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Whey Protein Powder

wyrdgirl Posts: 24 Joined: 2001/11/17	2005/02/03, 10:44 AM I've been drinking a protein shake after I have a lifting session. I recently switched from the EAS brand to Champion Nutrition. I've noticed now that and this is sort of embarrassing (blush) my stomach is very gassy. Someone told me if you switch to a purer protein powder (no fillers) that this can happen. I usually use milk to mix the power - using water just tastes gross! The same person suggested using half milk and half water with the powder. Does this sound like a good idea? BTW - I do not have a lactose intolerance or anything.
xxrajxx Posts: 423 Joined: 2004/08/12	2005/02/03, 10:47 AM for the post work shake, you dont want milk use water the "other" problem you have, read the post in the supplement section called emnrassing question
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/02/03, 10:48 AM you should use water.......milk slows digestion down and your muscles wont' get that protein for 1 hour or more. They need it now lol............. -------------- My drinking squad, has a cheerleading problem!!
dbv10 Posts: 52 Joined: 2005/01/11	2005/02/03, 10:50 AM Hey wyrdgirl ~ I recently saw this topic discussed on another forum. Look at Female Discussions ... the topic was labeled "Embarrasing Question". :)
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/02/03, 10:50 AM Check and see what your protein powder is. If it is Whey concentrate, try changing to a whey isolate. (bars are notoriously bad for inferior protein, and if sugar free, watch the stuff that ends in "ol". posted by bb1 -------------- My drinking squad, has a cheerleading problem!!
wyrdgirl Posts: 24 Joined: 2001/11/17	2005/02/03, 10:58 AM THanks I checked out the other post. I'm just drinking one shake a day and I thought it might be the brand. Before I wasn't having any problems. I will try choking it down with water instead of milk.
xxrajxx Posts: 423 Joined: 2004/08/12	2005/02/03, 11:05 AM see you dont want to do that either you want to down half of it strait away and then sip on the rest for about 30-45 mins
wyrdgirl Posts: 24 Joined: 2001/11/17	2005/02/03, 11:08 AM Big Andrew - According to the label it is micro-filtered and ion-exchange whey protein concentrate and isolate. xxxrajxx - I will try it today as you suggest. THanks for the advice. Obviously, I'm new to the protein supplementation :big_smile:
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/02/03, 11:10 AM All protein has fillers unless it is pure. To find out how pure your protein is, devide the grams of protein per scoop by the serving size per scoop. This will tell you what % is protein. Anything below 80 in my opinion is inferior if you are using a product with no carbs/fats. Like Andrew said, switch up to isolate. And Always use water post workout. Good luck to you. -------------- Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
xxrajxx Posts: 423 Joined: 2004/08/12	2005/02/03, 11:14 AM Wyrdgirl I know it can be hard, the protein I have at the mo is WPC80, it tastes minging, but I bulk ordered in fatih to a friend so I got 5kg of it I need to finnish :angry:
wyrdgirl Posts: 24 Joined: 2001/11/17	2005/02/03, 11:16 AM Wow - not too pure 72%. Thanks carivan I hear ya xxrajxx! The taste makes me gag! I thought getting chocolate would help but that was wishful thinking. haha
xxrajxx Posts: 423 Joined: 2004/08/12	2005/02/03, 11:19 AM any tips on how to make it taste better dextrose and malto added still horrible
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/02/03, 11:20 AM It's our hard earned $$$ so get the best for your dollar (Looney). -------------- Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
wyrdgirl Posts: 24 Joined: 2001/11/17	2005/02/03, 11:23 AM Anyone recommend a specific brand that is at least 80% and doesn't taste like s@!t ?
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/02/03, 11:27 AM TRy doing a search here with the fitbuddy, the subject has been posted many times. -------------- Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
xxrajxx Posts: 423 Joined: 2004/08/12	2005/02/03, 11:29 AM you can buy mine :cool::laugh::cool:
scp21 Posts: 72 Joined: 2005/01/08	2005/02/03, 12:10 PM Right now I use ISO-RICH Soy protein powder which conatins 25grams per serving. I *have* to skim milk with it because with water it makes me feel sick and I can never end up drinking it. Is there something you guys can recommend that might be better for me? I try to consume 50grams per day. I am 5'2, 125 lbs. Trying to get down to 105 or atleast 110 :) Without losing my muscle! hehe Also I can't seem to find where you fill out your profile. *embarassed* Could someone point me in the right direction? shana
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/02/03, 12:51 PM I think soy wil give you gas lol different kind or protein.....go with whey.........try looking into 100% optimum whey......... 23gr protein.....it has 1 g fat 2 carbs for only ONE scoop......fairly cheap too 5lbs for about 40bucks....thats last me about 2 3 months....and I use 2 1/2 scoops at a time. -------------- My drinking squad, has a cheerleading problem!!
madbrenda Posts: 65 Joined: 2005/01/24	2005/02/03, 03:27 PM Forgive my ignorance, but why is whey better than soy?
madbrenda Posts: 65 Joined: 2005/01/24	2005/02/03, 03:43 PM One would have to determine the goal of the outcome to decide whether to use whey or soy wouldn't they? I believe since scp21 is trying to lose pounds as well as keeping muscle mass, soy would be the way to go.
madbrenda Posts: 65 Joined: 2005/01/24	2005/02/03, 03:59 PM I mix my protein blend (GeniSoy (chocolate or strawberry banana)/Rice Bran Protein) with organic fat free yogurt. I get the added benefits of yogurt as well as the protien and using French Vanilla or Strawberry enhances the taste of the shake - even plain makes it taste better than just the shake alone. ============ Quoting from scp21: Is there something you guys can recommend that might be better for me? =============
Caliko Posts: 3 Joined: 2005/02/05	2005/02/05, 02:29 AM PVL ISO MAXX is the best!!! I tried Whey Gourmet and will NEVER suggest it! ISO MAXX is awesome and it is the only one I will drink now. The chooclate actually tastes like chocolate. :big_smile:
wyrdgirl Posts: 24 Joined: 2001/11/17	2005/02/09, 03:36 PM Thanks Caliko!
paulh12 Posts: 2 Joined: 2006/08/22	2006/08/22, 03:08 PM what is a good amount of cholesterol??