A woman’s delicate palate is sorely lacking in the world of protein powder reviews. With great anticipation, I look forward to this review. The review will be rated according to texture, taste and mixability. As I am lactose intolerant, the powders will be mixed with iced water. My kind adoring public will be updated as the tasting happens.

Flavours (order in which the flavours will be tasted. FYI: It is blindly based on superficial names)

• Rocky Road  *reviewed*
• Mocha Cappuccino *reviewed*
• Double Rich Chocolate *reviewed*
• Extreme Milk Chocolate *reviewed*
• Delicious Strawberry *reviewed*
• Cookies & Cream*reviewed*
• Root Beer Float*reviewed*
• French Vanilla*reviewed*
• Chocolate Malt *reviewed*
• Caramel Toffee Fudge*reviewed*
• Banana Cream*reviewed*
• Chocolate Mint*reviewed*
• Orange Cream *reviewed*
• Strawberry Banana*reviewed*
• Vanilla Cream*reviewed*
• Tropical Punch*reviewed*

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Being a complete newbie to the protein powder scene, I went in search of a shaker cup on Nutrifirst. Expectedly, the choices were practical (read: U-G-L-Y) and geared towards the male of the species. Steering clear of cups that yell out "Shut Up And Train!" (Yes, they do exist. Much to my horror!!!), I found one in a shade of sunshine.

Forking out $13 for a plastic shaker does seem quite extreme. Even for me.

The postman delivered the BlenderBottle® along with my Optimum Nutrition 16 flavour variety pack. What a clever invention! The shaker that is, not the postal service.

The BlenderBottle® is essentially a shaker cup with a wire whisk ball (thereafter known as BlenderBall®). Not unlike a kitchen whisk, it takes care of the annoying lumps that plague the run of the mill shaker cup. Bah, peasants! 

Aesthetics: 9.5/10 (the cup I have does not screw flush to the cup, it stops short by a fair bit. a personal preference)

Price: $$ out of $$$ (Not the cheapest product in the market but, the rest do not compare!)

Functionality: 9/10 (does the touted job perfectly though I wish it came it a handbag friendly size)

In bid to maximise my weight loss, I’ll be doing a protein shake after my work outs. Made an online order for Optimum Nutrition Variety Packs which seem like the leading brand in the supplements market. As I searched online for reviews that would help me decide, I found a women’s point of view sorely lacking. The meatheads muscleheads give a minimum of 5/10 for what I presume tastes like licking a Ilama’s butt.

FIVE out of ten! For a protein shake to get 5 with me, it had to be at least drinkable. Not helpful at all.

Found an local online supplement store – Nutrifirst, that sold the ON 16 flavour variety pack for a decent price  – $40. It should arrive tomorrow evening. My first ever product review. For the next month, I will review a new flavour on each of my training days (x 3 a week) The review will be based on texture, taste (oh so important!) and, mixability.

Wish me luck!