Tired after drinking protein

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Hi,

I have serious asthma and the constant struggle to breathe and rid

myself of congestion has caused a tremendous weight loss. I need to

gain 30 lbs. I'm not a big eater; that is, I eat small amounts which

make me feel full. I have to drink a lot of water with each meal so

as to help me swallow (a problem).

 

Anyway, I don't eat meat or sweets, and breads only once or twice a

week, so I'm not racking up a lot of calories with what's left to

eat. After trying several weight-lifter formulas for weight gain,

(no soy), I found one that will give me the largest amount of

calories for even just a 1/2 serving (since the full serving is way

too much liquid at one time for me). What puzzles me, however, I

become very lethargic and sleepy after drinking the product. It

makes me feel so over-stuffed, I have to actually kick-back for at

least half an hour.

 

This particular product is high protein and low fat. I've tried the

high protein, high fat and feel the same, and they all taste terribly

chauky and are way too sweet.

 

Your opinions are appreciated.

Merlynn

[Guest guest]

, " Merlynn Starr "

<illumined@w...> wrote:

> Anyway, I don't eat meat or sweets, and breads only once or twice

a week, so I'm not racking up a lot of calories with what's left to

> eat. After trying several weight-lifter formulas for weight gain,

> (no soy), I found one that will give me the largest amount of

> calories for even just a 1/2 serving (since the full serving is

way too much liquid at one time for me). What puzzles me, however,

I become very lethargic and sleepy after drinking the product. It

> makes me feel so over-stuffed, I have to actually kick-back for at

> least half an hour. >>

 

I can't imagine your getting a lot of calories from protein powders.

 

I've had a similar reaction to many of the products. I thought it

was soy too but then I reacted to the rice and whey proteins. The

only one I haven't reacted to is Hemp protein powders (and other

Hemp products -power bars, nuts...). There's a lot of junk in the

body builder powders - I would definately keep away from them!. Some

of the powders - even some of the wheys - have MSG in them, and a

lot of people react to that.

 

In the past, I've used the metagenics line of powders with good

success. However, they are pricey (and I can't afford them right

now). They are at:

 

http://www.ultrabalance.com/products/catalog/catalog.asp?

type=2 & val=30

 

You may want to look into enzymes, as it's likely a digestive issue

your dealing with.

 

Mary