I'm not as strong as I was pre vlcd but I'm getting there, my upper body is much weaker after, which has annoyed me!! But getting back in there, have more time to train after my exams, can't wait
My other half trains too so we use a few. He likes nectar (by syntrax)- its Like squash rather than milky around 23 quid a tub
I usually use phd diet whey or cheap stuff from myprotein ...tastes fine and good for baking/porridge
I've used bsn - the stavdard or they do a "lean desert" on and off, its cal High so depends on what your using it for!!
Hope that helps and isn't too confusing LOL x