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Protein powders - shakes..

MuscleAndMascara
MuscleAndMascara Posts: 1,260 Member
edited February 6 in Food and Nutrition
I am trying to find a protein shake mix for after my work outs. I am working to lose weight and build lean muscle. What do you recomend for women?? There are hundreds to chose from!

Thank you!
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  • moment_to_arise
    moment_to_arise Posts: 207 Member
    i like optimum nutrition, they have over a dozen DELICIOUS flavors. my favorite is the mocha cappuccino. mmmmmm
  • CandaceG514
    CandaceG514 Posts: 24 Member
    This is what I have been using for a few months and I really like it. I am pretty picky about drinking shakes that taste gritty and bad flavor and I love the way this one tastes. It is called BSN SYNTHA 6. I buy the chocolate but my mom gets vanilla and she says it is good too.

    http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2272412
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    I use body fortress..

    low sugar and it's pretty tasty.

    :~)
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    Its not just a protein shake, but I use Shakeology
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    Not sure what being a woman has to do with it, but I recommend Optimum Nutrition or Trutein. Great profiles, good protein to calorie ratio, and they taste really good. Neither is too expensive.
  • aprilslusher
    aprilslusher Posts: 127 Member
    I use Jay Robb Egg White Protein Powder. It tastes great!! :smile:
  • hold_the_mayo
    hold_the_mayo Posts: 11 Member
    i like optimum nutrition, they have over a dozen DELICIOUS flavors. my favorite is the mocha cappuccino. mmmmmm

    Oh mer gosh! Best 5lb bucket I've ever dipped into!. :P
  • MuscleAndMascara
    MuscleAndMascara Posts: 1,260 Member
    Not sure what being a woman has to do with it, but I recommend Optimum Nutrition or Trutein. Great profiles, good protein to calorie ratio, and they taste really good. Neither is too expensive.

    Me neither, but I didn't know myself if there was a difference in men and women as far as certain shakes.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    i like optimum nutrition, they have over a dozen DELICIOUS flavors. my favorite is the mocha cappuccino. mmmmmm

    Oh mer gosh! Best 5lb bucket I've ever dipped into!. :P

    +1
  • MuscleAndMascara
    MuscleAndMascara Posts: 1,260 Member
    awesome! thank you everyone for the responses! I wrote all the suggestions down and I will compare them when I stop into a Hi-Health or GNC today!

    thank you again! :D
  • jchrisman717
    jchrisman717 Posts: 780 Member
    Jay Robb! I use the whey protein powder. I buy mine off his website and have it delivered to my door.
  • thinklivebefree
    thinklivebefree Posts: 328 Member
    i like optimum nutrition, they have over a dozen DELICIOUS flavors. my favorite is the mocha cappuccino. mmmmmm
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    Whatever you do! DO NOT PURCHASE, SAMPLE, SNIFF, GO NEAR The "CHOCOLATE MALT" ITS THE WORST TASTING THING IN THE WORLD
  • MuscleAndMascara
    MuscleAndMascara Posts: 1,260 Member
    i like optimum nutrition, they have over a dozen DELICIOUS flavors. my favorite is the mocha cappuccino. mmmmmm
    [/quote

    Whatever you do! DO NOT PURCHASE, SAMPLE, SNIFF, GO NEAR The "CHOCOLATE MALT" ITS THE WORST TASTING THING IN THE WORLD



    Bwahaha thank you for the heads up!!
  • Allup2Me78
    Allup2Me78 Posts: 589 Member
    I use this one too and 30 grams of protein.
    I use body fortress..

    low sugar and it's pretty tasty.

    :~)
  • mrslcoop
    mrslcoop Posts: 317 Member
    i like optimum nutrition, they have over a dozen DELICIOUS flavors. my favorite is the mocha cappuccino. mmmmmm

    I love ON. My favorite flavor is Cinnamon Graham Cracker.

    ETA: I buy all of mine from ON on Amazon. Free shipping (prime member) and a little bit cleaper than any store.
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    i like optimum nutrition, they have over a dozen DELICIOUS flavors. my favorite is the mocha cappuccino. mmmmmm

    Oh mer gosh! Best 5lb bucket I've ever dipped into!. :P

    +1! Well, I have the Extreme Milk Chocolate, but still the best so far. I've heard good things about Syntha 6, too, which someone else mentioned.

    ETA that I wouldn't look for one specifically for women, unless it has something added that you personally need nutrition-wise.
  • Saucy_lil_Minx
    Saucy_lil_Minx Posts: 3,302 Member
    It really comes down to taste! I Like Body Fortress, or Phorm 1. I usually go with the vanilla flavor, because I can always add a different flavor in if I want a little different.

    Right now I am using Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey protein- vanilla. ($16.00 for 2 lb. container) vs. Phorm 1 ($40.00 per container)

    If I want chocolate. I add 1 tbsp of Hershey's unsweetened cocoa. If I want coffee I added 1 tbsp of Folgers classic roast instant coffee granules.

    Here are a few others I like:

    Strawberry:

    6 whole frozen strawberries
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of almond breeze (unsweetened vanilla)

    {make it chocolate covered strawberry by adding 1/2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder}

    Chocolate Coconut:

    1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
    1 tsp. coconut extract
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of almond breeze


    Pumpkin Pie:

    1/2 pureed pumpkin
    1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond breeze

    Chocolate Peanut butter cup:

    2 tbsp. of PB2 powder
    1/2 tbsp. unsweetened coco powder
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond Breeze

    Blueberry:

    1/2 cup of frozen blueberries
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond Breeze

    Orange/ Cranberry:

    1/2 cup of Cranberries
    1 tsp. of orange extract
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond Breeze

    Pineapple/ Orange:

    1/2 cup of frozen pineapple
    1 tsp. orange extract
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond Breeze
    {replace the orange extract with 1/4 cup of orange juice if you prefer it, or the orange extract with coconut extract for a Pina Colada flavor}
  • judychicken
    judychicken Posts: 937 Member
    Bump
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    I recommend the same protein that men get.
  • LishLash79
    LishLash79 Posts: 562 Member
    It really comes down to taste! I Like Body Fortress, or Phorm 1. I usually go with the vanilla flavor, because I can always add a different flavor in if I want a little different.

    Right now I am using Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey protein- vanilla. ($16.00 for 2 lb. container) vs. Phorm 1 ($40.00 per container)

    If I want chocolate. I add 1 tbsp of Hershey's unsweetened cocoa. If I want coffee I added 1 tbsp of Folgers classic roast instant coffee granules.

    Here are a few others I like:

    Strawberry:

    6 whole frozen strawberries
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of almond breeze (unsweetened vanilla)

    {make it chocolate covered strawberry by adding 1/2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder}

    Chocolate Coconut:

    1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
    1 tsp. coconut extract
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of almond breeze


    Pumpkin Pie:

    1/2 pureed pumpkin
    1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond breeze

    Chocolate Peanut butter cup:

    2 tbsp. of PB2 powder
    1/2 tbsp. unsweetened coco powder
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond Breeze

    Blueberry:

    1/2 cup of frozen blueberries
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond Breeze

    Orange/ Cranberry:

    1/2 cup of Cranberries
    1 tsp. of orange extract
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond Breeze

    Pineapple/ Orange:

    1/2 cup of frozen pineapple
    1 tsp. orange extract
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond Breeze
    {replace the orange extract with 1/4 cup of orange juice if you prefer it, or the orange extract with coconut extract for a Pina Colada flavor}
    ^^^ thanks for this.. they sound yum.. totally going to try them ^^^
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    You can't really lose weight and build lean muscle (not sure what other muscle there is). Sure, you can have some noob gains when you start a new workout program, but after that you can lift to maintain muscle mass and eat in a deficit to lose fat.

    After your noob gains, you need to eat in a surplus to gain substantial muscle mass. A protein shake is exactly that, a protein supplement that helps the user meet their protein needs for the day, which can help with muscle recovery, repair, and maintenance.
  • ibleedunionblue
    ibleedunionblue Posts: 324 Member
    My favorites:

    Optimum nutrition - banana flavor.
    Cellucor - peanut butter marshmellow flavor.
  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
    i like optimum nutrition, they have over a dozen DELICIOUS flavors. my favorite is the mocha cappuccino. mmmmmm

    This 110%. Flavor is perfect too.

    If you don't like that one, try Syntha-6 by BSN. Deeeeeeeelish.
  • sammniamii
    sammniamii Posts: 669 Member
    Body Fortress - Walmart (16.00) peanut butter chocolate is ok.

    I prefer ON Gold Standard - Rocky Road, Banana Cream and Cookies & Cream.

    Mix w/ unsweetened almond milk & some ON Fitness Fiber.

    NOM :drinker:
  • lwhite0503
    lwhite0503 Posts: 33 Member
    Bump!
  • dewgirl321
    dewgirl321 Posts: 296 Member
    My faves:
    Dymatize Elite Whey chocolate fudge
    Body Fortress chocolate peanut butter
    Muscle Pharm Combat Powder chocolate peanut butter
  • srevels85
    srevels85 Posts: 49 Member
    I use Endurox chocolate flavor after my hard running workouts. Love it!
  • CaptainHNNNGGG
    CaptainHNNNGGG Posts: 205 Member
    My favorites:

    Optimum nutrition - banana flavor.
    Cellucor - peanut butter marshmellow flavor.

    ON - Banana is disgusting

    Almost all fruit flavored protein is gross
  • joevmware
    joevmware Posts: 7 Member
    Here is some info regarding Shakeology you can use for your research. :smile:

    http://tinyurl.com/mcote3s

    Some other info posted for recipes:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/joevmware/view/fall-recipe-ideas-for-shakeology-581740
  • Saucy_lil_Minx
    Saucy_lil_Minx Posts: 3,302 Member
    It really comes down to taste! I Like Body Fortress, or Phorm 1. I usually go with the vanilla flavor, because I can always add a different flavor in if I want a little different.

    Right now I am using Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey protein- vanilla. ($16.00 for 2 lb. container) vs. Phorm 1 ($40.00 per container)

    If I want chocolate. I add 1 tbsp of Hershey's unsweetened cocoa. If I want coffee I added 1 tbsp of Folgers classic roast instant coffee granules.

    Here are a few others I like:

    Strawberry:

    6 whole frozen strawberries
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of almond breeze (unsweetened vanilla)

    {make it chocolate covered strawberry by adding 1/2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder}

    Chocolate Coconut:

    1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
    1 tsp. coconut extract
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of almond breeze


    Pumpkin Pie:

    1/2 pureed pumpkin
    1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond breeze

    Chocolate Peanut butter cup:

    2 tbsp. of PB2 powder
    1/2 tbsp. unsweetened coco powder
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond Breeze

    Blueberry:

    1/2 cup of frozen blueberries
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond Breeze

    Orange/ Cranberry:

    1/2 cup of Cranberries
    1 tsp. of orange extract
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond Breeze

    Pineapple/ Orange:

    1/2 cup of frozen pineapple
    1 tsp. orange extract
    1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla
    1 cup of Almond Breeze
    {replace the orange extract with 1/4 cup of orange juice if you prefer it, or the orange extract with coconut extract for a Pina Colada flavor}
    ^^^ thanks for this.. they sound yum.. totally going to try them ^^^


    Your Welcome: I usually have one for breakfast, and after I workout for muscle recovery (esp. after lifting). These flavors help fight off my sweet tooth too! I mean who doesn't love a mocha frappe in the morning: 1 scoop of Body Fortress- vanilla, 1 tbsp of coffee granules, 1 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder. I always feel like it's my daily treat!
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