Life Brand Whey Protein Isolate 454g $8.99!!

[SKIDS]

I was in the Shoppers Drugmart in Port Credit today. They had the Life Brand Whey Protein Isolate 454g for $8.99. This is a smokin' deal since it usually goes for $16.99 a container.

Comes in chocolate or vanilla. I don't know if this is a local deal or in all SDM's.

Start planning that diet for the New Year!!:cheesygri

[Handa]

Pprrooottteeeeeeinnnnnnn!!!!!

[toronto_slim]

yeah, baby - time to pump up!

[kuqdew]

THANKS OP

Is this nationwide?

[SKIDS]

I haven't checked other locations...I just noticed it in this one, and bought a couple. I'm going out in a few minutes and will check another location.

[footy]

Ok great price ...but what about the taste ?

[SKIDS]

mmmmmmmmm...chocolatey!

[PhoeniX Skye]

You can get better stuff at supplementscanada at a cheaper price (5lb at ~$40 vs this 1lb at $9). Free ship over $99.

EDIT: Sorry, didn't see the Isolate part. But I use blends anyways.

[SKIDS]

I just went to another SDM and it was regular price, so call ahead. :confused:

[ainsane]

is it pure isolate? not a blend?

[M_DEAL_SEEKER]

Can someone please post the nutritional info for this protein. I usually buy the tub of isolate (2.27kg) at the gym for around $70 (~$14/lb). If this is good quality protein this is a smoking deal!

I'm interested in knowing:
Total Calories (per serving):
Protein:
Fat:
Carbs:

Thanx!

[fidottio]

This is not a HOT deal. It's a solid WARM deal though for sure.

As a person who's spent WELL over $1000 in protein alone in the last 2 years, I can say that high quality isolate protein usually goes for around $10-20/lb. I'm guessing "Life Brand" doesn't have a very high absorption. SportsNuitrition Depot sell Isolate Whey at around $15/lb. TrueProteinCanada.cpm sells the highest quality of isolate protein for $9/lb + shipping and flavouring, but if you're ordering in bulk then it's the place to go.

Not all protein powders are made equally! Just remember that.

All-in-all though.. not a bad deal. Especially for someone who might only have one or two scoops a week. But having at a minimum 3/day means a bit more financial planning xD

[Handa]

This is not a HOT deal. It's a solid WARM deal though for sure.

As a person who's spent WELL over $1000 in protein alone in the last 2 years, I can say that high quality isolate protein usually goes for around $10-20/lb. I'm guessing "Life Brand" doesn't have a very high absorption. SportsNuitrition Depot sell Isolate Whey at around $15/lb. TrueProteinCanada.cpm sells the highest quality of isolate protein for $9/lb + shipping and flavouring, but if you're ordering in bulk then it's the place to go.

Not all protein powders are made equally! Just remember that.

All-in-all though.. not a bad deal. Especially for someone who might only have one or two scoops a week. But having at a minimum 3/day means a bit more financial planning xD

$1000 on protein?? :lol:

[fidottio]

$1000 on protein?? :lol:

Today's calorie dense Carb-Fat combination foods do in fact offer some fairly cheap sources of energy, but there's also a reason why the world is getting fatter.

I don't understand why people will worry about saving $5 on gas at the pump but won't care to easily save $5 by watching food prices and investing some money in their body by buying some healthy food! As another 300lb man pumps "Premium" into his SUV. If only he took care of the wheels that got him around once he gets out of his car!

[fidottio]

$1000 on protein?? :lol:

Also, protein is in fact food. It's one of the three major macronutrients, so paying for protein should be considered equivalent to buying food. $1000 for food is not unreasonable over the course of 2 years. Hehehe.

[Handa]

Also, protein is in fact food. It's one of the three major macronutrients, so paying for protein should be considered equivalent to buying food. $1000 for food is not unreasonable over the course of 2 years. Hehehe.

You couldn't pay me $1000 to drink my dinner, I'd rather get my protein from other, healthier choices thank you very much.

[PhoeniX Skye]

How are protein powders less healthy?

[HandsomeDoc786]

Thanks OP....i'll have to check this out....will be visiting SND this weekend...need to build up for the holidays!!

[johal55]

Protein shakes are meant to assist not completely replace.

[Loomy]

proats every day keeps the doctor away (not really but they are good)

[fidottio]

How are protein powders less healthy?

Well put... Or are you not being sarcastic?

Protein supplements definitely do not contain the same satiety (makin ya feel full) as whole foods and given the choice I'd choose whole foods as well. Yet, I don't have the money to buy enough protein dense whole foods and still meet my daily protein intake necessary to get the results I want to see in the gym and in the mirror. "Healthy" has taken a new media in the horizontally growing world.

At the recommended 1g of protein per 1lb of bodyweight per day, 180-200g of protein coming from whole foods is hard to do without being in a huge caloric excess. Also, since powder runs around $1 / 30g protein, it's not half bad. When frozen salmon is on sale for a HOT deal, it's about 24g / $1. Tuna gives you about 35g / $1. Eggs at $0.20 a piece get you 24g / $1. Cottage cheese is a bit more pricey even on sale, running about 20g / $1. Chicken and ground beef also on sale will get you down around the 30g / $1 mark, but remember these prices are ALL ON SALE.

Yeah.. I like saving money. I think about these sort of things.

[Papagorgio]

Life brand Protein is terrible.. it has an unauthentic flavor.. very medicine-ie.. and it doesn't dissolve well at all..

I've tried almost all of the isolates at GNC and I would rate the lowest compared to them.

[edgecroft]

I was in Bulk Barn the other day and noticed that they had a bin full of Whey Protein Isolate powder. I didn't even look at the price, I was in a hurry. Anyone here ever use it?

[Canuck32]

At the recommended 1g of protein per 1lb of bodyweight per day, 180-200g of protein coming from whole foods is hard to do without being in a huge caloric excess.

Had to jump in on this one.

Pretty sure a rule of thumb (although certainly not authoritative) is 1g of protein for KG - not LB. This is a HUGE difference.

[Steveoph]

I was in Bulk Barn the other day and noticed that they had a bin full of Whey Protein Isolate powder. I didn't even look at the price, I was in a hurry. Anyone here ever use it?

I've bought it before. It's unflavoured, they have concentrate and isolate. You can have some interesting cooking by subbing flour for the whey and it still turns out OK, but they are rather bland and chalky flavoured. I only use it in shakes that I am going to chug down and not taste.

[Mugabe]

You couldn't pay me $1000 to drink my dinner, I'd rather get my protein from other, healthier choices thank you very much.
So I guess you bring a steak and a bowl of rice with you every time you go to the gym, right?

[ainsane]

Had to jump in on this one.

Pretty sure a rule of thumb (although certainly not authoritative) is 1g of protein for KG - not LB. This is a HUGE difference.

1g/kg is usually for maintenance while 1g/lb for muscle building. It all depends though I've heard both recommendations.

Men's Health says per lb: http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=nutrition&category=food.for.fitness&conitem=2bd999edbbbd201099edbbbd2010cfe793cd____

[salt_26]

picked up a few boxes today for $9.99. thanks

[gordholio]

I have bought whey protein before, but I read somewhere that too much protein isn't good for your kidneys. I guess everything in moderation and get your kidneys checked if you're taking an unusually large amount of this stuff.

[salt_26]

[QUOTE=M_DEAL_SEEKER;6129254]Can someone please post the nutritional info for this protein. I usually buy the tub of isolate (2.27kg) at the gym for around $70 (~$14/lb). If this is good quality protein this is a smoking deal!

I'm interested in knowing:
Total Calories (per serving): 170 (per serving is 3 scoop 45g)
Protein: 39 g
Fat: 0.5 g
Carbs: 1 g (carb free!!)

so 1 box has like 10 servings and it last 5 days (assuming u have 2 servings a day which is more than enough, atleast for me).

[Steveoph]

I have bought whey protein before, but I read somewhere that too much protein isn't good for your kidneys. I guess everything in moderation and get your kidneys checked if you're taking an unusually large amount of this stuff.

Unfortunately this is a commonly heard misconception. For a good article dispelling this myth, please read University of Western's John Berardi (http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/nutrition/kidney.htm ). Also about protein requirements, read his article about protein intake http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/nutrition/proprejudice.htm .

While you're at the site actually, read all of his stuff if you're interested in getting some sound advice about nutrition. He actually has a whole nutrition program lined up, which you can look at at www.precisionnutrition.com . A very interesting read, and now that the holidays are coming up, it might be a good time to check it out!

[arctics]

Unfortunately this is a commonly heard misconception. For a good article dispelling this myth, please read University of Western's John Berardi (http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/nutrition/kidney.htm ). Also about protein requirements, read his article about protein intake http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/nutrition/proprejudice.htm .

While you're at the site actually, read all of his stuff if you're interested in getting some sound advice about nutrition. He actually has a whole nutrition program lined up, which you can look at at www.precisionnutrition.com . A very interesting read, and now that the holidays are coming up, it might be a good time to check it out!

I was waiting for someone to source John Berardi. I especially love his recipes.

[fidottio]

Berardi fanboy club represent.