Protein shakes*

eddy18 · 12-10-2012, 08:24 PM

Any of u guys got any good info on some? I'm trying to find one I do mainly cardio, I lift weights like 2 times a week not trying to bulk up, jst tryning to get my running times down but build lean muscle, I'm leaning more on the optimum nutrion gold standard 100% whey protein, jst wanted to see if u guys have any input...?

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Lurchdubious · 12-10-2012, 08:42 PM

I've tried a few over the years, and my favorite is Optimum Gold.

eddy18 · 12-10-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lurchdubious

I've tried a few over the years, and my favorite is Optimum Gold.

Ya I've been reading a lot of good reviews and a lot of ppl recommend it...

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Lurchdubious · 12-10-2012, 09:03 PM

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Ya I've been reading a lot of good reviews and a lot of ppl recommend it...

Plus, it tastes good! Haha. Not really chalky like lots of other brands, and not a lot of extra added junk either. You can find some good sales on Optimum now and then from Slickdeals.

I've just started the same deal, mostly cardio at home with a new treadmill. Ima lose 30 lbs then start up Insanity again by Feb. Tired of being morbidly obese, lol.

mississippititan30 · 12-10-2012, 09:32 PM

I've been using syntha-6 for awhile now. It's been my favorite protein so far. Taste is also pretty good.

**skankerson** · 12-10-2012, 09:38 PM

I would definitely recommend the optimum gold or gnc wheybolic extreme. Best two proteins I have found without all of the BS sales gimmics

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**spoolie** · 12-10-2012, 09:39 PM

Isopure zero.

bender2 · 12-10-2012, 09:44 PM

Elite Fusion by Dymatize Nutrition. They offer several flavors. Its gluten free. I love the "rich chocolate".

Lurchdubious · 12-10-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mississippititan30

I've been using syntha-6 for awhile now. It's been my favorite protein so far. Taste is also pretty good.

Yeah I admit I like BSN too. Usually a little more $$ than Optimum though.

ketel27 · 12-10-2012, 10:36 PM

Avoid the expensive pee and don't drink a protein shake. You should be able to get more than enough protein from food sources in your diet for what you're doing. People that are lifting heavily might need a protein shake as a quick and non-filling way to get some protein in, but you shouldn't need one. A standard rule when it comes to protein intake in every nutrition class I've ever taken is "food first." Get your protein from food sources first, preferably white meats such as chicken and fish, and use shakes to reach your protein goal if you couldn't get there with food. Don't take in more than 30g at a time..your body won't absorb anything more than that.

eddy18 · 12-10-2012, 11:55 PM

Yea I was drinking syntha6 but gained weight with it, not bad weight but I'm not trying to bulk up, I'm tryin to lose eight to get run times faster, and to get cut, I won't currently running my 2 miles in 15m:0-25s but That's not pushing it, but like today I pushed myself a lil and got 14m:35s last Friday did 7miles in 57 min I used to do it in1hr and 7min

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eddy18 · 12-10-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ketel27

Avoid the expensive pee and don't drink a protein shake. You should be able to get more than enough protein from food sources in your diet for what you're doing. People that are lifting heavily might need a protein shake as a quick and non-filling way to get some protein in, but you shouldn't need one. A standard rule when it comes to protein intake in every nutrition class I've ever taken is "food first." Get your protein from food sources first, preferably white meats such as chicken and fish, and use shakes to reach your protein goal if you couldn't get there with food. Don't take in more than 30g at a time..your body won't absorb anything more than that.

Yea in not goin to take it all the time, well I mean jst for bfast as a meal replacement, usually after my runs, and only about 20grams or so of protein in my Shakes

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eddy18 · 12-10-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by skankerson

I would definitely recommend the optimum gold or gnc wheybolic extreme. Best two proteins I have found without all of the BS sales gimmics

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Gnc I read was good too, bit pricey tho...

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rbt · 12-11-2012, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mississippititan30

I've been using syntha-6 for awhile now. It's been my favorite protein so far. Taste is also pretty good.

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Originally Posted by eddy18

Yea I was drinking syntha6 but gained weight with it, not bad weight but I'm not trying to bulk up, I'm tryin to lose eight to get run times faster, and to get cut, I won't currently running my 2 miles in 15m:0-25s but That's not pushing it, but like today I pushed myself a lil and got 14m:35s last Friday did 7miles in 57 min I used to do it in1hr and 7min

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Syntha-6 is a good one and you shouldn't have gained weight on it. Its only 200 cal with 22 g of protein. Anything less than that and you won't have enough to support muscle while your losing weight(fat) & you will lose hard earned muscle with fat.

**fish** · 12-11-2012, 04:49 AM

not a brand suggestion, just a shake tip. I dated a personal fitness trainer for a while and she gave me a great protein shake tip. instead of buying chocolate, buy vanilla and keep a bag frozen fruit (berries, bananas, what even you like or an assortment like they sell at the grocery stores) in the freezer. make a shake in the blender and throw in the frozen fruit. it gives antioxidants and if you are doing the mixed, you will always get a different flavor. it makes sort of a smootie. they actually taste really good. if you decide you want a straight protein shake you can use the vanilla, of throw in a teaspoon of cocoa to make it chocolate.