Talk to me about...

PaigeMcC

Protein powders.  I know this is a topic that comes up a lot around here but honestly I don't know much about them.  I want to start doing fruit smoothies for breakfast (got a new blender! wo0!) but I don't know what powder I should be putting in them.  What do you use? What do you recommend? Anything to avoid?  

Also I really hate the idea of going to buy one - all the health-foody stores around here are filled with muscle bound men and skinny arse women.  Terrifying! I want to know all I can so I can make a (quick!) informed decision.

Help me out, ladies!

EDIT: Also, FYI I'm totally posting and running.  I'm heading on lunch break then a meeting.  Back in a few hours.

jenb1205

My trainer recommended to me Isopure Zero.  I've been using it for awhile and it's fine.  I get it at the gym across the street from mine, which is a really annoying gym full of toolbags and idiot "trainers" so I just go in, ask for what I need and get out as quick as possible.  I'd just act like you'd been buying it forever

raynes

Because I'm lazy and don't feel like typing, see this thread from last week!

miguelhilary2010

I use Isopure No Carb Vanilla.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

You don't have to go to GNC to get it. They have it at Whole Foods, and I belive even Trader Joes. Probably most other well-stocked grocery stores, too.

msange727

yes don't feel limited to gnc - i'm an online shopaholic, and i've looked everywhere for better buys. if i buy my protein (optimum nutrition whey in chocolate) from gnc, that means it's really on sale there.

PaigeMcC

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_talk?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:4b6b441a-304f-40d0-9479-b027553df34fPost:213a5a74-ab3e-4d71-995d-a535740bf3e6">Re: Talk to me about...</a>:
[QUOTE]You don't have to go to GNC to get it. They have it at Whole Foods, and I belive even Trader Joes. Probably most other well-stocked grocery stores, too.
Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]
We don't have those stores - I'm in Nova Scotia, Canada.  Eeep!  <div>
</div><div>I've never seen anything at local grocery stores but maybe I'll do some more investigating! Thanks for the tip</div>

missysue_q

Another online source that seems to be significantly cheaper than GNC is:
DPSNutrition.com
My FI and I order from there all the time...they are very trustworthy and quick

P.S. My fav's are BSN Syntha-6 line and Lean Dessert line (great products, plus SUPER yummy!!!!); as well as Optium Nutrition Whey.

raynes

Superstore might have it.  If they have a "health food" section.

I usually get mine at Popeyes.  From their site it looks like there's on in Halifax and one in Dartmouth.  I buy Iso-Sensation.  You could also try supplementscanada.com.

FWIW, the first time I went into Popeye's, they were super nice.  The guy helped me pick out the right kind of powder, and offered to let me try anything I wanted.

PaigeMcC

ohh! That's great to know Raynes! There's a Popeyes near work! Thanks!