i can't do protein shakes anymore. i like them, because the brand/flavor i got was super yummy, and i could put it in anything (oatmeal, pancakes, shakes, baking)! i loved how it tasted and it made me feel full for a LONG time. but it also gave me HORRIBLE gas. like, embarrassingly bad. :noway: so i quit using it. i had a lot of recommendations to drink good old chocolate milk after my workouts. i was concerned because there's no extra protein, but i was provided with a lot of articles and information about how the protein, fat, and carbs in the milk/chocolate combo work together to refuel your body quickly, as well as for a more prolonged period of time. so... that's what i do now. i know i've been lower on my protein because of it, but i'd rather try to supplement with more protein rich foods than take a gamble every day with the stinky gas!

My DH has been using Borden Chocolate Milk. It tastes like high quality ice cream :drinker:

I just hate protein powder. Some make me fart. Some don't. They all taste like azz. ALL.

I may switch to Borden, as well, and worry less about hitting my high protein goals :embarassed:

For me, I feel like meeting my protein goal has just been practice, practice, practice. I have to focus every morning and make sure I’m packing a snack that has protein in it (significantly more if it’s a workout day). If it’s not a workout day I’ll put a little more protein powder in my coffee that morning (haven't had any issues with it). I’ve been snacking on tuna salad with veggie sticks, turkey pepperoni, low fat plain greek yogurt (mixed it with vanilla extract, cinnamon, and strawberries yesterday!), cottage cheese, and peanuts recently. Then I make sure that every meal (B, L, & D) has meat in it. I don’t have to focus on the meal part anymore though, that’s just is habit now. I can get to 100g protein without really thinking about it and averaged 139.6g everyday last week. Just make sure you're thinking about it next time you're doing your regular grocery shop and make an effort to buy protein filled snacks. that's definitely a start

I have a protein powder that is so incredibly tasty I can hardly believe it isn't Nesquik or melted ice cream! It's Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard brand. My two favorite flavors are Extreme Milk Chocolate and Delicious Strawberry. I started drinking it with lactose-free milk and that helped any tummy troubles I was having. Dairy has always been my friend, but after I began lifting I realized that drinking copious amounts of milk (I've never enjoyed it as a beverage) was not fun for my stomach. It does pack a punch calorie-wise, but I never regret drinking one. Its a great way to get up to my calorie goal if I haven't eaten too much on a given day.

I've also mixed my protein powder with a Slim-Fast for even more protein. I mix with 8 oz so it's pretty quick to drink, even if the combo is a little sweeter than I'd prefer.