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Started lifting again after an extremely long hiatus a few weeks ago. Did the typical uneducated consumer thing and bought the first thing I saw on the shelf and have learned that I probably overpaid for unnecessary shit. I'm about out of that stuff now and will be looking for a new protein that I could use long term. I like to find good brands and stick with them especially for consistency sake since I'm just starting out.

I'd prefer 100% whey concentrate but it seems like everything is a concentrate/isolate blend. Not a deal breaker but it seems like the most logical option. I'm open to feedback about that point if I'm mistaken.

Another nice option would be something I could take daily. Most days I can get close to my 0.8/1 gram per lb goal but there are days where I fall short and it would be nice to have something that's not jacked with whatever post workout bullshit they cram into this stuff (creatine etc.). The powder I have currently has added amino acids and "green blend digestive something or another" that I don't feel like I need any extra of so I'm really only consuming it post workout.

Any input is appreciated.

Started lifting again after an extremely long hiatus a few weeks ago. Did the typical uneducated consumer thing and bought the first thing I saw on the shelf and have learned that I probably overpaid for unnecessary shit. I'm about out of that stuff now and will be looking for a new protein that I could use long term. I like to find good brands and stick with them especially for consistency sake since I'm just starting out. I'd prefer 100% whey concentrate but it seems like everything is a concentrate/isolate blend. Not a deal breaker but it seems like the most logical option. I'm open to feedback about that point if I'm mistaken. Another nice option would be something I could take daily. Most days I can get close to my 0.8/1 gram per lb goal but there are days where I fall short and it would be nice to have something that's not jacked with whatever post workout bullshit they cram into this stuff (creatine etc.). The powder I have currently has added amino acids and "green blend digestive something or another" that I don't feel like I need any extra of so I'm really only consuming it post workout. Any input is appreciated.

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I take Orgain from Costco, chocolate flavor with the probiotics included. I used to take the Costco whey protein that is in the brown packaging, but it has sucralose so I switched it up.

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Any particular reason for plant based protein?

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faggot vegans is my first thought, they say everything including sex is better when done with plants. Steak is great for muscles so go meat it's what predators eat since cows are strong but have no definition like pigs so go the meat route.

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I'm trying to get most of my protein from food sources but I'm also trying to ditch some fat before I attempt a lean bulk so I'm running a calorie deficit. I already eating chicken breast once if not twice a day. 140 calories for 25g of protein is an easy call some days.

As far as why plant based protein, it seems like a less than ideal option when you look at serving size vs protein content. But who knows maybe the guy is lactose intolerant or has a dairy allergy. I'm not here to pass judgement.

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They always have sucralose in the whey proteins, this one Orgain doesn't and has probiotics. I buy a few whenever they go on sale.

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I use NOW unflavored for when I make my own [just milk, ice, peanut butter powder or honey or a coffee syrup (Butter Rum being my favorite)].

Gold Standard if I just want chocolate.

And if you like Pumpkin Pie go with Robert Irvine's Fit Crunch. I've tried the others, they're alright but the Pumpkin Pie is da BOOOOOMBALICIOUS!

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Collagen peptides.

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Thanks! Took a quick look at them. Looks like I'd get a lot more bang for my buck with a whey powder but seems like something I could fit into my daily routine for sure.

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Probably, whey is plant based protein, collagen is animal protein, you need to take less and your body absorbs it better, if you just want gains though, you're probably fine with whey.

I've been using it for a couple months, did wonders for my joints.

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I don't want to "umm ackshully" you but whey comes from milk. Any reputable company is going to list plant protein ingredients on the label.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whey_protein

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I use the GNC AMP Wheybolic Chocolate Fudge. Chases away that after workout soreness the next day or two. It mixes easily with water, and it tastes good. It has all the good stuff in it for recovery and building better muscle mass.

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soreness is simplicity itself. Make your own magnesium oil with a bottle of water and some Epsom salts mixed in a spray bottle. Stops cramps when sprayed on worn muscles and helps recovery also. https://www.organicfacts.net/recipe/magnesium-oil

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hmmm,,, I dunno about all that but I like all the other stuff about that particular protein and I notice that when I take it regularly I don't get sore after a real strenuous workout.

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I'd go with anything unflavored, most of the artificial sweeteners are cancerogenic crap.

Few years back while I was still using them I would buy Myprotein unflavored, not sure if they still sell it. It was the best and cheapest unflavored protein out there, mixed well too.

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That's a good point. What do you mix it with?

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Milk, banana, honey, cocoa or peanut butter powder.

Milk, strawberries, honey.

Water, ice, coldbrew coffee - this one is pretty good actually.

In the summer you can buy any frozen fruit and blend it with whey and milk, then pour it in an insulated bottle for post workout refreshment.

If you are watching your calories, just mix it with water. You get used to the sadness, eventually.

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Coffee sounds like the minimum I could handle lol. Idk about plain. Might have to grab a smaller bag and try a few things out. Thanks you gave me something to consider.

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DO NOT use muscle milk. I uses crystalized fructose for a sweetener. It's a great taste and only gives you explosive diarrhea so you shit yourself a 1/2 hour after drinking it. I admit to losing a pair of underwear before finding this out.

Recommend real meat like steak with a big strip of fat and a lot of brocolli with melted real cheese on it not the name brand crap but like crackerbarrel or something not made with omega 6 oils which most have but are called cheese not cheese food like they should be labeled. Also go for power lifting since it requires less food and gets better strength gains.

TO get cut do daily minifasts not dieting, eat from 6pm to 10 pm and nothing all day just water, you'll lean up 10x faster and your muscle won't shrivel up on you and your tendons will not waste away either.

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Thanks. I'm trying to stay away from anything prepackaged already. I realized pretty quickly that bottled shakes and bars are loaded with garbage and marketed as healthy. Makes me wonder how many people gobble that shit up and wonder why they can't lose weight.

As far as scheduling goes I was doing an intermittent fast i.e. skipping breakfast and lost the first 10lbs pretty quickly. Since I really started getting after it and hitting the gym and understanding my actual nutrition needs I found that a small breakfast, decent lunch, small snack in the afternoon (I mean truly small like a handful of almonds) and then an ok dinner, seems to be working out for me. I don't have a ton more to lose. Maybe another 7-10lbs. Workouts hopefully maintaining my embarrassingly small muscle mass. Ideally I'd like to see about 12-15% body fat then start a lean bulk. Once I can build some decent muscle I'm going to experiment with some different kinds of cuts.