Best/favorite protein shake? - Page 3

JustinDetail · 03-04-08, 08:21

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Originally Posted by bimmer330

Designer Whey mixed in milk is to me like a milk shake.

Yeah, straight pro powders just mix thin (which is a nice benefit post workout, or when wanting a quick protein fix), whereas the meal replacements like myoplex and met-rx are thick and more filling. Especially the met-rx.....add LOTS o water to those shakes hehe.

Accumulator · 03-04-08, 10:49

hXc drummer23- I found Muscle Milk way too thin for me, I like 'em thicker than that

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Originally Posted by JustinDetail

..the meal replacements like myoplex and met-rx are thick and more filling. Especially the met-rx.....add LOTS o water to those shakes hehe.

Or mix 'em with skim milk. Met-Rx with milk and a few icecubes is my version of a milkshake

My wife and I joke that I mix 'em so thick I could use chopsticks

I hardly ever do straight protein these days, just those New Whey Protein shots after my cardio when anything heavier seems unappealing. I have a bunch of fishoil capsules with those too, so it's really protein and fat instead of straight protein.

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If you dont mind me asking, what height/weight are you? You sound very dedicated!

Yeah, I've really stuck with the exercising and eating right. Before I retired I'd have to be on the StairMaster around 4:30AM when I had an early class so it all seems easy now that I'm retired.

I'm 5' 10". Haven't been on a scale or had a body comp test done in ages but I'd bet my life I'm ~172 and my bodyfat is no more than 9% (I can usually estimate this stuff quite accurately after having it tested so often: vascularity/striations on my abs = single-digit bf).

For comparison: when I was 25 I weighed 125 (!) and had a gut; then I got more in shape and was stuck at a lean 150 for years. Then in the early '90s I swapped the machines for free weights and discovered creatine and I've been where I am now ever since. I've leaned down and I've bulked up, but this seems to be what's right for me.

JustinDetail · 03-04-08, 01:57

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

hXc drummer23- I found Muscle Milk way too thin for me, I like 'em thicker than that

Or mix 'em with skim milk. Met-Rx with milk and a few icecubes is my version of a milkshake

My wife and I joke that I mix 'em so thick I could use chopsticks

I hardly ever do straight protein these days, just those New Whey Protein shots after my cardio when anything heavier seems unappealing. I have a bunch of fishoil capsules with those too, so it's really protein and fat instead of straight protein.

Yeah, I've really stuck with the exercising and eating right. Before I retired I'd have to be on the StairMaster around 4:30AM when I had an early class so it all seems easy now that I'm retired.

I'm 5' 10". Haven't been on a scale or had a body comp test done in ages but I'd bet my life I'm ~172 and my bodyfat is no more than 9% (I can usually estimate this stuff quite accurately after having it tested so often: vascularity/striations on my abs = single-digit bf).

For comparison: when I was 25 I weighed 125 (!) and had a gut; then I got more in shape and was stuck at a lean 150 for years. Then in the early '90s I swapped the machines for free weights and discovered creatine and I've been where I am now ever since. I've leaned down and I've bulked up, but this seems to be what's right for me.

Great info, thanks! Not to sound uber corny, but I know I look up to you around here based solely on your attitude/willingness to help others (regarding detailing). But I have to say, hearing your physical prowess and knowledge inpresses me even more. hehe, of course it would, nutrition/health/exercise is a *very* important part of my life.

That's funny you mentioned the vascualrity in the abs comment....that's also how I can tell how my leaness/lack thereof is changing. I'm about 8-9% now too....more things in common hehe.

I hope to be as lean as you are when I'm in my 40's. That must take tremendous dedication!

Oh, I don't drink milk as of 3-4 months ago....just not fitting in my diet now (that and I love cereal, even the healthy stuff, so with no milk around=no late night bowls of cereal lol).

Keep up the good work!

Accumulator · 03-04-08, 05:17

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Originally Posted by JustinDetail

..hearing your physical prowess and knowledge inpresses me..I hope to be as lean as you are when I'm in my 40's. That must take tremendous dedication!

Thanks! Yeah, it doesn't exactly get easier as one gets older and right around 40 it seems like *so* many previously in-shape people start letting themselves go. First just a bit, then more and more...and I don't want that to happen to me.

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.. I don't drink milk as of 3-4 months ago....just not fitting in my diet now ..

OK, I can see that; *I* just started drinking it in my MRPS about a year or so ago and now I put it away by the gallon

It used to give me digestion problems but not any more

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Keep up the good work!

Heh heh, you can count on *that*

Monte78Carlo2k1 · 03-11-08, 11:42

The first of the year I have gotten into bodybuilding. I have changed the way I eat and what I drink. I used to eat whatever when ever in large portions also I drank beer and alcohol on the weekends when I went out to the bars and clubs meeting ladies and so on. But I have changed that so my body can change for the better with the bb. I eat 5 - 6 different small meals (high protien, good carbs and fats) Still trying to work it out to a better plan though. But since I have started the bb friends have noticed a difference in my body though!
I am glad that this thread was started because I have started doing research in supplements and they just all to appear a cluster...But I will start looking at what those that have posted what they use. I have looked into the Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey this is the thrid place that I have seen it reccommended.
Lets keep this thread going still learning all about this stuff!

atticdog · 03-12-08, 05:08

ive been using Optimum Nutrition 100% for a number of years
I buy it in the 10lb bag

clintb · 03-12-08, 08:21

Protein Factory products all the way for me.

Post workout shake:
10g Hydrolyzed 520 whey
25g Whey isolate
35g OatMuscle
35g Rice Oligodextrin
5g Creatine

Alex Rogers, the owner of PF, is a no B.S. kind of guy. He breaks it down for what works, what's the latest fad that should be avoided (NoXplod, anyone?), and gives great advice in the forum. Once I started using his products, I've not been tempted to switch once. And you can customize in the lab. Good stuff.

Accumulator · 03-12-08, 12:07

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Originally Posted by clintb

.. the latest fad that should be avoided (NoXplod, anyone?)...

Is he anti-Nitric Oxide/Arginine supplements in general or just that one in particular?

miahman98 · 03-12-08, 02:03

Two steaks in a blender.

vizman · 03-12-08, 02:08

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Originally Posted by ZaneO

Optimum 100% Whey is my favorite - add some dextrose and maltodextrin and sodium for a proper post-workout shake.

AbcBodybuilding has tons of great articles and a nice forum.

Have to agree with your bro, ON 100% Whey Mint Chocolate is great with some dextrose is awesome. I use ON Pro-Complex for any other shake during the day.

JustinDetail · 03-12-08, 02:13

Optimum is decent, I like their pro complex, but it's a bit spendy. I prefer EAS products, namely Myoplex for my 2 meal replacements. I just bought a new whey isolate from GNC pro performance for post workout. Something whey 28 is the name, on sale for $24.99 for 2 lbs this month since it's new. Vanilla tastes good and mixes very well.

ScheerSpeed · 03-17-08, 05:51

isopure is my favorite