Protein shake help.

mitsvbishi
mitsvbishi Posts: 9 Member
edited November 18 in Food and Nutrition
Posting this here too, seems like a better place to be posted...

I have a hard time hitting my protein intake daily. Pretty much never hit it. Usually 20-30 grams short. But I here a good amount of protein helps with weight loss and muscle growth. I do some calisthetics for a workout. Would it be beneficial for me to add a protein shake to my day? What protein powder to use that taste good. Im stuck between getting something from quest nutrition or getting a tub of bsn syntha-6 isolate. Any help would be great.

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  • DrifterBear
    DrifterBear Posts: 265 Member
    edited April 2017
    Protein shakes do exactly what you said, if you don't get enough from your diet it supplements to boost your intake without extra fat and carbs. Protein (and fat) help you stay full and protein helps rebuild muscles. The biggest benefit (IMO) for weight loss would be staying full longer. That said, if you're sticking to a healthy calorie deficit and are happy with what you're eating (not too hungry and you are satisfied) then protein won't "help" you lose additional weight.

    I use ON Gold Standard and buy on amazon.
  • Sp1tfire
    Sp1tfire Posts: 1,120 Member
    I highly recommend GNC brand chocolate 100% whey, but Quest has been suggested to me as well because they say it has a great taste. A protein shake could benefit you greatly to hit that protein goal!
  • kenjhammond65
    kenjhammond65 Posts: 8 Member
    Syntha 6 is great but high in carbs
  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
    Quest is a great product. Mixes well and no weird aftertaste.
  • need2belean
    need2belean Posts: 358 Member
    1st Phorm Level 1 protein - the ice cream sandwhich flavor is the absolute best. It blends up perfectly with no aftertaste. I mix 1 scoop with 1/2 (60g) banana and 1-1.5c of unsweetened vanilla almond milk and a good amount of ice. Yummmmmm
  • erikfarrar
    erikfarrar Posts: 35 Member
    You can get Body Fortress whey protein powder at Kroger/QFC grocery stores, and it's actually pretty decent and inexpensive. I use it to cook (e.g. protein pancakes) all the time.

    Quest is pretty pricey, but usually the flavors are outstanding. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard is a good choice too.

    Also nonfat Greek yogurt is very high in protein, fyi.
  • Emily3907
    Emily3907 Posts: 1,461 Member
    I like ON Gold Standard or Trutein. I have found the Trutein keeps me feeling fuller a little bit longer. I think it is the mix of proteins that helps.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    How much protein are you getting now and what is your daily goal? ... possible you are getting enough and your goal is just high
  • bdavis1990
    bdavis1990 Posts: 31 Member
    Rivalus is really good too. Amazing chocolate flavor. And love that it was on sale recently. 24.00 for 75 severings
  • theVintageWhorde
    theVintageWhorde Posts: 43 Member
    mitsvbishi wrote: »
    Posting this here too, seems like a better place to be posted...

    I have a hard time hitting my protein intake daily. Pretty much never hit it. Usually 20-30 grams short. But I here a good amount of protein helps with weight loss and muscle growth. I do some calisthetics for a workout. Would it be beneficial for me to add a protein shake to my day? What protein powder to use that taste good. Im stuck between getting something from quest nutrition or getting a tub of bsn syntha-6 isolate. Any help would be great.

    I like Nectar by Syntrax and Protein Milkshake Bar. Protein Milkshake Bar powders are lower in sugar than the Nectar. Both brands taste pretty good and are whey isolates. I go back and forth between the two because they don't upset my stomach. I do the non-dairy Muscle Milks on days I don't have time to mix a shake.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    I bought the Kaizen Chocolate at Costco. 35g of protein for 150 cals, so most of the cals from protein. Tastes good. I'll mix in a banana. Tried strawberries last night but meh. Baileys works well with it though.
  • canihazcarbs
    canihazcarbs Posts: 18 Member
    If you are on a budget myprotein impact whey is about $60 for 11lbs when it is on sale which is often.
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