Protein supplements

ElecKtrA

Hi guys,

I'm considering going on some protein supplements...like protein shakes or protein bars, recovery drinks etc.

Just wondering if anyone has any advice on the good value products that are available in todays market?

Appreciate any replies.

Thanks

Inventive User Name

http://ie.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-whey-protein/10530943.html

Stella Virgo

http://www.evergreen.ie/sports-nutrition/11cat.aspx?bizfilteraltcat=11421470-84e5-44b2-ba1c-f341dcf34b04&bizpageno=2
lots here,good prices too.

Mandzhalas

Inventive User Name wrote: »

http://ie.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-whey-protein/10530943.html

best(cheapest) protein powder available

runawaybishop

lidl: 908g for 16.99 euro = 18.71 a kg, 46.6% protein
h+b: 1.8kg for 46 euro = 25.55 euro a kg, 74% protein
kinetica: 2.27 kg for 48 euro = 21.14 euro a kg, 76.6% protein
myprotein: 2.5kg for 43.94 = 17.58 euro a kg, 75.44% protein
bulkpowders: 2.5kg for 45.81 euro = 18.34 euro a kg , 77.33% protein

all protein %s are based on the chocolate flavour and i calced the price based around 2-2.5kg amount with delivery. You can get better prices for buying 5kg or multiples.

ElecKtrA

Thanks for your replies guys.

I see that Lidl have a range of protein supplements/shakes available from Thursday this week.

Has anyone tried these before?

Is 'whey protein' the best type of shake to take if you just want muscle recovery after exercising? (i don't want a protein shake that has alot of carb's/calories).

runawaybishop

The lidl stuff is low in protein, I'd avoid it.

Whey protein is grand, replenishing energy via carbs after a workout is also grand, but there's no massive hurry to get something into you really. I have a shower then have my dinner after my workout.

Just ensure you are hitting your macros over the day.

ElecKtrA

runawaybishop wrote: »

The lidl stuff is low in protein, I'd avoid it.

Whey protein is grand, replenishing energy via carbs after a workout is also grand, but there's no massive hurry to get something into you really. I have a shower then have my dinner after my workout.

Just ensure you are hitting your macros over the day.

Cheers for the advice

Ok cool, i don't think i will even bother trying to compare the Lidl products to MyProtein or the like....

I'm really contemplating going with this product:

http://ie.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-whey-protein/10530943.html


I just want something low in calories but high in protein, because i do want my muscle mass to be retained post-work out (i do alot of cardio!) and i see that my muscle mass is slowly depleting, and that's the last thing i want! But at the same time i don't want to ever look like 'Jodie Marsh'!!! :eek:

Alf Veedersane

ElecKtrA wrote: »

Cheers for the advice

Ok cool, i don't think i will even bother trying to compare the Lidl products to MyProtein or the like....

I'm really contemplating going with this product:

http://ie.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-whey-protein/10530943.html


I just want something low in calories but high in protein, because i do want my muscle mass to be retained post-work out (i do alot of cardio!) and i see that my muscle mass is slowly depleting, and that's the last thing i want! But at the same time i don't want to ever look like 'Jodie Marsh'!!! :eek:

You won't look like Jodie Marsh unless you start working out for 6 hours a day just like you won't be beating Tirunesh Dibaba over 10,000 metres by running for half an hour a day on the treadmill.

robocode

Avoid myprotein! Dreadful customer service and delivery. I used to get my stuff from them but switched to the protein works. Admittedly a little more expensive but brilliant to deal with.

BadCharlie

I have used myprotein a good few times and all good so far, did a €190 order 2 weeks back and it arrived fast and all in tact. But i have read other people have not been so lucky like above.

ElecKtrA

ElecKtrA wrote: »

Cheers for the advice

Ok cool, i don't think i will even bother trying to compare the Lidl products to MyProtein or the like....

I'm really contemplating going with this product:

http://ie.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-whey-protein/10530943.html


I just want something low in calories but high in protein, because i do want my muscle mass to be retained post-work out (i do alot of cardio!) and i see that my muscle mass is slowly depleting, and that's the last thing i want! But at the same time i don't want to ever look like 'Jodie Marsh'!!! :eek:

perhaps note this and add some resistance training to your schedule in place of cardio too?

Also, protein intake alone won't 'save' muscle mass, you need to rebuild/train muscle constantly in order for your body to consider saving it ahead of fat stores...

Instead of supplementation (consider what that word actually means) can you increase protein in your diet? (I do both, supplement when it is easier/ handier, but aim to get most of my protein from whole foods)

ElecKtrA

Deleted User wrote: »

perhaps note this and add some resistance training to your schedule in place of cardio too?

Also, protein intake alone won't 'save' muscle mass, you need to rebuild/train muscle constantly in order for your body to consider saving it ahead of fat stores...

Instead of supplementation (consider what that word actually means) can you increase protein in your diet? (I do both, supplement when it is easier/ handier, but aim to get most of my protein from whole foods)

Thanks for your reply. I do some kettlebells every week and i also do some different weights in the gym (for about 30mins/3 days a week). But my diet isn't very protein rich at all, so i undrestand that the protein shake will only be supplementing my diet, i just want faster recovery period as i work out 3/4days a week.

ElecKtrA

ElecKtrA wrote: »

Thanks for your reply. I do some kettlebells every week and i also do some different weights in the gym (for about 30mins/3 days a week). But my diet isn't very protein rich at all, so i undrestand that the protein shake will only be supplementing my diet, i just want faster recovery period as i work out 3/4days a week.

Can we work on this instead of supplementing?

ElecKtrA

Deleted User wrote: »

Can we work on this instead of supplementing?

I agree, i need to look at ways of improving my diet (which i am currently working on)...but i would still need to supplement it especially on days of my workout. I reckon i should be gettting anywhere between 100-140grams of protein....which would be very difficult to achieve through diet alone.

ElecKtrA

ElecKtrA wrote: »

I agree, i need to look at ways of improving my diet (which i am currently working on)...but i would still need to supplement it especially on days of my workout. I reckon i should be gettting anywhere between 100-140grams of protein....which would be very difficult to achieve through diet alone.

not in the slightest. I would have that much protein on a daily basis from diet.

I supplement on the individual days when this is not possible / straightforward to achieve (for example, if I were swimming in the morning before work I may just have a protein shake afterwards instead of eating), but almost every day I would consume more than 120g of protein from whole foods easily enough.

The other benefit I've found to having that much protein from whole foods is that it 'forces' your hand with respect to the other food choices you make.

ElecKtrA

Deleted User wrote: »

not in the slightest. I would have that much protein on a daily basis from diet.

I supplement on the individual days when this is not possible / straightforward to achieve (for example, if I were swimming in the morning before work I may just have a protein shake afterwards instead of eating), but almost every day I would consume more than 120g of protein from whole foods easily enough.

The other benefit I've found to having that much protein from whole foods is that it 'forces' your hand with respect to the other food choices you make.

Thanks for this. Would it be possible for you to give me an idea of your daily diet i.e. your protein sources....:)

Breakfast - scrambled eggs with bacon. (~20g of protein)
Lunch - 2 pork chops with a massive portion of spinach and brocolli sautéed in butter (40/50g protein)
Dinner - 2 salmon fillets with a massive portion of kale, spinach and asparagus. Half an avacado mashed with cooked pancetta (50/60g protein)

Snacks - Tin of Tuna with 2/3 tablespoons of chilli mayonaisse (25/35g protein)
Or a couple of brazil nuts, or some cheese, or some dark chocolate.

Recently have taken to Halloumi as a fantastic way to get good proteins and fats into meals too.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloumi#Nutritional_facts

ElecKtrA

Deleted User wrote: »

Breakfast - scrambled eggs with bacon. (~20g of protein)
Lunch - 2 pork chops with a massive portion of spinach and brocolli sautéed in butter (40/50g protein)
Dinner - 2 salmon fillets with a massive portion of kale, spinach and asparagus. Half an avacado mashed with cooked pancetta (50/60g protein)

Snacks - Tin of Tuna with 2/3 tablespoons of chilli mayonaisse (25/35g protein)
Or a couple of brazil nuts, or some cheese, or some dark chocolate.

Recently have taken to Halloumi as a fantastic way to get good proteins and fats into meals too.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloumi#Nutritional_facts

Cheers for your sample menu. I think i definately need to start eating far more meat! I'm not vegetarian but i do eat alot of salads, i think i'll have to start incorporating some chicken etc into my dinners and lunch!

Hollywood130

Hi guys

I've started working out in the past 6 months, I do weight lifting and alot of running. I take Protein daily, but I'm wondering is there any need to take creatine? my goal really is to tone and see definition but I find it takes a good few weeks before I can up my weight, someone told me I should take creatine, will this help? Also I'm trying to conceive so is it safe to be taking while doing that?