Weight loss protein shake?

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  • jennegan1
    jennegan1 Posts: 677 Member
    *friend
  • rileyhunter169
    rileyhunter169 Posts: 150
    Not a big fan of shakes; whole foods... Have tried vegetables? A mix of Carrots, celery, and insert fibrous vegetable gets you full; destroys your appetite and has almost zero calories; fiber, micronutrients. Then for protein do 1 part fat free cottage cheese 1 part fat free greek yogurt, cinnamon, splenda, a ton of chopped fruit and nuts. Lots of other ideas than shakes.

    But as far as shakes go:
    Look at consumer reports. I can tell you never to get muscle milk; as 3 serving puts you right under the safe limit of heavy metals. Optimum Nutrition, MTS Nutrition are the two good ones I've heard of.

    But again; you don't need a lot of protein; unless your interested in retaining mass then 1.8-2.0g per kilogram will do; which will only work if your doing heavy resistance training 2-3 times a week. Whatever the case; I wouldn't waste my money on them.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Hey hons,

    What protein shake would you recommend that'll keep me full and assist with weight loss?

    Thank you!

    -Roe

    Actually, no protein shake will help you lose weight. You can eat a good balanced meal that has the same calories as a protein shake. The only thing required to lose weight is to eat less calories than you burn.

    For the best protein shake in the world, look in your own frig, fruit bowl, and the peanut butter jar in the cabinet. :smile:
  • Jacqadactle
    Jacqadactle Posts: 62 Member
    I like designer whey, it tastes better. Whey isolate is a good choice if you find one you like.
  • aakaakaak
    aakaakaak Posts: 1,240 Member
    Protein shakes are not really going to aid in weight loss. They'll help you hit your macros, which is good for body composition, but calorie deficit is what causes weight loss. I do find protein powder to be sating but no more so than whole food protein sources.

    Personally I use the cheap stuff-- Body Fortress from Walmart. It's 30 grams of protein per scoop for 170 calories. It might not be the best out there but it fits my budget and it's easy to come by. I hear a lot of people recommend Optimum Nutrition. It's supposed to be one of the better products out there. You also might consider Quest bars. I don't personally care for the fruit ones but the chocolate and cookie dough ones are quite good.

    My advice is just to get one and try it. Get the smallest container you can in case you don't like it.

    I went out to the local Vitamin Shoppe and picked up a tub of Optimum Nutrition Double Rich Chocolate this weekend after trying to eat the Body Fortress stuff. So, where should I ship my half eaten tubs of Chocolate and Strawberry Body Fortress? The flavor in Optimum Nutrition is worth the extra cost IMO.

    Best Quest bar ever: White Chocolate Raspberry
    Nutrition for most quest bars...
    Calories: 160-200
    Protein: 20g
    Fiber: 17-18g
  • Monroe121
    Monroe121 Posts: 358 Member
    Thank you everyone for your responses! I appreciate it.

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