Muscle Milk?

ltaylor882
ltaylor882 Posts: 3
edited October 1 in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone drink Muscle Milk? Is it any good? My sister likes it but I don't really know much about it. Is it designed to be a meal replacement or to have after working out? I'm having a hard time eating (stress, etc) and I know I need to get my calories somewhere if I want to work out. So, would anyone recommend this? Anything else? Thanks, and sorry for all the questions!
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  • t_rog
    t_rog Posts: 363 Member
    Tried the vanilla one once, it was disgusting. I THOUGHT it was supposed to be taken before/after a workout, but it's actually intended to be a meal replacement. I think it's around 350 calories for a whole bottle... Wouldn't recommend.


    EDIT: 250ish calories
  • crystalmichelle82
    crystalmichelle82 Posts: 249
    It tastes awful. I drink shakeology as a meal replacement. Muscle milk is not a meal replacement. I have one in my fridge right now from like 2 months ago. I did drink them off and on for about a month but realized that it was so chalky when i had shakeology. It does have a lot of protein in it though.
  • runningathena
    runningathena Posts: 218 Member
    It's got a LOT of protein (and there's a light version as well), so if you find you're not getting enough protein in that could be a solution... I wouldn't call it a meal replacement, but it's good for a post-workout drink (60+ minutes of medium-high intensity) to replenish your muscles. It does have a thick consistency and some people say it tastes like chalk, but everyone's tastes are different. I like the light chocolate flavor a lot after a long run. Best of luck!

    P.S. Another simple (and cheaper) option is to have a glass of chocolate milk after a workout; it's been proven to be an excellent recovery drink.
  • elizabethblake
    elizabethblake Posts: 384 Member
    I bought a four pack of the 100 calorie chocolate and just had my first one. It's okay. It has a funky aftertaste but it wasn't horrible. Good bit of protein for small amount of calories!
  • lockef
    lockef Posts: 466
    There are a lot better protein drinks out there than muscle milk. There are a lot of additives in it.

    Optimum Nutrition has a really good whey protein that mixes well and tastes good.
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    Muscle Milk light is better for you.

    I prefer the Premier Protein, chocolate - 30gr protein, 160 calories. I have at least 1 a day!!!

    Best of Luck!
  • lookpretty
    lookpretty Posts: 276 Member
    I have no idea the purpose of the original muscle milk, musle milk light is a good protien source with 100 calories but tastes like, idk, not good
  • Kolohe71
    Kolohe71 Posts: 613 Member
    Scoop of vanilla, scoop of chocolate, 1 tbs peanut butter, 8 oz of milk and half a banana in a blender. Add ice to desired consistancy = DELICIOUS!
  • mpeabody1
    mpeabody1 Posts: 1
    Best used after weight lifting. When i use as replacement i eat some kind of vegetable with it, but i am on 200+ protein diet so i eat every 3 hours
  • SRGutierrez
    SRGutierrez Posts: 54
    I think that it's a matter of preference, I personally like this brand as most others, to me, taste like chalk. Also you should look @ what it is you need, I drink Muscle Milk Protien+ which is low in carbs with decent protien. I don't use it a a meal replacement but use it pre & post workout then incorporate the rest of my calories for the day into the calculation. My advice is to find out what stresses you and try to fix the issue as that can stop you from succeding in your weight loss journey, tha was my issue & once I learn to cope I started kissing weight & didn't over eat because of stress. Just my 2 cents.
  • Luthorcrow
    Luthorcrow Posts: 193
    A protein shake made with good protein powder like (Biotest Low Carb) is much better. But when you are on the go or need a protein shake at least it is easy to find. The vanilla and the banana flavors are the only good ones. Yes it does have a bit of an after taste.

    You are better off getting your own shaker mug or blender and making it yourself.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,973 Member
    There are a lot better protein drinks out there than muscle milk. There are a lot of additives in it.

    Optimum Nutrition has a really good whey protein that mixes well and tastes good.
    This. I'm an ON fan for life. Nitrocore 24 and 100% Gold Standard Whey are my powders of choice in chocolate.
  • ltaylor882
    ltaylor882 Posts: 3
    Thanks for all of the input. I wanted something that was RTD since I'm not home much so I ended up going with EAS myoplex lite, considering the low fat, 20g of protein and 5g of fiber. I'll see how i like it. Eventually I'll get tired of the high cost and get a powder so at least I have lots of suggestions now. I'll have to look into ON.
  • maximum35
    maximum35 Posts: 3
    I used Bsn- Syntha 6 - Chocolate Milkshake, it has a great taste better then musclemilk?
  • CherrySunday
    CherrySunday Posts: 301
    I really like it, but I get the Vanilla Creme Light, I think it's in 8oz -- it's not as thick as the original one. It's great for after the gym, pair it with a banana and it's awesome.

    I tried the chocolate and EWWWW -- totally gross!
  • suzycreamcheese
    suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member
    it seems to be the only protein shake ive found that doesnt make me feel ill. Im presuming because its lactose free.
  • shelbym87
    shelbym87 Posts: 122 Member
    Bump.
    Looking for a decent tasting, recovery/protein drink. Started doing some research but have no clue where to even begin, there's so many out there that promise the world.
  • kelerlee33
    kelerlee33 Posts: 13
    I was on a 5,000 calorie a day deit for almost a year used muscle milk as a post work out meal and NO shotgun before my workout and still lost close to 33lb a month for three months then reduced my workout time to an hour and a half from the 2 hour they were at.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Does anyone drink Muscle Milk? Is it any good? My sister likes it but I don't really know much about it. Is it designed to be a meal replacement or to have after working out? I'm having a hard time eating (stress, etc) and I know I need to get my calories somewhere if I want to work out. So, would anyone recommend this? Anything else? Thanks, and sorry for all the questions!

    I like MM, good tasting protein drink.
    But it should be used as a supplement to a well rounded diet.
    opt for whole foods when possible, and protein drinks/bars when in a pinch or trying to finish out your calories for the day. :wink:
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Bump.
    Looking for a decent tasting, recovery/protein drink. Started doing some research but have no clue where to even begin, there's so many out there that promise the world.

    Yeah, it is all hype.

    Look at the nutrition label on the drink and see how the nutrients fit into your daily goals.
    We consume a lot of protein in our daily diet to begin with, so with these drinks, it is just protein......no better than any other.
  • Shereta5
    Shereta5 Posts: 13
    I use the powder form of cookies and cream mostly cause I can mix strawberries or blueberries in it. It's really good. Sometimes I put peanut butter in it if I've had a hard workout. That adds extra good fat and it taste so yummy.

    I looked comparisons at on youtube and I found some people who thought MM was good but there are better proteins out there that were more expensive but had better nutrient/micro numbers. If you're a serious weightlifter who wants to be on point with all those numbers, keep looking - is what I gathered. But, for me, MM - light or regular - works and tastes fine.

    Good luck.
  • ahamm002
    ahamm002 Posts: 1,690 Member
    MM is a protein supplement. It's okay, and widely available. There are better protein supplements out there, especially if you're drinking them at home. However, MM is often the only protein drink available at convenience stores.
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    I have the vanilla powder kind. I mix it with milk and a little Nestle Quick chocolate or strawberry powder after my workouts. It doesn't taste too bad! My sister made it with water once for me, but I like it with milk better.

    I'm sort of newish to the whole protein powder/drink game, and someone gave me a huge container of the MM vanilla powder for free, so I'll have to go through that before I try any others.
  • FullKent
    FullKent Posts: 15
    Muscle milk taste amazing but in terms of getting enough protein i.e 2 scoops for about 32g for a serving size of 16 (drinks) at 1.12kg per tub doesn't equate to being cost effective. Optimum Nutrition all the way. one scoop is about 24g of protein. BOOM!
  • bkyoun
    bkyoun Posts: 371 Member
    I don't like Muscle Milk at all. I love the Premier Nutrition shakes that they sell at Costco. They taste better than muscle milk, they have more protein, less sugar, and fewer calories, and they cost less than muscle milk.
  • Danny_Boy13
    Danny_Boy13 Posts: 2,094 Member
    I really like the Cookies and Cream one, but I prefer to use this protein as a post workout drink if I forget my usual:

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/dymatize/iso-100.html
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    I buy the light version from my gym if I need something to hold me over after a workout. I like it, and a fair amount of protein.
  • pianolover2012
    pianolover2012 Posts: 168 Member
    I use one scoop of MM, 1 TBS of PB2 and one cup of almond milk (vanilla). Makes for a delish treat !
  • loriq41
    loriq41 Posts: 479 Member
    I LOVE chocolate muscle milk but I don't like the price!
  • kelerlee33
    kelerlee33 Posts: 13
    Buy the supplement on TFsupplements.com and there is really no difference in the protien whey is whey casian is casian the ratio is what matters for your goals. just stay away from soy!! the extras is what matters like taste (I like muscle milk) and calories you must remember muscle milk was designed for Cyclist then introduced in to the weightlifting world. has the fat and carbs to help recover from endurance activity work well for my for weight lifting because i have a high metabolism.
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