Protien Shakes

I absolutely love Level 1. I just got into the protein stuff myself

I haven't bulk up with the protein shake yet (not that I'm looking to). I'm currently using Muscle Milk 100% whey protein powder bought at costco. Pretty cheap and it taste good to me. Vanilla or chocolate flavor mixed with kirkland soy milk. It's pretty high calories with the soy milk mix. 280 calories for me (I drink it as a meal replacement). If you want to mix it with water, it is 130 calories a scoop for 8 oz of water.

I am drinking the shakes by Visalus. I am NOT a distributer. I am a real person looking to lose weight and this stuff has really helped me!! It is suppose to be a replacement, but I still eat some kind of vegetable with it The energy you get from it is really and truely AMAZING. I was very skeptical and I am always the devils advocate when it comes to things like this, but it has really given me a boost and the protein in it is awesome too

I use Body Fortress from Wal-Mart. I like it!

I like Isapro from Isagenix. Unflavored, whey protein, gluten free with amino acids

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I would be careful about the carb count in these shakes: if you're using it for energy right before a workout or some other calorie-burning activity, go for it. But if you're using it *after* your workout, or as a meal replacement / supplement as you sit in a cubicle in front of a computer, choose a low-carb option.

Check out the options online: many brands offer trial or sample sizes you can order, so you can try the flavor & see whether you really like it before you commit to buying a giant $30 jar. I'd definitely start with those brands!
My fave is Syntrax Nectar because it mixes well with just water & a spoon, and because it comes in a wide variety of flavors.

I mix vanilla protein powder with strawberry or peach tea Crystal Light powder in a large glass of water, that's pretty good, like peaches'n'cream. I've also mixed a cup of coffee, a handful of ice, and a scoop of cappuccino-flavored powder. If you're craving chocolate ice cream, you can substitute a cup of plain Greek yogurt with a scoop of chocolate protein powder mixed in.

Good luck!

I use GNC Lean shake, ready to drink bottles.(the regular ones, not the lean shake 25) I have the chocolate twice a day (as a meal replacement). They are so good! They make it much easier for me to stick with it. They have: 170 calories, 6 grams fat, 25 grams protein, 6 grams carbs, 3 fiber, and only 2 sugar.

Here's a link to a consumer reports article about the levels of toxic heavy metals in some brands of protein powders. Something to consider before buying simply by price.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/july/food/protein-drinks/what-our-tests-found/index.htm

I consume on average 2 scoop of a whey casien blend, but the manufacturer is not on this list.

Oh, I'd say to do some research on the different types of protein for your needs.

For post resistance training, Whey is better as it's fast acting.

For when you're not doing resistance work, Casein can be better as it's slow release.

There's a school of thought that says Casein prevents Whey from doing it's 'fast acting' thing though so be careful of mixing the 2.

Jay

The best tasting meal replacement shake I've tasted is from the fiber 35 diet. It has 20g of protein and 10g of fiber. It has a digestive enzyme blend too. I used it as a supplement not as a meal replacement. Strawberry its about $38.

The least expensive whey protein with low carb and tastes okay: Whey Designer powder chcolate/strawberry - 3 carbs/2 g sugar 18g - $12.99

I use Beachbody's whey protein. 110 calories and 18 grams of protein. Many items labeled meal replacement just have a higher sugar content but can have a good protein value. For meal replacement, I consume Shakeology. Over 70 ingredients in one serving , 16 grams of protein, and about 140 calories depending on the liquid used to mix it with and flavor.

And one can go nuts:explode: cross comparing, brands, to ingredeints, to quantity, to price, to volume, .etc. You get what you pay for:happy:

Oh, I'd say to do some research on the different types of protein for your needs.

For post resistance training, Whey is better as it's fast acting.

For when you're not doing resistance work, Casein can be better as it's slow release.

There's a school of thought that says Casein prevents Whey from doing it's 'fast acting' thing though so be careful of mixing the 2.

Jay

Casein is something you take before you go to bed or possibly after workouts to keep a steady flow of amino's in your blood over a longer time frame. Whey is definitely faster acting. There's no problem with mixing Casein and Whey together, Optimum Nutrition even sells a blend. This way you get the quick benefits of Whey with the longer-term benefits of Casein.

I have a feeling the OP isn't that hardcore about this and a basic Whey or Complex (whey + casein) is fine.

If you're going to mix the two, I'd advise buying a ready mixed complex rather than buying whey + casein and mixing. Casein can coagulate in the stomach which prevents the whey from absorbing as effectively as it could. Hey, I'm not an expert and I don't know 100% that that's true but I've read it from numerous sources so I'm willing to run with it as a tweak to my supplementation. If I want a steadily flowing protein hit and a fast acting at once, I'll take a whole food protein like cottage cheese or chicken for my slow release and whey for my fast acting. Food proteins don't coagulate or inhibit whey uptake.

You're right though, I'm rambling onto whey (pun intended) more advanced nutrition theory than the OP needs to know about... Sorry...

Cheers

Jay

Unless you're having problems meeting your recommended protein requirements, I say skip the supplement and chew your protein.

My friend suggested I buy the Isagenix brand whey protein powder. I am having a hard time spending $80.00 for something that will last me about 2 weeks if I have 2 shakes a day. My friend doesn't sell the stuff and she swears by it. My question is how do you think the Target whey protein powder proformes? I saw it in Target the other day and thought WOW this stuff is very cheap cost wise wonder if it will have the same results as the Isagenix. THOUGHTS?