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Originally posted by Prissfit1908
I know that I do not eat enough protein (nor could I) to maintain rigorous weight training schedule. What protein supplements have you tried and what were your results with them? Thanks so much! 
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I have bought a couple of different protein supplements. In terms of mixes my favorite cheap brand is GNC 100% whey protein. Inexpensive, doesn't taste bad and it works fairly well. My favorite brand that was a little more expensive is the Nitro Tech protein supplements. These are pricey and taste TERRIBLE, but they are full of l-glutamine and all those good supplements. I made the best progress with this supplement, just had to chase it with something else afterwards. blech!). These were good when I was working out at home and could mix them up in my kitchen, also when I wanted a morning/evening protein shake (I was having both at one point- it was hard to eat 130g of protein/day!).
One way to get more protein into your diet would be to mix one or two servings of protein powder into your morning smoothies. 20-40 extra grams of protein in one shot.
With ready to drink protein shakes (for when I am working out at the gym and don't carry a shaker bottle with me) I like Pure Protein (35g of protein, mostly casein as opposed to whey) and the MetRx brand shakes (in the large black can, 40g protein, 2 or 3g of fiber and only 240 calories, it's a winner, even if it is casein protein!).
Just dont waste your money on most protein bars. They are more convenient, but really not worth the money, and FULL of sugar if they are remotely edible. The one (maybe) exception to this is Designer Protein's Detour and U Turn bars. You can get them in small sizes at Duane Reade- 160 calories, 15 grams of protein, 2g of fiber, less than 20g of sugar and they taste like a Snickers! The large size is 300 calories and 30g of protein.