Like a few of the others, I aim for 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight (140g), but my lower limit is 1 gram per pound of
lean body weight (about 110-115g). It's really your muscle mass that needs the protein, not your fat mass, so I don't fret too much if I don't make my target.
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Originally Posted by NightengaleShane
My favorite protein powder, for those who would like to take one, is BSN Lean Dessert. You can either buy it at Vitamin World (Syntha 6 made by BSN is also good) or on Bodybuilding.com. It even tastes good just mixed with water, which is rare in a protein powder.
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I just have to add my two cents here. I have dreams about BSN Lean Dessert... that's how good it is, and I like that it has both fast and slow digesting proteins. Besides making a great post-workout shake, it's a fantastic addition to oatmeal and flax porridge. And like a complete loser, I've been trying new ways to use it because it's just too darn good not to. When I want a sweet treat, I sometimes whip up one of these recipes:
Custard: Mix 1 serving Lean Dessert with just enough water to yield a thick, pudding-like consistency. Refrigerate for 1 hour, top with 1/2 cup berries and enjoy it's yummy, custardy goodness. I've tried this with 5 of the 6 available flavors, and all of them are amazing.
Flax cake (variant of the flax microwave muffin): beat one medium egg in a large mug or small bowl and stir in 1/4 cup ground flax seed. After thoroughly combined, add 1 serving BSN Lean Dessert along with 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and a little water to create a thick batter. Microwave for about 1 minute and flip onto a plate. Delicious with berries, frozen banana slices, pumpkin butter, you name it.
I'm currently experimenting with a microwave brownie recipe right now that uses Lean Dessert protein with canned pumpkin, but it will probably take some trials to perfect. We'll see.
