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To save money, I am thinking about swapping Whey Isolate for Cocentrate Post-Workout. I am still going to take Whey Hydroslate, Casein, and Dextrose with it. I am not lactose intolerant, so I don't have a problem tolerating the concentrate, but are there other things that Isolate has over Concentrate?
You've covered the main one – others would include solubility and overall protein content per unit of weight.If I may ask, what concentrate are you looking at? There is fairly affordable WPI available online (~10-11/lb)
I was look ing at Protein Factory's New Zealand Whey Concentrate. It is $35 for a 5 lb bag. I can easily afford paying $12/lb for protein, but I come from a frugal backload and I look to save money whenever possible. I am still gonna buy Isolate for the pre-workout shake.
Sounds like a solid plan.Only I can think of that might be cheaper is to replace the entire PWO stack with this (http://www.truenutrition.com/p-1098-recession-ultra-whey-blend-25lbs.aspx) plus your dextrose. With a 5% coupon code (AND028) you're looking at 6.60$/lb. for WPC/WPI/Hydro (50/25/25) in one package. You'd have to buy flavoring packs separate but that's really the only down side.
I was look ing at Protein Factory's New Zealand Whey Concentrate. It is $35 for a 5 lb bag. I can easily afford paying $12/lb for protein, but I come from a frugal backload and I look to save money whenever possible. I am still gonna buy Isolate for the pre-workout shake.
I would stick with the isolates. You can get some decent priced isolates, just look for the indie companies, or at deep-discount websites, or scour eBay. You won't spend much more than $35 for 5 lbs, if you spend more, at all.Nutra-Planet has some good deals: http://www.nutraplanet.com@ Nutra-Planet, I have scored some MGN pure whey isolate for mid-$30s price-range, before. 5 lbs!!! Just gotta keep checking back -- when they offer discounts, like that, they tend to go REALLY fast. So, keep them book-marked.A good brand on eBay, that I have used, is One Body Nutrition: http://stores.ebay.com/onebodynutritionThey're an indie company out of MA, who uses eBay as a marketplace (i.e., no overhead or marketing expenses). They have a best offer option, and I got my 5 lb. Whey Iso for $40 + shipping. Without best offer, it goes for $49 + shipping. Still a good deal. The macros are good, too. 105 cals, 0g fat, 1g carb, and 25g protein (per scoop). Comes in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavors. One Body has a good seller rating, too.Othertimes, on eBay, you will find cheap designer brand stuff, too, like ON or Isopure, etc. Just gotta be diligent. I never go without Isolate, now. I am on a budget, too.Hope this helps.Cory
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