, 02:30 PM

Thanks Genesis & TH&S,

Ok, so any whey will do!

I'm guessing the non-brand wheys are as good as the branded ones?

TH&S · 11-03-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyYoYo

Thanks Genesis & TH&S,

Ok, so any whey will do!

I'm guessing the non-brand wheys are as good as the branded ones?

Yup - just the non-branded ones are unflavoured.

YetiMan · 11-03-2008, 02:32 PM

I personaly use myprotein iscolated whey. £33 quid I think for 2.25k good amount of protein and a low amount of suagar

Con · 11-03-2008, 02:32 PM

Women dont have massive strenght gains or mass gains purely due to eating protein just like they dont get hypermuscular from touching the weights (and neither do guys contrary to what people would like to think) so dont worry.
If your serious about your body get some CNP propeptide its not the cheapest thing around but its actually quality and not rubbish like a whey supplument which should only be drunk post work out any way.

BabyYoYo · 11-03-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH&S

Yup - just the non-branded ones are unflavoured.

What do the unflavoured ones taste like?

TH&S · 11-03-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BabyYoYo

What do the unflavoured ones taste like?

Don't know - I always flavoured mine when I had unflavoured whey...

I'm guessing it tastes a bit like flour?

BabyYoYo · 11-03-2008, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Con

Women dont have massive strenght gains or mass gains purely due to eating protein just like they dont get hypermuscular from touching the weights (and neither do guys contrary to what people would like to think) so dont worry.
If your serious about your body get some CNP propeptide its not the cheapest thing around but its actually quality and not rubbish like a whey supplument which should only be drunk post work out any way.

Whats with the sh***y comments from some guys huh?

Yes I'm serious about my body, and yes I know that women will not get massive strength gains or get hypermuscular from touching a few weights. I have been training regularly in a gym using weights for at least 6 years and do not appreciate patronising comments such as ^^^.

The purpose of my post was to give you guys an idea of what my goals are so you can advise accordingly. And I'm happy to say that most of you got that ok.

Oh and just for the record... I only require the protein supplement for after my workout sessions and top up if I feel I need it.

TH&S · 11-03-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BabyYoYo

Whats with the sh***y comments from some guys huh?

Yes I'm serious about my body, and yes I know that women will not get massive strength gains or get hypermuscular from touching a few weights. I have been training regularly in a gym using weights for at least 6 years and do not appreciate patronising comments such as ^^^.

The purpose of my post was to give you guys an idea of what my goals are so you can advise accordingly. And I'm happy to say that most of you got that ok.

Oh and just for the record... I only require the protein supplement for after my workout sessions and top up if I feel I need it.

I don't think Con was having a dig/being patronising BabyYoYo...

BabyYoYo · 11-03-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH&S

Don't know - I always flavoured mine when I had unflavoured whey...

I'm guessing it tastes a bit like flour?

Hmmm ok... maybe I should get a nice chocolate flavoured one then to start with being i'm a first timer... My bf uses a bulking powder which is vanilla flavoured and really nice but i obviously wont need to be using that! Hahah, plus he doesn't let me near it!

lol

Ollie B · 11-03-2008, 02:52 PM

BabyYoYo if you dont want something that doesnt bloat you. Try an Isolate Protein

Syntrax Nectar. They come in realy nice flavours.

chrisj22 · 11-03-2008, 02:52 PM

Bulkpowders do a 5kg unflavoured whey protein for about £35 - beltin' price.

Con · 11-03-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BabyYoYo

Whats with the sh***y comments from some guys huh?

Yes I'm serious about my body, and yes I know that women will not get massive strength gains or get hypermuscular from touching a few weights. I have been training regularly in a gym using weights for at least 6 years and do not appreciate patronising comments such as ^^^.

The purpose of my post was to give you guys an idea of what my goals are so you can advise accordingly. And I'm happy to say that most of you got that ok.

Oh and just for the record... I only require the protein supplement for after my workout sessions and top up if I feel I need it.

****ing get over your self i was giving you encouragement and naming a good brand of protein **** me.

11-03-2008, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
BabyYoYo Miss deadlifter extraordinaire! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newquay Posts: 633	Protein for girls Hey everyone I posted my typical diet up here a couple of days ago and got told categorically to add more protein into my diet! I've added more protein foods into my diet such as eggs, chicken and nuts but I don't seem to be getting enough still, so this is where the protein shakes come in. I've read heaps of posts about different types of protein, whey protein, isolates and concentrates and I'm a bit confused which would be the best to go for... I'm not looking for massive strength gains or bulking, just lean muscle mass and definition, could anyone point me the direction of a reasonably priced nice tasting and easy to mix whey powder to get me started please?:confused: Thanks *Kate*

11-03-2008, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-03-2008, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
BabyYoYo Miss deadlifter extraordinaire! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newquay Posts: 633	Re: Protein for girls Thanks Genesis & TH&S, Ok, so any whey will do! I'm guessing the non-brand wheys are as good as the branded ones?

11-03-2008, 02:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
YetiMan Thor "The Hammer" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aldershot Posts: 1,649	Re: Protein for girls I personaly use myprotein iscolated whey. £33 quid I think for 2.25k good amount of protein and a low amount of suagar

11-03-2008, 02:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Con Superman Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,381	Re: Protein for girls Women dont have massive strenght gains or mass gains purely due to eating protein just like they dont get hypermuscular from touching the weights (and neither do guys contrary to what people would like to think) so dont worry. If your serious about your body get some CNP propeptide its not the cheapest thing around but its actually quality and not rubbish like a whey supplument which should only be drunk post work out any way.

11-03-2008, 02:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ollie B UK-Muscle Addict! Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,903	Re: Protein for girls BabyYoYo if you dont want something that doesnt bloat you. Try an Isolate Protein Syntrax Nectar. They come in realy nice flavours.

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