Best Protein Shakes for after a workout

sincereme
sincereme Posts: 276
edited September 20 in Food and Nutrition
:wink: I am looking for the best protein shakes for after a workout. I need something portable because we don't have a fridge at work and I will drinking it right after my workout which is during my lunch hr. Tx

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  • Iceprincessk25
    Iceprincessk25 Posts: 1,888 Member
    I've tried Syntha 6 by BSN. It's a powder that you add water to so it's pretty easy to make at work. It's VERY tastey.

    I've also tried Premiere Nurtitions Chocolate Protein shake. That comes in it's own container so that might work also. It's a little pricey though......18 for $23 at costco.

    They both taste delish in my opinion.
  • Trav
    Trav Posts: 2,022
    I've tried Syntha 6 by BSN. It's a powder that you add water to so it's pretty easy to make at work. It's VERY tastey.

    I've also tried Premiere Nurtitions Chocolate Protein shake. That comes in it's own container so that might work also. It's a little pricey though......18 for $23 at costco.

    They both taste delish in my opinion.

    Yeah I agree...BSN Syntha 6 all the way
  • sincereme
    sincereme Posts: 276
    I've tried Syntha 6 by BSN. It's a powder that you add water to so it's pretty easy to make at work. It's VERY tastey.

    I've also tried Premiere Nurtitions Chocolate Protein shake. That comes in it's own container so that might work also. It's a little pricey though......18 for $23 at costco.

    They both taste delish in my opinion.

    Where can I get this?
  • sdwelk11
    sdwelk11 Posts: 825
    I walk the treadmill at work for my lunch and drink the Kirkland Milk Chocolate shakes from CostCo. Its a 26 pack (i think) of cans for $15. Its a weight loss shake. Not sure if thats what you are looking for but thought I would share with you anyways.
  • femalearcher
    femalearcher Posts: 22
    You can get it anywhere. Ebay seems to be the cheapest that i could find. But beware, when i used it, it seemed to hinder weight loss...it does taste very good, i think that is a problem....it seems to have alot of fillers in it. I dunno, it could be just me, but i would read reviews on it. I use the ON (Optimum Nutrition), mixed with fat free milk, this stuff is pretty good and you can pick it up at WalMart. Its the Gold Standard Whey. I personally like the mocha cappuccino.
  • Trav
    Trav Posts: 2,022
    Where can I get this?

    U can get it at GNC....or online

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsn/synth.html
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    I use the EAS carb-vantage shakes. They have 17 g of protein, 110 calories, and 2 g of carbs. I like the french vanilla but haven't tried the other ones. I drink them cold or warm, it doesn't matter to me.
  • sincereme
    sincereme Posts: 276
    I walk the treadmill at work for my lunch and drink the Kirkland Milk Chocolate shakes from CostCo. Its a 26 pack (i think) of cans for $15. Its a weight loss shake. Not sure if thats what you are looking for but thought I would share with you anyways.

    Thanks. I will look into it. I just want something for right after my workout.
  • femalearcher
    femalearcher Posts: 22
    I hate to be the downer...but as for the Kirkland shakes, have you read the nutrition facts on these? There are 38 grams of sugar in them. You have to watch out for all that sugar, it really can hinder losing any weight.
  • VballLeash
    VballLeash Posts: 2,456 Member
    I've tried Syntha 6 by BSN. It's a powder that you add water to so it's pretty easy to make at work. It's VERY tastey.

    I've also tried Premiere Nurtitions Chocolate Protein shake. That comes in it's own container so that might work also. It's a little pricey though......18 for $23 at costco.

    They both taste delish in my opinion.

    Ohhh I'm going to have to try the syntha, whats the best flavor? I use whey but I'm getting sick of it...
  • sincereme
    sincereme Posts: 276
    Thanks for all the info.

    My schedule will be like this:

    Breakfast
    Snack
    Workout - Lunchtime
    Post Workout Snack

    about 1.5 hrs later my lunch

    dinner


    im looking for something to supplement me post workout

    I will look into all the items listed and choose the best one for me. I need to lose weight too.
  • Trav
    Trav Posts: 2,022
    I've tried Syntha 6 by BSN. It's a powder that you add water to so it's pretty easy to make at work. It's VERY tastey.

    I've also tried Premiere Nurtitions Chocolate Protein shake. That comes in it's own container so that might work also. It's a little pricey though......18 for $23 at costco.

    They both taste delish in my opinion.

    Ohhh I'm going to have to try the syntha, whats the best flavor? I use whey but I'm getting sick of it...

    chocolate...its awesome
  • roydavidson
    roydavidson Posts: 5
    Herbalife formula One works for me, I use it with unsweetened soya milk. Comes in 6 different flavours and has has all the protein I need without excess sugar. Tastes great too.
  • April0815
    April0815 Posts: 780 Member
    I use Gold Standard 100% Whey. The Vanilla Ice Cream or Double Rich Chocolate. There is only 1gm sugar 120calories 24gm protein and 3gm fat. There is no additives in these two flavors. This is the only two my trainer will let me drink because of the ingredients in most of the other ones.
  • femalearcher
    femalearcher Posts: 22
    I used the Mochaccino, it really was very, very yummy
  • VballLeash
    VballLeash Posts: 2,456 Member
    I've tried Syntha 6 by BSN. It's a powder that you add water to so it's pretty easy to make at work. It's VERY tastey.

    I've also tried Premiere Nurtitions Chocolate Protein shake. That comes in it's own container so that might work also. It's a little pricey though......18 for $23 at costco.

    They both taste delish in my opinion.

    Ohhh I'm going to have to try the syntha, whats the best flavor? I use whey but I'm getting sick of it...

    chocolate...its awesome

    Thanks! I'm going to stop by gnc later.
  • sdwelk11
    sdwelk11 Posts: 825
    I use Gold Standard 100% Whey. The Vanilla Ice Cream or Double Rich Chocolate. There is only 1gm sugar 120calories 24gm protein and 3gm fat. There is no additives in these two flavors. This is the only two my trainer will let me drink because of the ingredients in most of the other ones.


    Where can you get this?
  • TByrd1325
    TByrd1325 Posts: 920 Member
    I've tried Syntha 6 by BSN. It's a powder that you add water to so it's pretty easy to make at work. It's VERY tastey.

    I've also tried Premiere Nurtitions Chocolate Protein shake. That comes in it's own container so that might work also. It's a little pricey though......18 for $23 at costco.

    They both taste delish in my opinion.

    Ohhh I'm going to have to try the syntha, whats the best flavor? I use whey but I'm getting sick of it...

    chocolate...its awesome

    I second the chocolate, it's DELICIOUS.

    For the on the go drinks, I'll use the EAS carb control. The chocolate fudge and dark chocolate is pretty good.
  • borjanap
    borjanap Posts: 232 Member
    now I am confused.... Do protein shakes hinder weight loss? Or is it mostly based on consumption of calories?
  • abredbenner
    abredbenner Posts: 125 Member
    I use Myoplex lite. they taste good but they are the only ones I ever used. I buy them pre mixed (more expensive but I am lazy)
  • Iceprincessk25
    Iceprincessk25 Posts: 1,888 Member
    I've tried Syntha 6 by BSN. It's a powder that you add water to so it's pretty easy to make at work. It's VERY tastey.

    I've also tried Premiere Nurtitions Chocolate Protein shake. That comes in it's own container so that might work also. It's a little pricey though......18 for $23 at costco.

    They both taste delish in my opinion.

    Ohhh I'm going to have to try the syntha, whats the best flavor? I use whey but I'm getting sick of it...

    chocolate...its awesome

    I second the chocolate, it's DELICIOUS.

    For the on the go drinks, I'll use the EAS carb control. The chocolate fudge and dark chocolate is pretty good.

    I third the chocolate! It's AWESOME!!

    As far as hindering weightloss just make sure that it fits into your calories. The Syntha-6 is pretty decent on the nutrition.

    200 calories
    6g of fat
    22g of protein
    15g carbs
    2g sugar
    5g of fiber

    I have one for breakfast @ 8am and it keeps me full until lunch @ 12:15pm.
  • sineadmm
    sineadmm Posts: 190
    Lifeslim has delicious protein shakes , strawberry light, berry delight, choc mint!

    cals:158
    protein: 15
  • femalearcher
    femalearcher Posts: 22
    No, protein shakes are wonderful for weightloss!! You just have to do some research on em. There are alot of them that are full of sugar, these, in my opinion are weightloss hindering. As for the Synthia, i just didnt get what i needed from it.
  • sincereme
    sincereme Posts: 276
    Lifeslim has delicious protein shakes , strawberry light, berry delight, choc mint!

    cals:158
    protein: 15

    Where do you get those? LifeSlim?
  • roydavidson
    roydavidson Posts: 5
    Weight loss is only possible where you are consuming less calories than you are burning, however it makes a big difference what food groups make up the calories you are eating. Protein is often deficient in your ordinary diet and this is often made worse when you make changes to your diet to cut calories. Protein is an ideal food to eat on a weight loss programme because it packs more nutrients into less calories and amongst many benefits reduces the amount of muscle tissue you lose during weight loss. Remember that muscle is metabolic and therefore burns calories and subsequently assists your weight loss. When you waste muscle you have to eat even less calories to lose the same amount of weight!
  • jlgarcia85631
    jlgarcia85631 Posts: 57 Member
    I do sometimes drink a protein shake after a work out or in place of a meal. Sometimes dont have time to eat will make a shake and grab a piece of fruit. I started of using slim fasts high protein shake....it was alright...but then I found jillian micheals whey protien shake. Purchased at walmart for 10 dollars. Tastes very good, not as sweet as slim fast, but i'm sure that is why it is healthier than slim fast. You can mix with water or milk. Here are the nutrition facts if anyone intrested.....

    Jillian Micheal's Natural Whey Protien Triple Chocolate Shake

    1 scoop per 6-8 oz of water or favorite drink

    calories 100
    calories from fat 15
    total fat 2g
    saturated fat 0.5g
    cholesterol 45mg
    total carbohydrate 7g
    dietary fiber 3g
    sugars 3g
    protien 15g
    calcium 108mg
    phosphorus 105mg
    magnesium 20mg
    sodium 60mg
    potassium150mg

    I mix with 1% milk and ice, still only 200 calories.
  • T_R_A_V
    T_R_A_V Posts: 1,629 Member
    BSN syntha 6 is my fav....and it tastes good
  • Meghan0129
    Meghan0129 Posts: 1,308 Member
    I normally use GNC amplified wheybolic extreme 60 mixed with water. The vanilla mixes better than the chocolate but doesn't taste as good. I recently switched based on a recommendation to Cytosport Whey Isolate - Pineapple Banana Protien. It tastes like a pina colada but doesn't mix well at all and had a substitute sugar after-taste. I would recommend the GNC Whey.
  • Candiceg13
    Candiceg13 Posts: 218
    I use the GNC Whey, its got a good caloric/protein ratio and is reasonably priced!

    I bought a shaker cup, so I throw my protein powder in a ziplock and just add water and shake when I am ready to have it!!!!
    And if you become a Gold member at GNC you get more deals/discounts...
  • nawagner
    nawagner Posts: 2
    Everything I have read suggests a post workout drink that is 4 to 1 carbs to protein. This is supposedly the best for endurance athletes.

    Look at accelerade or endurox.
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