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Can Whey protein bind you up?

workingoutgirl Posts: 289 Joined: 2001/11/15	2002/02/12, 11:04 PM Just a "wonder if" - I havent taken anything so this is a first. (Other than vitamens...well, so I forget those every now and then - hate them big ol pills) BUT, if you take a whey protein drink (Im starting at one...after my workout) can it bind you up? Should I increase water or something?
Arnold Posts: 1,112 Joined: 2000/11/27	2002/02/13, 07:25 AM What do you mean by 'bind you up'? Do you mean cramp? bloat? muscle bound? There will only be BENEFITS from taking a whey supplement following your workout.. be sure to add some simple and complex carbohydrates as well post workout. Which brand are you taking? Good Luck .o0 Arnold 0o.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/02/13, 05:55 PM Some whey protein drinks come with a "transport system" complete with carbs, fat, sugar, vitamins and even glutamine.
workingoutgirl Posts: 289 Joined: 2001/11/15	2002/02/13, 06:58 PM I just got something basic made by EAS - sold in alot of discount stores. Ok - dang it...bind as in "plugging up your intestines..." (trying to put it in a clean way) :o) Here...plain ol - (you don't know me from adam so why would I be embarrassed??) constipate one?
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/02/13, 07:30 PM Actually, they give you the opposite effect!!
workingoutgirl Posts: 289 Joined: 2001/11/15	2002/02/13, 09:36 PM Oh great! L:oose weight fast - huh!
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/02/13, 10:59 PM I take whey protein and I haven't had any negative side effects. Only good ones.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/02/13, 11:34 PM Absolutely!!! Of course, I drank the stuff 3-4 times per day...so it probably affects one more when it is consumed more often.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/02/14, 03:23 AM Lol, protein drinks do nothing (but risking to make you fart!!) It can make you more thirsty (but that's not a bad thing since most peeps don't drink enough). Also to make sure of having beautiful working intestins, eat fibres!!! Cheers.
workingoutgirl Posts: 289 Joined: 2001/11/15	2002/02/15, 08:21 AM Funny you said peep....that is a favorite word my daughter uses! We just started taking the whey protein drink - Im only doing one after my workout...so should I do more? I just don't want any weight gain, Im happy where Im at weight wise, still working on my goals and definite definition (getting there in my arms finally!!) BUT, should I be drinking more of it? Also, I havent ck here but something Im looking for (OK you experts) is something that I put in my current weight, height, whatever facts it needs and have it or someone design a nutrition program that I should follow to help with results with my working out. I know I don't do my nutrition end right at all. I do watch things I pick up, calorie wise but can do better!
feelnfit Posts: 87 Joined: 2002/02/03	2002/02/15, 07:34 PM yes up your water intake , take adigestive enzme to help and up, that fiber. i drink a product called smooth move which is great!! also metimucil is high in fiber.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/02/18, 10:19 PM Protien will not constipate you. Will make you have gas as others said, I take one after work out, And breakfast morning after. I've read that if you are allergic it will really make you fart (constantly)! Have fun. Ivan