Do you use protein powder? Yes? No? Why?

[control]

The price is up but still manageable for 5lbs Optimum Nutrition whey at Costco, I pay $64 for a five lb bag.

Given its low price, whey is the majority of my protein intake. The ease of consumption and preparation is just the icing on the cake, really

Does your Costco carry Ascent whey protein? That's what I've been using and I love it. Tastes awesome and digests really well. I think it's $55 for 4 pounds or something, but I got it on sale once for $40

 

[marssel]

I don't like to replace meals with whey. I do drink a protein shake with most of my meals. This way I don't have to eat as much meat. So I'll eat like 4 ounces of ground turkey with rice and then drink a scoop of whey mixed with Fairlife milk

Ever get stomach issues with that set up?

 

[goback2013]

Ever get stomach issues with that set up?

Not OP.. but I noticed when I switched to concentrate/blend instead of isolate, I have discomfort for a couple days.

 

[Doitagain]

Not OP.. but I noticed when I switched to concentrate/blend instead of isolate, I have discomfort for a couple days.

Try using Lactase tablets with WPC.

 

[goback2013]

Try using Lactase tablets with WPC.

Ah makes sense. As I don't drink milk for this same reason .

 

[Hyperemia]

Ah makes sense. As I don't drink milk for this same reason .

Costco has it under their Kirkland brand. Does the job as well as any brand for a better price

https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-fast-acting-lactase%2C-180-caplets.product.100096414.html

 

[Brominoacids]

Ah makes sense. As I don't drink milk for this same reason .

Some days even almond milk will get me

 

[goback2013]

Some days even almond milk will get me

Yeah. I don't use any milk or similar products.
Only time I'd use milk is with cereal. And I haven't had cereal in forever. No milk or the like in my fridge. Only dairy product I buy is REAL butter. I buy multiple tubs at a time as that is what I use to cook with. Eggs. Steak. Etc.

 

[beastmode121]

Nothing better than protein in your oat with some peanut butter.. proats

 

[goback2013]

Nothing better than protein in your oat with some peanut butter.. proats

Yeah. I was looking at some of brads meals/snacks. Instead of milk he'd use water with whey iso. So going to start using those tricks to up my protein intake.

 

[beastmode121]

Yeah. I was looking at some of brads meals/snacks. Instead of milk he'd use water with whey iso. So going to start using those tricks to up my protein intake.

I use cashew milk after the oats are out of the microwave so it works as a barrier between the oats and protein powder, and mix.

 

[goback2013]

I use cashew milk after the oats are out of the microwave so it works as a barrier between the oats and protein powder, and mix.

Do you use old fashioned oats or quick oats ?
Or oats from the premixed packs?

 

[Broski87]

To answer the poster’s question, yes I use protein powder, a lot of it. Otherwise it’s hard for me to meet my protein requirement. It’s super convenient & easy.

 

[beastmode121]

Do you use old fashioned oats or quick oats ?
Or oats from the premixed packs?

I go back n forth.. cook it for 2-3 min in the microwave.

 

[MR. BMJ]

You guys like the Optimum Nutrition that Costco sells?

I may have to start buying it from there. I'm not sure what the dealio is with TN and delivery times, it's too unpredictable lately. Some days it's like 3-4 days, and other times, like right now i'm 8+ days. I live in Cali a few hours away too.

 

[danieltx]

You guys like the Optimum Nutrition that Costco sells?

I may have to start buying it from there. I'm not sure what the dealio is with TN and delivery times, it's too unpredictable lately. Some days it's like 3-4 days, and other times, like right now i'm 8+ days. I live in Cali a few hours away too.

I've had the same experience with True Nutrition lately as well. Having their products on Amazon was convenient but lately they've been coming and going.

 

[control]

Ever get stomach issues with that set up?

No, this seems to be the best way for me to get in my protein without stomach issues. When I was eating 8 ounces of meat at a time I had to take digestive enzymes, now I don't need them.

 

[goback2013]

No, this seems to be the best way for me to get in my protein without stomach issues. When I was eating 8 ounces of meat at a time I had to take digestive enzymes, now I don't need them.

What digestive enzymes? I've been eating a ton of beef. But want to start including chicken breasts. I don't really do well with chicken but thinking digestive enzymes may help.

 

[control]

What digestive enzymes? I've been eating a ton of beef. But want to start including chicken breasts. I don't really do well with chicken but thinking digestive enzymes may help.

I was taking the Doctors Best brand, worked great for me.

 

[Doitagain]

What digestive enzymes? I've been eating a ton of beef. But want to start including chicken breasts. I don't really do well with chicken but thinking digestive enzymes may help.

Now Foods Super Enzymes is a pretty complete and well designed formula.