Protein Direct - Opinions on products - Ausbb

10-08-2009, 02:44 PM

Hi,
Just discovered proteindirect.com.au and just wanted to ask peoples opinions on the quality of their protein (Both WPC & WPI).

For anyone who's tried it. How do their products go on taste, mixability/texture?
I've checked out the nutrition info so I know about that, but it's too bad you can't do an online taste test!
I just don't wanna buy a whole bunch and realise i can't drink it! (Im a fussy girl it seems :P)

Looking at getting a flavoured & unflavoured protein so thoughts on both would be very helpful!!!!

Also, as far as concentrates & isolates go...what are your opinions? I've read so many articles/comparisons on which is best/superior that i'm now lost :S I don't know which is better for what!

Thanks heaps to anyone who can help!!

katie · 10-08-2009, 03:15 PM

Hi Solitaire

The guy who owns Protein Direct hangs around a lot on the sizematters forum. I PM'd him asking for some samples, so maybe you could try that too.

Except my samples haven't seem to arrived... maybe someone nicked them from my letterbox... but don't let that stop you from PM'ing him!

katie · 10-08-2009, 03:16 PM

Re: the neverending WPC vs WPI debate.

How long have you been weight training? Would you consider yourself a novice/intermediate/advanced when it comes to training? What's your diet like? And what are your goals?

Ultiamtely the answer to the WPC vs WPI question depends on your responses to the above questions.

10-08-2009, 05:00 PM

Thanks Katie, I'll look into that

In reply to those questions.....

- Um, I've been training with weights in a gym for 8 years now, but before that I was a competitive gymnast so I did bodyweight strength & conditioning every day (so if you include that, then...say 16 years?!).

- I'd probably say im intermediate for training? not sure?! I'll post my workout in the training diary section.

- As far as diet...an average day (well, yesterday...)

Meal 1: oats w/ calcium caseinate & honey

Meal 2: 1 apple + raw almonds

Meal 3: Stirfried vegies (zucchini, capsicum, mushroom, onion, celery)
95g tin tuna, drained

Meal 4: Protein shake

Meal 5: Grilled chicken, baked sweet potato, steamed veg (cauli, broccoli, carrot)

Meal 6: Strawberries with 100g yoghurt (add protein powder to yogurt)

Thats not exactly the same every day, as my life is a bit all over the place...I live in 3 places in the course of a week and do a lot of travel!

- As far as goals go...I have quite a bit of muscle (though more in certain areas wouldn't go astray), but I need to lose fat. I've been injured and was out of training for a while a month or so ago. My diet also started to suck a bit.
I don't have any specific goals (like...run x km in x time or lift x...). Just want to look toned so my muscle isn't hiding!

The only reason i looked at the WPI over WPC is that i've heard a bit about getting an upset stomach/ gassy on the latter. Whether that is true or rumour i don't know. I've been using a blend so far, but havent really been big on the shakes since i started needing convenience.

katie · 10-08-2009, 05:11 PM

Hi Solitaire!

It's good to have another girl on the forums

Hey, your history is fascinating, I did comp gymnastics in high school, and lately I've been thinking about taking up adult gymnastics and getting back into it as I do miss the training. But I digress. Back on topic...

Well, you seem like you know what you're doing! Except meal 2 could probably have a bit more protein eg. can of tuna or cottage cheese?

Seeing your goal is to lose fat, rather than gain muscle, I'd personally do some HIIT for fat loss, plus a clean diet, rather than chowing down more protein. I'm just not sure what the extra protein will do if you're trying to lose fat rather than gain muscle. but I'm sure others on this forum will be able to enlighten me if i'm wrong...

katie · 10-08-2009, 05:13 PM

BTW you are right about the WPC gas issue vs WPI and no gas. Some people have said that too. If you do get some protein powder try WPI, hopefully you'll feel heaps better.

10-08-2009, 06:46 PM

i find protein directs chocolate flavour to be not very tasty, but hey the price is right and im not sitting there sipping it so im happy to skull it down

SubCom · 10-08-2009, 11:46 PM

it is perfectly fine. put the effort in and flavour your own shakes.

I am about to have a 250mls honey/cinnamon yoghurt/250mls oat milk 2 scoops unflavoured whey shake right now.

**The Hulk** · 11-08-2009, 12:20 AM

I have had the chocholate WPC before, just finished it.
The milder cocoa chocholate taste is great as it isn't too sweet like some other premixed proteins.
Never had any gas or bloating problems from the WPC.
Just placed a new order (before reading this thread).
Got a 20kg sack of WPC and 2.5kg unflavoured WPI and 6 bags of chocholate flavouring for about $390, great value.
Will be going halves with a guy from work.

And I believe sizematters members still get a 5% discount.

11-08-2009, 04:23 PM

Thanks everyone!

10-08-2009, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Solitaire Guest Posts: n/a	Protein Direct - Opinions on products Hi, Just discovered proteindirect.com.au and just wanted to ask peoples opinions on the quality of their protein (Both WPC & WPI). For anyone who's tried it. How do their products go on taste, mixability/texture? I've checked out the nutrition info so I know about that, but it's too bad you can't do an online taste test! I just don't wanna buy a whole bunch and realise i can't drink it! (Im a fussy girl it seems :P) Looking at getting a flavoured & unflavoured protein so thoughts on both would be very helpful!!!! Also, as far as concentrates & isolates go...what are your opinions? I've read so many articles/comparisons on which is best/superior that i'm now lost :S I don't know which is better for what! Thanks heaps to anyone who can help!!

10-08-2009, 03:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
katie Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Gender: Posts: 1,130	Hi Solitaire The guy who owns Protein Direct hangs around a lot on the sizematters forum. I PM'd him asking for some samples, so maybe you could try that too. Except my samples haven't seem to arrived... maybe someone nicked them from my letterbox... but don't let that stop you from PM'ing him! __________________ Rock climbing since 2005; running and resistance training since May 2009

10-08-2009, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
katie Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Gender: Posts: 1,130	Re: the neverending WPC vs WPI debate. How long have you been weight training? Would you consider yourself a novice/intermediate/advanced when it comes to training? What's your diet like? And what are your goals? Ultiamtely the answer to the WPC vs WPI question depends on your responses to the above questions. __________________ Rock climbing since 2005; running and resistance training since May 2009

10-08-2009, 05:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
katie Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Gender: Posts: 1,130	Hi Solitaire! It's good to have another girl on the forums Hey, your history is fascinating, I did comp gymnastics in high school, and lately I've been thinking about taking up adult gymnastics and getting back into it as I do miss the training. But I digress. Back on topic... Well, you seem like you know what you're doing! Except meal 2 could probably have a bit more protein eg. can of tuna or cottage cheese? Seeing your goal is to lose fat, rather than gain muscle, I'd personally do some HIIT for fat loss, plus a clean diet, rather than chowing down more protein. I'm just not sure what the extra protein will do if you're trying to lose fat rather than gain muscle. but I'm sure others on this forum will be able to enlighten me if i'm wrong... __________________ Rock climbing since 2005; running and resistance training since May 2009

10-08-2009, 05:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
katie Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Gender: Posts: 1,130	BTW you are right about the WPC gas issue vs WPI and no gas. Some people have said that too. If you do get some protein powder try WPI, hopefully you'll feel heaps better. __________________ Rock climbing since 2005; running and resistance training since May 2009

10-08-2009, 05:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Solitaire Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Katie, I'll look into that In reply to those questions..... - Um, I've been training with weights in a gym for 8 years now, but before that I was a competitive gymnast so I did bodyweight strength & conditioning every day (so if you include that, then...say 16 years?!). - I'd probably say im intermediate for training? not sure?! I'll post my workout in the training diary section. - As far as diet...an average day (well, yesterday...) Meal 1: oats w/ calcium caseinate & honey Meal 2: 1 apple + raw almonds Meal 3: Stirfried vegies (zucchini, capsicum, mushroom, onion, celery) 95g tin tuna, drained Meal 4: Protein shake Meal 5: Grilled chicken, baked sweet potato, steamed veg (cauli, broccoli, carrot) Meal 6: Strawberries with 100g yoghurt (add protein powder to yogurt) Thats not exactly the same every day, as my life is a bit all over the place...I live in 3 places in the course of a week and do a lot of travel! - As far as goals go...I have quite a bit of muscle (though more in certain areas wouldn't go astray), but I need to lose fat. I've been injured and was out of training for a while a month or so ago. My diet also started to suck a bit. I don't have any specific goals (like...run x km in x time or lift x...). Just want to look toned so my muscle isn't hiding! The only reason i looked at the WPI over WPC is that i've heard a bit about getting an upset stomach/ gassy on the latter. Whether that is true or rumour i don't know. I've been using a blend so far, but havent really been big on the shakes since i started needing convenience.

10-08-2009, 06:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
shammo Guest Posts: n/a	i find protein directs chocolate flavour to be not very tasty, but hey the price is right and im not sitting there sipping it so im happy to skull it down

10-08-2009, 11:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
SubCom Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Gender: Posts: 110	it is perfectly fine. put the effort in and flavour your own shakes. I am about to have a 250mls honey/cinnamon yoghurt/250mls oat milk 2 scoops unflavoured whey shake right now. __________________ www.nottheadelaidereview.wordpress.com

11-08-2009, 12:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
The Hulk Active Member Site Advertiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Gender: Posts: 2,092	I have had the chocholate WPC before, just finished it. The milder cocoa chocholate taste is great as it isn't too sweet like some other premixed proteins. Never had any gas or bloating problems from the WPC. Just placed a new order (before reading this thread). Got a 20kg sack of WPC and 2.5kg unflavoured WPI and 6 bags of chocholate flavouring for about $390, great value. Will be going halves with a guy from work. And I believe sizematters members still get a 5% discount.

11-08-2009, 04:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Solitaire Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks everyone!