Protein Shake as a partial Meal replacement. Whats your take on this?

TechAaronLoyd
TechAaronLoyd Posts: 339 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I have been taking Pure Protein shakes, 20 grams per scoop and one scoop per breakfast with other food like grilled chicken breast sandwich and so on. Does anyone else do this or think its good or bad?

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  • MakePeasNotWar
    MakePeasNotWar Posts: 1,329 Member
    I have a protein shake for breakfast most days, and sometimes a second in the afternoon if my protein is still low. It works for me. I personally find them too filling to eat alongside a meal, but I don't see any reason not to.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    I much prefer food. I get hungry shortly after I have a protein shake.

    It's not really good or bad.
  • TechAaronLoyd
    TechAaronLoyd Posts: 339 Member
    Thanks.
    That's why I add it to a small meal. Usually boneless chicken breast on a wheat bun.
  • YouHadMyCuriosity
    YouHadMyCuriosity Posts: 218 Member
    Sure. With my stats, I struggle to get enough protein in to support my strength training and stay to 1500 calories without getting burned out on just lean meats and veggies, so I usually supplement with a protein shake or bar. I tend to prefer bars because they fill me up more, but it's purely a personal preference for me.
  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    I use an IdealShape shake in the morning (1 scoop vanilla, 1 cup OJ, 1 banana, sprinkle of cinimon) blended. Keeps me satisfied till lunch and supplies many of the needed nutrients. At lunch I use another IdealShape shake mixed with water. (Hot water from the office water cooler (I love that contridiction) makes it taste better especially since the weather is getting cooler.) Makes lunch cheaper, also. An apple something else for a snack and a reasonalbe dinner is my plan.

    July 5 220# last Sunday 199.6# on my way to a first goal of 195#. Considering 190# as my goal goal. Best in shape weight ever, 185# in 1974 as a member of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children. Yeah I've gotten old.

    Just my thoughts, activities and plans. Carry on.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Not a fan of protein shakes or powders. I prefer whole foods. Real food that you eat. So, for me, those protein powders are out.
  • TechAaronLoyd
    TechAaronLoyd Posts: 339 Member
    Kalikel wrote: »
    Not a fan of protein shakes or powders. I prefer whole foods. Real food that you eat. So, for me, those protein powders are out.

    I feel ya. I am not a fan but I am doing what I feel is best to get to my fitness goal. Thanks for the reply.
    Thank you to all of you for the replies.
    I may move to bars as I am hearing they are more feeling. And no more mixing! But they cost more. :-(
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I have a protrin shake as a snack nearly every day. Sometimes as part of breakfast is in NOT having much other protein, such as cereal or oatmeal. I wouldn't use it as a partial meal replacement if the rest of the meal had substantial protein such a chicken breast. It just wouldn't make sense to me. But there's nothing "wrong" with doing that. Just make sure you're eating enough fruit & veggies too.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    TechAaronLoyd wrote: »
    Kalikel wrote: »
    Not a fan of protein shakes or powders. I prefer whole foods. Real food that you eat. So, for me, those protein powders are out.

    I feel ya. I am not a fan but I am doing what I feel is best to get to my fitness goal. Thanks for the reply.
    Thank you to all of you for the replies.
    I may move to bars as I am hearing they are more feeling. And no more mixing! But they cost more. :-(
    Are you low on protein? Ideally, one should aim for .8 to 1g per lb of lean body mass.... anything in excess is not going to yield a benefit.
  • trina1049
    trina1049 Posts: 593 Member
    edited October 2015
    It is really personal preference -- I prefer to eat whole foods rather than a drink. The protein shakes just do not keep me satisfied. I was occasionally eating a protein bar if there was no other choice, but I've recently switched up my gym days which puts me at the gym at 5 AM two days a week. I've resorted to a protein bar on those two mornings but still not crazy about them either and I'm looking for a good alternative to the bars. There's too much sodium in them, other additives, and they're too expensive in my opinion. I'm old, so I have to watch all that stuff!
  • TechAaronLoyd
    TechAaronLoyd Posts: 339 Member
    psulemon wrote: »
    TechAaronLoyd wrote: »
    Kalikel wrote: »
    Not a fan of protein shakes or powders. I prefer whole foods. Real food that you eat. So, for me, those protein powders are out.

    I feel ya. I am not a fan but I am doing what I feel is best to get to my fitness goal. Thanks for the reply.
    Thank you to all of you for the replies.
    I may move to bars as I am hearing they are more feeling. And no more mixing! But they cost more. :-(
    Are you low on protein? Ideally, one should aim for .8 to 1g per lb of lean body mass.... anything in excess is not going to yield a benefit.

    No. I just Beary "meat" my goal daily.
  • TechAaronLoyd
    TechAaronLoyd Posts: 339 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    I have a protrin shake as a snack nearly every day. Sometimes as part of breakfast is in NOT having much other protein, such as cereal or oatmeal. I wouldn't use it as a partial meal replacement if the rest of the meal had substantial protein such a chicken breast. It just wouldn't make sense to me. But there's nothing "wrong" with doing that. Just make sure you're eating enough fruit & veggies too.

    Steamed Veggies and salads are my main source of food when I can.

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