Protein Shakes?

RoseKatet

I never thought I would have a problem getting enough protein considering I LOVE MEAT But apparently that isn't really a factor, so my personal trainer recommended I use shakes to suppliment. The one he named is EAS Avantedge-Carb control and its fine but on my little sheet that he gave me I should be getting 25-35g of lean protein for under 150 cals. The EAS is only 17g for 110 cals. So what would you recommend in protein shake form that would get me those #'s, with low sugar. At this point even with those shakes, raw nuts, and the meat I eat I am still short on protein for the day? Thanks in advance :bigsmile:

deneeneh

I use the GNC Total Lean Shakes...I buy ones in the bottle and they are 25 grams of protein for 170 calories..

MooseKnuckle5

I personally use the Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey. Every scoop has 24g of protein and only 120 calories. Pair this up with some high protein milk like the Hood brand I use and it's a good solid combo. Check my food diary to see how well it helps.

jacksonpt

Is the issue that you aren't getting enough protein or that you aren't using a protein supplement?

RoseKatet

Is the issue that you aren't getting enough protein or that you aren't using a protein supplement?

Not getting enough protein without going over cals, fat, sugar etc

RoseKatet

I use the GNC Total Lean Shakes...I buy ones in the bottle and they are 25 grams of protein for 170 calories..

Thanks, I'll have to check it out...I was kind of looking at that earlier :flowerforyou:

RoseKatet

I personally use the Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey. Every scoop has 24g of protein and only 120 calories. Pair this up with some high protein milk like the Hood brand I use and it's a good solid combo. Check my food diary to see how well it helps.

Thank you, Moosie...I will totally check it out :flowerforyou:

jacksonpt

Is the issue that you aren't getting enough protein or that you aren't using a protein supplement?

Not getting enough protein without going over cals, fat, sugar etc

Any protein supplement (as opposed to weight gainer or meal replacement shake) will work. I like optimum nutrition stuff and use their gold standard whey, gold standard casein, and pro complex.

RoseKatet

Is the issue that you aren't getting enough protein or that you aren't using a protein supplement?

Not getting enough protein without going over cals, fat, sugar etc

Any protein supplement (as opposed to weight gainer or meal replacement shake) will work. I like optimum nutrition stuff and use their gold standard whey, gold standard casein, and pro complex.

So we have 2 votes for ON So maybe I should take a trip to GNC :flowerforyou:

MooseKnuckle5

Going there today to buy another tub actually :-). I loved, Loved, LOVED the cake batter flavor before they discontinued it. Tried the cookies and creme (yuck), chocolate (okay) and now I'm on to french vanilla creme (pretty damn good).

mahirob

I second the Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey suggestion. I've done a lot of searching for the best/healthiest supplement. Whey is hands down the best that I've found, imho. I get the flavor extreme milk chocolate. You can either mix it with water, but I mix is with skim milk for a little extra vitamins after an intense work out.

8oz of skim milk on light work out days
12oz of skim milk on light work out days,

RoseKatet

Going there today to buy another tub actually :-). I loved, Loved, LOVED the cake batter flavor before they discontinued it. Tried the cookies and creme (yuck), chocolate (okay) and now I'm on to french vanilla creme (pretty damn good).

Do they have any of the premade ones, as I am at work 10.5 hrs a day and don't always have access to milk? and work is where 90% of my food is consumed during the week

deneeneh

they are really good...I like the strawberry and the vanilla

minimaggie

I use About Time protein. It has around 100 cal and 25 g of protein per serving. Most flavors are made with only 4 ingredients and all of their protien powders are sweetened with stevia and have 0 g of carbs.

jamers3111

Add unsweetened vanilla (or chocolate) almond milk... a cup is only 30-40 calories! PB2 (powdered peanut butter) is 45 cals for 2Tbsp... add a handful of spinach for basically nothing... or even some greek yogurt.

Warchortle

Egg substitute is 15 calories per serving and generic whey isolates you can find for about 100-110 calories per servings at the lower end.

rciszek

I also use the Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey from GNC. I've tried a whole bunch of theirs and have good luck with them. I've tried the GNC Lean ones too, I have that at work for when I make one on my way to the gym.

TJtastic

I use the Bluebonnet Whey Isolate and it's 26g protein for 116 cals. Tastes good too.

wstreet8110

I use "Cellucor" from GNC...it has 30 grams of protein, 130 calories, 1 gram of sugar & 4 carbs...and it taste great w/ water!!! Can't beat that...

RoseKatet

Wow!! Thank you everyone:flowerforyou: I will check these out!!! :bigsmile:

jacksonpt

Is the issue that you aren't getting enough protein or that you aren't using a protein supplement?

Not getting enough protein without going over cals, fat, sugar etc

Any protein supplement (as opposed to weight gainer or meal replacement shake) will work. I like optimum nutrition stuff and use their gold standard whey, gold standard casein, and pro complex.

So we have 2 votes for ON So maybe I should take a trip to GNC :flowerforyou:

In my experience, GNC is far and away the most expensive. If it's you're only option, then I guess you're stuck, but see if you can find it elsewhere. My local shop sells it for ~half the price of GNC.

Warchortle

Optimum nutrition I think is slacking and is trying to build their brand too much. I think their protein quality hasn't improved while their prices have gone up. They're branching out into pre-workouts, amino acids, hydrolyzed whey etc. and basically are pushing themselves out of a competitive market. Look online and check protein dollar per oz and Optimum Nutrition unless you get a 10 lb bag isn't even in the top 5 anymore.

Fat_Bottomed_Girl

BUMP!

bethlaf

Walmart carries many kinds of protein powder,
and so do many grocery stores, my designer whey was bought at albertsons.. and same with the Evolve shakes (110 cal and 13 grams)