Protein powder

[JamesAE]

I am looking to bulk up a bit and want to get some protein powder. Just a few questions:

1) what's a good price for the stuff?

2) what's your favourite (if you use it)?

3) how much weight would I expect to gain, for example, from a 1kg tub?

4) anyone who does solely bodyweight stuff, do you use it?

[DoogieT]

Check out this link.

http://www.nerdfitness.com/community/showthread.php?12796-So-many-proteins-so-little-experience

I use the OP protein powder, the Cookie 'n' Cream brand. I think it's delicious and I've noticably gained muscle since joining the rebellion.

[JamesAE]

Check out this link.

http://www.nerdfitness.com/community/showthread.php?12796-So-many-proteins-so-little-experience

I use the OP protein powder, the Cookie 'n' Cream brand. I think it's delicious and I've noticably gained muscle since joining the rebellion.

Thanks for the link . I've also found a couple of posts by Steve on the subject.

[KAllen]

This is what I use

http://www.vitacost.com/optimum-nutrition-gold-standard-whey-vanilla-ice-cream

It mixes really really well in a shaker bottle. Tastes yummy. Plus, I, and more importantly my wife, has noticed the increase in muscles.

[DoogieT]

I'll have to try it, then. I don't think the strawberry's as good as the CnC, but I'll try the vanilla on your recommendation. (No, that's not Command and Conquer).

[fire.eagle]

I do a body weight routine and also take whey protein. I've noticed some difference, but I think that might be more because my protein intake was horribly low.

I just got a tub of Optimum Nutrition's Double Rich Chocolate today. That stuff is freaking delicious, even with just mixing it with water.

[DoogieT]

I *only* mix mine with water.

[Mossi]

I got some protein powder a few weeks ago and will start using it as a breakfast replacement for those mornings I just don't have time to cook up scrambled eggs and veggies. I'm not actively building muscle (yet), but I do find that breakfast really helps balance my appetite for the rest of the day. I suppose I'll just use whatever I bought and research better options in the meantime. I've seen a LOT of different recommendations for powders on this site, so it seems to be a matter of individual taste, and how much you want to limit your carbs/sucralose/etc.

[ZenGwen]

I use Impact Whey from MyProtein. Great price, great results, great taste on all the flavors I've tried. (Although as with most protein powders, the fruit flavors are not quite as good as the others.)

[Tola Seng]

I can't live without protein powder. For anyone looking to build or maintain their muscle, it's a must. Doesn't matter what type of exercise you do (bodyweight or gym).

Everyone, myself included raves over Optimum Nutrition's protein powder - for good reason. It's high quality and simply tastes great. The powder just dissolves in water - no messy clumps. You can't go wrong. I would recommend the Pro Complex formula because it's a combination long action and slow acting protein. Only downside about ON products is that they are a bit on the pricey side - but really, as they saying goes "you get what you pay for. "

Protein powder is great for bulking. The bane of bulkers is making sure they are getting enough calories. By "drinking" your calories, it makes it easier for you to be at your caloric surplus.

Here's a tip:

Add high fat milk and peanut butter to your shake if you need the extra calories and proteins.