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Post Workout Calories

court_fritch26
court_fritch26 Posts: 297 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi everyone. I just saw a post about protein powder, and my question is somewhat similar, but I wanted to get a more specific answer. Ok so I have bought a couple of protein powders to drink post workout. I have trouble getting to my calorie goals most days and then adding workouts doesn't help, so I wanted one that would help add to my calorie goal. I have a Top Care Whey & Soy Chocolate Powder and a Muscle Milk Protein Powder that I have been using. Does anyone know if these are good brands? I know nothing about protein powders and would love some advice from those who use it regularly. I also don't want to break the bank, but am willing to pay a decent amount for good powder that tastes good and doesn't feel like I just shook a ground up piece of chalk into milk.

Advice for seasoned protein veterans would be awesome please!

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  • accelerashawn
    accelerashawn Posts: 470 Member
    The opinions on this will vary immensely

    I like Trutein. Its a quality blend without weird additives and it spells out what you are getting on the label.

    Other brands I've bought with no regrets: BSN, MusclePharm, Optimum Nutrition, Jym, Cellucore
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    well you could either go with a full blown mass gainer if you having trouble reaching your cals, or just mix your protein powder with 2% or whole milk.

    as for the brand you use im at a loss. i get chocolate mix every time and every brand seems to taste good (and identical to the brand i used before it) to me

    i think the company Cellucor has dessert flavoured kinds and whatnot but they are more expensive
  • vmlabute
    vmlabute Posts: 311 Member
    I use a protein powder from my part-time (order online) and it has great solid proteins and also helps with blood sugar control. I also like to add some plain greek yogurt if you need a little bit more of a calorie boost.

    I worked at GNC as a manager and I personally do not care for Muscle Milk and never sold too much of it. You can also go to TrueNutrition to custom build your protein powder or order pre-made ones
  • danidavidandgatsby
    danidavidandgatsby Posts: 5
    I personally like egg white protein powder - I get the vanilla flavored kind and mix it with fresh fruit or yogurt. It is super yummy and I find it to be less dense.

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