I’ve seen this protein at wal-mart and from the price alone you would think its a great buy..52g of protein per serving and like 14 bucks for a 2lb tub……I’ve yet to try it but I did some research online and so far its gotten mixed reviews….but for price you’re not gonna find anything close to that.

Now as for your questions:

1. If you are you looking to add some size and gain some weight I would mix your protein with some milk (1% would be my choice) so you not only get the 52g of protein per serving you get an additional 10g per serving of milk you add………..now if you’re using the shakes to add in your weight loss then def use water……..or put in some ice into a blender and make it kinda like a milkshake – so the only calories you are getting is from the powder.

2. I def recommend eating something (small) before you go workout……it’ll fuel your body for your workout and help your body wake up some………..eating oatmeal is fine (IMO) but you could also mix a shake before hand and drink some before/during your workout and then mix another for afterwards…….(depending again on how much protien you’re looking to eat each day.) Eating the oatmeal after the workout is okay too…..the carbs in the oatmeal will help with energy to keep going throughout the day (just remember that whole oatmeal is better for you than that instant stuff…….but the instant stuff does work in a pinch) plus any fruit (oranges in your case) is always a good thing……vitamin C and simple carbs will always be your friend.

Back to the protein for a second though…..as I stated earlier the price is good for those who cant afford the more expensive stuff…..but like the old saying goes….you get what you pay for….so just remember buyer beware because the reason it’s probably so cheap is because they are using cheap ingredients……and if you’re trying to gain muscle/size or trim up and you’re working out hard you might as well go and spend a little more money and buy some better stuff (I like stuff from GNC and bodybuilding.com myself) because if you want your body to look as good as possible, you might as well be putting in the best stuff possible in it…….

just my two cents…….but good luck and keep pluggin away!

I did buy this at wal-mart. I want to lose weight and gain muscle. i was wondering if i could drink milk with it before i workout and then drink water with it after im done. Also, im 6’ and about 325. Very athletic for my size.

Protein before and after a workout is v. important. Yup, a protein milkshake beforehand is great; the only reason not to would be if it upset your stomach while you’re working out. If not, go for it.

Add protein to your postworkout meal! There’s a smidgen of (grain-based) protein in the oatmeal, but you need something more substantial: egg whites, lean meat or poultry. That’s when your body needs the protein most (and carbs, for that matter, so oatmeal is okay), so don’t skimp: eat something real. Postworkout shake is fine if you’re short on time, but whole food protein is preferable. Good luck and report back to us on how you’re doing! Andrew

Unless you’re predisposed to it. Everything I’ve read suggests that the kidney-damage thing is exaggerated or completely made up. If you don’t use the protein you ingest, you just excrete it. Two protein shakes a day will not hurt you, and if you’re 16 and just starting your prime muscle building years it’s a darn pretty good idea.

I had a shake before and after my workout today

It’s Rexx from the Beatdown. Came over myself when I saw this blog and even posted a FanPost about HGH. For my two cents, I took Muscle Milk (Chocolate) and thought it worked great. Mixed with just water, it still tasted fantastic! I loved it but it has a lot of calories, although there is a light version, which I haven’t tried. It gave me energy and took away my appetite. Give it a shot and good luck. See you on the Beatdown!