Protein/supplements suggestions...

MrsBeckiC
MrsBeckiC Posts: 16 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys and especially girls
I’m looking to buy some protein/supplements but with so many options out there I was wondering if anyone could recommend a weight loss/lean muscle bundle that has benefited them and helped them on their journey (I’m in the U.K. may make a difference to what I can order from where)
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  • MrsBeckiC
    MrsBeckiC Posts: 16 Member
    I’m thinking protein shakes for post run/training I have to train at odd times of day to fit around my family and work so can be over an hour plus until I can eat a meal, most of the company’s I’ve seen offer bundles so wondered if anyone has purchased them and found them beneficial, or if I should just buy the protein powder and stick to a shake post run (have tried fruit, cooked chicken and it’s not been enough I’ve had protein balls and they have hit the spot)
  • MrsBeckiC
    MrsBeckiC Posts: 16 Member
    To give you an idea of my “routine” I can only fit my runs (training for a 10k) in on my commute home from work I’m new to running and I’m currently running 3-4K I live 11k away from my job so I run part way and jump on the bus for nearly an hour (this is when I’m hungry and need a protein fix) I’m not stupid and am aware that staying in a calorie deficit will help me lose weight and training (I weight train 2-3 times a week) will help me to gain muscle, I was just looking for someone who could suggest a good protein that can keep me going post run until I’m home and can eat my evening meal with my family
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited October 2018
    MrsBeckiC wrote: »
    To give you an idea of my “routine” I can only fit my runs (training for a 10k) in on my commute home from work I’m new to running and I’m currently running 3-4K I live 11k away from my job so I run part way and jump on the bus for nearly an hour (this is when I’m hungry and need a protein fix) I’m not stupid and am aware that staying in a calorie deficit will help me lose weight and training (I weight train 2-3 times a week) will help me to gain muscle, I was just looking for someone who could suggest a good protein that can keep me going post run until I’m home and can eat my evening meal with my family

    I don't use my protein powder in that manner, but my favorites are Quest and Trutein (unknown on UK availability).

    I want the most protein bang for my calorie buck, and it has to taste good. Those are my parameters when choosing protein powder.
  • vanityy99
    vanityy99 Posts: 2,583 Member
    I like these, and there dense, keeps me satisfied till next meal.
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  • Seffell
    Seffell Posts: 2,244 Member
    I use MyProtein (I'm in the UK and it is cheaper to order from their site than from Amazon). Look up the variety of flavours they have for whey protein - like 30 probably.

    I don't like meat much and 20g protein (25g powder) to flavour my yummy fruit mousse in the morning are most welcome for me. I've been using it for 2 years now and would not trade my breakfast for anything. It is so deliciously cold and fresh.
  • LeGypsyRov
    LeGypsyRov Posts: 36 Member
    The only supplements I take are for some health issues I have. I use a whey powder for after my workouts and for snacks. I do strength training at home with some home equipment (dumbbells, barbells, ball, straps, tubes, step) and some cardio with walking, dancing, and kickboxing. I eat very clean.
  • MrsBeckiC
    MrsBeckiC Posts: 16 Member
    Thank you guys 😊
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,225 Member
    MrsBeckiC wrote: »
    To give you an idea of my “routine” I can only fit my runs (training for a 10k) in on my commute home from work I’m new to running and I’m currently running 3-4K I live 11k away from my job so I run part way and jump on the bus for nearly an hour (this is when I’m hungry and need a protein fix) I’m not stupid and am aware that staying in a calorie deficit will help me lose weight and training (I weight train 2-3 times a week) will help me to gain muscle, I was just looking for someone who could suggest a good protein that can keep me going post run until I’m home and can eat my evening meal with my family

    Under similar circumstances, I like a 200 calorie/20g protein individual serving packet of dry roasted soybeans, but that may be more calories than you're looking for. (I have a strong bias toward food vs. supplements, mostly for tastiness (to me) reasons. ;) ).
  • strongwouldbenice
    strongwouldbenice Posts: 153 Member
    If you're getting enough protein in your meals your snack could be anything you enjoy, high or low protein. If you did want high protein, I'd recommend quest or other bars, edamame, individual greek yoghurts, jerky etc as I'd find them easier to eat while commuting.
    If you do still want to get some protein powder, I'd go for myprotein. They have good sales and just good stuff, I order things from them all the way from Australia. I recommend their brownies and cookies, and their mugcake powder.
  • siobhanaoife
    siobhanaoife Posts: 151 Member
    I like unflavored hydrolyzed collagen for protein. I add it to my coffee. It doesn't taste like anything, and it dissolves completely without a blender in either hot or cold liquid.
  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
    For post-cardio on the run, I usually have 1/2-1 food bar (usually Balance/Clif/Luna) with peanut butter or a yogurt. (Easy to keep long-shelf-life bars and peanut butter packets in a bag; if the car won't get too hot during the run, I'll sometimes throw a greek yogurt in there when leaving work to have after).

    If I expect to run a bit low on protein for the day, I'll likely to go with the yogurt versus peanut butter and the Balance protein bar versus Clif/Luna food bars. (As far as my particularly brand choices, these are the ones that only cost $1 while having what I consider decent enough macros).

    If looking to build muscle, then add in some strength training. The running won't do very much for that on its own. And the added strength will improve the running.
  • MrsBeckiC
    MrsBeckiC Posts: 16 Member
    I’ve just started a training program alongside my runs body weight to begin with but I used to do weighted work before baby no 2 so hoping to get back to that point
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    MrsBeckiC wrote: »
    I’m thinking protein shakes for post run/training I have to train at odd times of day to fit around my family and work so can be over an hour plus until I can eat a meal, most of the company’s I’ve seen offer bundles so wondered if anyone has purchased them and found them beneficial, or if I should just buy the protein powder and stick to a shake post run (have tried fruit, cooked chicken and it’s not been enough I’ve had protein balls and they have hit the spot)

    I frequently buy from Women’s Best in the UK. I like their protein powders, protein pancake mix (vanilla raspberry), protein ice cream mix, protein creme ... (I live in the US).

    Shakes make convenient snacks for me during the days when my schedule gets busy and I run from meeting to meeting and don’t get back to my office to eat my prepped food. I can always fit a shaker bottle in my briefcase.
  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,741 Member
    Tacklewasher wrote: »
    kimny72 wrote: »
    mistypoison wrote: »
    I use proteinworld Slenderblend. They have a guarantee that you lose 14lbs in 2 weeks.

    A protein powder can't make you lose weight, and certainly not such an unrealistic number. :huh:

    I wonder what the small print on the guarantee is.

    I had to google it. The claim is up to 4 lbs per week (there's one of their outs there) and the small print says none of the statements made were evaluated by the FDA.
  • bpotts44
    bpotts44 Posts: 1,066 Member
    Your main source of protein should be lean meats, beef, chicken, pork, etc. For protein supplements to get to your protein targets I use whey protein isolate and whole fat plain greek yogurt which I add to a daily green smoothie. You can also add the whey to the greek yogurt for a little simple high protein snack.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    bpotts44 wrote: »
    Your main source of protein should be lean meats, beef, chicken, pork, etc. For protein supplements to get to your protein targets I use whey protein isolate and whole fat plain greek yogurt which I add to a daily green smoothie. You can also add the whey to the greek yogurt for a little simple high protein snack.

    Are you saying that everyone's main source of protein should be lean meats or is this recommendation specific to OP?
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    Tacklewasher wrote: »
    kimny72 wrote: »
    mistypoison wrote: »
    I use proteinworld Slenderblend. They have a guarantee that you lose 14lbs in 2 weeks.

    A protein powder can't make you lose weight, and certainly not such an unrealistic number. :huh:

    I wonder what the small print on the guarantee is.

    Also “to be used in conjunction with exercise and diet” comes to mind. Nice little gimmick, doncha think?
  • bpotts44
    bpotts44 Posts: 1,066 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    bpotts44 wrote: »
    Your main source of protein should be lean meats, beef, chicken, pork, etc. For protein supplements to get to your protein targets I use whey protein isolate and whole fat plain greek yogurt which I add to a daily green smoothie. You can also add the whey to the greek yogurt for a little simple high protein snack.

    Are you saying that everyone's main source of protein should be lean meats or is this recommendation specific to OP?

    I think so, yes. Eggs are good too.

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