We picked up some Gold Standard from Vitamin cottage. A lot less ingredients then the Dynamatize. And ingredients I actually know (at least for the most part). Just don't drink that shit with water...it's nasty!I'll try it with milk tomorrow, hopefully it'll taste better.
Definitely with milk! Tastes pretty decent actually. If you have one of those shaker/blender cups it mixes well.
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Milk, ice, and blended!Originally Posted by rforsythe
I drink three at the least daily. Even of that crazy Dymatize that is so un-natural according to Sean's wife (aka his boss)
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We picked up some Gold Standard from Vitamin cottage. A lot less ingredients then the Dynamatize. And ingredients I actually know (at least for the most part). Just don't drink that shit with water...it's nasty!
I'll buy the homogenized egg whites in the carton and mix that in there too from time to time. Albumin, whey, milk protein blend. The best of all three worlds
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Ok Sean, I have read the label on the Dymatize Elite Isolate and I think you and your wife are mistaking the ingredients of amino acids.
First let’s look at the definition on a amino acid:
Amino acids (/əˈmiːnoʊ/, /əˈmaɪnoʊ/, or /ˈæmɪnoʊ/) are biologically important organic compounds made from amine (-NH2) and carboxylic acid (-COOH) functional groups, along with a side-chain specific to each amino acid. The key elements of an amino acid are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. About 500 amino acids are known[1] which can be classified in many ways. Structurally they can be classified according to the functional groups' locations as alpha- (α-), beta- (β-), gamma- (γ-) or delta- (δ-) amino acids; other categories relate to polarity, acid/base/neutral, and side chain group type (including: aliphatic, acyclic, hydroxyl or sulphur-containing, aromatic). In the form of proteins, amino acids comprise the second largest component other than water of human muscles, cells and other tissues.[2] Outside proteins, amino acids also perform critical biological roles including neurotransmitters, transport, and in synthesis.
Dymatize Elite Isolate label http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/dym/elite.html
In reality protein is amino acids, so basically any protein you take are going to have these ingredients in it. As the definition states amino acids are the second largest components in muscles, so they are in fact natural (as natural as a multi-vitamin). Dymatize is just very proud how much they offer in their protein so they list them out in quanity in the labels, so maybe that is what your wife is not undertsanding.
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Thanks for the info, Nate!I'll have to look into that a little bit more and show her. I really liked the Dymatize Elite. I was looking forward to trying the vanilla flavor. This new one gives me some nasty gas!
It is because Dymatize is known to be one of the easiest to digest; hence why I use it being lactose intolerant. Really any "isolate" is going to be easier to digest over 100% Whey.Thanks for the info, Nate!
"The difference between the whey protein forms is the process used to filter the proteins. Whey isolates yield a higher percentage of pure protein and can be filtered enough to be virtually lactose free, carbohydrate free, fat free, and cholesterol free."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whey_protein_isolate
I am using the vanilla now and it is so yummy. I mainly use that to mix frozen fruit, but even alone it is good. Their banana flavor is also really good and recommend it.
I'll have to double check, but I'm pretty sure it's whey isolate. Def not as smooth as Dymatize though. It drinks a bit thicker and doesn't mix nearly as easily.
This is why I want to go to Vanilla. I like mixing in frozen berries.
With weights, I think I'm going to try something a little different this winter. Usually I isolate 2 different muscle groups per workout. I've started doing more of a mixed workout where I do 3-4 muscles with less different exercises. Since I'm not going for bulk, I thought I'd give it a try. Have you guys done much of that? Or just stuck to certain groups on certain days? I'm still trying to do weights combined with stability/core stuff too.
Buncha little dandy's. Blender bottle, shake that shit up, and slam. Who cares what it tastes like.
Yeah I think Gold Standard is a isolate too; although I am unclear why it has lactose then. I know I tried it and still upset my stomach, plus liked the taste of Dymatize better and was a little cheaper.I'll have to double check, but I'm pretty sure it's whey isolate. Def not as smooth as Dymatize though. It drinks a bit thicker and doesn't mix nearly as easily.
This is why I want to go to Vanilla. I like mixing in frozen berries.
With weights, I think I'm going to try something a little different this winter. Usually I isolate 2 different muscle groups per workout. I've started doing more of a mixed workout where I do 3-4 muscles with less different exercises. Since I'm not going for bulk, I thought I'd give it a try. Have you guys done much of that? Or just stuck to certain groups on certain days? I'm still trying to do weights combined with stability/core stuff too.
EDIT: Gold Standard is not a pure Isolate and aslo has whey concentrate which is why lactose still in it. Their Hydrowhey is the more expensive one that does not have lactose.but at $57.99 for 3 pounds I will pass. I get 5 lbs of Dymatize for $45 shipped
Personally I stick with one muscle group a day, but that is me. I like to isolate that group and tear them up for a hour and then it gives them another week to recover. Plus so many muscles to work in one group anyways. Chest, there is flies, decline, incline, and straight. Arms everything from triceps, biceps to forarms.
I agree, but since I drink at least three a day I try to make them enjoyable. Now other stuff like pre-workouts I could care less how they taste as I take just a small shot of them. Although, why not get a protein loaded with BCAA's that is easier to digest and better quality. Taking in this much protein can have a lot of cholesterol, so may as well get a quality protein that minimizes this. just like calories, not all protein is equal!
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Relax, Suzy. I'm givin you shit. I drink 3 a day too. Taking the time to make them fancy, to me, is pointless and takes too much time. If you want a tasty treat, go to Dairy Queen.
This thread has become riDQlous.
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Although adding frozen fruit is more about getting the natural sugars for recovery than making it fancy.
I make two of these "on-the-clock" so the longer it takes the betterAnd yes, I even have a portable blender cup here at work; blend and drink it from same container.
Fuark, now I want a peanut buster parfait
I use a spoonful of rice syrup to get my sugars.Although adding frozen fruit is more about getting the natural sugars for recovery than making it fancy.
I make two of these "on-the-clock" so the longer it takes the better
I'm with you.... I do 3 a day as well and I only use water in mine. It gets pretty expensive using milk 3 times a day on shakes.
When you have no kids you can afford to indulge yourself in buying milk...big balling with my $3.00 for two gallons at Costco
Now that is getting fancy!
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