Soy and weight gain? I have heard that soy slows matabolism. Anyone have any insight to this?

Question

soy has been a staple of my daily eating for years and although it has not affected me so much, all of the girls that i have dated for an extended period of time have had more trouble with my diet when it comes to gaining weight. i have recently heard about soy and it's quiet reputation of causing weight gain. my girlfriend of two years has gained apprx. 25-30 lbs., and is now giving it up completely. i know that soy is touted as one of natures perfect foods. is this the only chink in it's armor? and how do we realistically achieve a healthy protein intake without it?

Answer 1

A significant number of research studies support claims that soy consumption can help you lose weight. Soy protein is a low-fat source of high-quality protein (compared to many other protein sources) that can help you build lean muscle mass. When combined with exercise and a healthy diet, soy protein makes an excellent “partner” in a successful weight loss plan.

1) Soy protein helps you feel fuller longer.

Recent medical studies show soy protein helps you feel less hungry, and helps you feel fuller longer(1). Eating soy may work by causing your stomach to send an “I’m full” messages to your brain(2). This helps reduce the urge to snack between meals and late at night - two major causes of weight gain.

2) “Soy protein is low-carb.”

3) Soy protein has a ”low-glycemic index.”

Not only is soy protein low in carbs and fat, but it also has a low-glycemic index which means it won't cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels after consumption(3). This prevents over secretion of insulin (insulin causes the unwanted effect of storing extra sugar in your bloodstream as body fat). Stable blood sugar and insulin levels mean fewer hunger cravings and fewer calories being stored as fat.

(I used a soy based nutritional supplement for weight loss and have had great success with it.)

Answer 2

I can only say in my own experience, I'm a new vegetarian but have been on a weight loss regime (weight watchers) for over a year. I started eating vegetarian the first week of August and have included a smoothie with soy milk, and tofu about twice a month. I've lost 15 pounds in that period. So I don't personally believe it slows the metabolism...I've been very busy during this same period and my exercise routine has actually decreased and I've still lost weight.

There could be a few issues though...first...consumption. I find it's really easy to overeat/drink soy, as the serving sizes seem fairly light. There have been studies saying soy can affect estrogen as well, so it might be a more female issue (although, of course, women worldwide have soy in their diets so I doubt it's a dangerous issue.) If you're a lacto/ovo vegetarian and need protein, the lacto/ovo part covers it. If you a vegan, try incorporating nutritional yeast as well as beans into your diet; both are good sources of protien.

Answer 3

get off the bus two stops sooner walk the rest of the way

Answer 4

lift and lower a soy sauce bottle 170 times with your right hand and a wok 170 times with your left

Answer 5

run 5 percent of a marathon at a 10 minute mile pace

Answer 6

take a break from blue moon belgian white a 164 calorie treat and grab a miller genuine draft which is only 64 cals

Answer 7

Stop counting you re not going to be lose weight overnight Just concentrate on diet and exercise

Answer 8

Don t skip breakfast and choose that s high in protein for energy and full of fiber to keep you satisfied for hours

Answer 9

Sleeping will effect your blody weight so get enough sleep to looss your weight

Answer 10

milk a cow for 34 minutes