My first protein shake - ugg

[JRink]

Ok, I had my first protein shake today. Strawberry flavor, 35g protein. Didn't taste that bad, it's workable, heh.

However, about an hour or two after I drank it, I sat on the toilet and erupted, like something wasn't sitting right inside me. Is this coincidence or likely due to the shake?

Should I get myself adjusted to the shakes more slowly? I don't plan on having more than a few a week, they are very expensive.

[Tiare]

Give it a few days, that reaction will go away.

[wibble]

You should buy some Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey. Its probably the cheapest you'll find around and it tastes great with 22g of protien per scoop.

I got a 5lb tub of it for about $45 Canadian, if you live in the US you'll probably find it for about $25. If you want more it also comes in like 10lb bags.

I recommend the vanilla because it tastes good in just water, awesome in milk and is good for mixing with other things like bananas.

P.S. No ass explosions from it either :D

wibble

[JRink]

I should also note. I'm a small guy, 134 pounds, so maybe that entire shake was too much for my system to handle. I had it about 2.5 hours after a workout last night. I'll try having another after my next workout and see what happens.

[wibble]

I should also note. I'm a small guy, 134 pounds, so maybe that entire shake was too much for my system to handle. I had it about 2.5 hours after a workout last night. I'll try having another after my next workout and see what happens.

I'm only about 140lbs and I drink 44g protien shakes with no problems. I don't know, might just be the way you are though. Doesn't hurt to try again. :)

[bradley]

I would drink the protein shake immediately after training along with some simple carbs. If the problem persists I would recommend a different brand of protein.

[Berserker]

I like protein shakes. Never had a problem, prefer chocalate. Theres nothing special about them my guess is it coincidence or just making a big deal out of it. Its not a magic powder.
As far as price goes it acutally cheaper sometimes then food. Optimum whey 5lbs cost about $32-35. 72 22g servings. Your not gonna get 72 chicken breast for $35.

[wibble]

Your not gonna get 72 chicken breast for $35.

But imagine if you could. :drooling:
Mmmm. Cheap delicious dead things.

[AJ_11]

Are you lactose intolerant, what did you mix it with?

[fatsoPanda]

ahhhhhh i remember my first time....:hump:


anyway, yeah what did you mix it with?? was it milk. Also what kinda protien?? I've found with certain ones I have bad @#%#@ too. I finally use Optimum....good stuff:thumbup:

[AstronautJones]

I remember Fuel Plex MRPs gave me some god awful rank gas.

So try Optimum's 100% whey.

[GIS]

Fuel Plex is the product of the bowel-devil so if that's what you're taking, buy something else fo shizzle next time. It gave me some bouts of explosive diarreah, that's for sure. :eek:

Also, ditch any berry flavored anything when it comes to bodybuilding. In most instances, primarily with MRP's and protein powders, chocolate is generally the most palatable.

[fuzz]

You might also want to try taking a smaller dose and working up to something larger. Your system might not be used to 30 grams of protein in such a quick dose (ie a shake versus a slowly eaten steak).

I also recommend Optimum Whey, ...chocolate and choc. mint taste great.

[Berserker]

I am not afraid to poop. But I kind of think we're over reacting here. I

[JD77]

LOL @ Berserker

I can't say that I ever got the squirtsees from whey. Try Optimum like the others said.