Choosing a protein powder

SharpieV
SharpieV Posts: 26 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Quick and dirty: I am currently deployed so getting my favorite My Fit Foods (MFF) Whey powder (kind of a TX HEB brand thing) is going to be very expensive between the product and the shipping and getting someone to do both for me. Anyone here have any favorites I can try to order online that are similar?

Looking for not overly sweetened, vanilla or chocolate, and MAYBE, if I'm really lucky, someone who is also familiar with my favorite brand and can vouch that whatever brand it is they recommend is unlikely to be gross. So far, I know I like MFF and find Muscle Milk disgusting. Honestly, I like MFF so much I've never bothered to try others, which is putting me at a disadvantage now... I hate to buy, ship, and waste ones I don't like. I'll be poking around to see what my buddies have too, and might be able to get a hold of samples of things folks here recommend that way, but I don't want to mooch.

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  • monicaP413
    monicaP413 Posts: 165
    I just got this protein powder from a semi-new company called FormulX, which prides itself on being clean and almost-paleo (except for the whey, of course). I don't know how much shipping to you would be, but I am sure they would work with you. Like I said they are new, and they are really nice and respond to inquiries really quickly, so it wouldn't hurt to ask. I have the vanilla and its DELICIOUS. I am not familiar with MFF, though.

    http://www.formulx.com/
  • monolith66
    monolith66 Posts: 168 Member
    Optimum Nutrition and MTS machine whey is what I use, fantastic flavors with both.
  • SharpieV
    SharpieV Posts: 26 Member
    Optimum Nutrition has good reviews- I was wondering if the reality and the reviews matched up!
  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 2,858 Member
    Optimum Nutrition has good reviews- I was wondering if the reality and the reviews matched up!

    I am new to the protein powder game but based on reccomendations here, have tried tried both the Optimum Nutrition double chocolate and vanilla ice cream. I am not a vanilla fan in general, but it's good. The chocolate is good as well. Smells like hot chocolate powder. My daughter vouches for the vanilla, lol
  • nlcs_nickyv32
    nlcs_nickyv32 Posts: 84
    Optimum Nutrition Chocolate Malt is my favorite protein powder.
  • PowerfulHunt
    PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
    Would you happen to be at Bagram in Afg?
  • SharpieV
    SharpieV Posts: 26 Member
    Nah, I'm not at BAF, but some of my friends are. Kinda glad actually- so many bigwigs there that the rules are tight and the streets are narrow (and must be crossed at right angles in a crosswalk while wearing a PT belt, LOL!)
  • writergeek313
    writergeek313 Posts: 390 Member
    Optimum Nutrition is my favorite. It dissolves really easily and mixes well with everything I've tried it with. I like the double rich chocolate flavor.
  • abadvat
    abadvat Posts: 1,241 Member
    Second the motion - ON whey!
  • SEAFOODMAN
    SEAFOODMAN Posts: 342
    pure protein chocolate mixes good with water for half the price
  • ErisDyscordia
    ErisDyscordia Posts: 50 Member
    I really like the EAS proteins. Though they are pretty sweet. I never get bloated/feel gross, and not super expensive.
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member
    Optimum Nutrition was mo go-to, but I settled on Cellucor. I love their stuff.
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    It's all preference - I like optimum nutrition 100% - they do sample sachets. So do PHD and myprotein. I'd order a few samples from various websites then see which ones you like.
  • mizzzc
    mizzzc Posts: 346 Member
    I went to GNC and purchased the GNC Pro performance chocolate milk powder.

    It is super yummy and has 175 cal for 33 g protein
    lots of fibre, potassium etc as well. So far I love it
  • H_Factor
    H_Factor Posts: 1,722 Member
    Bodynutrition.com sells both of these and I love them both.

    Trutein Cinnabun flavor
    Iso-Ology Chocolate flavor
  • levitateme
    levitateme Posts: 999 Member
    I really like the EAS proteins. Though they are pretty sweet. I never get bloated/feel gross, and not super expensive.
    Agree.

    I use EAS Lean 15 Vanilla. I initially got it because of the calorie/protein ratio. 15g for only 100 calories. It's also pretty cheap.
  • bas3dg0d
    bas3dg0d Posts: 17 Member
    I recommend optimum nutrition, but any isolate protein will work. You can tell how fine the protein blend is by how chunky it is when you mix it with water. You want something that mixes easily which is more pure. You should look into the differences between protein as well, the most popular are casein and whey. Whey for pre or after work outs and casein for long lasting slow breakdown throughout the day.
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    I have 3 huge things of optimum nutrition. 2 gold standard whey (caramel toffee fudge, vanilla, and I've had strawberry in the past) and the Chocolate Oats and Whey one, which is great for breakfast
  • stevee290
    stevee290 Posts: 85 Member
    Currently I'm using Dymatize mocha flavour it tastes pretty good and it's only $90 for a 10 pound bag. Double scoop with milk blended with ice mmmmm.
  • newcabby2014
    newcabby2014 Posts: 2
    VI Shakes taste great
  • Keladelphia
    Keladelphia Posts: 820 Member
    I dont know how close it relates to the type you presently use (as I haven't tried it) but I LOVE LOVE LOVE NOW Foods Whey Protein Isolate unflavored. They manufacturer does make flavored types, however, I can only vouch for the unflavored. It dissolves quickly and throughly and does not make the drink thick and gross, actually has no taste, has 25 grams of protein for 110 calories and only two ingredients. I've tried many types of protein powders and have found this type to definitely be the best for me. (I mix it with ice, PB2 and a banana to add some type of flavor)
  • RacerX_14
    RacerX_14 Posts: 578 Member
    There are a lot of good protein brands out there to choose from, that's for sure. I tried several, and ended up with EAS chocolate whey protein. Very smooth taste, easy to mix and doesn't lump up. It also doesn't hurt my stomach in anyway. I average 3 cups a day of this 39g of protein each. You may just have to try a few like did to find the right taste for you! Good luck!!
  • SharpieV
    SharpieV Posts: 26 Member
    I wound up going with ON over EAS- wanted a little more isolate than concentrate since I'm trying to stay close to the one I had and liked. Got two flavors, Milk Chocolate and French Vanilla. I figure those are both pretty classic and shouldn't be too awful even if I don't *like* them, per se. I also usually mix with milk, so that usually ups the 'drinkability' of most of these powders. We'll see how it goes, hopefully I don't wind up having to try to unload them on a gullible fool after trying them myself. I like that ON has been around and has a track record too... plenty of reviews to go off of (here and elsewhere).

    Now it's just fingers crossed and massive impatience! Even with Amazon Prime shipping I'm looking at a week or two. I know I have it pretty good given that that's my major complaint at the moment, but man, that's like forever! ;) Thank you all for your input.

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