I have been raw for almost 2 months. I have been steadily losing weight (I started at almost 200lbs and am down to 170). A few days ago I started a new supplement that is supposed to replace the medications I am on. In order to counteract the withdrawal from the meds, my doctor told me to start taking 8 scoops of whey protein isolate per day. I'm not happy with this because not only is it not raw, but it's not vegan, and it's very high in fat. 8 scoops a day is a ridiculous amount. But I don't want to suffer through withdrawal either. So my question is, if I do the whey protein isolate will that halt my weight loss (or even make me gain weight) because of all the fat and because it's not raw? I really don't want to stop losing weight, I'm on a roll and I still have plenty of weight left to lose. I'm not sure what to do. I just spent $20 on a huge tub of the stuff and had my first glass and it was NASTY. chalky and lumpy and thick and just gross. I really don't want to take it, but the doctor said I should. Any advice?
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no, I definitely don't need more fat in my diet and my doctor doesn't know anything about raw. (I doubt he even knows what he is talking about *rolleyes* ) I was just wondering what other raw foodies would say. I really don't want to take the stuff, but the withdrawal from psych meds can be pretty severe, that's the only reason he wants me on it.
Um...I workout all the time and when i use to use whey it was actually whey isolate. What you have does not sound like whey isolate its probably whey concentrate which contains much more fat. Also there are raw whey supplements but its more expensive.