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  • Domi_BTGfit
    Domi_BTGfit Posts: 149
    Not sure if you get it in America (as I'm Australian) but I use Body For Women shakes in 5 different flavours and I love them all!
  • anaboneana
    anaboneana Posts: 195 Member
    I like body fortress (strawberry and vanilla flavors), available at Walmart for pretty cheap - In the morning, I blend 1 scoop with some milk (or water) and frozen peaches/strawberries for a yummy, protein smoothie. Sometimes I'll add a packet of diet hot cocoa for a chocolate kick. It keeps me quite full
  • kaervaak
    kaervaak Posts: 274 Member
    I am just barely getting into the protein shake thing and I use it for breakfast most of the time. call me crazy but I bought the chocolate "biggest loser" one, I just add a cup of non fat milk, some ice and 1/2 a banana, it's delicious and keeps me feeling pretty satisfied. I'll be going to GNC next week and hopefully will find a better one. I'd love to try shakeology but geez, over $100 - not so sure

    DO NOT spend $100 on protein. The Body fortress one everyone is talking about from wal-mart is $15 for ~24 servings of 26g protein and every bit as good as something more expensive. GNC is really pricey, too. I would only buy from GNC if it was the only available option.

    ETA: One benefit (little known) about GNC, though, is if you don't like something, you can return the unused portion for a refund. That might make it worth it while you're brand-shopping. It's up to the discretion of the sales person if they think you're using most of a product and trying to rip off the system.

    Not really true. As with just about everything, you get what you pay for. The protein used in the body fortress brand is lower quality, does not dissolve well and it appears that the actual amount of protein per scoop is over estimated.

    http://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/uva9t/big_reddit_protein_powder_measurement_results/

    Body fortress appears to only have half the protein content claimed on the label.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    All the women I know prefer the liquid protein shots.



    http://www.amazon.com/IDS-Sports-Innovative-Delivery-Systems/dp/B003FKJLPM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1357794838&sr=8-2&keywords=liquid+protein+shots

    liquid protein all the way.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I am just barely getting into the protein shake thing and I use it for breakfast most of the time. call me crazy but I bought the chocolate "biggest loser" one, I just add a cup of non fat milk, some ice and 1/2 a banana, it's delicious and keeps me feeling pretty satisfied. I'll be going to GNC next week and hopefully will find a better one. I'd love to try shakeology but geez, over $100 - not so sure

    DO NOT spend $100 on protein. The Body fortress one everyone is talking about from wal-mart is $15 for ~24 servings of 26g protein and every bit as good as something more expensive. GNC is really pricey, too. I would only buy from GNC if it was the only available option.

    ETA: One benefit (little known) about GNC, though, is if you don't like something, you can return the unused portion for a refund. That might make it worth it while you're brand-shopping. It's up to the discretion of the sales person if they think you're using most of a product and trying to rip off the system.

    Not really true. As with just about everything, you get what you pay for. The protein used in the body fortress brand is lower quality, does not dissolve well and it appears that the actual amount of protein per scoop is over estimated.

    http://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/uva9t/big_reddit_protein_powder_measurement_results/

    Body fortress appears to only have half the protein content claimed on the label.

    I've seen this before- I do agree that it's interesting- compelling even. But my experience is that it dissolves well, and I would not make a decision to spend what would amount to several thousand dollars a year on protein based on one sample analysis. The economics make it still a better decision than a lot of brands, even if you only get half the protein.
  • simonkurth
    simonkurth Posts: 395 Member
    I use Lean Pro Matrix, made by Nutrition Zone. It has a slow release formula that also has digestive enzymes (help with staying regular). Google it, you will find great reviews from people that seem t know much more abut it than me lol
  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
    I am just barely getting into the protein shake thing and I use it for breakfast most of the time. call me crazy but I bought the chocolate "biggest loser" one, I just add a cup of non fat milk, some ice and 1/2 a banana, it's delicious and keeps me feeling pretty satisfied. I'll be going to GNC next week and hopefully will find a better one. I'd love to try shakeology but geez, over $100 - not so sure

    DO NOT spend $100 on protein. The Body fortress one everyone is talking about from wal-mart is $15 for ~24 servings of 26g protein and every bit as good as something more expensive. GNC is really pricey, too. I would only buy from GNC if it was the only available option.

    ETA: One benefit (little known) about GNC, though, is if you don't like something, you can return the unused portion for a refund. That might make it worth it while you're brand-shopping. It's up to the discretion of the sales person if they think you're using most of a product and trying to rip off the system.

    Not really true. As with just about everything, you get what you pay for. The protein used in the body fortress brand is lower quality, does not dissolve well and it appears that the actual amount of protein per scoop is over estimated.

    http://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/uva9t/big_reddit_protein_powder_measurement_results/

    Body fortress appears to only have half the protein content claimed on the label.

    I've seen this before- I do agree that it's interesting- compelling even. But my experience is that it dissolves well, and I would not make a decision to spend what would amount to several thousand dollars a year on protein based on one sample analysis. The economics make it still a better decision than a lot of brands, even if you only get half the protein.
    If you're getting short changed on the amount of protein per serving, you're only hurting yourself in the end. All just to to save a few dollars.
  • Trainypooh
    Trainypooh Posts: 22 Member
    just get any whey protein and make your own shakes. Anything from sams club/costco or walmart will work, as long as its whey protein. I like to freeze bananas and throw them in my shake along with frozen strawberries (no need to add ice). 2 scoops whey protein, 1 cup skim milk, 1 cup almond milk, 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 frozen banana, and half cup cottage cheese and blend it all together.. this will yield around 4 cups and 800 calories. It tastes amazing IMO and it sits in your stomach for a while :). You can throw spinach in there and blend it all together too! You won't even taste it.
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  • Trainypooh
    Trainypooh Posts: 22 Member
    The original poster is a 45 year old female... I'm assuming that she doesnt want to bulk up and use creatine.
    Carnivor. made by Muscle Meds..... I have tried just about everything out there, and in my opinion, nothing beats it. Its beef protein vs whey, but is just as fast acting as whey. It also has 2.5 g of creatine per scoop.

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  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    MRM Chocolate All Natual Egg White protein shake is delicious, low cal, and packed with vitamins. It fills you up and makes you smile :) Did I say it is delicious? LOL>
  • Skatduder
    Skatduder Posts: 4 Member
    just get any whey protein and make your own shakes. Anything from sams club/costco or walmart will work, as long as its whey protein. I like to freeze bananas and throw them in my shake along with frozen strawberries (no need to add ice). 2 scoops whey protein, 1 cup skim milk, 1 cup almond milk, 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 frozen banana, and half cup cottage cheese and blend it all together.. this will yield around 4 cups and 800 calories. It tastes amazing IMO and it sits in your stomach for a while :). You can throw spinach in there and blend it all together too! You won't even taste it.

    I like something similar.. makes a nice quick milk shake.. depending on my calories I cut down the banana or oatmeal..
    Great for after a workout or anytime.. I used to add a spoon of peanut butter too.. but had to stop buying it because of late night spooning.. lol..

    Blend
    6-8 ice cubes
    1) scoop of Gold Standard Whey, double chocolate
    1) banana
    1 tablespoon fat seed
    1-2 tablespoons oatmeal
    1/2 cup Vanilla non-fat Almond milk

    Makes about one big glass depending on your ice cubes..

    Enjoy
  • bigjretrac
    bigjretrac Posts: 80 Member
    All just to to save a few dollars.

    The difference between $15 and $100 is more than just "a few".
  • heymirth
    heymirth Posts: 448
    Xyngular Lean are great. Taste like funfetti cake batter and are much cheaper in price per serving
  • kaervaak
    kaervaak Posts: 274 Member
    All just to to save a few dollars.

    The difference between $15 and $100 is more than just "a few".

    Well $100 gets you a 10lb bag of ON whey, while the $15 is for 2lbs of body fortress. So times 5 gives $60 and if it has half the protein content per scoop then you're really paying $120 for an equivalent amount of the body fortress stuff.
  • brizforthewin
    brizforthewin Posts: 23
    im a girl so therefore i prefer pea protein .. i know girls wont bulk up from whey protein because we dont have nearly as much testosterone but i find that pea protein is better for me ! anyways i drink it with about 3/4 of whatever is the lowest percent milk in my fridge some blackberries, cinnamon and half of a banana.. keeps me so full!
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    That is what I do also. One shake I do. Water crystal lite tsp. (lemonade) 1tsp. Vanilla pudding. Is so yummy....
  • JennyVirginia
    JennyVirginia Posts: 69
    I use Pure Protein; the triple chocolate shake is my favorite. I'm on a tight budget so this works for my pocket book. I can get it at Walmart for $9.97. One scoop has 100 calories, 4 net carbs, 3g fiber and 15g of protein. I usually make a shake consisting of one scoop of powder, 1 cup unsweetened Silk Almond Milk and a half cup of mixed berries. Good Luck to you!

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