To Whom It May Concern,
 
I'm 36 years of age and being on a diet and exercise plan, but having difficulty losing weight and can't understand why?
Last year I was thinner than I am now and now it' s really harder for me...Do you think if I use whey protein shake it will help me...because I was informed by GNC .. in order to see a difference in your body you need. To be honest with you I didn't see a difference, even thought I use it only for about a month. One protein shake I will never, never take is soy protein...it has really bad side effect, example thyroid disorder. Anyway, if you can get back to me .
 
Rosemary
 

Rosemary:

The decision about whether or not to use a protein powder is just one of many factors involved in the weight loss process ‹ and it should be viewed in that light, as simply one of many pieces to the puzzle. In actuality, a sound exercise plan combined with a diet of whole, real foods is far more important than whether or not to consume protein powder.

For millions of years, people have been thin without including a protein powder in their diets.  A protein powder supplement can benefit you if you are having difficulty incorporating enough natural protein into your eating, or if your schedule makes it a challenge for you to regularly eat healthy, natural foods.

Staying thin requires you to eat healthy whole foods that are correct for your metabolic type.  As far as your exercise plan goes, you should consistently increase your intensity, working hard to improve each day, week, and month.  Those are the nuts-and-bolts basics to staying thin.  Should you decide to add a protein powder to your diet, the best is Jay Robb's. Made from egg and whey powder, it's all-organic and very clean.  

Of course, it's possible that you'll get the exercise and diet factors in place and still have a tough time losing weight.  Exercise and eating are the two most significant factors in weight loss, but the body can be a complicated puzzle, and sometimes it requires more than just exercise and a diet adjustment.  Nevertheless, you must begin by exploring your exercise and eating habits ‹ starting anywhere else first will just be a waste of your time.  

Without knowing all the details of your exercise regimen, eating plan, and general physical health, this is as much of an answer as I can give you.  


I hope this helps.

Scott White