P90X supplement vs. other protein powder??

[tracymac]

I did some searches on past posts but couldn't find an answer to this so I thought I'd post this question because you are always such a helpful group!

I've had the free sample of the P90X peak recovery formula in Smooth Orange for a while now and I just tried it this morning - it was really good. It seems a bit expensive on their website so I was wondering if there is anything special about it or if any of you have any other recommendations for a protein powder I should try. Is the P90X supplement any better/different than the others as far as protein, nutrients, etc??

Thank you!!
~Tracy~

 

[WD]

I dont know as I will be much help as this has interested me as well. Beach Body does not give their nutrients on their website as far as I can see. I think they say around 18 gms protein on the whey protein and the protein bars. Not the fat or carbs. The recovery drink is more carbs with a smaller ratio of protein and I belive it has some creatine in it.
Diane Sue
http://wd.1ww.us

 

[kathryn]

The recovery formula is not a "protein powder" but a balance of protein and carbs that is supposed to be beneficial for recovery. I visited their site, saw what the basic breakdown of macronutrients (protein, carbs, fats) was, and found a drink ("Power Dream") that is close, so I used that.

 

[tracymac]

Thank you for the info Kathryn. I'll look for Power Dream. I usually drink a protein shake with 20 grams of protein but very little carbs. In your very educated opinion, is it better to get the extra carbs (and less protein) while doing a p90x rotation? Or should I stick to my normal protein powder?

~Tracy~

 

[kathryn]

I wouldn't go for extra carbs OR less protein, just a different balance, perhaps. Getting some of each (carbohydrate to replace glycogen and protein to start the recovery process) right after the weight workouts (I'd grab a Power Dream right after mine). Then about an hour later, a protein-based meal (I think, I don't really pay that much attention to these things, like nutrient timing and such, but have read some about it).

 

[tillard]

I'm brand new to this site and to Cathe. I'll save all of those details for an introductory post for later on. But I caught this thread and thought I'd chime in.

I do P90X, I'm on my second round...LOVE IT!! The Peak Recovery Formula is different from their Protein powder. These are two seperate things with two seperate purposes.

The Recovery drink is just that a drink to drink after you've worked out. It's a balance of carbs and proteins that your body needs post INTENSE workout. It's used to replenish your glycogen stores and your blood sugar levels as both are depleted after a strenuous workout. That's why it's high in carbs and lower in protein (4 to 1 ratio). You drink it within 60 minutes of your workout (well I drink it right after my workout) and then wait 20 minutes before eating a normal day's meal.

It's not something that replaces a meal, or acts as a meal, it's in addition to everything else you consume in a day. I only use it after a really intense workout (ie Plyo, the weight routines, and recently after KickMax ). This drink is the whole reason I get my butt off the couch and exercise some days!! It's soooo good!!

The Whey Protein powder is what you use as a meal, snack, etc.

Hope this helps...and I hope to get to know many of you in the future!!

Deni