Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 Pound
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Customer Reviews of Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 Pound
Customer Review: Big Tub of Whey
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this through Amazon some couple of weeks back. It's a big tub--bigger than I thought it would be. There's a scooper cup inside the tub but it's buried underneath all the whey. You'll have to use a spoon to dig it out.
Since I have never tried any other brand of whey protein, I can't speak for the quality relative to those other brands but I can say that when I first bought it, I thought it was going to taste like crap. Reading various horror stories of whey protein powders that ranged from tasteless and bland to downright nasty from various health forums scared me a bit but some people claimed that this brand wasn't bad relative to others. So I took a dive in and hoped for the best. I was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't that bad. In fact, it's pretty good for what it is.
I bought the double rich chocolate because I like chocolate and well, this powder comes pretty damn close to eating a Hershey's chocolate bar except in a liquid form.
I do suggest buying a shaker cup as this doesn't mix very well with just a spoon. It'll clump up using a spoon. It's not a bad thing, if you don't mind melted clumps of whey protein. Frankly, I don't care one way or the other but if you're trying to down this in under 10 seconds, you're going to have a bit of difficulty. It's still drinkable, don't get me wrong, and the taste is still the same but if you prefer to chug it like water, shaking it in a shaker cup will make it a lot easier to drink if you're in a hurry.
It does contain sucralose and cocoa powder, so if you're concerned about that, I'd suggesting looking elsewhere but personally, I'm not terribly concerned about that and I don't think you should be too concerned about that either unless you're just one of those health nuts.
All in all, I recommend this brand for its taste to price and value. I think it's worth it.
Customer Review: Who knows if it works, but I'll keep buying it
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm now over half-way through my 2nd Double Rich Chocolate 5.15 pounder and in a month or so I'm sure I'll be on my 3rd. Occasionally I try to research the best protein for a pre or post-workout snack, but my brain usually starts hurting and I have to lay down. The consensus at least seems to be that protein isolates are the most effective form of protein--and this stuff is mostly just that, with some whey concentrate and whey peptides blended in as well. I figure that covers the bases a bit. And it's got those amino acids you're also craving. Whatever. In the last 6 months I've added ~100 lbs to my squats/deadlifts and ~50 to my bench. I attribute this mostly to a new 80/20 workout program I'm trying, but obviously nutrition must be playing some part, and I am gulping down a protein smoothie daily. The same smoothie too. The exact same smoothie for weeks and weeks and weeks. I think that speaks for the taste. This has probably already been posted but my recipe is a banana, 1 protein scoop (sometimes 2), 1 tbsp of peanut butter, 2 cups of milk, and a splash of coffee (if its handy), blended up with a hand mixer. Every day. It was pretty delicious months ago and it's only now starting to bore me, so I might move on to Vanilla for my next tub and do the standard strawberry, banana, milk & honey thing. In my opinion, chocolate protein and strawberries do not mix. Oh yeah, this stuff dissolves pretty completely which is nice, although my Kitchen Aid hand mixer is pretty mean. On the rare occasion I'm spoon-mixing, I get a little bit of the protein globs which feel weird swallowing and cement themselves to the side of your cup. The only real complaint I have about ordering this is trying to find an existing flavor/size combination. Those drop-down selectors include a bunch of imaginary options. Somebody knows what I'm talking about, right?Customer Review: Tips For Mixing and Drinking
Summary: 5 Stars
I used this for 2 years after gastric bypass surgery, and it was definitely the best-tasting powder out there, and was highly recommended by just about everyone. For those concerned about bloating I find that the common method or either blending or shaking adds too much air / bubbles. My recommendation is to stir instead. I also have a great tip to improve taste... keep it cold! Glass bottles make a big difference. Plastic containers don't keep it cold enough. The glass bottles that those Starbucks Frappuchino drinks comes in, I found, are the perfect size for a shake, and they're highly portable. They come in a 4-pack. After sitting a while, all it needs is a few swirls (with cap on!) and you can see the bottom to know when you've gotten it all off the bottom. You can wash the glasses and lids and keep using them. I pour my mix into these bottles, and go from there. Here's my tip for the best way to mix:
Stir with a fork in a glass measuring cup. First add a little milk to make a paste. Then add more milk GRADUALLY, little by little, while continuing to stir, until you get the desired amount. Making a paste first is essential. If you just dump your powder into a large glass of milk, it will clump. Pour your shakes into above-mentioned glass bottles.
I reiterate that using a blender or shaking it adds too much air. Sometimes people like this effect because it gives it more of a cake batter or milkshake feel, but for me it adds to much air that can affect gasiness and/or bloating.
Also, use with milk. It won't taste good with water.
Customer Review: Strawberry - Review
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been working out pretty heavily for the past 3 months. I work out for 2 hours 4 days a week and 2 miles before that. I never thought in a million years that I would buy this stuff but after seeing the reviews, I had to give it a shot.
Taste:
Not too shabby, another review said the strawberry tastes "deity". It does have a slight hint of something other than sugar but all in all the stuff resembled a bland Strawberry Instant Quick. ...which is good, since quick was the sweetest thing I think I have ever drank. 1 out of 10 I give the flavor an 8. As in I could drink this stuff for a month with out any worries.
Results:
After using it for 2 weeks I did start to see more of a build after a work out. Before taking this supplement I noticed a plateau in my muscle growth. After 2 weeks my arms started gaining again. ...This stuff works.
How to use it, for men anyways:
Take your weight and then use that number to use the number of grams of protein per serving. Example: I am 200Lbs so I take 8 Scoops (8x24 grams of Protein) which puts me just under. With the nice rounded scoops I use, I can assume I am taking the proper amount. ...Honestly though I take about 100 grams a day, 1 scoop before and 1 scoop after a work out, and they through out the day I will take 2 more. From what I read your body can only absorb 24grams in protein in a 3 hour period. ...may want to look that up your self. Another review I read, a fellow used 2lbs container in 45 days and he saw results. ...no way he was doing 8 scoops a day.
Customer Review: Great product!
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, I will admit that the only other whey protein I've had is muscle milk, which I guess is a whey/soy blend. The two flavors of muscle milk I tried were disgusting. That is why I love 100%Whey by Optimum Nutrition. Not only does it have some great nutrients and a lot of protein for the price, but it is also a pleasure to drink. I like to put it in my shaker with some crushed ice and it comes out tasting chocolaty, delicious, and refreshing after a hard workout.
I have been doing the P90X workout program, and I started using this whey protein to supplement my diet. I drink it before and after workouts (if you're on a budget, just drink it after your workouts as that is when it is most effective). I went away on vacation and didn't take any whey powder, and I noticed I was more sore after workouts and became fatigued more easily. I can honestly say that I am currently in the best shape of my life right now. My flab has been shrinking and my muscles have been swelling and I have this fine product partly to thank for my success.
The only complaint I have ever had about this stuff is that when I ordered my last 5lb tub the scoop was buried deep inside the powder. Since I had just finished my last tub I still had that scoop to use, but if someone was ordering this for the first time, they would have had to fish it out somehow. Aside from this minor inconvenience, this product is the best bang for your buck I have found on the internet and makes a great compliment to your exercise regimen.