Started with Muscle Milk and went full Paleo

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Edited Date/Time 2/16/2013 6:36pm
Does anybody drink it? Do you think it's any good for you?
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dsmith 1/29/2013 5:23am
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i was tempted.... almost bought some just because it's moto related...but i didn't...if was going to...i was gonna get the vanilla..
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Sunhouse 1/29/2013 5:27am
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Yes and yes. I usually buy the Strawberry flavoured tubs.
I use it because I work out a lot and need the extra protein and calories. The only comparable product would IMO be Syntha -6 from BSN which also has a great taste and a few more calories than regular protein shakes!

I like the fact that Cytosport is in the industry, they promote a healthy product as oposed to all the unhealthy redneck energy drinks they try to sell us.
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spd721 1/29/2013 5:34am
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I used to drink the ready to drink ones but it just got too expensive. I couldn't stand the powdered stuff.
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Sunhouse 1/29/2013 5:38am
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spd721 wrote:
I used to drink the ready to drink ones but it just got too expensive. I couldn't stand the powdered stuff.
Mix it with low fat milk Smile

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tb341 1/29/2013 5:44am
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dont drink it. the pros drink whats called tour water. they put water in monster cans. its all for publicity.
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Sunhouse 1/29/2013 5:46am
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tb341 wrote:
dont drink it. the pros drink whats called tour water. they put water in monster cans. its all for publicity.
Musle milk is not an energy drink.
SuperMario 1/29/2013 5:49am
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tb341 wrote:
dont drink it. the pros drink whats called tour water. they put water in monster cans. its all for publicity.
That is exactly what goes on.
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Thelen20 1/29/2013 5:52am
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I drink it. It is not the best or the cheapest protein supplement out there but i am addicted to the chocolate flavored powder mix. I use it sometimes for meal replacement but mostly as a workout supplement. . . And now i'm supporting the sport
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zippy895 1/29/2013 6:01am
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drink it for recovery.the powder form has both whey and casen protien. i believe the liquid only has the whey.
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Gabriel J 1/29/2013 6:07am
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I drink the chocolate powder from the tub...taste is pretty good for what it is. I find it's better tasting than the pre-made bottles, and I like being able to choose my portion size easily.

Performance-wise, it's not something a hardcore weight-lifter would use, but I find its a great post-workout/training drink. It's also pretty inexpensive per serving when you buy the large tubs on sale from a GNC/vitamin shoppe type store.

That they support the moto industry is an added bonus.

-Gabe
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Ramrod 1/29/2013 6:38am
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You guys drink the ready made bottles from the store?

Do you think it helps your muscles recover well?

I've been trying the chocolate drink. Tastes ok and I'm not blind yet....
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ktm450ds 1/29/2013 7:01am
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Is it better then a banana, and a cold glass of water or tea? I bet there is something in it that does help with muscle recovery, but there has to be a better tasting option like a banana.
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Frodad78 1/29/2013 7:03am
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I drink it after a workout or as a meal replacement. Its just a protein shake. The ready made stuff tastes good but it is pricey as hell.
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ga_pike 1/29/2013 7:04am
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I like Muscle Milk LIght Chocolate and I often drink it for breakfast instead of eating.
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jtomasik 1/29/2013 7:06am
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I'll say it again....


All the protein you need is right here.


Without some processed, man-made bullshit. Nature has over 1.5 million years of dietary and digestive refinement research. Beats the hell out of some clown with 25 years in nutrition and 5 years of development. Kinda like how the FDA used to say eggs were so bad and had a direct connection to heart disease. Now, they're considered one of the best foods for ya.
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Tyler313 1/29/2013 7:14am
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I drink it all the time. The powder version isn't that exciting but I think the bottle is awesome. I feel like I have a little more energy after drinking one and since it's a protein drink you don't get the sugar rush and crash like a Monster or Rockstar.

Price sucks though, at $3.99 a bottle its a every now and then kinda thing.
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Scott167 1/29/2013 7:46am
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I can't justify buying the bottles all the time. Plus they are hard to find in Canada. I usually stick with the chocolate powder mix. I find if you mix it half half with milk it tastes close to the bottled stuff. Usually i just drink them for meal replacements or post workout.

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Spooner 1/29/2013 7:51am
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My wife and I use the powdered vanilla stuff for after cycling. I've tried a few other brands but I like the taste better of Muscle Milk and that they support the industry.
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TFS 1/29/2013 8:00am
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That stuff is known as "Frankenfood."

If you want protein, eat more eggs and chicken, real food.

For some people, just having that whey powder raises trigs, bad idea.
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GrapeApe 1/29/2013 8:07am
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TFS wrote:
That stuff is known as "Frankenfood." If you want protein, eat more eggs and chicken, real food. For some people, just having that whey powder raises...
That stuff is known as "Frankenfood."

If you want protein, eat more eggs and chicken, real food.

For some people, just having that whey powder raises trigs, bad idea.
No, that stuff is known as a "supplement". As in, it supplements the normal food you eat such as eggs and chicken. Most gyms don't like it when you grill chicken or scramble eggs in the locker room after a workout so supplements fill the need for immediate nutrition.
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jtomasik 1/29/2013 8:11am
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GrapeApe wrote:
No, that stuff is known as a "supplement". As in, it supplements the normal food you eat such as eggs and chicken. Most gyms don't like...
No, that stuff is known as a "supplement". As in, it supplements the normal food you eat such as eggs and chicken. Most gyms don't like it when you grill chicken or scramble eggs in the locker room after a workout so supplements fill the need for immediate nutrition.
You have no idea how bad these processed foods are for you. In fact, neither do the guys who make them or the FDA. The US has some of the biggest health issues, and the big difference in our diet are the processed junk (dairy, grains, soys, etcg.). You eat healthy natural foods, and you'll not only see a huge improvement in your performance, you'll be amazed at the issues that many people have which go away.

Oh, I can take a bunch of fantastic natural cold foods to the gym and nobody cares.

This guy changed to a strict Paleo diet with no artificial supplements. Looks pretty damn good to me.

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bdub 1/29/2013 8:12am
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I will occasionaly stop and pick one up from the gas station on the way to work. About the same price as the fast food breakfast, and it has to be better for you than that!!! My job creates a lot of mental stress, so I figure my brain could use the extra protein.
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zippy895 1/29/2013 8:17am
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TFS wrote:
That stuff is known as "Frankenfood." If you want protein, eat more eggs and chicken, real food. For some people, just having that whey powder raises...
That stuff is known as "Frankenfood."

If you want protein, eat more eggs and chicken, real food.

For some people, just having that whey powder raises trigs, bad idea.
the powder has both whey and casen.best of both worlds.post workout.
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GrapeApe 1/29/2013 8:20am
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GrapeApe wrote:
No, that stuff is known as a "supplement". As in, it supplements the normal food you eat such as eggs and chicken. Most gyms don't like...
No, that stuff is known as a "supplement". As in, it supplements the normal food you eat such as eggs and chicken. Most gyms don't like it when you grill chicken or scramble eggs in the locker room after a workout so supplements fill the need for immediate nutrition.
jtomasik wrote:
You have no idea how bad these processed foods are for you. In fact, neither do the guys who make them or the FDA. The US...
You have no idea how bad these processed foods are for you. In fact, neither do the guys who make them or the FDA. The US has some of the biggest health issues, and the big difference in our diet are the processed junk (dairy, grains, soys, etcg.). You eat healthy natural foods, and you'll not only see a huge improvement in your performance, you'll be amazed at the issues that many people have which go away.

Oh, I can take a bunch of fantastic natural cold foods to the gym and nobody cares.

This guy changed to a strict Paleo diet with no artificial supplements. Looks pretty damn good to me.

I know how bad processed foods are, and so do the guys that make them and the FDA. Some of us that live in the real world have to make decisions based on convenience. Paleo diets are great, but not realistic for a majority of people. For those people, you just make the best decisions you can given the resources at hand. After an endurance race I like to drink chocolate milk. Sure, it would be better if I sucked milk straight from the cow's tit and mixed it with a pinch of fresh ground cocoa, but that is a little inconvenient.

Back to the subject, Muscle Milk isn't the best source of protein but in a pinch it's better than not eating after a workout.
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TFS 1/29/2013 8:22am
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TFS wrote:
That stuff is known as "Frankenfood." If you want protein, eat more eggs and chicken, real food. For some people, just having that whey powder raises...
That stuff is known as "Frankenfood."

If you want protein, eat more eggs and chicken, real food.

For some people, just having that whey powder raises trigs, bad idea.
GrapeApe wrote:
No, that stuff is known as a "supplement". As in, it supplements the normal food you eat such as eggs and chicken. Most gyms don't like...
No, that stuff is known as a "supplement". As in, it supplements the normal food you eat such as eggs and chicken. Most gyms don't like it when you grill chicken or scramble eggs in the locker room after a workout so supplements fill the need for immediate nutrition.
Is Koolaid a supplement too? Smile

You are arguing that people "need" protein at the gym, or...?

Another vocabulary word for this thread is "BroScience."

"Hey bro, you need protein immediately after lifting, use what I use bro, this shit works..."

I spent an hr in the gym last evening (5-6 m) and went to bed without eating anything. Didn't eat until this morning. I'm still alive.

BTW, any extra protein you take in (and you probably do if you use that crap), turns to glucose. Glucose causes insulin to increase to adjust blood sugar, and that also kicks in a fat storage mechanism. The more you do it, the worse it gets. That's what "BroScience" does for you.

Ever notice all the fat people at the gym doing that stuff and they wonder why nothing works? Smile
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TFS 1/29/2013 8:24am
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GrapeApe wrote:
No, that stuff is known as a "supplement". As in, it supplements the normal food you eat such as eggs and chicken. Most gyms don't like...
No, that stuff is known as a "supplement". As in, it supplements the normal food you eat such as eggs and chicken. Most gyms don't like it when you grill chicken or scramble eggs in the locker room after a workout so supplements fill the need for immediate nutrition.
jtomasik wrote:
You have no idea how bad these processed foods are for you. In fact, neither do the guys who make them or the FDA. The US...
You have no idea how bad these processed foods are for you. In fact, neither do the guys who make them or the FDA. The US has some of the biggest health issues, and the big difference in our diet are the processed junk (dairy, grains, soys, etcg.). You eat healthy natural foods, and you'll not only see a huge improvement in your performance, you'll be amazed at the issues that many people have which go away.

Oh, I can take a bunch of fantastic natural cold foods to the gym and nobody cares.

This guy changed to a strict Paleo diet with no artificial supplements. Looks pretty damn good to me.

Paleo is the way to go.

All these complications and crap people add are mostly marketing.
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jtomasik 1/29/2013 8:24am
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GrapeApe wrote:
I know how bad processed foods are, and so do the guys that make them and the FDA. Some of us that live in the real...
I know how bad processed foods are, and so do the guys that make them and the FDA. Some of us that live in the real world have to make decisions based on convenience. Paleo diets are great, but not realistic for a majority of people. For those people, you just make the best decisions you can given the resources at hand. After an endurance race I like to drink chocolate milk. Sure, it would be better if I sucked milk straight from the cow's tit and mixed it with a pinch of fresh ground cocoa, but that is a little inconvenient.

Back to the subject, Muscle Milk isn't the best source of protein but in a pinch it's better than not eating after a workout.
I'd like to know why a Paleo diet isn't realistic.

Oh, you might want to think twice about cow milk. One of the reasons it's processed is because the human digestive system struggles so hard to digest it. Also, the calcium you get from milk is acidic based, and when that shit gets into your system, it shuts down the majority of your small intestine's ability to absorb nutrients, including calcium. Plant-based calcium, which is called alkaline based calcium, doesn't do any of that. You can get all of the calcium you need just from plants, and your body will absorb more nutrition because of it. Bet ya' never knew that.
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zippy895 1/29/2013 8:24am
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yes ,its a suppliment.
eat your proper real food(breakfast) aprox. 3 hrs before your event.digestion taking place,carb drink types r important during,if longer than 2 hrs, a soy protien drink is ok,not whey or casen. whey n casen better at post not pre or during.dont forget fresh h20 during also.
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TFS 1/29/2013 8:25am
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TFS wrote:
That stuff is known as "Frankenfood." If you want protein, eat more eggs and chicken, real food. For some people, just having that whey powder raises...
That stuff is known as "Frankenfood."

If you want protein, eat more eggs and chicken, real food.

For some people, just having that whey powder raises trigs, bad idea.
zippy895 wrote:
the powder has both whey and casen.best of both worlds.post workout.
It's only "best of both worlds" for marketing, not for humans.

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