(Part 2) Best sports nutrition whey protein powders according to redditors
We found 1,102 Reddit comments discussing the best sports nutrition whey protein powders. We ranked the 343 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Ingesting cholesterol does not raise your cholesterol levels. Sugar is the culprit. You should be fine with any unsweetened powder, or you can look for whey protein isolate which has no cholesterol.
Just buy Gold Standard and put a bow on it.
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.
The chocolate casein is fantastic for making "pudding" at night before bed. Just lightly mix with water, stir well, and put into freezer for 5 minutes. Top with some sugar free cool whip and a little PB... holy shit.
https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Protein-Chocolate-Supreme/dp/B002DYJ0OI
> coffee protein powder
http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Coffee-Pound/dp/B002SG7NG8/
>Which would be most effective for someone who typically has trouble gaining mass.
Food. To gain mass you need a surplus of calories, not necessarily any specific supplement. If you've had trouble gaining in the past its because you werent eating enough.
>Whey Protein
I suggest [ON Gold Standard.] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DYJ0FM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Search /r/fitness or other subs, its probably the most recommended whey and best tasting imo. Keep in mind whey is a protein supplement: used to supplement your existing diet and make up for a lack of protein, not used to replace food. [Whey Protein] (http://examine.com/supplements/Whey+Protein/). Shoot for .7-1g per lb of body weight daily.
>Creatine
Wont hurt and is highly recommended. Take 5g per day, everyday at anytime. No need to load. [Creatine] (http://examine.com/supplements/Creatine/)
>BCAAs
Not really needed, unless your are working out first thing in the AM on an empty stomach. A good whey like I suggested with have enough BCAAs in it.
>Glutamine
Again, not really needed.
All that being said, get on a solid program like Starting Srength or Strong Lifts 5X5
I love this one by Optimum Nutrition. 3c 1.5f 24p Tastes great with water and cashew milk, and I like to put it in my coffee sometimes, too. :)
http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Mocha-Cappuccino/dp/B002DYJ0FM
I mix tuna, mayo, some chopped up pickle, boiled egg and some shredded cheese. I eat it with a fork or on some cucumber. Frozen hamburger patties can be a savior, because you can pop them in the frying pan for a quick meal with a couple eggs. If you can afford it, get some of those low carb protein mixes. They are very tasty and filling. I use the Jay Robb stuff. Its expensive for a little bag but it goes a long way and it is so delicious.
I hate pushing products, but Atkins does make some pretty good meal replacement bars (chocolate and peanut butter).
I try to stick to almonds, cheese sticks, pepperoni, salami and veggies for my snacks. For meals I do meat and veggies.
I'll sometimes do a protein shake in the morning if I don't feel like cooking. There are lower carb ones but I like Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Also by the way Flavour guide
It's prime day! Here's a vacuum flask on sale!
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000FZX93K
Also Protein powder on sale - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01GTNVRF8
Vegan Crossfitter here whose loves her gainz:
Complex carbs are low GI, so think whole wheat bread and brown rice. Any that lists "whole <insert grain here>" is a good bet. Quinoa works, too, although not technically a grain.
It's super duper easy getting all your protein needs without dairy, and even without relying on soy. I eat a lot of nut butters (almond, peanut, cashew) and use nuts in a lot of my dishes (stir fry, salads, blended into sauces). Lentils and beans are good sources, but not my personal faves. Also, don't underestimate the protein content in foods not typically associated with protein. Examples: One serving (3 cups) of spring mix lettuce has 2g of protein; one
servingcup of whole wheat pasta has 7.5g of protein. Eating a variety of plant-based foods will provide you with all essential amino acids. Gainz brah.I also LOVE Vega Performance Protein powder (vanilla and chocolate flavors are best). A bit pricey, but high quality, soy-free. Less tasty (IMO) but cheaper and still soy-free is Plant Fusion. With either powder, I like to blend it with almond milk, ice, and maybe a few spoonfuls of peanut butter. Drink post-workout. I also use that mixture as a base for green smoothies for my morning breakfast.
Edit: correction (see strikeout)
I don't have the time or inclination to eat the amount of food required to get 30 grams of protein at 5:30AM so I have protein shakes. 1.5 scoops of whey protein in 8oz of almond milk or more recently cold brew coffee with a liberal amount of Saigon cinnamon. It's quick, tasty and minimal calories to get 30g of protein.
I've found the greatest results/benefits working out fasted.
Pre-workout for me:
Post-workout:
This also allows you to eat higher carbs the day before and day of workouts since you will be depleting muscle glycogen. Especially with CF/HIIT type workouts.
Being new to Keto these type of workout will help you deplete stored carbs/glucose faster. If I get off track I'll hammer HIIT sprints/lifting to clear the system out.
Well, I would ditch the lean meat, for one, and probably the protein supplement, unless /r/ketogains indicates otherwise. If you're taking the supplement for amino acids, there are healthier sources for that (sans sucralose, acesulfame potassium, and fillers like "polydextrose thickener" and "anti-caking agents.") Trust me, they don't care if it cakes or not.
You're also taking in a lot of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. You want primarily saturated fats and omega-3. Omega-6 is to be avoided. Fish oil and flaxseed oil are high in Omega 3. Coconut oil is almost entirely saturated fat. You can get a jar of virgin organic unrefined coconut oil at Trader Joe's for six bucks. Bacon and bacon fat are also your friends. Fatty cuts of meat are where you want to be, not chicken breasts.
You also need to roughly triple your sodium intake, because your kidneys are flushing electrolytes in the absence of carbs. You'll need bouillon cubes or a tolerance for salty water. I'd also double your magnesium, for the same reason. Not all magnesium supplements are made equal. Magnesium taurate and stearate are best for absorption. I take this stuff.
I buy unflavored protein powder like this:
http://www.fringesport.com/products/contrast-bumper-plate-sets?variant=15136313860And then flavor it myself. I can't stand how sweet they usually are.
edit: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HBFZNAO
This is the one I drank. One scoop was good in ~22 oz bottle of water. If you're into weight training, then there are other benefits to it as well.
Essentials
Optionals
When you say gas factory, do you mean milk? I occasionally will get Soylent but more frequently I do this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Protein-Natural-Replacement-Chocolate/dp/B003OC5I80/ref=pd_nav_hcs_rp_3/138-2965342-8809318?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003OC5I80&pd_rd_r=f853636e-5172-42a4-a800-c9c6a63cfab6&pd_rd_w=i9LNf&pd_rd_wg=jiZj9&pf_rd_p=5433858a-98bf-4283-b3cc-8a0535906aa9&pf_rd_r=F355H9BEQA3V07DE6FT3&psc=1&refRID=F355H9BEQA3V07DE6FT3 with half a cup of milk, half a cup of water, and whatever is left over in the coffee pot.
I listed some items in a previous post, I'm not sure what you can get at a regular store or if someone can order items to your visiting address.
Swerve Sweetener
Lakanto Golden Monkfruit Sweetner
Navitas Cocoa Powder
Moon Cheese
Carolina Gold Nuggets Microwavable Pork Rinds
Carbquick
ChocZero
ChocZero Syrups
Lily's Chocolate Chips Stevia Sweetened
Whisps
IsoPure Zero Carb Protein Powders
Sweet Leaf Flavored Stevia Drops
Shirataki Pasta Miracle Noodles
G Huges BBQ Sauce
Reduced Sugar Heinz Ketchup
Buy this:
Hormone Free Grass Fed Chocolate Whey Protein Isolate 5lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2X4KM2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VQr7Ab7AJ4BRC
Grass-fed, organic, un-denatured whey isolate. Only ingredients are whey protein and cocoa powder.
Your body absorbs whey isolate better. A lot of big companies will sell concentrate and cover it with a brand name. Always check ingredient labels. Often times companies will use ‘proprietary blends’ and not disclose the %ages so you’re most likely spending $$ on 90% concentrate 10% isolate blends.
Also I don’t work for them, just like to make educated and healthy choices
This is a decently good in taste protein shake -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005E2WNOU
It was the first protein shakes I've tried that is water based and not milk, and it tastes surprisingly well. Cookies and Cream flavor has 0 carbs, I believe all the different ones each have 50g of protein, so its a fast way to up your protein. Also has potassium and such in it for your minerals/vitamins.
Protein powder, bro. Get an Amazon subscription. This is what I use. Two scoops daily.
Get your protein from quinoa, daal, random beans (goto Whole Foods if you can. You'll find adzuki, navy, black-eyed, mung,...beans) avocados, peanut butter, and to a certain degree, soy.
Mix it all up in your diet.
I'm definitely interested in where this goes. While I can't make you a meal plan, I can suggest foods that I've found that work for me:
Tofu, instant oatmeal+ON cinnamon graham cracker whey (absolutely delicious), hard boiled eggs (a mix of egg whites and whole eggs), giant carrots (very cheap), protein powder, Korean melons, sweet potatoes, and chicken breasts.
If you speak Korean (or have someone who does help you), you can order chicken breasts from rankingdak.com for absolutely the cheapest price you can find in Korea, about 6,800 won/kg.
ON Extreme Milk Chocolate, mixed with milk. ^^trust ^^me
$50 on amazon
I use all natural protein powder, and sometimes I'll use a nitric oxide booster which contains the necessities without added gimmicks. I try to eat fish but it's expensive, so I take highly rated fish oil supplements according to labdoor.com It took me awhile to find such products with optimal effectiveness and no harmful additives, so I hope this info helps.
As for food, oatmeal impresses me. It kills my appetite by helping me feel full, and for much longer periods of time. Excellent choice for your weight cutting needs, and for dieting and health as a whole. It's insanely easy to make and very affordable in bulk.
Ultimately, you can live without any of these things. Will power trumps all, but I think it's smart to ingest certain things to manage your health.
Ancient Nutrition has a good bone broth protein. Their flavors taste awesome, but it's on the expensive side:
https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Nutrition-Protein-Vanilla-Servings/dp/B01DOD6T8Q/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510672829&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=bone+broth+protein&amp;dpID=51OesM7Zz2L&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch
A more affordable option is Muscle Feast Hormone Free Grass-fed whey Isolate. More cost effective that my other suggestion:
https://www.amazon.com/Hormone-Grass-Chocolate-Protein-Isolate/dp/B01M2X4KM2/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510672981&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=muscle+feast+grass+fed+whey+isolate&amp;dpID=51oyBcpRE6L&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch
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&amp;qid=1396929779&amp;sr=8-1&amp;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.
The best price I've seen.
If you sign up for a subscription, it's $44 bucks. I set my subscription to send me another after six months, but you can always tell it to skip the next shipment, or cancel your subscription altogether. Or go ahead and mail another one, if you need it.
I think it was around $38 when I bought it, but it's still not a bad price. About 60 cents a serving.
I use this one. Prior to yesterday, I've only used it in baking. Yesterday, I tried it in my chaffle batter. I've never heard of using it as breading, though that's giving me ideas!
I really have been leaning on Naked juice recently. Specifically the high protein ones. If you have no appetite, it's really important to keep up your protein intake so that you don't start losing muscle mass.
Also, I use Gold Standard Whey when I need a quick meal on the go. Calorie-dense and a lot of protein in a small serving that my stomach can handle. Hope these help.
Hey. I started lifting weights about a year ago. Feeling like I've plateaued lately and am thinking of adding supplements. Right now all I take is Whey Protein after each workout. Was looking into other supplements and was thinking of adding Creatine and possibly BCAA for preworkout. And Casein Protein for before bed. Would this be a good regimen for gaining muscle? Are there anythings I should worry about when it comes to these supplements? The research I have done makes it seem that these are all pretty safe. Any and all advice is welcomed. Thanks.
So for both whey and casein, I prefer Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard or Dymatize Elite / Iso 100. My favorite flavors are:
Whey:
Casein:
One thing to keep in mind with respect to whey and casein protein powder tubs is that although $45-65 seems like a lot of money, gram for gram it is still generally a way cheaper protein source than even chicken breast. It is just a larger cost up front.
With respect to pre-made protein shakes, I love Core Power and Muscle Milk:
Premade protein shakes are definitely more expensive gram for gram than chicken breast, etc. But you pay for the convenience.
https://www.amazon.com/Isopure-Protein-Powder-Isolate-Flavor/dp/B005E2WNOU/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1501075238&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=0+carb+protein
0 carb protein. 950mg potassium. 50g protein. Tastes decent too. Although they list 1 serving as two scoops which is weird. So really it is 25g protein & 475mg potassium per scoop.
New vegan here - I just made the switch from whey to a plant-based protein powder. I previously used Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey and switched to MRM Veggie Elite. They are extremely comparable in price ($12.00/lb vs $12.08/lb, respectively) and protein content (24g/serving, 28 servings for Optimum Whey and 24g/serving, 30 servings for Veggie Elite). The taste is a little different, the veggie powder is a bit more earthy but tastes just fine even in water. I just mix it up with peanut butter or banana and can't even tell. Not quite as good as whey but it feels better drinking it!
No I think you misunderstood, I've used several different whey protein powders, and they've all mixed in with my oatmeal just fine.
That said, maybe it's because you're using a cheaper type of whey, like a concentrate or a blend, and that's why it's not mixing up well? The ones I use are always pure isolates. These are the ones I've used that are reliably good:
Jay Robb Whey
Legion Whey
Muscle Feast
Still available on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Protein-Cappuccino/dp/B002DYJ0FM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486961391&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=2lb+of+optimum+nutrition+mocha+cappuccino
BCAA's are just specific amino acid chains (specific proteins) for building muscle.
Honestly, if you aren't using weights yet you really don't need to worry about them, something to look at in a year or so.
When people talk about protein drinks for working out they are usually talking about one of two things. The first is Whey Protein Isolates (WPIs). This is concentrated protein from whey, which is from milk. WPIs digest quickly, and would not help very much in the way of a meal replacement.
The second is Casein which is also derived from milk, but a different part. This is much thicker and digests slower. I have used it as a sort of meal replacement to help with hunger.
Both of these though are just a way of easily getting more protein into your diet. As a guy trying to build or maintain muscle while resistance training, you want a fairly large amount, some say (.8)*(your lean body weight in lbs) = (# of grams of protein to eat). It can be hard to get that much protein from normal foods especially on a deficit, or you get tired of eating a lb of chicken a day, so drinking a protein shake or 2 and getting 25g of protein for only 120 calories is useful.
Also what I linked you are not any dangerous supplements or anything if anyone tries to fear monger them, they are literally just concentrated parts from milk.
Relatively pocket-friendly. This looks good: http://www.amazon.in/Optimum-Nutrition-100-Whey-Standard/dp/B002DYJ0FM
Why don't you just buy pure whey isolate?
It's brutal to drink but its free from any additive
Something like this
http://www.amazon.com/ProMix-Grass-Fed-Whey-Protein/dp/B00GXLFUUA/ref=sr_1_4?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1421445140&amp;sr=1-4
I found something really close to the label you showed; the BodyTech Whey Tech Pro 24 French Vanilla web site nutrition figures show the following differences.
The carb numbers between what I found online and your picture stays the same though, so it should be really close to the same as what you photographed.
I weighed out a level 1/4 cup of ProMix whey powder as 20 g on my scale; let me know if your powder weighs out differently.
Took out the blueberries, subbed in the whey powder I described above, and it drops off 0.5 g net carbs per 16-slice serving; that is, 3 g per slice. Detailed nutrition figures:
Top three ingredients that contribute the most net carbs are:
One possibility to reduce the net carb count even further is to use 1/3 fat whipped cream cheese and try to reduce the overall mass of cream cheese, but I'll have to fiddle with some experiments using your recipe to see if that works at all. For all but the most hardcore keto folks who are on a 20 g daily net carb limit though, I think 3 g net carb per slice is acceptable; I just happen to be in that hardcore group so that's why I'm carefully calculating the numbers. :-) Thanks again.
Yeah I misread the label when I said it was a concentrate. It is a protein blend with whey protein isolates, whey protein concentrate, and whey peptides
http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Coffee-Pound/dp/B002SG7NG8
well I bought Optimous nutrition for 25 bucks on amazon heres the link:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GTNVRF8/ref=twister_B0747XKZL4?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1 and its 29 servings so less than a dollar per scoop! where I live a third world country chicken is a little bit expensive lol plus you have to cook it etc so taking the protein is easier to get the protein intake!
I use Crazy Richards Pure PB Plus and mix it with either Walden Farms Peanut Spread for some amazing low carb peanut butter. Bonus if you want to make it a fat bomb add in cocunut oil and refigerate or freeze.
I also use Designer Protein Lite Chocolate Cookies - it's okay. I'll throw that in a spinach/almond milk smoothie or make ice cream bars with it.
I did just order some ISOPure Zero Carb - vanilla and cookies and cream - never used it before but I have only read good things about it.
I use Pro Mix personally but there are other options. It's definitely not the cheapest but the best thing about undenatured whey is it naturally contains the building blocks to make glutathione in the body, which is the master antioxidant. It's one of the best food sources for glutathione. When heat is applied during the processing, it destroys those components and alters the whey. That being said it could be the OP truly has a whey allergy/reaction, which I believe is a thing, and in that case it wouldn't help the issue.
try and see if you can afford Now Foods Whey Protein Concentrate, 5 Pound. There are other varieties but this one I am posting as no flavor.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYKLQ0O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Isolate. I'm partial to the Double Chocolate flavor, myself.
I just ordered one from Amazon: Opportuniteas Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate (unflavored). Apparently it's all-natural and good for people with lactose intolerance, since it's an isolate. I can't speak to the quality of it in shakes since I use it for other things, but it has really good reviews.
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.
Seconded. I recently got into ON's mocha cappuccino flavor and it tastes awesome with milk. I always end up chugging it because it's really that good.
https://www.amazon.com/Protein-Isolate-BulkSupplements-kilograms-Unflavored/dp/B00E7IODXQ/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485387196&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=bulk%2Bsupplements%2Bprotein&amp;th=1
I just ordered the stuff last night so I can't speak from experience about it. Looks like it got good reviews from people though. There are some other brands that have a similar thing for unflavored ones.
https://www.amazon.com/Unflavored-Undenatured-California-Preservative-Instantly/dp/B00GXLFUUA/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485387428&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=promix%2Bprotein&amp;th=1
They're not worth it for the most part especially the rewards you get in relation to the cost. But when I am in a serious weightlifting routine, I usually wait until a month in so I know I'm not gonna stop going tomorrow, then I use Nos, which I feel has helped me push my limits a little further than without at times and helped hit new highs, plus I like how pumped your muscles get with it, but you take it daily when you do (I think to maintain the pump?) but then it's gonna be way more expensive taking 8 pills a day total, you'll crush through a bottle in no time. And even then it's not a game changer. You don't need it. Protein with creatine is literally all you need. Eat some carbs before your workout, or a protein shake before you do (I need a large amount of protein so they're supplemental for me as well) and have a protein shake after your workout. I also workout around the 10 pm to as late as 12 am window when I have the place to myself.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002UNEGBE/ref=sxr_rr_xsim_1_a_it?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_p=3008523062&amp;pd_rd_wg=uerht&amp;pf_rd_r=8SXX6YDGVEV2PVGMSCCH&amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-rhs-carousels&amp;pf_rd_t=301&amp;pd_rd_i=B002UNEGBE&amp;pd_rd_w=AOwDs&amp;pf_rd_i=protein+with+creatine&amp;pd_rd_r=89fa7848-43b8-4af7-80ca-4b1b2cf74ef4&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518459237&amp;sr=1
That's the amazon link to the protein I use, and almost every one of my friends who lift use.
Oh okay, I was looking into this and was wondering if anyone else on here has done research into it or anything. It looks pretty good, but its real expensive for the amount of servings you get. And yeah I think that the rice stuff is an incomplete protein which may be why its so cheap
https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Supplement-Birthday/dp/B01GTNVRF8/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468355050&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Optimum+Nutrition+Gold+Standard+birthday+cake
Fat Tire 6 of them.
Edit: i need the protein powder.. I'm working out at home with my weight set, but i have to stuff my face with eggs to get enough protein. So fucking sick of eggs. If not that then what ever you feel like. I wouldnt have it on my wl if i didnt want it.
I use Vega Sport, chocolate flavor. Not a bad price and it tastes great too. Doesn't have much fiber at all but I mix it with a couple tbsp of ground flax seed and that does the trick. And it has 25g of protein per scoop!
Looks like you can purchase the 1lb size, too.
My favorite by far! I like it just as much as regular chocolate milk!
http://www.amazon.com/Six-Star-Nutrition-Protein-Chocolate/dp/B002UNEGBE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1411032849&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=six+star+protein
MuscleTech Six Star Line stuff
Creatine Pills
Whey Protein
I paid less then what Amazon (the links) show.
Thoughts on Labdoor and Muscle Feast?
So I'm almost to the bottom of my ON %100 Whey
(this one) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009TU0MY6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1
and a friend of mine told me about labdoor and how "muscle feast" is ranked #1. I see that the price is similar to what I'm using now, but when seeing on labdoor.com that muscle feast also has the #1 spot for creatine I became suspicious. Is this site really "legit"? Is Muscle Feast really the "safest" or "best" general whey protein? I know this question is very general, but I just couldn't find much information about Muscle Feast (there is some, but not what I would consider enough to decide on switching from something I use twice a day for years) and was hoping to get some help here.
Here is the product they are offering: https://www.amazon.com/Hormone-Grass-Chocolate-Protein-Isolate/dp/B01M2X4KM2/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523984769&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=muscle+feast+grass+fed+whey+isolate
Jay Robb vanilla whey https://smile.amazon.com/Jay-Robb-Vanilla-Protein-Servings/dp/B005AYBO7E/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1501045689&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=jay+robb+whey+protein
Hexapro chocolate (I buy it locally) https://smile.amazon.com/Allmax-Nutrition-Hexapro-Chocolate-3lbs/dp/B0075K5OI6/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1501045750&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=hexapro+protein+powder+chocolate
I bought this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0177EV7E4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_taa_amDCCbJVQAHXT
26/m/5'9/140 lbs. Last few years I have been developing high cholesterol (runs in the family, and I was only eating semi-healthy some of the time, and really shitty the rest of the time). I have also been extremely skinny all my life.
Started working out again about 6 weeks ago after a 9 month-ish hiatus. Trying to balance everything out, typically 4-5 days a week. Starting out every workout with cardio, usually walk half a mile and run half a mile; trying to work my way up from that but god damnit I hate running. Usually work on abs after cardio. Then follow up with arms/chest, shoulders/back, or legs, alternating from day to day.
Also been trying to eat much better since I started working out. Smoothie for breakfast, usually some mixture of banana / apple / orange / lemon / dates / beets / kale / water or coconut water. Grilled or baked chicken in some form pretty much every day for at least 1 meal. Steamed sweet potato, broccoli, carrots are my go to. Or some kale salad with onions / tomatoes / balsamic dressing. I haven't had quinoa in like a week but it's also a staple. Throw in a greek yogurt or kefir with some mixed nuts (peanuts, almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds) between meals as a snack. This is usually 5-6 days out of the week, with 1-2 days worth of meals eating out (but nothing super terrible like McDonalds).
I started using myfitnesspal and it looks like I'm getting an average of like 2200-2300 calories a day. I can't imagine getting much more than this unless I eat a really substantial breakfast, but I have a hard time waking up early and an even harder time eating when I wake up, hence just the smoothie until lunch time.
Started taking whey protein too, but I'm not sure how much protein I should be getting. Some sources I see say ~100g, some say upwards of 200-250g. The recommendation on this protein container says up to 5 scoops a day (each scoop is 30g of protein so that would be 150g from whey alone)...I started taking 2 scoops/day last month, and this past week I've been doing 2 scoops 2x/day, usually one right after workout before dinner, and one maybe 3 hours later. 120g from 4 scoops of whey alone seems like a lot unless I'm trying to do some serious body building, am I wrong here? Should I tone it down? Including my other protein sources I think I'm between 170-200g of protein with all that whey.
So far I have not seen any results when I look in the mirror, which is really frustrating considering how much effort I feel like I've been putting in, but I get that it takes time and different people's bodies vary.
Holy fuck, that's expensive. That's ~3x the price of milk-based protein.
Good point, a lot of whey powders can be cheap, denatured, full of lactose, or contain additives. Sadly I don't think that was the case for this. It seems really high quality, I even emailed with the owner who said lactose is extremely low.
Grass Fed Whey Protein Powder Isolate - Unflavored + Cold Processed + Undenatured - Pure Wisconsin Grassfed Protein. Natural + Non GMO + No Gluten - 1 pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0177EV7E4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5dCrzb0090ND0
Be careful of added sugar and other ingredients you cant pronounce. Cheap Whey comes from the nastiest of nasty cows. I think purchasing a good, clean whey is well with the additional $. I use https://www.amazon.com/Grass-Fed-Whey-Protein-Isolate/dp/B01MAW94OI/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=ox_sc_act_image_1&smid=A2LTTSYVCY4BN8&th=1
ON Protien chocolate casein is pretty good. Mixes well and not too sweet.
https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Protein-Chocolate/dp/B002DYJ0OI?th=1
This is what I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYKLQ0O/
The isolate they make is a higher quality and I've used it in the past, but unless you need it then I don't think it is worth the extra cost.
Well first awesome work getting down from ~220 to ~200. If you stick there much longer than a few weeks, it might be time to change it up and find something that will kickstart your efforts. A new training routine, a new macro ratio, a new approach in some way. You have to find out for yourself what that is.
Our gym has a nutritionist on staff, and the owner also has a ton of fitness connections in the area which is how I found out about the dexa/RMR place. It's all about finding a place that has tons of success stories, and just meeting and talking with people there.
I met with the nutritionist after I had plateaued around 173. I lost about 5 pounds after that, but am told that my weight is going to begin increasing as I begin building more muscle and trading fat for it.
I am getting my dexa and RMR tested again in June to see what changes have occurred. That also coincides nicely with the end of our summer challenge, so I have high expectations.
I prefer to get protein from whole foods like fish, chicken, pork, and
eggs. I treat my macros like a giant puzzle I am putting together each day. So if I would be getting too much fat by eating a whole egg, I will just eat the whites. Or if I need a lot of protein and can't get it all with a 4oz serving of meat, I will have a protein shake.
Now, there are a lot of people out there with very animated opinions about which protein shakes are good, which are toxic to your system, whether isolate is better than concentrate. I don't really care about all that. All I care about is the grams, and of course fitting it into my macros. I buy the best, highest quality stuff I could find on amazon and so far haven't been disappointed. https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Whey-Protein-Powder-Concentrate/dp/B00GXLFUUA/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491493971&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=grass+fed+whey
I also buy the premier protein shakes from Sam's and Costco. They are very low net carb and low fat, so better for people who need to cut calories and they have 30g per serving. They also come in three very yummy flavors, and occasionally a banana or caramel version which is kinda rare. https://www.costco.com/Premier-Protein-Hormone-Free-Shakes-11-oz.%2C-18-pack.product.100308724.html
Amazon also sells Muscle Milk for $11.75 a case once a month or so. Then they sell out within a few hours, and resellers jack up the price. If you download an google chrome extension called "keepa," you can set an alert for this item (and any others on amazon) which will email you when the price goes below, say, $12. Buy as many as you can then, and you will have a ton of protein. A lot of people say Muscle Milk is bad for you, full of chemicals, etc. It worked for me, and that's all I care about. Everyone has their own experiences.
https://www.amazon.com/Muscle-Milk-Calorie-Protein-Chocolate/dp/B01GVPUCBO?th=1
Hope those sources help you, but remember real food is always preferable and will keep you feeling full longer!
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Its not negative calories by any mean, but it contains casein protein, which is a very slow burning protein. So you will stay full for a long time. Try full fat cottage cheese if you don't like the 2% stuff. Full fat tastes a lot better. If you can't deal with that try Cabot's brand, I think its the best tasting, creamiest brand. Barring that you can Casein Powder.
This is my go to protein powder at the moment and I'm very pleased with it.
There's a brand on Amazon I really like. It has a whey aftertaste & maybe some cocoa, but it's pretty damn good. I also heard freezing a banana for a little less than an hour can make a great ice cream (which can be blended for a milkshake). Here's the link to that protein powder.
Definitely could be worse. I use this; pricy, but I use it as a meal on some days.
Sure thing! I got the small bag and cookies and cream. look like that flavor is a few dollars more? i got the smaller one to try it just to see if i could handle the flavor and it's honestly really good. Also, I used to be on a diet where I substituted 2 meals for protein shakes... so I had a "bad taste" in my mouth with going back to them, since I was just really only eating one big meal a day and then 2 big protein shakes. got sick of it. can't say I'm sick of this one now that I'm in control and know that, well, I need more protein and this is what's giving it to me!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005E2WNOU/ref=twister_B078XXW797?_encoding=UTF8&amp;th=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZQ8OYE/ref=twister_B019Q24TBI?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1
There are a few books by vegan ironman triathlete Brendan Brazier that could help you... the first one that comes to mind is Thrive Fitness. I use products from his nutritional supplement line Vega but I don't have specific nutritional guidelines to follow. I am a female and I pole dance regularly, which is basically strength training. I use his pre-workout energizer and add creatine, and I have the protein powder with almond milk and more creatine after a workout.
if going with Amazon Id go with NOW Unflavored Concentrate
Im a huge fan of NOW products, they are always good.
Edit - if you have never used unflavored protein before, make sure you are always using it with something else that has a strong flavor, because alone it tastes like straight ASS. But if you are using milk, peanut butter, and banana with it, youll be fine. This is exactly what I have been doing for the past couple of years.
Yeah, I concur on Vega. My weapon of choice being this one though. Pea/Rice protein mix has a great AA profile, I gather. And I find it (the Vanilla Vega Sport in particular) unusually drinkable, for a non-soy all-veg powder. I don't mind drinking Vega's vanilla pea/rice powder at all. Which is saying something. Because there aren't a lot of drinkable powder's in its category.
I've tried 2 kinds. My first was Optimum Nutrition. Decent value, decent mixability, but it was like drinking liquid sugar. The lemon lime flavor wasn't quite so bad but fruit punch was almost undrinkable. Better have a sweet tooth with this brand. edit: and now I can't find the lemon lime flavor anywhere. :(
My second brand was Vintage Build off Amazon. It is a LOT more expensive, but it's the absolute best in mixability and drinkability. But that price point...yikes.
If you can do whey given your lactose intolerance, I recommend Muscle Feast, it has great clinical testing scores on labdoor and tastes great: https://www.amazon.com/Grass-Fed-Whey-Protein-Isolate/dp/B01M24HMVF?th=1. If you want a plant-based product, I think Orgain tastes great. It has a little more fillers than I want for my personal diet right now (i.e., it's 150 calories a serving with plenty of carbs, etc.) --but if you're bulking and want a plant based option maybe that's a good choice for you. I'm not sure if they have labdoor scores.
What makes eggs such a popular breakfast option for fittit? Is it just the avoidance of other typical breakfast foods (pancakes/waffles, etc) or is there additional nutritional value in eating eggs? My breakfast is usually just a shake (http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Best-Isopure-Protein-Cookies/dp/B005E2WNOU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420558054&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=isopure). Should I be having eggs for breakfast instead and having the shake for a snack before or after lunch?
Chocolate is $40 at amazon right now.... The recommendation of the Orgain from Costco is also a good one value wise. Vega has the best taste I have tried of any of the powders so far (chocolate flavor is all I have tried)
http://www.amazon.com/Vega-Sport-Performance-Protein-Vanilla/dp/B005H6UCHS
Also here is the Amazon link
What is the recommended dosage for BCAAs for fasted training? I see 10g is what leangains recommends which is like 6 scoops of this. That seems expensive, any advice?
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KG7EDU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1)
Top with some ground cinnamon. Delicious!
573 calories, 48g of fat, 4g net carbs, 34g protein. I tried to get the carbs down, it's mainly from the protein powder, but the chocolate taste is really delicious and it's only 4g carbs so I don't mind!
I like Promix's Unflavored version. It's grassfed and all that, but I appreciate it's soy-free ness (uses sunflower lecithin instead). It's 25g protein to three carbs. I also have a distrust for powders that claim to be 0g carbs, as that's just not possible. They make an isolate that is 30g protein and two carbs.
They also make a Beef collagen product I was intrigued by as a protein supplement. I haven't tried it but i imagine it might be similar in nutrition to tallow and will certainly be investigating.
Honestly, my protein shake is just lactose free chocolate protein powder and blueberry almond milk. If you're bulking add oats and peanut butter (in Monash app approved amounts), but I'm cutting, so.
yeah...Whey Protein: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Nutritional Drink, Cinnamon Graham Cracker, 3.33 Pound
Goes on sale in 55Min {10:30am CTS]... wait till it says Lightning Deal...
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late to the party but I use this specifically because I hate protein shakes and I can make anything I want, throw this in, and barely if at all notice a change in flavor. Thought I would make you aware since I see a lot of flavored suggestions, but nothing that's flavorless so you can add whatever for taste without conflict.
Is TGS ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HBFZNAO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 ) The same thing as the Isopure? It looks like it.
I'm really scared to ask this because I feel it's such a stupid question, but here goes: so I recently bought some whey (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DYJ0FM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1), there is a big spoon that comes with it, is this supposed to be for one shake? (220 ml of water)
EDIT: I just found this – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq6ufL6hKZk – that clears it up for me.
This protein powder is supposed to be the absolute tastiest, so good that it tastes good just mixed with water. I linked you to strawberry, but it also comes in vanilla, chocolate, unflavored, pina colada and tropical dreamsicle. I've had it on my list to try for a while, but haven't yet, so I can't give a first-hand account, but there are rave reviews!
Others have suggested fresh veggies and fruits; I second these (even ones you might not normally eat taste totally different in a smoothie!).
Also, /u/fembecca suggested PB2. You should definitely try this product, for it is awesome. You can use it in shakes/smoothies, mug cakes, etc. It's the best!
Not only do I have pet items, but he has his very own, dedicated list:)
Good for you, eating healthy and thanks for the contest!
OPTIMUM NUTRITION Instantized BCAA 5000 Powder, Unflavored
or
OPTIMUM NUTRITION Instantized Bcaa Powder, Fruit Punch
BCAAs help muscle recovery and add very few calories, it tends to give you an energy boost as well. My wife prefers the unflavoured one mixed with fresh lemon juice. I'll take a scoop or two of the second one in my first liter of water of the day. They're also good for while you work out.
When working out I also like Optimum Nutrition Natural Amino Energy Naturally Flavoured as it also has caffeine.
I'm no good at it, and haven't ever successfully got into the habit, but from reading about it, paying attention to your macro nutrients is also very important. Personally for me, to break any current plateaus it's my next step.
Check your history, good on ya for what you've already accomplished!
Two eggs contain 12g protein. At $2 per dozen eggs, that's <144g protein for $2. Or 3,600g for $50. If OP needs to eat a dozen per day (~144g protein) assuming the other protein comes from something else, that costs $14 per week.
For $50 you can also buy four lbs of Casein protein powder. This amounts to only about 1,350g of protein. And he'd still need to buy milk...
So eggs are much cheaper (at $2/dozen).
I wouldn't eat 12 eggs per day, though. Sounds unhealthy.
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From another comment: 5 lbs of whey protein powder for $45. This amounts to around 4,250g of protein for $50. So that's cheaper than eggs.
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This brand is awesome and cheap from Amazon. I like the strawberry personally. I have only mixed with water and it tasted good. Pretty low calorie as well.
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Rice and chicken are cheap and calorie dense. A meal I like is 1 cup of rice, 100g (cooked) chicken, and 2tbsp butter is like 800 calories.
Protein powder is just food that is high in protein, you don't need to take it. That said, I like it because it's high in protein and quick to eat/drink. I really like this, it's what I have right now. I just mix it with some water and drink it.
For all the hate r/fitness gets on this sub, it's wiki does have really good information, I would definitely recommend it.
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