whey protein powder

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  • scarlettesong
    scarlettesong Posts: 108 Member
    I use the Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 from GNC (or Sam's Club for cheaper).

    I decided on it after recommendations from friends, coworkers, and help from the GNC reps. I was adamant that I did NOT want a meal replacement, so this isn't that. Serving size is 60g protein (3 scoops) but I only use 1 scoop. 1 scoop is only 93 calories, and 2.33g carbs (less than 1g sugar).

    People raved about the good taste, but I only like the vanilla and chocolate. Mixed with milk tastes better than water. Mixed with fruit or other stuff in a shake or smoothie post-workout is preferred.
  • clarkindee
    clarkindee Posts: 33 Member
    I've been using Whole Food's 365 Whey Protein Powder, Natural Vanilla flavor. 80 cal in a scoop: 16 g protein. I use this as a meal replacement: 1.5 cup of cold plain soy milk (Westsoy), banana, protein powder, 1 Tbsp of organic smooth peanut butter. Blend that up with about 4 ice cubes. Delicious! This provides you with about a third of your daily protein requirement for about 400 calories.

    I looked at the research on protein and there is no science to support that added protein helps you lose weight or that it helps you post-workout. The regular American diet ( if you are eating it) supplies more than enough protein.

    That having been said, I can't help thinking that more protein in my gut helps me feel full and keeps me from eating more -- just based on personal observation. Might be psychological. I also figure, if I"m eating protein, I'm not eating fat.
  • PuddinPop1
    PuddinPop1 Posts: 8
    I use Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Protein and 100% Casein Protein. I have a protein shake after I work out and sometimes have Casein shake in the evening before bed as it a slower absobring protein. Sometimes I just add ice and water and throw it into a blender. Other times I'll add a banana or other fruit and make a smoothie. Optimum nutrition make a good protien bar...Whey Crisp bars..just another option if your tired of shakes!
  • xoveronica
    xoveronica Posts: 56 Member
    I was looking for post workout protein powders
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    oxoveronica

    "Post-workout"-specific powders aren't necessary. You could simply get a protein blend that has whey, casein and egg whites such as TruNutrition Trutein and, if you like oatmeal, blend a cup with the protein shake. Alternatively, you could also purchase a bag of waxy maize starch since many "post-workout" powders use it as their primary carb source.

    Also, you can have a protein shake [an hour before exercise] that includes slower absorbing protein, such as egg or casein, which will feed amino acids to muscle tissue for up to 3 and 7 hours, respectively. Then eat a prepared, balanced meal with protein, carbs and healthy fats following your workout. While your body starts the digestion process of the meal, it is still being fed the stream of aminos from egg and casein proteins.
  • tidesong
    tidesong Posts: 451 Member
    I've been using Body Fortress for a little while now, because I was told I should be taking something after strength-training workouts. I have been using the vanilla, and it tastes fine. I don't know if it's helping or not yet since I haven't been using it long, but we'll see soon enough I suppose. I also bought some chocolate, but I haven't tried it yet. It's been on sale at Walgreen's for about $15 for the big tub.

    ETA: Another reason I do this is because I really don't seem to get enough protein in my diet.
  • Tat2dDom624
    Tat2dDom624 Posts: 1,226 Member
    I use Optimum Nutrition - Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein - Double Rich Chocolate. Its dang tasty stuff.


    I use the same stuff!
  • SpencerKent
    SpencerKent Posts: 1
    You could always try The Organic Whey protein, which is what I use. 100% USDA certified organic and no GMOs or additives. IMO a good alternative to a ton of the chemical filled ones on the market: www.theorganicwhey.com
  • hottottie11
    hottottie11 Posts: 907 Member
    To be clear, whey protein (or any other protein powder) is not some magical weight-loss or "tone-up" elixir. Just another way to get your protein intake up. No different than piece of chicken or a couple of eggs.

    I use Body Fortress Advanced Whey Isolate in Vanilla creme. About 130 c/30 g protein/2 g fat/2 g carbs. It tastes good when I blend it with soy milk, and frozen fruit. Yummy.
  • sunshinesquared
    sunshinesquared Posts: 2,733 Member
    Bumping for later

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