jadetiger962 said:They're way cheaper at the big-box retailers...
Honestly, I wouldn't call that a massive price jump—if I can drop that much on 500g of muesli twice a month, I can certainly swing this amount$9.75 2 times a month, so it's not quite the dealbreaker I thought it might be but thanks anyway 😉
Brenda Davis22 said:Haven't you heard of oats? They're fantastic. You can grab some at Target—they have 500g bags for about $12...$4.25.
Oh, I've heard of them—I just wasn't sure if certain brands specialized in higher oat content across their grain lines. So, Target it is, then. Thanks.🙂
Grab about 9 ounces of fat-free cottage cheese and toss it in a shaker. Slowly pour in some milk—maybe 1 to 2 cups depending on how thick you want it—and once it’s smooth enough, throw in two scoops of Whey Isolate. Cap it off, give it a good shake, and there you go: two meals with roughly 40 grams of protein each, and minimal fat or carbs... A quick tip: if you pick up some low-fat cottage cheese from Trader Joe's, it blends with the milk much better since it’s smoother. The stuff from Publix can be a nightmare—it’s full of clumps that you'd practically need a blender to fix... You can basically have a meal like this whenever you want—just maybe not immediately after a workout, since that's when I prefer my whey mixed with water and Glucose tablets... P.S. Don't overdo the milk during the day; it does have a relatively high glycemic index (I personally cap mine at about two cups a day)...
I tried it just like you said—oof, I wouldn't say it's amazing, but it's okay. It has this sort of tangy-sweet flavor profile. Do you have any other recipes? Also, what's the deal with oatmeal? Can I actually find decent oats at a regular grocery store? 🙂
Dennis Lewis6 said:LOL, do you guys realize that artificial proteins actually wreck your kidneys?
LMAO That’s just not true—what exactly is "artificial" about whey, other than a few minor additives similar to what you find in basically everything else you eat every single day?👎
What do we think about mixing whey with milk and some plain cornflakes—just the basic stuff without any extra additives? Is that actually a solid combo? Is it decent enough, or am I missing something?
So, which other agencies are we talking about here? I heard there’s an agency run by that girl from Los Angeles—the one who sends young models out for castings like this. Anyway, could someone please drop the websites for the ones you guys already mentioned?
Well, I guess I was making the same mistake. For the last two months, I've been mixing my whey with milk—thinking it would somehow supercharge my results since it’s a 2.8% fat 😢 type of thing... anyway, I'm switching to water starting now. I'll be doing it right after my workout today. 🙂 Thanks.
honestly, most of what you're saying is just plain wrong.
Look, if it isn't too much trouble to type a few extra words, why don't you walk me through it? Everything feels a bit hazy right now—I mean, where else am I supposed to get decent info besides here? Most of the stuff floating around the web is so contradictory that it’s hard to tell which studies actually hold water. It’s all pretty confusing.
Grab about 9 ounces of fat-free cottage cheese and toss it into a shaker—slowly pour in some milk (maybe 1 to 2 cups depending on how thick you want it)—and once it’s smooth enough, stir in two scoops of whey. Cap it off, give it a good shake, and there you go: two meals packed with 40 grams of protein each, all while keeping fats and carbs to a minimum... A quick tip: if you pick up the store-brand stuff from Walmart, it blends pretty easily since it's less chunky. Honestly, the stuff from Publix can be a nightmare—it’s so lumpy you might actually need a blender to make it palatable... You can basically eat this anytime—just maybe not immediately after a workout when you're sticking to whey mixed with water and glucose... P.S. Don't go overboard with the milk during the day; it does have a relatively high glycemic index (I personally try to cap mine at about two cups a day)...
Got it. Thanks. One question, though—is there really a massive difference if I mix my post-workout whey with milk instead of water? I've heard that milk slows down absorption, but then again, I've also heard that milk—whether alone or mixed with something—is great for burning fat after a session. Now I'm just sitting here wondering which part is actually true.
What scoop size should I be using if I'm mixing my whey with non-fat milk? Is 50g about the right ballpark, or am I off? Also—what’s the flavor profile going to be like if I go with chocolate whey? Isn't it going to taste a bit...
slytrucker47 said:Fish oil usually comes in Omega-3 capsules anyway—so I doubt that's your issue. Just take them with water, then have your whey with some lean protein.😉
Look, let's say today I grabbed some muesli, a scoop of whey, and about a cup of milk... was I even close? Since I can't stand whey mixed with water and I didn't have time to pick up those fish oil capsules. 🙄
slytrucker47 Asks: Fish oil is already baked into most Omega-3 supplements anyway—so I really doubt that's going to be an issue for you. Just take it with some water, then go ahead and have your whey with some lean protein. Simple enough, right?😉
Well, I suppose that’s what happens when you actually have the drive to dig deeper—you end up with more information than you initially bargained for. In any case, I’ve certainly picked up quite a bit from the discussions here.
And what about mixing that chocolate whey with low-fat cottage cheese, followed by fish oil later on? What kind of combo is that? Ugh—your stomach might just do a complete flip
So, what should my final choice be then? haha Does that mean if I'm taking it on non-training days, I shouldn't be mixing it with glucose? And where can I pick up some flaxseed oil—is it just sitting there on the shelves at a typical grocery store like Kroger?
So, I have a quick question... am I okay if I just grab some whey instead of a full meal on days when I don't actually hit the gym? For example—I'm starving right now, but there’s nothing in the house except some whey and a bit of homemade sauce my mom sent over. Honestly, I can't bring myself to eat just that since I don't have any pasta to go with it. ??? Thanks.
So, I picked up some INKOSPOR protein over at Walmart, and I’m curious—are they actually any good? They only had Optimum Nutrition available as an alternative, so I grabbed those since you guys basically wiped out the Biotech stock. Please tell me I didn't just screw myself over again, or end up with something even worse than before.