What Protein Supplement is Best for You? - Ep 53 - Made Fit TV

A serious solution for the flatulance - beano!

LOL! I agree : )

This video was excellent! I have never even really thought about it myself. I have always let my husband tell me what to get. Now I can make an informed decision on what I really want.
Jodi

Hi Jenny,

I really enjoyed your video podcast about protein supplements. Your info was very clear and useful.

I have seen on web comments that people have favorite brands of these supplements, each brand with its claims to be better-quality than the competition. Does it really matter what brand of protein supplements I get? Do you have any thoughts on that? Favorite brands?

Thanks, Jenny, and keep up the good work.

- Rigo

Hi Jenny,
Loved the podcast on protein supplements! I'm a 39 year old stay at home mom of 2 boys, and I'm in training for my 2nd marathon. I've gotten a lot of practical information from your podcasts and especially like hearing about nutrition. In the gym working out or running my training miles, I can often hear your voice reminding me that "fit bodies don't just happen, they're made." Thank you for being such a positive spirit and a source of no-nonsense motivation!

Tammy, good for you for tackling your second marathon! That takes a lot of time, discipline and patience - I commend you : ) I'm glad that my videos have provided you with some guidance and motivation. I hope my videos continue to serve you well : ) Thanks for watching and all the best to you at your race!

Great episode Jenny! Lots of people would really benefit from hearing about the different kinds of protein. I personally get my protein's mixed from the manufacturer so for example I can get 33% egg-protein, 33% WPI, and 33% casein in a delicious shake.

Another note though -- protein is the hardest macronutrient for your body to absorb and digest, and I heard that it burns about 5-6x the calories over carbs and fats. This also means that protein fills you up more than the other nutrients which is why it's harder to finish that steak than it is to finish those mashed potatoes.

Wouldn't it seem obvious then that even average people should shoot to get more than what you have listed for the average person? If you eat more protein your body has to burn more calories to digest that, and it fills you up faster so you might eat less carbs/fats. If there's one thing I notice for a lot of "average" people who either I work with, work out with, friends, etc who want to lose weight -- they simple eat almost a pathetic amount of protein. If you simply tell them to eat more protein, that increase sort of forces them to eat less fats/carbs and then magically they're losing weight/getting stronger, etc.

LASTLY, I think it could be good just to re-iterate for people trying to put on muscle (men and female) that you're obviously going to need more protein per day as you put on weight in order to keep gaining healthy weight consistently. Lots of people think they can eat the amount of protein (or food in general) that they were eating when they were 150 pounds now at 175 pounds and think it'll keep the scale moving. This also applies in the reverse direction if you're trying to lose weight (though protein should still be kept high even when losing weight).

I was eating about 350g of protein a day when I was inching towards 200 lbs lean a couple years ago and it was a struggle LOL. I had at least 3 shakes a day or else I would've been eating the entire day.

WOW! That's a lot of protein to eat in one day! But, some people's bodies need more than other's based on how well it absorbs and utilizes it.

I think you have the right idea of people not eating enough protein. Sometimes I feel like an annoying broken record because I always talk about it - but I think that many need to hear it.

The important thing that I hope viewers get out of this video is that they understand that you can't just settle for what others are doing. Experiment and find out what works best for you and what your body responds to. Different body types respond differently to a variety of nutritional ratios.

I think you're a great example of someone who is listening to their body and seeing great results from it. Keep it up, X!

Great point. And yeah it was a lot of Protein but once I jacked it up to those levels did I notice I was gaining healthy weight faster and getting stronger. I'm sure I was wasting some but since I was bodybuilding I'd rather do that then not get enough. And of course I drank 2+ gallons of water a day to offset any side-effects from high protein.

Looking forward to your next video!

Well said jenny =]]

I do it for the love : )

hi jenny, that was a great vid. it did answer my question , i bought a whey isolate powder and added to my smoothie ,it tasted great. i also made your potworkout protein balls.they r a hit at my workplace. people who crave chocolate find it very helpful. once again you rock girl

Thanks for the email earlier, Millie! It was timely and just what a lot of people were wondering as well. Thanks for your feedback and I hope you enjoy all of my recipes and get your friends to follow your lead in a healthy and fit life!

Good, clear explanation of the pros and cons of protein supplements! I particularly like the approach you took, in terms of identifying what works best for the individual rather than just a blanket "use that one" suggestion. Your advice wrt young people also was sound and timely in an age where children have a lot of images and information thrust at them.

Thanks Jenny!

Thanks, Lee! Yes, I always specify that what may work for one person may not necessarily be the best for someone else. I'm glad you agree! And when it comes to kids, that's an even blurrier area that needs to be handled carefully. As long as you're eating a diet balanced in all three macronutrients (carbs, proteins, fats), kids will grow healthy and strong!

Great segment! In my opinion I workout a lot...and I don't believe that I was taking in enough protein! This helped explain a lot and diffuse any confusion on my part about how much is too much and how much is not enough!

Thank you!

Frances, I'm so glad that you found this video helpful! There are many misleading tips out there, so I just wanted to clear it all up and give it to you straight. Thanks for watching : )