Protein Powders
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shapenerfiterratii wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »shapenerfiterratii wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »May I ask why you need protein powder?
Do you have special protein needs that food can't cover?
fwiw, I've never found one worth the calories. I'll drink one in a pinch. But not regularly.
I actually heard it would be good to keep me full for longer, so I thought I'd try it out... lol. Do you think I should manage without it?
If you're the average person trying to lose weight, I'd focus on foods I ENJOY eating (that fit my calories etc) that keep me full. Given that you have limited calories, why eat stuff you hate. Find things, among the foods you enjoy, that keep you full.
That's been my approach all these years.
I like protein powders when they're good, but Im thinking about what you said.
I wasn't going to comment, but this made me pause. Your OP said, "So yesterday we got a protein powder for the first time..." I'm not sure how you know you like protein powder when they're good, if this was your first time trying one.0 -
I like Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard. It's fine as long as it's mixed; like with cottage cheese or greek yogurt.0
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I have been using Protein Shakes to supplement my training for Marathons. I love my protein shakes they help my muscles recovery faster. I have used a lot of them and I still do. I love experiment with all kinds of different ingredients like Almond, Soy Milk (I do not use white milk at all), Fruits, Cinnamon, PB2, yogurt, real vanilla, it's fun to see what I come up with. I will always have my Protein Shake before my morning run!0
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I can't have Optimum Nutrition... they can't guarantee that it's gluten free and I have celiac disease.
That brand does seem to be the one most recommended, and I can't seem to find one that comes in highly recommended for second best.
I'm still looking. I use protein shakes because, well, I like smoothies, and I want to supplement my protein intake.
I've tried Trutein Vanilla and wasn't thrilled with it. I'm on a tub of Quest Chocolate Milkshake right now, and while I love the texture, there's a stevia aftertaste that I just can't get past.
I'd love some recommendations.0 -
shapenerfiterratii wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »shapenerfiterratii wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »May I ask why you need protein powder?
Do you have special protein needs that food can't cover?
fwiw, I've never found one worth the calories. I'll drink one in a pinch. But not regularly.
I actually heard it would be good to keep me full for longer, so I thought I'd try it out... lol. Do you think I should manage without it?
If you're the average person trying to lose weight, I'd focus on foods I ENJOY eating (that fit my calories etc) that keep me full. Given that you have limited calories, why eat stuff you hate. Find things, among the foods you enjoy, that keep you full.
That's been my approach all these years.
I like protein powders when they're good, but Im thinking about what you said.
I wasn't going to comment, but this made me pause. Your OP said, "So yesterday we got a protein powder for the first time..." I'm not sure how you know you like protein powder when they're good, if this was your first time trying one.
I tasted them before from friends, but it was my first time BUYING one for myself lol
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shapenerfiterratii wrote: »shapenerfiterratii wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »shapenerfiterratii wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »May I ask why you need protein powder?
Do you have special protein needs that food can't cover?
fwiw, I've never found one worth the calories. I'll drink one in a pinch. But not regularly.
I actually heard it would be good to keep me full for longer, so I thought I'd try it out... lol. Do you think I should manage without it?
If you're the average person trying to lose weight, I'd focus on foods I ENJOY eating (that fit my calories etc) that keep me full. Given that you have limited calories, why eat stuff you hate. Find things, among the foods you enjoy, that keep you full.
That's been my approach all these years.
I like protein powders when they're good, but Im thinking about what you said.
I wasn't going to comment, but this made me pause. Your OP said, "So yesterday we got a protein powder for the first time..." I'm not sure how you know you like protein powder when they're good, if this was your first time trying one.
I tasted them before from friends, but it was my first time BUYING one for myself lol
and I asked my friends for the names but I thought I'd ask here too.0 -
Trutein is just amazing. Red Velvet Cake... heck all of the flavors.
ETA- You can order samples on the website to see which flavors you might like.0 -
Gold Standard! Or BSN - my faves!0
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I really like Bio-X Rocky Road. I mix that with just water and it's still amazing.0
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BSN Syntha 6 in Strawberry Milkshake0
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shapenerfiterratii wrote: »shapenerfiterratii wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »shapenerfiterratii wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »May I ask why you need protein powder?
Do you have special protein needs that food can't cover?
fwiw, I've never found one worth the calories. I'll drink one in a pinch. But not regularly.
I actually heard it would be good to keep me full for longer, so I thought I'd try it out... lol. Do you think I should manage without it?
If you're the average person trying to lose weight, I'd focus on foods I ENJOY eating (that fit my calories etc) that keep me full. Given that you have limited calories, why eat stuff you hate. Find things, among the foods you enjoy, that keep you full.
That's been my approach all these years.
I like protein powders when they're good, but Im thinking about what you said.
I wasn't going to comment, but this made me pause. Your OP said, "So yesterday we got a protein powder for the first time..." I'm not sure how you know you like protein powder when they're good, if this was your first time trying one.
I tasted them before from friends, but it was my first time BUYING one for myself lol
Oh, ok. I see, now.0 -
UMP Chocolate tastes just like Nestle Quik....so good. Best one I've tried hands down.
http://ca.bodybuilding.com/store/beverly-international/ump.html?&_requestid=13371700 -
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I haven't been a fan of protein powder in the past but today I had the Trader Joe's vanilla whey and mixed it with ice and unsweetened chocolate almond milk. It was pretty good. I'm always way under my protein goals so I think this will help.0
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I use the GNC vanilla and chocolate lean shakes. They generally taste good with water, which is surprising. You can also throw them in a blender with other fruits and Greek yogurt and that's just wonderful, too! Optimum Nutrition is also pretty decent, but I found I had to add milk to make it taste better. Hope this helps!0
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I use the CVS Whey protein powder and mix it with half a 11.5 oz. carton of Premier Protein Drink (chocolate or vanilla for both) and add some vanilla almond milk. Whiz it in a blender and to me, it actually tastes good - plus it provides about 45 gram of protein in one shake.0
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blankiefinder wrote: »Trutein is good. Muscle milk, ugh, waste of money.
I like the chocolate premixed muscle milk0 -
blankiefinder wrote: »Trutein is good. Muscle milk, ugh, waste of money.
I like the chocolate premixed muscle milk
I haven't tried the pre-mixed, just a couple of the powders.
Trutein- already have and love the cinnabun. Tried the peanut butter marshmallow cookie tonight, didn't like it. Tried the Red Velvet tonight, it was really good, will be ordering a full size of this one! 7 more to go later in the week (splitting each sample 3 ways, not a total piggy!)0 -
Syntha-6 Cookies and Cream is my go to! Has a little less of protein (22g) than most powders, has more (200cal.) calories per scoop if you're looking for that..0
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