The COSTCO Thread

[Pheidippides]

Recipe?

Also, after lifting, are you guys using 1 scoop or 2? I have read views on both approaches.

One banana. On cup frozen strawberries. One cup frozen blueberries. One cup baby spinach (raw). One T peanut butter. One T honey. One scoop powder (I prefer vanilla). Approximately 8 oz liquid (I use water, but others use milk. Juices make it too sweet IMO).

Runs approximately 500 calories, so it's not a "light" shake but it is one of the healthiest things I eat all day. Often it is my breakfast.

[KillerDog]

Recipe?

Also, after lifting, are you guys using 1 scoop or 2? I have read views on both approaches.

When I'm playing sand volleyball in the summer I usually combine 2 scoops with water after my early morning training sessions.

[TripletDaddy]

One banana. On cup frozen strawberries. One cup frozen blueberries. One cup baby spinach (raw). One T peanut butter. One T honey. One scoop powder (I prefer vanilla). Approximately 8 oz liquid (I use water, but others use milk. Juices make it too sweet IMO).

Runs approximately 500 calories, so it's not a "light" shake but it is one of the healthiest things I eat all day. Often it is my breakfast.

Mine:

1 scoop powder
milk (i want the calories and fat for my macros and it just tastes better)
1 T peanut butter
slice banana OR blueberries

Mine clocks in at around 320 calories. Like!

[Pheidippides]

Mine:

1 scoop powder
milk (i want the calories and fat for my macros and it just tastes better)
1 T peanut butter
slice banana OR blueberries

Mine clocks in at around 320 calories. Like!

I don't do dairy anymore, so that's why no milk for me.

The choice on one scoop versus two scoops for me is all about protein needs. I need approximately 110 grams of protein per day when I am training 30 or more miles a week. It's not very hard to get that much protein, even if I only eat meat once a day as I'm doing now. So usually the second scoop of protein powder is not all that meaningful.

[TripletDaddy]

I don't do dairy anymore, so that's why no milk for me.

The choice on one scoop versus two scoops for me is all about protein needs. I need approximately 110 grams of protein per day when I am training 30 or more miles a week. It's not very hard to get that much protein, even if I only eat meat once a day as I'm doing now. So usually the second scoop of protein powder is not all that meaningful.

That is my approach, although Im trying to get closer to 1g protein per pound of body weight, so more than your 110.

Im not sure if I will ever hit my target with weightlifting because I just dont have the mental fortitude to endure a legitimate bulking phase. I would probably only have to bulk and cut twice to get where I want to go, but Im freaked out about not being able to lose the weight once I put it on. Im a man of science.

[MarkGrace]

Since I'm eating some right now, shout out to the green tea wasabi peanuts. Addicting little bastards.

[Pheidippides]

That is my approach, although Im trying to get closer to 1g protein per pound of body weight, so more than your 110.

Im not sure if I will ever hit my target with weightlifting because I just dont have the mental fortitude to endure a legitimate bulking phase. I would probably only have to bulk and cut twice to get where I want to go, but Im freaked out about not being able to lose the weight once I put it on. Im a man of science.

Um, that's a lot of protein. Most studies I've seen recommend 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram (not pound) of body weight for serious weightlifters. I can't claim to be a serious weightlifter, but the math tells me you are getting 2.2 grams of protein for every kilogram.

[TripletDaddy]

Um, that's a lot of protein. Most studies I've seen recommend 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram (not pound) of body weight for serious weightlifters. I can't claim to be a serious weightlifter, but the math tells me you are getting 2.2 grams of protein for every kilogram.

Right, I agree, so I am in between your 110 and my 1g per 1lb. I was only trying to get closer to that ratio, not hit it.

Currently, I am eating around 135 g protein a day.

[DU Ute]

What's more, when you're done, put the carcass in a stock pot, cover with water +2 inches more, add some carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and thyme, and let it boil for a couple of hours, covered. Strain, and put it in the fridge or freezer (depending on your needs) to have the best chicken stock you can buy.

[old_gregg]

baby, you got a stew going!

[scottie]

New Costco policy: No more paying for food court items in the regular checkout line. (BOOOO, Costco, BOOOO). That's the only way I ever purchase from their food court, which is cash/check only. I just never carry cash. Strange to me that their food court doesn't at least accept debit cards. The cashier told me it's a Costco-wide thing too.

[UteStar]

Just bought a bunch of compost soil bags from Costco. Each bag is made up of organic material (including fruits and vegetables compost - leftovers from Costco that were not purchased and then composted, 25 fruits/vegetables along with soil composted all together in each bag). It is great soil and pretty cheap at 2 bags for $8. It is great for vegetable gardens and for breaking up tough clay soils. Thumbs up Costco!

[falafel]

New Costco policy: No more paying for food court items in the regular checkout line. (BOOOO, Costco, BOOOO). That's the only way I ever purchase from their food court, which is cash/check only. I just never carry cash. Strange to me that their food court doesn't at least accept debit cards. The cashier told me it's a Costco-wide thing too.

I never knew you could do that. I wish I had known.

[wally]

I never knew you could do that. I wish I had known.

This is the kind of information that is considered too trivial for post-graduate degree programs, but is still taught in "regular old" graduate programs.

[mUUser]

Recipe?.

Another option for low carbers:

1 scoop powder
6-8 ounces ice cubes
6-8 ounces Unsweetened Almond Milk (amount depends on how conisistent you want it)
1-2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract (or raspberry extract etc...) totally optional.
4 packages splenda or other sweetener
Blend in fabulous new Blendtec blender -- thanks CUF.com for the recommendation!!

You can add raspberries or strawberries instead of extract if you don't mind a few extra carbs. (between 4-8 I'd guess)