What kind of protein do you take?

[raitmet]

@mardymar Aye, proud of you! I used to run a lot was how I started. My sister got me into it, she's a nurse so I personally think she genuinely cares about health. But I've noticed a change in mental health. But the past 4 months I've been doing weights only and cardio to warm up. But yeah making time for the gym was one of the best decisions ever. I'm also having issues with pre workout but I guess being itchy is a good thing? Lol.

 

[mardymar]

@raitmet I applaud you for running, I just am not built for it haha. I'm happy to hear about your change in mental health! I've actually never tried pre-workout, it's interesting to hear it made you itchy!

 

[raitmet]

@mardymar Thank you! I can't run as nearly as I used to considering the stuff I've been eating to gain weight haha. I am not built for no more tbh, but I do enjoy a nice 15-20 min jog. I used to go for two hours at a time! Now I have too stubby of legs it feels and I run out of breath faster. Trying to run more but that'll take a min. Taking pre workout is insane tbh, but I'm an energy drinker and coffee drinker so pre workout helps a ton for me personally, it's the beta alanine that makes you itchy I guess? Supposedly people say.

 

[cfitz]

@raitmet I get Optimum Nutrition Whey from Costco on sale. Vanilla. The chocolate is gross.

 

[raitmet]

@cfitz Wha??? Seriously? I prefer the chocolate, 100 percent. But to each their own, I've noticed a lot of people get it from Costco. Thank you!

 

[cfitz]

@raitmet lol. It is a personal preference. I almost always preferred vanilla.

 

[thevapor]

@raitmet Dymatize.

 

[salfordnurse]

@raitmet Fish, chicken and soyabean chunks only.

 

[raitmet]

@salfordnurse Aye He said natural only! Haha

 

[saravr]

@raitmet I used to take Dymatize, but I would feel bloated and make my stomach upset after a while.

I'm taking MÖLK right now and it seems to not affect me as bad. I mix it in water and creatine with an immersion blender to keep it from clumping.

 

[raitmet]

@saravr I'll look into it, how's creatine? I've been meaning to try it but I heard it makes you gain weight with the water storage it builds in your body, I'm just scared of that lol

 

[saravr]

@raitmet Creatine helps with muscle recovery and muscle growth. You might gain a little weight from water retention, but it does not slow fat loss. It's one of the most studied supplements and it's pretty well accepted that it's healthy and beneficial.

 

[raitmet]

@saravr I heard a lot of things on it especially now that it's more popular. I'll look into it more but we will see haha.

 

[raitmet]

@saravr Thank you for the info on it! Appreciate it a ton.

 

[dawn16]

@raitmet Any whey isolate. Isopure is pretty good. Hint if you don’t want you poop your pants I also suggest not taking cheap whey.

 

[raitmet]

@dawn16 Hahaha, thank you for that tip.

 

[kellytong]

@raitmet Clean is the best - but outside of that you should proteins that aline with your blood type.

 

[raitmet]

@kellytong Thank you for the advice

 

[righteoustales]

@raitmet OZIVA plant protein

 

[motorsport_m6]

@raitmet It all depends on you, your time and budget. Ideally you get all your protein from meals. That’s often difficult so most top up protein from supplements.

I personally keep a variety so I’ve got choice. I’ve got grenade bars as they are delicious, portable, and it’s a solid so you’re not just drinking a shake. Also is good for any urges for sweets or chocolate.

Then I’ve got 3 types of whey. Clear whey is peach ice tea. That’s super refreshing and light. It quenches a thirst and is also a good one to sip on or have during a gym session.

Then I’ve got a Belgian chocolate whey from PhD nutrition which is delicious. That’s kinda standard go to.

Then a MyProtein vanilla whey. This is more for mixing. I blend it with coffee sometimes or whatever else.

I’ve also got beef jerky/ biltong lying about if I want something savory.

Basically I’ve got options.

I’ll not have all of the above in a single day. I just track my food and add in any of the options depending on what’s needed.

Besides that, meals are based around a good meat source and tend to have eggs for breakfast a lot.