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Soy Protein?

neaters Posts: 3 Joined: 2003/05/30	2003/07/07, 09:39 PM I just hired a Personal Trainer to help me get fit and healthy. I have been unfit for most of my adult life and its time to get into shape before i turn 40 in 2 1/2 years. I love the weight training and look forward to each session. My question is about soy protein. I bought a powder at GNC and am curious about the benefits using this product. There is so much info that it gets confusing. Should I take it daily? Or only on the days I train? Should I take it before or after I workout? I want to get the most out of this and try to do everything the right way. I have about 50 lbs to lose to get to my goal so i have a long road ahead of me. I am looking for any info that anyone can give to help me on this journey. I am tempted to take over the counter diet pills to help with my cravings (carbs) but i am not a firm believer of pills. Believe me, I have tried alot of them. Just not combined with exercise and proper eating habits. I just took the pills hoping for a miracle! Ya right!I know better now after alot of money spent. If I'm going to spend money on supplements I want to know its going to be beneficial. Thanks for any advice!
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/07/08, 01:03 PM Protein powders of any kind are to be used as supplements to help reach your daily protein intake. They are not a weight loss product. Most are using a whey protein powder in some kind of a shake or drink as a post workout meal to be eaten within an hour of your workout. There are mixed comments about the soy protein powders, but I use the soy for other shakes and recipes that are not post workout. Soy has a lot of benefits. There is a recent post here by bb1fit about it. Hope that helps a little. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills