brian gardner Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have been doing vegan for about a month so far. Love how much energy i have. I have been lifting for about ten years. I am 49. I was a major meat eater. Many cows and chickens died for me. Anyway, even though i feel great, my numbers in the gym have started dropping off just this week. I suspect i am not getting enough protein. I have only lost a couple pounds in the month since i started vegan so its not that im not eating enough. Im doing lots of brown rice, beans, tofu, veggies, fruit, gettting proper fats from almond peanut butter, barleans 3-6-9 omega. Using animal stack vitamin packs. I want to start using a vegan protein powder. What do you recommend? What tastes good? About a year ago i tried soy protein powder from gnc and it tasted horrible. Also, i am highly allergic to Sucralose, so it cant have that as an ingrediant. Any help would be appreciated. I really love the vegan thing but i dont want to lose my hard earned muscle either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superwho Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I feel you bro. I got some pea protein from a buddy of mine who owns a supplement company, and the taste is not great at all, but it's a necessary evil. Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Are you sure you are getting enough carbs and fats as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I sometimes put some cocoa with my shake and a teaspoon of regular sugar in if I really don't feel like having it plain (I have unflavoured pure soy protein powder, so it does taste of ass on its own too). Sometimes you have to make a sacrifice and do what's best for your training - gulping down a protein shake is only a few seconds out of your day and you can wash it down with another drink, and it's over. There are other ways to use a protein powder - use it in cooking, pancakes, pizza base, naan bread etc. You don't notice it so much then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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