Anonymous
Post 02/12/2024 20:17     Subject: Protein shakes beginner
I like Kos protein powder. I get the unflavored powder and make a smoothie with fruit and almond milk.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2024 19:23     Subject: Protein shakes beginner
43M, I do Crossfit, this stuff is great: https://www.drivennutrition.net/products/2lb-vegan-protein

Got the vegan options since my wife's stomach is sensitive to dairy (whey). Great taste, mild chocolate flavor, I just add water.

I do two scoops after a workout for 50g protein.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2024 19:13     Subject: Re:Protein shakes beginner
I like the Vega protein with greens in chocolate flavor, it’s pea protein. I use 1.5 schoops to get a total of 30g protein and blend with half a banana and a small spoon of peanut butter with unsweetened almond milk and ice. It’s delicious, like a chocolate milk shake. It’s filling enough to me to be a meal replacement.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2024 14:16     Subject: Protein shakes beginner
DH buys leanfit protein (vanilla) from costco. It's pretty good! We make shakes with 1cup of frozen fruit, 1 cup water, 1 scoop in the blender. Yum!
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2024 14:00     Subject: Protein shakes beginner
So, a woman has to have a higher level of testosterones to build more muscles? How does one do that? Steroids?
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2024 12:08     Subject: Protein shakes beginner
+1 for Fairlife Vanilla - I buy in bulk on Amazon. I keep both 26 and 42g varieties in stock, and use to supplement as needed (not daily, but nice to have on the go).
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2024 11:45     Subject: Protein shakes beginner
I like to make my own shakes with two scoops of vanilla protein powder, blend with oikos yogurt(0 sugar, 15 gram protein), also add kale, apple, protein and chia seeds. I barely taste the protein powder.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2024 08:16     Subject: Protein shakes beginner
Anonymous wrote:I like fairlife chocolate


Same. I get them at Sam's club.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2024 06:00     Subject: Protein shakes beginner
Anonymous wrote:Thanks all! All those powders you guys mentioned, are they just ground up natural ingredients? Like ground up peas (?). Or is the protein extracted from whey and peas in a lab and then processed in another lab to be palatable and shelf stable? Like someone said above, grinding beef into a burger is not a problem but I don’t want stuff that was made by scientists in a lab.



Yes, it’s ground up peas where they isolate the protein. Whey protein is a byproduct of, I believe, cheese production. They’re natural ingredients that have been separated during a process.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2024 16:33     Subject: Protein shakes beginner
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why do you need more protein after your workout?


I am 50, menopausal, trying desperately to lift heavier weights but I can’t seem to build any muscle despite doing all the right things at the gym.


You need protein AND glucose post workout for muscle repair/building.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/434913-the-benefits-of-glucose-when-working-out/
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2024 14:01     Subject: Protein shakes beginner
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why do you need more protein after your workout?


I am 50, menopausal, trying desperately to lift heavier weights but I can’t seem to build any muscle despite doing all the right things at the gym.


Ugh, I'm with you sister. (Not PP).


Get your testosterone levels checked
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2024 13:21     Subject: Protein shakes beginner
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why do you need more protein after your workout?


I am 50, menopausal, trying desperately to lift heavier weights but I can’t seem to build any muscle despite doing all the right things at the gym.


Ugh, I'm with you sister. (Not PP).


What have you been doing about it? Do you have any tips?
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2024 10:25     Subject: Protein shakes beginner
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why do you need more protein after your workout?


I am 50, menopausal, trying desperately to lift heavier weights but I can’t seem to build any muscle despite doing all the right things at the gym.


Ugh, I'm with you sister. (Not PP).
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2024 10:24     Subject: Protein shakes beginner
Thanks all! All those powders you guys mentioned, are they just ground up natural ingredients? Like ground up peas (?). Or is the protein extracted from whey and peas in a lab and then processed in another lab to be palatable and shelf stable? Like someone said above, grinding beef into a burger is not a problem but I don’t want stuff that was made by scientists in a lab.