Do you mix milk or water with your whey?

[fit4life22033]

Opinions? pros, cons?

[BigBoLuke93]

Milk usually gives a better/creamier taste and consistency, and more calories and protein.

Water usually gives less of a 'bold' flavor to the protein, is thinner, and is calorie free.

There are no real pros and cons - that is based on individual preference and needs. I prefer milk, or almond milk.

[morningstaru]

Depends on your macros and personal taste preference.

Personally I enjoy shakes with milk more, but water is more convenient (and calorie friendly).
Almond milk is a great alternative if you enjoy milk but want to cut back a bit.

[CDMMA]

Milk 100% of the time, every time.

[gunabodybuild]

water because i have loads of oats with my shakes and it doesnt mix very well with milk. I drink about a litre of milk a day separately also.

[llahhsoj]

I go with half water and half milk.

[doza808]

Water with protein every time checking in.

[snorkelman]

... or almond milk.

That really is a great option, especially for those who enjoy thicker shakes but are cutting and cannot afford the extra calories. You can actually get almond milk that has only 30 calories per 8 ounces.

[BigBoLuke93]

That really is a great option, especially for those who enjoy thicker shakes but are cutting and cannot afford the extra calories. You can actually get almond milk that has only 30 calories per 8 ounces.

That's the kind I get too, can hardly notice a difference between that and regular milk. And when making sludge, you get all the creaminess of milk, yet with minuscule calories since you use only a few ounces of liquid. It's great stuff.

[mtownballer20]

Milk.



Now interested in Almond Milk from this thread.....

[P90XVeteran]

Milk

[woolegend21]

I go with half water and half milk.

This is the same method I do.

Use about 6 oz of water and 8 oz of milk.

[Refuse2bstopped]

I'm in the weight loss process right now so I'm calorie conscious. Therefore, I tend to use water about 80% of the time. But it's generally all preference

[Tingram7]

Water, too much dairy causes acne

[junuzovica]

Okay so it really depends because If i'm cutting I prefer to have my calories somewhere else and I drink it with water. If i'm bulking up, then I need use milk.
As far as taste I like to go half/half. Milk alone makes it too sweet/thick and water makes it too watery/thin.

[aaronuconn]

That's the kind I get too, can hardly notice a difference between that and regular milk. And when making sludge, you get all the creaminess of milk, yet with minuscule calories since you use only a few ounces of liquid. It's great stuff.

Used this a lot this summer - just picked some up yesterday.

[KCBiggs]

I go with milk, it makes it taste better imo but haven't tried my current brand with water yet.

Thanks for the almond milk suggestion though Luke, I might go with that when cutting.

[fit4life22033]

Thanks guys. I obviosuly like the taste better with milk but could do without the added calories. I'm def going to try the almond milk.

Sort of on topic....I drink a lot of water throughout the day...is the nutritional value in coconut water worth the added cost? It tastes like crap imo, but i've had worse...

[PublicHealth]

That's the kind I get too, can hardly notice a difference between that and regular milk. And when making sludge, you get all the creaminess of milk, yet with minuscule calories since you use only a few ounces of liquid. It's great stuff.

How much does it cost??

I use 8oz skim milk with each scoop of whey, btw.

[Baddog079]

Milk, always!

Water would be good when constricting carbs (sugar)...

[Jhuth13]

I normally like to have a big shake I can graze on for a while (at least 16oz), so I do half milk, half almond milk. Helps keep the calories a bit lower, but gives me a big, thick shake (hm..that sounds a little wrong...)

[shaunb666]

I mix mine with full fat milk when bulking for the addition calories and protein but when cutting I use water.

[jubjubrsx]

water ALWAYS in the morning breakfast shake...
my post workout is a scoop of cassein, 9oz of milk,2cups of ice and blend.

[louie0939]

1% milk

[BenW22]

I actually mix water and milk. 8 oz skim milk and 4 oz water for 2 scoops of various protein powders always gives me a nice consistency and flavor richness.

[INEEDMOREDPS]

Water all the time, I dislike the milk shake consistency and want my drinks to be thinner. (Usually 16 oz water for 2 scoops)

[Valhallabound86]

Skim milk.

[Goryeo]

I go with half water and half milk.

Same: 6oz water, 6oz 2% milk + VPX Graham Cracker & XF UP Lemon Creme Pie.

[cjwav34]

That's the kind I get too, can hardly notice a difference between that and regular milk. And when making sludge, you get all the creaminess of milk, yet with minuscule calories since you use only a few ounces of liquid. It's great stuff.

This.

[aaronuconn]

How much does it cost??

I use 8oz skim milk with each scoop of whey, btw.

Varies I'm sure, but more expensive than milk.