Reddit reviews Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Coffee, 5 Pound (Packaging May Vary)

I'm going to hijack your comment for all my coffee-loving swolebros out there-- especially if you like coffee-flavored ice cream. I just got the ON coffee-flavored whey this week. It's super tasty on its own, but I also mixed it with the Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavor and it is a goddamn orgasm in your mouth. Just mix with milk and enjoy.

> coffee protein powder

http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Coffee-Pound/dp/B002SG7NG8/

OK. So for starters, as my flair suggests, I have done P90X, and P90X2, and have thus built my meal plans around the nutrition guides that they come with. That being said, none of it is overly complicated, and all of it is general knowledge, but everyone's bodies will react differently based on what they're eating, as well as the intensity of their workouts.

To start, I prefer the second nutrition guide, as it contains more food choices, and an overall better meal plan approach that covers your bases better.
Here's a download link for it if you want to check it out.
And another link, based on your preference.

Now, I started at 135, with no muscle mass, and a little bit of fat, and tried doing the "fat shedding" thinking that any fat was bad, but this is incorrect. Building muscle on my sleight frame takes forever, but is slightly expedited with the fat, as it's easier to turn fat into muscle versus building it from scratch.

So, for any a-typical day I will eat 2400-3400 calories based on my level of activity. Generally speaking, I don't count calories, and level it off to a "week by week" rather than a "day by day" approach, as I am lazy, and that's easier for me.

So an example of a Grocery List:

-2x 1.5lb economy packages of Kroger brand ground turkey (choose the fat lvl that's right for you)
-3 packages low-sodium taco seasoning
-7 green bell peppers
-3 cans diced tomatoes and green chilis
(Note: This is to make stuffed green bell peppers, which you can make all at once, and refrigerate/freeze or the week. I am still trying to find the recipe and will update when I do).
-either one package low fat moz. cheese, or soy milk for dairy
-21 organic bananas
-one box of boil-in-bag brown rice (comes in boxes of 5 bags)
-one 18ct package of large eggs

Another grocery list:
-7 packages of 3 chicken breasts
(Note: add barbeque sauce, bake in oven at 375 degrees for 25 mins)
-(optional) sauce for breasts (for me I usually get 2/3 bottles of cheap barbeque sauce)
-Two bottles low-sodium V8 juice (or two packages of big cans)
-21 organic bananas (or 7 oranges, 7 pears, 7 apples when I am not creatine loading)
-Container of oatmeal/Whole wheat pancake mix
-(optional)sugar free syrup for whole wheat pancakes
-Gallon of skim milk

Another list:
-7 packages of fat free turkey sausage
-7 cans of reduced fat baked beans
(Note: I know it's silly, but I make "beanie weanies" out of these two ;P )
-1 box of TOTAL Whole Grain Cereal
-(optional) Gallon of milk for cereal (I eat my cereal dry), or 2 half gallons of vanilla soy milk
-7 cans of tomato/vegetable soup
-7 sweat potatoes (eat plain baked/with cinnamon, or cut up and bake in oven to make sweet potato fries)

So typically I will eat 6-7 servings of proteins, 2-3 Vegetable, 1-3 Fruit, 1.5 Grain (think cup and a half rice/ 1.5 slices wheat bread), 1.5 legume (potatoes, beans, peanuts, etc.), 1 dairy (or dairy substitute), and 1 fat (usually add 1 ounce of raw peanuts or teaspoon of cocunut oil to cooking)

I used to average $35-$50 a week on groceries, but have to eat considerably more now, so of course I spend a little bit more.

On average, I spend about $75 a week on groceries, but that's with proper planning. I had to really get the groove of what to buy, and what was less expensive, because for the first six months I was doing the new meal plans I was spending between $100-$120 a week on groceries.

Also, keep in mind that these are balanced for my individual needs. If you feel sluggish, add or subtract carbs until you find the right balance for you, and tweak the sodium/sugar intake to what's right for your body type. Cutting is sans sugar/sodium/most carbs and high in protein. Mass gaining would be more carbs and slightly less protein.

I also use a post-workout recovery drink that's a 4:1 carb to protein ratio.
If I am being really lazy, and want to combine dairy and protein servings, or just as a substitute for protein bars, I will combine skim/soy milk with protein powder.

TL;DR: I know it's lengthy and jumps all over the place, but different people were asking me different things, so this is my attempt to hammer everything out in one sitting.

http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Coffee-Pound/dp/B002SG7NG8

Your weight loss seems like a reasonable rate so as long as you get enough protein your calorie intake is about right.

The only thing you could change about your diet to lose more weight is to eat less calories total.

Whey protein is very lean and cheap, just find a brand and flavor that you like. I personally like this with whole milk. http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Coffee-Pound/dp/B002SG7NG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396929779&sr=8-1&keywords=100%25+on+whey+coffee

It's entirely up to you if you want to bulk and cut again before next season. If you start getting really lean you might want to start bulking a little again or maintain because It's more difficult to maintain muscle mass when you have little body fat.

as far as my protein i use this >http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Coffee-Pound/dp/B002SG7NG8

and as far as drinking i normally only drink water when im trying to get into shape, and foods ill eat just about any type of meats but i eat virtually no vegetables some fruits a few types of nuts