Intek Evolution vs. True Nutrition

[Early Cuyler]

I've been on Intek for about two years now and it's been great. I'm stronger than I've ever been, it tastes great, I feel great, etc. However the price has gotten ridiculous ($77/5lb tub).

A little more about me- I'm 6'0", 250lbs (going down) with a lot of muscle but also fat to be honest. I am dieting and eating well in addition to the shake so I'm looking for high protein/low cal shake options. I typically get about 200-225g protein a day (3 shakes, two scoops each when I wake up, after workout, and before bed. I get the rest through meals). My ultimate goal is to lose 25-30lbs without losing strength and then reassess where I'm at.

I've read a few of yall are liking True Nutrition so I have a couple of questions:
1- What blends would yall recommend? Is there a I have one of beef protein isolate, egg white protein, micellar casein, and whey protein isolate microfiltrated. Fyi: 124cal and 30.5g protein.
2- How do yall drink it? Do yall mix it up like a traditional shake with the flavorings or do you mix it with something else?


Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[JJones75]

Re: Intek Evolution vs. True Nutrition

I use regualr eggwhite protein mostly as it is what agrees with my gut the best , any whey seems to give me a little gas and the beef isolate will clean me out like bad water from mexico !!

I get the egg white protein in premium chocolate peanutbutter cup flavor with the protease enzime complex added and that equals $10.67 a pound
http://truenutrition.com/p-944-egg-white-protein-1lb.aspx?

The Team Skip is also great and will work well for a meal replacment as the casine in it holds you over for a good while
I get the same flavor and protease enzime
http://truenutrition.com/p-1019-team-skip-formula-1lb-eggmilk.aspx

Both are only protein with only small trace of carbs or fats so you can add needed macros as you desire

 

[Lazlo]

Re: Intek Evolution vs. True Nutrition

I was 5'9" and 205lbs when I started down a very similar path to what you describe. Decided to shed some weight with minimal loss of strength, partly by making dietary changes.

I switched to True Nutrition protein, and use 2 scoops of the Breakfast Blend in the morning, and DC's Protein Blend after workouts, mixed with 2% milk. This is supplemented by a high-protein, low-carb diet, and about 16oz of Greek yogurt during the day. I began with both vanilla flavored and sweetened with Stevia, but have since dropped the Stevia. Honestly, the sweetener is almost sickening after you get used to the non-sweetened versions.

After 6mos I've dropped 20lbs, and lost roughly 20lbs on my max bench press. My run time has dropped from a 7.5 to a 6.5 minute mile.

 

[BroncoVol74]

Re: Intek Evolution vs. True Nutrition

FYI. Intek got busted a few months ago for putting filler (sawdust and flour) in their protein powder. I switched to V-Core from Complete Nutrition.
Sounds like you are where I used to be, about 6' tall and 240lb. I was a chronic cardio-weight lifter. I ran about 2-3 miles and lifted weights 5 days a week and still could not get under about 20% body fat. If you are open to a new way of looking at your diet I highly recommend you look into Paleo. I have been eating "primal" for about 7-8 months now along with crossfit about 5 days a week and I have gone from 240 to 190. My daily diet usually consists of about 6-8 pieces of bacon, 6 eggs, an avocado, pork chops or grilled chicken, salad of some kind, fresh veggies, protein(V-Core) smoothie with fresh juice, whole milk, full fat greek yogurt, frozen berries and a spoonful of pure fat. I cook with bacon grease and eat 80-20 hamburger meat.
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