OK OK I concede to protein powder

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  • carajo
    carajo Posts: 532 Member
    Why do u HAVE to use the gross stuff? Toss it! Try Metobolic Reset its tastes great and has fiber, and only 130 cals in 2 scoops, i use 1 scoop and blend with strawberries and yogurt. Its $45.00 at the health food store but only $20something at netrition.com
  • anacsitham5
    anacsitham5 Posts: 810 Member
    I mix 4 oz unsweetened cranberry juice with 1 scoop chocolate whey protein in a blender. I add frozen strawberries til it's thick (don't add them one at a time or they will clump together) and add some splenda to taste. Makes a great smoothie! You can throw in some frozen blueberries too.
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    I use Jay Robb egg White protein Vanilla
  • zgochenour
    zgochenour Posts: 67 Member
    +1 for using unsweetened almond milk. 35 cal/cup, mixes very well, and much much tastier than water.
  • tishad58
    tishad58 Posts: 110 Member
    I've been using About Time whey protein- only four ingredients. 100 calories, 25 grams protein, no fat, no carbs, no sugar. Stevia sweetened. It's expensive though- $32 for a 2lb container.

    I mix mine with Blue Diamond vanilla, or original, unsweetened almond milk. One cup adds only 40 calories, and it tastes much richer than using water.

    I really like the vanilla because I can flavor it however I want to. If I add two T cocoa powder I have a really rich chocolate (30 calories added) or I can add fruit like peaches and raspberries (peach melba), or any other fruit. :bigsmile:

    Are you on any medications? Sometimes hair loss is a medication side effect. I recall one med I took some years ago- topamax- and I thought I was going to go bald- I lost hair by the handful.

    * edited for a glaring spelling error that drove me nuts :)
  • choochoobell
    choochoobell Posts: 147 Member
    bump
  • 0RESET0
    0RESET0 Posts: 128
    How long ago did you switch to 0 calorie sweateners and soda? You protein intake is fine. it could be a little higher but shouldn't be the cause of your problem. The daily multi you are taking should be covering any deficiencies you may have in your diet.
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    Ok, this is going to be hard to do, but you really need to try to get 250 grams of protein in a day for a person at your height and weight. DO NOT mix with milk or juice. Try using something like Crystal Light to mask the flavor of the protein powder. I like the citrus flavors mixed with vanilla protein. Kind of tastes like orange creamcicles.

    I second whoever said that Body Fortress brand at Wal Mart tastes good. It is affordable, too. If you've never tried a particular brand before, get the smallest size they sell, just in case you don't like the flavor. I have a gigantic tub of some protein powder that is horrible. I spent $28 on it, and I can't get the stuff past my nose. :sick:
  • KatiD83
    KatiD83 Posts: 152 Member
    I mix 1.5 tablespoons of jay robb protein powder with 1/2 cup of whole foods fat free Greek yogurt. It's the best tasting powder I've found. I love the tropical dreamsicle!
  • SteveHunt113
    SteveHunt113 Posts: 648 Member
    Buy some Questbars. It's packed with protein, low carbs and not any of "the bad stuff." Plus, they taste great!
    I use both Quest Bars and protein powder, but I have a much higher protein goal. For protein powder, I've been using Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein - 1 scoop pre workout, 1 scoop post workout and 1 scoop in a evening smoothie.
  • Sweetpea472
    Sweetpea472 Posts: 229 Member
    All f the suggestions are wonderful! I was just talking with my husband no more than an hour ago about protein powders!
  • ockara
    ockara Posts: 33 Member
    What about healthy fats too, they are very important for skin(hair/nails). That may be another reason for the hair loss.

    The GNC 100% Whey Protein Isolate is good, I'd mix it with water though.
  • rahrahrita
    rahrahrita Posts: 225 Member
    Jay Robb is my favorite. It's one of the most natural brands and it also tastes the best to me.

    You didn't mention anything about being vegetarian, so try eating ground turkey, chicken, or egg whites for protein.
  • daniel1hp
    daniel1hp Posts: 18
    I would just go onto veganproteinpowders.net, they review them all and just pick one that looks good
  • samblanken
    samblanken Posts: 369 Member
    Buy some Questbars. It's packed with protein, low carbs and not any of "the bad stuff." Plus, they taste great!

    Yep. I tried the sample pack and all the flavors are good. Buy them online here
    http://www.questproteinbar.com/store/pc/home.asp
  • 148fitgirl
    148fitgirl Posts: 2 Member
    A better idea than choking down a supplement would be to see a REGISTERD DIETITIAN...and I don't mean someone who calls the self a "nutritionist". there is no qualification for someone to say they are a nutritionist. Anyway, a dietitian can assess your diet and recommend protein sources from food, which is always better than from a supplement. Your health insurance may not cover this service, but it is money well spent. to find a registered dietitian, call your local hospital and ask to speak to a dietitian. they will be able to tell you how to make contact. I wouldn't rely on your doctor for nutrition advice. They get little nutrition education In Med school.
  • jephry
    jephry Posts: 55 Member
    Seems like y'all are taking in a TON of protein...250g a day? MFP has my goal set at 59g per day...I usually go over that, but still...
  • marie_cressman
    marie_cressman Posts: 980 Member
    Seems like y'all are taking in a TON of protein...250g a day? MFP has my goal set at 59g per day...I usually go over that, but still...

    whoa... 250g is a lot, but then again we don't know what her nutritional needs are. I personally have about 90g of protein a day when I workout. When I don't workout, I probably have about 60g. I usually exceed by about 1-2g a day (sometimes more, but that's the average).

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