Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Vs. Muscle Milk light for weight loss/muscle gain?
I’m 7 months into a diet and have already lost 67 pounds. I’m a little over half way to my goal and have started lifting weights in addition to my daily cardio routine in an effort to help add definition to the loose skin that is starting to appear. I previously had been against protein shakes and other types of muscle building enhancers; however, a friend of mine recently gave me some muscle milk to try after a work out. Reluctantly I obliged and to my surprise not only did I feel better the next day, I actually liked the taste as well. So now I’m on the search for protein shake that fits my needs. My primary question is which of the two aforementioned shakes should I use, and secondly should I use them as a meal replacement or a snack after workout. My primary goal is to lose weight/fat, muscle gain falls second to that. I realize gaining muscle adds to my overall weight, but I have a lot more fat to lose and I don’t feel it’s possible to add muscle weight faster than I lose fat. Help me out. 23 year old male. 250lbs.
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So you got sucked into the big scam and are loving that placebo effect. Well, here’s the truth about your protein supplements. And, remember protein has the same caloric value as pure sugar so, because you’re weight conscious, be careful how much protein you get. You don’t want to mess up those macronutrient ratios.
Protein is the most misunderstood nutrient in bodybuilding. I don’t have the space to tell you all you need to know so I’ll just hit the high spots and if you need more info, you can message my Yahoo account.
Don’t listen to muscleheads, gym rats, bodybuilders, personal trainers, and even coaches about protein. Most of them believe what decades and $$$$millions in supplement advertising have been telling them…that they need a lot of protein to build muscle. Not true. Here’s how much you need according to the best minds in the world at the US CDC, the people our doctors (in the US) listen to. –> http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.html#How%20much%20protein You can easily get that amount of protein with a glass of milk and a chicken breast or piece of meat per day.
Bodybuilders don’t work as hard as they would like to believe. Construction workers, migrant field hands, movers, UPS drivers, etc. all work much harder every week. And none of those people worry about protein or take supplements for their jobs. They just eat a good diet and their bodies adapt with no problem. A bodybuilder can only work out 10 hours a week at the most because of the recovery time required by the muscles. Marathon runners, boxers, Olympic athletes, Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, etc. all train much harder and they do it without supplements.
Most protein supplements are scams. According to the US National Institute of Health, you should use supplements only when recommended by a doctor. —> http://ods.od.nih.gov/Health_Information/ODS_Frequently_Asked_Questions.aspx#Need That’s good advice because the government does not require testing and the information on the label does not even have to be in the bottle. Supplements have minimal FDA controls so you don’t know what you’re getting when you buy a supplement.
Check out this list of over 60 dangerous supplement products sold with bogus advertising claims which scam-site bodybuilding.com was forced to recall and take off the market –> http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/11/bodybuilding-com-supplements-recalled-may-contain-steroids.html .
Check this link to see how Muscle Milk was busted for false advertising –> http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm261684.htm
All you need to make the gains you can is food. There is an abundance of information to prove this point. So, I will give you examples and cite references in the space I have left. Just be sure to ask yourself if you ever saw any good scientific evidence suggesting you need 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight or more. The answer will be no. That’s a huge myth. And, all the naysayers who disagree with me will not have any good science for you. All they’ll have are ads, phony reviews, bogus testimonials, false scientific sounding white papers, bad blogs, scam sites, etc. all paid for by scammers like this one. —> http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5196740n&tag=related;photovideo
Here’s a white paper which debunks the myth of the protein supplement. Note the following excerpt…“At present there is no evidence to suggest that supplements are required for optimal muscle growth or strength gain.”
Ref: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15212752
Here’s one more study to read. Note the excerpt…”Consumption of a recovery drink (whey protein, amino acids, creatine, and carbohydrate) after strength training workouts did not promote greater gains in FFM (Fat free muscle) compared with consumption of a carbohydrate-only drink.”
Ref: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15105028
Here’s another from Live Science. Note the excerpt…“Medical researchers have advised against protein supplements for years for the average person. But many sports trainers continue to push them on amateur athletes simply because they don’t know any better.”
Ref: http://www.livescience.com/health/protein-supplements-100202.html#
Here’s what Consumer Reports had to say —> Ref: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/july/food/protein-drinks/overview/index.htm
If you have any doubts about the citations and references above, talk to the person who understands best how your body works….your doctor.
Watch this video –> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4_UY_kIPFU
There’s plenty more but I’m out of room.
Good luck and good health!!
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I would say neither. Go for a post workout meal of some sweet potatoes and clean protein (grass-fed beef, organic chicken, etc). Muscle Milk is a highly processed “food”, and if you want to gain muscle and lose fat, cut all processed foods. From what I can tell (and have read) 100% Whey isn’t going to hurt but real food is always, always the best choice.