Moxie Hart Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I'm definitely having a hard time getting enough protein in my diet on lifting/strength days with a lower calorie budget. Well and I really hate cooking and get bored, so I'd like an alternative protein source for the days I really can't get it from food. So suggestions of protein powders that don't suck, but aren't overloaded in sugar and stuff? I'm eating as close to paleo and still tracking calories/macros in my attempts at dropping weight. Reasonably priced would be great too since my budget sucks right now. I'm pretty sure there was a thread of suggestions I am going to dig up again, but I was more curious if anyone specifically looking at losing weight had a favorite. Quote Tiffany -Elven Ranger & Derby GirlSTR 7 | DEX 5 | STA 4 | CON 3 | WIS 4 | CHA 3@moxie_hart. Tumblr. Fitocracy Link to comment
aj_rock Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Finding protein powder low in sugar isn't too hard, but the 'and stuff' part is harder. A lot of them use sweeteners to make them palatable (seriously, unsweetened protein is the most disgusting thing ever, combined with the worst possible texture), and the refining process to remove protein from milk, well... let's just say powder is far from 'paleo'That being said, most run of the mill protein powders are fine when it comes to weight loss. Look for 80% calories from protein or higher. So, if one scoop is 120 cals, you want at least 24g of protein. Once you have that, add whatever you feel you need to make it palatable. Quote Why must I put a name on the foods I choose to eat and how I choose to eat them? Rather than tell people that I eat according to someone else's arbitrary rules, I'd rather just tell them, I eat healthy. And no, my diet does not have a name.My daily battle log! Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Dymatize ISO 100. Best deal out there. Find it on amazon for like 50 bucks a tub. Also see this thread for tons of recommendations: http://nerdfitness.com/community/showthread.php?6472-Best-Whey-protein Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Moxie Hart Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 aj_rock, thanks for that info! I was curious what the good calorie ratio was.Thanks bigM! I knew there was a thread somewhere and for some reason it wasn't coming up for me in a search. Quote Tiffany -Elven Ranger & Derby GirlSTR 7 | DEX 5 | STA 4 | CON 3 | WIS 4 | CHA 3@moxie_hart. Tumblr. Fitocracy Link to comment
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