Protein Powder
Filomenaaa
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Hello everyone!! I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions when it comes to protein powder? Are they all basically the same or is there a particular brand that you would suggest? Ive never used protein powder before so this is pretty new to me. I do circuit traning and cardio. Im looking into some more intense strength exercises in the future but just to tone not to bulk. Any advice?
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Hey ::) I use the Whey Iso Burst from GNC... just plain flavour... it's too early to tell though to see if it's working - much like you I'm a huge cardio buff, and I've just started strength training myself0
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I like the GNC Whey protein in vanilla and chocolate. I mix them with 7 oz. of 2% milk.I also add the vanilla to a fruit and yogurt smoothie. Some days I mix a cup of coffee with the chocolate and 7oz of milk with ice and make a Coffee Coolada sort of thing.0
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Anything that has about 25 g of protein and less then 2 g of carbs is pretty good. So anything with about 110-150 calories is good. You also want something that mixes up great without any chunks. I'm a big fan of BioX Power Whey brand and the Dymatize also.0
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I like Jay Robb's Chocolate whey powder. Not the cheapest, but a lot of protein bang for your buck, and one of the better tasting options out there in my opinion.0
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Dymatize Gourmet Protein is good
Muscle Milk is good (tastes like you mixed it with milk when you just add water)
Optimum Nutrtion is good, but tastes watery if you add too much water
Usually you can find free trials online, so do some research and try various ones to see what works best for you.
IMO, I avoid the 'fruity' proteins and stick to something that has a chocolate/vanilla base because of taste preference.0 -
Hello everyone!! I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions when it comes to protein powder? Are they all basically the same or is there a particular brand that you would suggest? Ive never used protein powder before so this is pretty new to me. I do circuit traning and cardio. Im looking into some more intense strength exercises in the future but just to tone not to bulk. Any advice?
I have found that you really get what you pay for when it comes to protein powder. If you buy it at the local Wally World it taste like flavored poop.
The best I have found for the money AND has a good taste, is at GNC. It's called Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60. A serving size is three scoops, but I usually use only one scoop maybe twice a day. One scoop is like 90-100 calories, under a gram of fat, under 3 grams of carbs, and 20g of protein.0 -
Whey protein. Make sure it's in isolate form and nothing with added sugar.0
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They're all the same! Don't follow labels..
Just go for the cheaper with a good ratio of protein per serving!0 -
I like the GNC Whey protein in vanilla and chocolate. I mix them with 7 oz. of 2% milk.I also add the vanilla to a fruit and yogurt smoothie. Some days I mix a cup of coffee with the chocolate and 7oz of milk with ice and make a Coffee Coolada sort of thing.
This sounds so good! I miss my mocha drinks so much! Thanks for the suggestion0 -
Here's a great experiment run by some people from Reddit:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag9uT-E4EIL7dFZPZnR0WVZybGtFWnRKNzdKNm9XOVE#gid=0
It compares the actual protein content of different powders to the content they advertise. The higher the measured/claimed value (column M), the more accurate the advertised protein amount.
Pick one that's .75 or higher, is in your price range, and tastes okay to you.0 -
Thanks for all the information everyone!0
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Bump! Curious to see what others say. I just started using Body Fortress whey protein powder after workouts. Just something I saw at Walgreens that was on sale, so I figured I'd try it. This stuff's freaking expensive!0
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I use GNC Total Lean - Lean Shake 25 Rich Chocolate. http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4394912&cp=3703232 I also love peanut butter so for snacks, I have a chocolate protien shake with PB2 (powdered peanut butter). PB2 is only 45 calories, 1.5g fat and 5g carbs and 5g of protein for 2 tbsp of the powder. I make the shake with the 2 tbsp of PB2, 2 scoops of the Lean Shake 25 Rich Chocolate, 8 to 10oz of water and ice. YUM is all I have to say.
Breakfast - I use 2 scoops of the Lean Shake 25 Rich Chocolate, 8 to 10oz of water and one cup of mixed frozen berries.
Good luck!
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Jarrow whey.0
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I use Jillian Michaels Whey Protein Powder, chocolate. Taste's great and for me has the right balance of calories/protein/fiber/carbs.
http://jillianmichaels.shop.sportstoday.com/Product.aspx?pc=JIAM790 -
GNC wheybolic is good. Very lean at 93 calories and less than 1 grams of fat per scoop and 20g of protein. Fair amount of amino acids as well. Absorbs faster than a lot of other powders so is really good for post workout drink. Its not the cheapest stuff around (76.99 for 3 lbs). Best thing is to do the buy one get one half off. That way your only paying around $19 a pound (about the same as muscle milk and everything else) and if your only doing a scoop at a time it will last you forever.0
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I like the Lifetime Vanilla Whey protien and Jay Robbs whey protien. Both taste good. Check the labels on whatever you are looking at. Not all protien powders are the same. I have seen some with high amount of carbs and relatively low protien amounts. I look for low/no carbs and at least 20 g of protien.0
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