Optimum NutritionGold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Rocky Road, 2 Pound (Packaging May Vary)

The Rocky Road flavor is amazing-like a treat after every workout! Mixes smoothly, no clumps, and delivers great results. This is my go-to protein powder for recovery and building muscle. Highly recommend!

Initially, when I tried this protein, I had a rather unpleasant experience and thought I might have a problem with it. I even had a close call with my toilet due to an upset stomach. However, as it turned out, the culprit was likely some expired sausages I had consumed earlier. I've been using this protein for a month now, and I can confidently say that it has been nothing short of fantastic.Not only has it not caused any digestive issues, but it has also helped me achieve my fitness goals. My muscles feel more toned, and I have noticed a significant increase in my energy levels during workouts. The taste is great, and it blends smoothly into my shakes without any clumps. I appreciate the quality and effectiveness of this protein, and I will continue to include it in my daily routine. It's safe to say that my initial scare was just a misunderstanding, and I highly recommend this protein to anyone looking to boost their fitness journey!

This is my first time buying the protein powder in a long time, but definitely not my first time overall.Let's start with flavors. Here are the ones I've tried:Double chocolate - Okay. Enough chocolatyness. Not too sweet, not too choco imo.Vanilla - Tastes oddly like coffee creamer. I used to use it with coffee as a result whenever I needed a quick start to my day.Rocky Road - Super choco. I can see it being overwhelming for some people. I personally don't like it so I just chug it down.One consistent thing I've noticed with ON whey powder and the reviews is that the flavors are never that great but never horrible either. In the end, it won't matter if you just chug it.Now for how well it works:My best example would be the summer I spent working out 6 days a week on average. My workout consisted of: 3 days lifting, 3 days hard cardio. Every lifting day had 10+ min of medium cardio to begin, ab work, and finally free-weight based lifts that targeted 2 muscle groups. My hard cardio days consisted of 1-2 miles of swimming (usually nonstop), HIIT on a rowing machine, or HIIT on a bike. Sometimes I'd switch it up and throw in racquetball or something.Throughout the three months, I took this and BELDT (now I believe it's SKALD) every day as directed. I ate fairly clean, too. In that time, I went from 160 pounds or so to 185 pounds in good weight. I went from benching 80lbs to start to 155lbs, 120lbs to 180lbs at 4x8 for deadlifts, 120lbs to 200lbs or so for squats. I realize they're not really spectacular numbers, but the overall #gainz I made were more than what I wanted/expected. I was at a healthy, lean 185 by the end of it all (for reference, I am 5' 8" and had an athletic past but have an average present).As such, I think this is one of the best budget whey isolate powders you can buy. I haven't tried much else, but this brand has always done wonders for me, and I plan to stick to ON until I find a better brand. Keep in mind, though, that just because it works for me it necessarily doesn't mean it will work for you.

The flavor and quality are very nice compared to other companies I've tried

This would be my first time buying protein powder for myself, so my expectations weren’t very clear. Let me tell you that it tastes WAY better than I was expecting! The rocky road flavor isn’t over the top but it’s enough to mask the protein taste. If you’re trying protein powder for the first time I recommend this brand. It mixes very nicely and doesn’t leave big clumps behind. I haven’t had any digestion issues while drinking it. 10/10 I highly recommend, very quality product!

Like most flavored powders, this uses sucralose as a sweetener, so there is an artificial sweetener aftertaste. That being said, if you've learned to like/tolerate artificial sweeteners, the rocky road is a pretty good flavor. One tip: the flavor is better when it is stronger. So I like to use about 4 ounces of milk (or soy milk) for every scoop (30g) of powder in my shake. This makes the flavor fairly strong, and keeps the consistency relatively thick. When I first started with this powder i was using about half a scoop for every 4 ounces, and it didn't taste very good at all. Your mileage may vary.One other nice thing about this powder is that it comes pre-mixed with BCAAs and glutamine, so you don't have to go searching for secondary powders to mix in.If you don't like artificial sweeteners, you should check out bulk supplements' whey protein powder isolate 90% (also available on amazon). It is just the pure protein powder, no flavor or sweeteners, so you can do what you want to it. It is a bit more expensive than ON's protein, and even more expensive if you add in BCAAs and glutamine, but it is the only option I've found without artificial sweeteners.

This powder reliably blends well, and all the flavors I’ve tried so far are good and not artificial tasting. Vanilla Ice Cream and Rocky Road are our current favorites. I use this protein powder often for a quick meal replacement, and I find that it satisfies my hunger well. Have this on auto delivery and expect to continue!

I've been working on increasing my protein intake for quite some time and recently discovered Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder in the Rocky Road flavor.Each morning, I mix cold water, the protein powder, and a spoon of instant coffee – it’s a great way to start my day! I can't wait to try the other flavors!