Recommend some Whey Protein

[lukesdad]

I just eat me road kill ... on the hoof of course !

 

[Typhon]

I use maximuscle whey protein. Only because I do weight training though. I wouldn't use if it I was just cycling.

It's around £32 for 30 servings, 25g protein per serving. The chocolate flavour is passable even with water.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Protein threads are like helmet debates. Those who do argue with those who don't and nobody ever meets in the middle. You cannot deny that whey's are a cheap source of supplemental protein. Do really need to do some maths folks.

I use maximuscle whey protein. Only because I do weight training though. I wouldn't use if it I was just cycling.

It's around £32 for 30 servings, 25g protein per serving. The chocolate flavour is passable even with water.

Why? You can get 2.5kg from myprotein or bulkpowders delivered for the same.

Well, you tell me, what would you gain from spending additional money on the protein powder vs eating the food in your fridge/cupboards(assuming you don't just have cupboards full of potato crisps)?

I'm a low earner,supplementation saves me money. Financially there is no argument.< Supplements will never replace food or fix a bad diet./p>
< p>Its fair to assume that someone asking for recommendations has done a little thinking (insert wink smilie that I cant see)

 

[srw]

Whey protein is basically dried milk. A pint of milk costs about 30p and gives you 20g of protein. Why bother with the artificial when the natural is cheaper?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Whey protein is basically dried milk. A pint of milk costs about 30p and gives you 20g of protein. Why bother with the artificial when the natural is cheaper?

A pint of milk bought as such is 49p A 2l split 4 ways.can easily be 25-30p. A serving of whey is about 26p.

 

[JoeyB]

I 'think' milk protein is of the casein variety, which is slow release. Whey protein is the fastest acting protein hence why people use it straight after a workout. Casein protein (ie Milk) is ideal just before bed as its a long haul till morning!

I've just woken up so may be completely wrong but I'm pretty sure that's the case.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

I 'think' milk protein is of the casein variety, which is slow release. Whey protein is the fastest acting protein hence why people use it straight after a workout. Casein protein (ie Milk) is ideal just before bed as its a long haul till morning!

I've just woken up so may be completely wrong but I'm pretty sure that's the case.

Cows milk is made up of about 80% of it. Clots in the stomach providing sustained release, much like cheese that has already coagulated.

 

[Rykard]

I use pro-10 - great flavour and great service

 

[Reece]

Myprotein, bulkpowders or bodybuilding warehouse own brand are all great value for money.

You have just missed out though. As of yesterday they now all fall under being charged 20% vat now

 

[Fab Foodie]

Milk also confers a myriad of other benifits not present in whey.

 

[Rob3rt]

I am not anti supplementation. BUT, for the OP, having looked at some of his past posts before I commented, I note he is overweight, trying to lose weight and doing low milages, from this I conclude that IMO there simply is no point in supplementing, a basic well balanced diet would suffice. By this, I mean the food he would have to buy regardless would meet his needs (assuming he eats a half decent diet, which is a fair assumption if he is making a serious go at weight loss), the whey would be EXTRA, i.e. it would be additional protein above and beyond what is required and will have little to no effect and thus he can do without it and save himself a chunk of cash.

It is fair to say, he could get a low calorie serving of protein from such supplement's, so there is a flipside to supplementation. But it is still extra, most likely surpluss protein.

He says his legs feel fatigued, well maybe he just needs a rest! Fatigue is normal!

 

[Typhon]

Why? You can get 2.5kg from myprotein or bulkpowders delivered for the same.

Because maximuscle's formulas contain more than just protein, they are good for recovery too.

As I only use them for after I've done a weights session and I get large quantities of protein from Quorn I usually just have two scoops 3 times a week. Which works out at about £30 a month.

I probably could get the cheap protein and recovery stuff in another powder but as it's only costing me £30 a month it's not something I've ever really looked into.

 

[MrJamie]

I currently have a tub of Phd Diet Whey, tastes nice enough and was heavily discounted at the time. Im sure it'd get flamed on here as it probably makes ridiculous claims, but its quite low cal and quite filling, so if im starving after exercise it can keep me going to the next meal or if my diets not been great it can be a protein supplement. When im running longer distances 10miles+ (at over 110kg) my leg muscles hurt a lot and it helps me make sure I have plenty of protein.

I usually only make up like half a shaker at a time though

 

[Raging Squirrel]

I like the look of that brand. Chock mint Mmmmmm

 

[JoeyB]

I tried a tub of Maximuscle Cyclone when they had a 40% off sale last year. Can't say I noticed anything special from it, I also tried MyProtein Hurricane Evo...which is also billed as an all in one. Gave up on gimmicky all in ones and went back to normal whey protein and mass gainers.