great choices, I use a protien powder from Jay Robb which is an egg white protien powder. It has 24 grams of protien per serving- no suralose or aspartame, is lactose free, no fat or cholesterol, has 120 calories, lots of calcium (for your bones) and no sugars. I really like it because the vanilla flavor mixes with whatever fruit I want. I also add a teaspoon of green foods to up the veggie value. You can find it at most whole food or health stores or go JayRobb.com for info in your area. Its about $35 for a 24 oz can. It has about 21-22 servings. There is a suggested pre-workout Energizer of 8oz pure-water, 1 scoop of protien, 1/2 banana, mixed in blender for 30 secs. This is a good one for before the gym. You can also add a scoop to 1 cup of nonfat yogurt and 1/2 tsp. of granulated stevia or Xylitol (I like xylitol better) for a power yogurt. I add berries to the top. I also like to mix it with green tea for a morning pick-me-up. I hope that this helps!