Good, cheap protein on Amazon and a heart rate monitor that actually works and doesn’t cost $500?

[thedrumheadspod]

@ms7dc I've been dropping weight by subbing a meal each day with some protein powder and calorie counting. If you don't mind a shake, it's easy to make a good meal replacer drink even with powder you can buy at Walmart/Target.

I mix mine with a serving of powdered peanut butter for taste and because I tend to get vanilla flavors so it works well together.

But good luck!

 

[dananglingson]

@ms7dc I got my myzone monitor+strap like 5 years ago for $50-60, I'm sure you could find one nowadays for even less

 

[blotovdaniel]

@ms7dc Sorry, no shortcuts in the diet. Protein has its place but it's not to fill you up.

 

[thuva]

@ms7dc OP, ease in to a better diet or you’ll freak out and eat a whole pizza. Try skin on chicken thighs, rice and a veg with seasoning. Eat it as a bowl and up your chicken count. It’s good for you and satiating. You need to learn good habits instead of a hard cut that your palate, brain and body aren’t used to.

 

[helper29]

@ms7dc Worst HR monitors just aren’t good. The optical sensor is vulnerable to all manner of interference. Chest strap is the way to go. One more vote for the Polar H10. Since it has Bluetooth and Ant+ its port flexible.

For protein, I mix in some psyllium husk. Add bulk without adding calories. Helps clean the pipes too!

 

[greenlinen]

@ms7dc The Wahoo ticker chest monitor is good and is $50

 

[nothingtoknow]

@greenlinen Any chance you have tattoos on the area that the monitor sits?

 

[ewebley]

@ms7dc I buy revolution nutrition, quite like it. Some of their products are available on Amazon, I buy direct from them though. Good sales.

I use a powrlabs chest HRM 1/2 the price of a polar. I own an Apple Watch but wanted something that connects to my rower and the spin bike for spin class.

 

[tana777]

@ms7dc Amazfit Trex 2, $150 and can last 24 days/charge. I like its zepp coach.

 

[_%D7%A1%D7%AA]

@ms7dc Levels grass fed whey vanilla.
Don’t even try the chocolate.

 

[newlysavedgirl]

@ms7dc This is how I learned i was allergic to milk protein.

 

[ecce]

@ms7dc If you have access to Aldi’s their protein is like $18 a tub. Its not too bad

 

[lostescape]

@ms7dc Premier protein or teras whey protein on Amazon

 

[bythegraceofgodgoi]

@ms7dc I take whey protein gold standard. Amazing and easy on stomach plus it's quite affordable for the premium quality they provide in the shake.

 

[mblayton]

@ms7dc NOW unflavored whey isolate. I mix it into my oatmeal every morning along with my creatine.

 

[ammer212]

@ms7dc Move to caesin if you want longer satiated feeling

 

[liberty7732]

@ms7dc I get the MRM whey from Amazon for $32 per 2 lb tub

 

[forlifeishalllove]

@ms7dc Used Apple Watch or Fitbit.

Eat chicken not protein shakes.

 

[erinkay]

@ms7dc A meal replacement and a protein shake are different.

 

[redcaliper]

@ms7dc I’ve used an older version of this one by Polar, about 10 years ago. I recall electro gel being recommended to help with conductivity prior to sweating.