Any great shakes?

rashel1
rashel1 Posts: 145 Member
edited May 2016 in Health and Weight Loss
Any good shakes or smoothies to keep you going through your workouts or after?
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  • Wynterbourne
    Wynterbourne Posts: 2,225 Member
    If there were diet pills or drinks that worked there wouldn't be an "obesity crisis".
  • rashel1
    rashel1 Posts: 145 Member
    For sure, not looking for a quick fix....... just something with nutritional value that helps people keep energy and workout.... smoothies, shakes, teas, idk
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    Calories matter. Everything else is window dressing or a waste of your time and/or money.

    Get your calories in versus calories out right and you will hit your goals.

    SlimFast: From the people who have used it on here it seems to be difficult to sustain over a long period of time and even when used in short bursts people report weight gain when replacing the shakes with meals.

    Green Tea: Similar to coffee and black tea - the stimulation effects are minimal and certainly make little to zero difference for weight loss. If you like them, go ahead and drink them, but do not fall for the false assumption that they improve or drive weight loss.
  • jandsstevenson887
    jandsstevenson887 Posts: 296 Member
    I have a job where I can't leave my desk. I drink FitMiss shakes from Amazon with some PB2 powder and bring a salad and that gets me through.
  • Gerbsxyng412
    Gerbsxyng412 Posts: 86 Member
    I have found a very nutritional one that my dr, trainer and obgyn were impressed with, I don't want to name drop so I will pm you.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Unless you are doing multi-hour endurance cardio then what you eat/drink during or after a workout has an insignificant impact on your workout compared to your overall diet.
    Focus on your nutrition as a whole and avoid an excessive deficit to maintain energy and performance.
  • KDar1988
    KDar1988 Posts: 648 Member
    I have an Atkins after I exercise on the drive home. It is about 4 hours since I ate lunch and I have a 45 minute drive so it's an easy snack.
  • Enny2405
    Enny2405 Posts: 97 Member
    I love my cookies and cream protein with a teaspoon of cadbury drinking chocolate. Yum!
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    rashel1 wrote: »
    For sure, not looking for a quick fix....... just something with nutritional value that helps people keep energy and workout.... smoothies, shakes, teas, idk

    That would be food, not tea.
  • lauraemily84
    lauraemily84 Posts: 140 Member
    Honestly - people if you have nothing positive or supportive to say don't bother replying - OP only asked for advise ! I'm doing slim fast - but I'm dieting too! My friend is using protein shakes and gym work outs - USN from Holland and barrat uk it was recommended by her trainer x
  • lauraemily84
    lauraemily84 Posts: 140 Member
    Enny is that PhD woman shakes?
  • piscesm0m
    piscesm0m Posts: 4 Member
    I use ideal shake and meal replacement bars. They taste good and fill me up. I have a shake in the am before my workout because with getting the kids off to school I don't have time to prepare myself a healthy meal. Then I have a bar during the day between lunch and dinner when I'm on the run.
  • Iknewyouweretrouble
    Iknewyouweretrouble Posts: 561 Member
    edited May 2016
    Our peeps at the hospital use Unjury. I use a vegan organic and I can't remember the name but It is from walmart. it doesn't mix well requires a blender but the specs are great it is sweet and using the vanilla I put in frozen strawberries. I tried eas chocolate and couldn't get past the protein texture.
    *its called Orgain the one I use
  • Move4Abs
    Move4Abs Posts: 22 Member
    For energy and a fun taste, I use water flavoring with caffeine. Personally, I like to push hard and the slight sweetness is a great pick-me-up that makes me smiles as I squat and look forward to the next sip :) IsoNatural or a Quest bar afterwards if no real food is available. I've also heard good things about a supplement named "Spark".
  • Noelani1503
    Noelani1503 Posts: 378 Member
    The only shake I use is whey blended with half a banana, peanut butter, and my morning cup of coffee. I don't like working out if I've eaten recently, but I'd probably get too lightheaded if I did it fasted. So this is what gets me through a hard workout, without vomiting or passing out.

    But I don't know exactly what your original question is. My shake is kinda high calorie, not intended to make me lose weight, accelerate metabolism or do any other things that some shakes are (falsely) advertised to do.
  • lauraemily84
    lauraemily84 Posts: 140 Member
    sijomial wrote: »
    Honestly - people if you have nothing positive or supportive to say don't bother replying - OP only asked for advise ! I'm doing slim fast - but I'm dieting too! My friend is using protein shakes and gym work outs - USN from Holland and barrat uk it was recommended by her trainer x
    @lauraemily84

    In what way is your comment positive or supportive?
    OP asked for advice, people gave advice.

    You on the other hand addressed a mini rant directed at "people" and told a little anecdote about you and your friend.

    Pot / kettle / black.

    A tip for you: if you want to debate with, or identify who you are directing your comments to, then quote them or add their profile name. Otherwise it really does come across as a pointless rant.

    I'm new on this forum I don't know how it works yet! Appologies if I said something wrong - I just read the first reply saying there's no such thing as a magic tablet or shake - I didn't read that the original post was changed - I felt sorry for OP as I thought she just wanted to know which shakes were good for working out ! I don't understand why I'm pot kettle black! I just answered to say my friend is using high protein shakes to help with her work outs - I am using slim fast as a calorie controlled diet to loose a few pounds. Sorry to anyone who was offended - I just thought the comment was unfair
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    Look at your overall dietary intake.

    Very few people really need to supplement for "gym workouts".
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    sijomial wrote: »
    Honestly - people if you have nothing positive or supportive to say don't bother replying - OP only asked for advise ! I'm doing slim fast - but I'm dieting too! My friend is using protein shakes and gym work outs - USN from Holland and barrat uk it was recommended by her trainer x
    @lauraemily84

    In what way is your comment positive or supportive?
    OP asked for advice, people gave advice.

    You on the other hand addressed a mini rant directed at "people" and told a little anecdote about you and your friend.

    Pot / kettle / black.

    A tip for you: if you want to debate with, or identify who you are directing your comments to, then quote them or add their profile name. Otherwise it really does come across as a pointless rant.

    I'm new on this forum I don't know how it works yet! Appologies if I said something wrong - I just read the first reply saying there's no such thing as a magic tablet or shake - I didn't read that the original post was changed - I felt sorry for OP as I thought she just wanted to know which shakes were good for working out ! I don't understand why I'm pot kettle black! I just answered to say my friend is using high protein shakes to help with her work outs - I am using slim fast as a calorie controlled diet to loose a few pounds. Sorry to anyone who was offended - I just thought the comment was unfair

    No problem.
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member

    If you like gingerbread, Oxygen magazine has a recipe for a delicious Gingerbread cookie shake: 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1/2 cup vanilla enriched Rice Dream, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 T molasses, and ice cubes. Blend and drink ! Mmmmmm

    I also like a Creamsicle, which is a cup of orange juice (I get the Healthy kids kind with extra calcium and vitamins), half a scoop of vanilla protein powder (I’ve been getting spirulina), and a lowfat or Greek vanilla (or plain or coffee) yogurt. Blend and drink.

    The Key Lime Protein Shake is blended with the juice of a lime, 2 tsp lime zest, 1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder, 1 T coconut, a cup of milk, and 1-2 packets of Stevia (optional).

    The Chocolate Maple Shake is made by blending a cup of milk, 3 T protein powder, 1 T cocoa powder, and 1 tsp maple syrup

    Last but not least, for a change, I blend a cup of orange juice (I get the Healthy kids kind with extra calcium and vitamins), half a scoop of chocolate protein powder (I’ve been getting spirulina), and a lowfat coffee yogurt. Also good!









  • kissedbythesunshine
    kissedbythesunshine Posts: 416 Member
    edited May 2016
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  • RachelEdwards1977
    RachelEdwards1977 Posts: 5 Member
    I use PhD diet whey. Comes in a variety of flavours. But i tend to go for the Belgian choc mixed with water & then sometimes add a banana, strawberries or peanut butter. I use it as a bfast meal replacement if I'm working an early...(who wants bfast at 6am??) And if I do an hr weights session or a hard spin class I'll have it post workout. There's so many protein shakes/drinks to choose from. I tried a few before I found PhD, I won't use anything else. Slim fast & juice plus didn't agree with me. Always search on line for a good price aswell. PhD is twice the price in Tesco compared to Amazon/eBay. Good luck xx
  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
    Remember that what's important is your overall calorie intake. You could be negating your entire workout by downing a shake. Have some caffeine if you need a boost. I like amino energy, but I'm sure the effect (besides the caffeine) is mostly placebo. But, it only has 5 calories and I like the sweetness.

    I see far too many people chugging a vitamin water on the treadmill, not realizing they need to RUN a mile or two just to burn that off.
  • rashel1
    rashel1 Posts: 145 Member
    Ha ha I did change the post cuz I thought it was confusing. I named it pills and potions as a joke and then noticed people didn't get it. So I really did just want to know about shakes, drinks, suppliments that help with working out and keeping energy. I never have used any and just did diet and exercise. Dipping my toe to see what people use, what works, if I should try any. @stealthHealth @sijomial @lauraemily84 sorry for confusion! ! Not trying to piss anyone off lol.

    Thank you all for advice! !
  • Wynterbourne
    Wynterbourne Posts: 2,225 Member
    edited May 2016
    sijomial wrote: »
    Honestly - people if you have nothing positive or supportive to say don't bother replying - OP only asked for advise ! I'm doing slim fast - but I'm dieting too! My friend is using protein shakes and gym work outs - USN from Holland and barrat uk it was recommended by her trainer x
    @lauraemily84

    In what way is your comment positive or supportive?
    OP asked for advice, people gave advice.

    You on the other hand addressed a mini rant directed at "people" and told a little anecdote about you and your friend.

    Pot / kettle / black.

    A tip for you: if you want to debate with, or identify who you are directing your comments to, then quote them or add their profile name. Otherwise it really does come across as a pointless rant.

    I'm new on this forum I don't know how it works yet! Appologies if I said something wrong - I just read the first reply saying there's no such thing as a magic tablet or shake - I didn't read that the original post was changed - I felt sorry for OP as I thought she just wanted to know which shakes were good for working out ! I don't understand why I'm pot kettle black! I just answered to say my friend is using high protein shakes to help with her work outs - I am using slim fast as a calorie controlled diet to loose a few pounds. Sorry to anyone who was offended - I just thought the comment was unfair

    I posted the first reply, which I can't change now, but it was in response to the OPs original question that specifically asked for suggestions for ”pills and magic potions". Those were the words used. I didn't expect to have the question changed after I answered it. I wasn't trying to be rude or mean. It was an honest response to the original question.