Hey,
I was wondering if anybody could reccomend a protein shake that you experienced good results with or someone you know did. If so, could you suggest where to buy it?
Thanks
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my son uses chocolate champion brand heavyweight gainer and choc or van n-large brand.mixes with pasturized egg whites,egg whites.com the egg whites are kind of expensive but loads up the protien.champion and n-large are at gnc.shop the net and you can save there too.the egg whites have no flavor and the texture is like water.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html
This is the great protein shake, just use 2 scoops and a cup or two of milk.
This is the great protein shake, just use 2 scoops and a cup or two of milk.
There are MANY protein supplements on the market. I have worked with athletes have used products such as "Serious Mass" and MET-RX Pro 60. But before you take these products or ANY other supplements - PLEASE talk to a qualified nutritionist and/or your family doctor!
Best Wishes,
Kerry
Best Wishes,
Kerry
I’m with Kerry here! Check with knowledgeable people before taking any supplement. My son uses a shake called "Muscle Milk" (GNC about $30.00) which is approved by his team's trainer. He takes this after workouts and says he feels much stronger and recovers much quicker. Again, ask a nutritionist or a doctor. Do your research!
Fungo
There is no quick fix to weight or strength.
Fungo
There is no quick fix to weight or strength.
Fungo,
Mine uses the same stuff purchased from the same place, only in WV.....
This along with his nutrition and weight training has given him unbelievable results.
O42
Mine uses the same stuff purchased from the same place, only in WV.....
This along with his nutrition and weight training has given him unbelievable results.O42
Thanks for the input...I will look into all of your suggestions; I definitely welcome more if there are any!
Brian
Brian
Are protein shakes really necessary? I have never taken any of them and my old man always says "If they build you up, there must be steriods in 'em" Also, when I get done weight lifting at my school's weight room I always see thes really, really big kids chugging them down and then saying how bad they taste. What is really in them that helps of build up? I know it isn't steriods because if the were then all those kids would be expelled (The high school baseball coach is in the lockerroom when this goes on) and I'm pritty sure that steriods are considered a drug. I am, obviously, uneducated about this whole thing and I was just courious.
-Kevin
-Kevin
Not a protien shake, but are those V8 drinks any good for you? Their really high in vitamin a, b and c.
NOT AN AD
My son uses the AdvoCare products and likes the results. He uses the supplement shakes as well as the post-workout recovery.
Their website publishes which of their products contain non-NCAA approved ingrediants. I think only an appetite suppresant falls in that category at the moment and being well under-weight, that wasn't a concern for him
You can find them on the internet.
Here's one link...
Advocare
PS - my mom signed up as a member to get the discounts but just buys for herself and the grandkids who use it. She uses the joint pro-motion for arthritis and has found relief with the product.
My son uses the AdvoCare products and likes the results. He uses the supplement shakes as well as the post-workout recovery.
Their website publishes which of their products contain non-NCAA approved ingrediants. I think only an appetite suppresant falls in that category at the moment and being well under-weight, that wasn't a concern for him
You can find them on the internet.
Here's one link...
Advocare
PS - my mom signed up as a member to get the discounts but just buys for herself and the grandkids who use it. She uses the joint pro-motion for arthritis and has found relief with the product.
bluesky
Is this being done under supervision of a nutritionist or doctor?
Kerry's point is well taken and I agree totally
Is this being done under supervision of a nutritionist or doctor?
Kerry's point is well taken and I agree totally
Yes, this IS being done under the supervision of my doctor and others that know a lot about supplements. I was only asking to see which shakes were most effective. I am very knowledgeable about supplements. Sorry for any confusion.
BROD
BROD
My son does a 12oz protein shake 6 times a day. It consists of 2 bananas, 12oz egg whites ( can use the whole egg, just adds more fat), milk to fill blender to 36oz, and 1 scoop of protein powder (no brand in particular). Spread your shakes out over the course of the day, and no more than 12oz per serving. These actually taste pretty good.
He also eats food high in protein. Many of the Stouffers Skillet Sensations are high in protein. They are easy & quick to fix, and have great taste.
He also eats food high in protein. Many of the Stouffers Skillet Sensations are high in protein. They are easy & quick to fix, and have great taste.
I must have missed something along the way. Why is physician supervision necessary with pure whey protein?
Incase I dont get input on the main forum,what is better muscle milk or protien shakes and what does each do?I am trying at add as much muscle as possible prior to the season to assist me in weight lifting.
FutureCatcher,
I am not as knowledgeable as many others on this subject but in my Family and Consumer Sciences calss I learned the Protein won't help you build muscle unless you are using that muscle and working it. In other words, If you are just taking protein and not exercising you probably won't build much muscle and the protein that your body doesn't use it stores as fat. A good way to see how much protein you (as the average person) should take in a day is, take your body weight in Kg and multiply that by .8 and that is how mush the average person should take in one day. That is the extent of what I learned in my class, I hope I helped.
By the way, Please consult a Doctor and/or a nutritionist before you take anything.
Later,
Kevin
I am not as knowledgeable as many others on this subject but in my Family and Consumer Sciences calss I learned the Protein won't help you build muscle unless you are using that muscle and working it. In other words, If you are just taking protein and not exercising you probably won't build much muscle and the protein that your body doesn't use it stores as fat. A good way to see how much protein you (as the average person) should take in a day is, take your body weight in Kg and multiply that by .8 and that is how mush the average person should take in one day. That is the extent of what I learned in my class, I hope I helped.
By the way, Please consult a Doctor and/or a nutritionist before you take anything.
Later,
Kevin
Greendevilmom -
Your son takes in 6, 12oz shakes per day??? With 12 bananas total? 72oz of egg whites?
If that's true, does he eat anything? Just wondering if I read this right. He must be a big boy!
Tim Robertson
Your son takes in 6, 12oz shakes per day??? With 12 bananas total? 72oz of egg whites?
If that's true, does he eat anything? Just wondering if I read this right. He must be a big boy!
Tim Robertson
Optimum Nutrition 100% whey vanilla flavored is what i have been using and its great, mixes very well and the taste is great for a protein shake, you can add it to anything, i use fruit and milk and the powder for my shakes
what age would be good to start using protein shakes or supplements?
lancek
see you doctor before you do anything
see you doctor before you do anything
100% whey protein, amino acids, bananna, and mix with pineapple juice. Oscar DeLa Hoya drinks this c/o of his trainer and the pineapple juice works as a anti imflamatory for muscles and swelling in boxers. Should work on all baseball parts as well. I'm anti creatine. Most kids I've seen use this usually end up hurt.
all u need is whey protein isolate... and at the most u should use 1 gram of protein for ur weight nothing more or it is stored as fat..
Tim....
No not that much. The total per day is 4 bananas & 24 oz eggs. The recipe I mentioned makes 36 oz, enough for 3 shakes per blender. I usually mix two blenders at night right b4 bed and he takes them to school with him the next day.
No not that much. The total per day is 4 bananas & 24 oz eggs. The recipe I mentioned makes 36 oz, enough for 3 shakes per blender. I usually mix two blenders at night right b4 bed and he takes them to school with him the next day.
I am at a loss on why many are recommending that they see a doctor before taking a protein supplement. When I was in HS my doctor said if I wanted to gain weight, eat a banana - now maybe docs are better informed today, but I doubt if they all are. You can also increase protein consumption without a "protein shake" by eating more protein foods. Would you recommend that someone also see a doc for that? Now a RD could be of help. Nutritionist? well, there is not a standard degree there like there is with a RD so I would take a lot more stock in what a RD says than someone with a degree in nutrition.
Well, that's my two cents for what's it's worth.
Tim Robertson
Well, that's my two cents for what's it's worth.
Tim Robertson
Greendevilmom -
Oh, OK that makes more sense. How does he drink this in school? Our HS is strict on the "no eating outside of lunch" at the school as far as I know. Also they don't have much time between classes as they cram 1800 - 2100 kids in a school built for 1600 - the kids cram the hallways to get to their next class. The variance in numbers comes because currently a new HS is being built every 4-5 years in our county.
Tim Robertson
Oh, OK that makes more sense. How does he drink this in school? Our HS is strict on the "no eating outside of lunch" at the school as far as I know. Also they don't have much time between classes as they cram 1800 - 2100 kids in a school built for 1600 - the kids cram the hallways to get to their next class. The variance in numbers comes because currently a new HS is being built every 4-5 years in our county.
Tim Robertson
What does everyone put in their shakes? Just trying to get some more ideas.
Jake
Jake
milk water..
do you mean what I eat with it, I eat a fruit or two.
do you mean what I eat with it, I eat a fruit or two.
Protein is from www.jayrobb.com
Ingredients:
with 12oz of water, I use any combination of the following....
7-8 oz frozen strawberries
1/2 banana
3-4 tablespoons low fat or no fat PLAIN yogurt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp of cocoa
mixed frozen berries
peaches
apples
or 1-2 tbls all natural (no-sugar added)applesauce
1 tbl almond butter (similar to peanut butter but w/o the added sugar)
one kiwi peeled
10-15 almonds
I don't like real oranges only because I don't like to take the time to get all the skin (not the peel) off. Could use unsweetened orange juice.
Ingredients:
with 12oz of water, I use any combination of the following....
7-8 oz frozen strawberries
1/2 banana
3-4 tablespoons low fat or no fat PLAIN yogurt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp of cocoa
mixed frozen berries
peaches
apples
or 1-2 tbls all natural (no-sugar added)applesauce
1 tbl almond butter (similar to peanut butter but w/o the added sugar)
one kiwi peeled
10-15 almonds
I don't like real oranges only because I don't like to take the time to get all the skin (not the peel) off. Could use unsweetened orange juice.
Does anyone know of any shakes I could make without using protein powder/supplements, that are actually good to drink?
Everyday for breakfast I have a 24-30 oz shake--or smoothie--consisting of a variety of fruit--usually bananas, peaches, berries (all types), cantaloupe, pineapple, kiwi, etc. I add a little orange juice, green tea, ground flax, mixed nuts, and whey protein powder. I've also added cooked oatmeal and yogurt as well. It tastes great and it is very filling. I use frozen fruits so I don't have to add ice--either fresh that I freeze myself, or the store bought kind. Mix and match the fruits for variety and until you come up with something you really like.
Skim milk, cottage cheese and yogurt can be used as protein sources in shakes as well.
quote:Originally posted by COACHBLU25:
100% whey protein, amino acids, bananna, and mix with pineapple juice. Oscar DeLa Hoya drinks this c/o of his trainer and the pineapple juice works as a anti imflamatory for muscles and swelling in boxers. Should work on all baseball parts as well. I'm anti creatine. Most kids I've seen use this usually end up hurt.
In what way did they end up hurt?
The problem with juices are they are highly processed so many of the benefits of that fruit it it's natural state are lost.
Pineapple is one as an example. As the intention was correct using as an anti-inflamatory aid, the juice will not do the trick.
Better off using a whole pineapple and throwing in a blender. Maybe this is what was used but not what was written.
While I think creatine is perfectly safe there can be a higher risk of a muscle strain. Although I think this is more due to improper training methods that go along w/ creatine use.
Pineapple is one as an example. As the intention was correct using as an anti-inflamatory aid, the juice will not do the trick.
Better off using a whole pineapple and throwing in a blender. Maybe this is what was used but not what was written.
While I think creatine is perfectly safe there can be a higher risk of a muscle strain. Although I think this is more due to improper training methods that go along w/ creatine use.
the kids youve seen get hurt did not get hurt because they were taking creatine. people on this board give it a bad name because they dont understand what it does and they have the wrong conception of what it should be used for.
there arnt many proven anabolic effects directly resulting from creatine use, so if thats what you are looking for, wrong supplement.
optimum nutrition is a good quality protein, and no one should be having protein shakes 6x a day. as a rule, always have more meals consisting of real food than protein shakes in a day. so instead of having snacks in between a healthy breakfast and lunch, you can have a protein shake or bar with some natural peanut butter.
muscle milk really isnt that great of a supplement, its high in carbs and fat, something you dont want if you arnt going on an all out bulk. protein and dextrose in a 1 : 2 (protein to dextrose) ratio is best right after your workout. some prefer oats blended into their post workout shake instead of dextrose.
all this talk about ask your doctors first, well thats a good idea if your doctor is up to date with information. my doctor doesnt have a clue and tells me taking protein supplements arnt safe for me. yet there are studes posted everywhere by reputable doctors saying that there is no harm in supplementing with 2xbody weight in protein(grams) per day. if you are in high school and lift weights, you should be ready to use a protein supplement and amino acid or fish oils. anything else, make sure to read every piece of information on it possible that is not sponsored by the company that makes it or a forum that they sponsor. always do your homework on what you put into your body.
there arnt many proven anabolic effects directly resulting from creatine use, so if thats what you are looking for, wrong supplement.
optimum nutrition is a good quality protein, and no one should be having protein shakes 6x a day. as a rule, always have more meals consisting of real food than protein shakes in a day. so instead of having snacks in between a healthy breakfast and lunch, you can have a protein shake or bar with some natural peanut butter.
muscle milk really isnt that great of a supplement, its high in carbs and fat, something you dont want if you arnt going on an all out bulk. protein and dextrose in a 1 : 2 (protein to dextrose) ratio is best right after your workout. some prefer oats blended into their post workout shake instead of dextrose.
all this talk about ask your doctors first, well thats a good idea if your doctor is up to date with information. my doctor doesnt have a clue and tells me taking protein supplements arnt safe for me. yet there are studes posted everywhere by reputable doctors saying that there is no harm in supplementing with 2xbody weight in protein(grams) per day. if you are in high school and lift weights, you should be ready to use a protein supplement and amino acid or fish oils. anything else, make sure to read every piece of information on it possible that is not sponsored by the company that makes it or a forum that they sponsor. always do your homework on what you put into your body.
quote:Originally posted by LilBomber:
the kids youve seen get hurt did not get hurt because they were taking creatine. people on this board give it a bad name because they dont understand what it does and they have the wrong conception of what it should be used for.
there arnt many proven anabolic effects directly resulting from creatine use, so if thats what you are looking for, wrong supplement.
optimum nutrition is a good quality protein, and no one should be having protein shakes 6x a day. as a rule, always have more meals consisting of real food than protein shakes in a day. so instead of having snacks in between a healthy breakfast and lunch, you can have a protein shake or bar with some natural peanut butter.
muscle milk really isnt that great of a supplement, its high in carbs and fat, something you dont want if you arnt going on an all out bulk. protein and dextrose in a 1 : 2 (protein to dextrose) ratio is best right after your workout. some prefer oats blended into their post workout shake instead of dextrose.
all this talk about ask your doctors first, well thats a good idea if your doctor is up to date with information. my doctor doesnt have a clue and tells me taking protein supplements arnt safe for me. yet there are studes posted everywhere by reputable doctors saying that there is no harm in supplementing with 2xbody weight in protein(grams) per day. if you are in high school and lift weights, you should be ready to use a protein supplement and amino acid or fish oils. anything else, make sure to read every piece of information on it possible that is not sponsored by the company that makes it or a forum that they sponsor. always do your homework on what you put into your body.
Great post...Creatine is anabolic though. Cell Volumization allows for greater protein synthesis...of course this isn't limited to creatine as a volumizer.