Protein Shakes

autiemommy

Hey everyone! I have been on this forum for awhile and notice lots of protein shakes going around. Well i decided to yet again give the shake a try. I tried the Shakeology shakes and Protein drinks Special K, Muscle Milk etc. I purchased the Biggest Loser Chocolate one last night has 50 calories but i guess my question is, Is there one out there that is best for me? That tastes good i have a very hard problem taking these shakes even liquid medicines. Also do you put these scoops in water or milk. How do you make yours. I know this post probably isnt written in the best form or most understandable i apologize.

Also if you drink protein shakes

1. What brand of protein shake do you drink?

2. How do you make yours?

3. Do you use for pre or post workouts, a meal replacement, or something else?

slimmerme2012

Im cheap so I just get special k or slim fast when I do buy them.

ClareB1974

1. I use body fortress from Holland and Barrett (UK)

2. I use an empty 454g honey jar or jam jar. Measure the milk or water to the line i etched in the side of the jar, add in the measured powder, slap the lid on and shake like mad. I drink it straight from the jar too.

3. Post workout - works best for me, I find

nukehiker

i really like the shakeology. i have the chocolate, my normal recipe is as follows.

1 scoop or packet of choc. shakeology
1 table spoon natural peanut butter
1 banana
handful or so of ice
1 scoop of whey protein
blue berries
and 1 cup of water, you can also use skim milk or almond milk .
blend together in a blender.

Irene8509

I love Spirutein Shakes and mix them with milk/water/juice. You can also get single packages so if you want to try some of their flavored blends it won't put you out of pocket. My favorite is vanilla and I mix it with milk.

gc2052

I have found that I like the GNC protein shake. 170 calories and 23 protein No after taste

maemiller

I use Optimum Gold Standard 100% whey protien. My trainer and friends recommended this to me. I drink it if im below my daily protien intake (i try to get between 130-140 grams of protien per day) or right after a XT workout with weights. I may mix it with some greek yogurt or if in a shake with just water or 50/50 water and unsweetened soy milk.

rachmaree

I use Ultimate Nutrition chocolate creme whey powder,

I was just drinking one scoop with water immediately after my weight training, but now I come home and mix it with 1 cup skim milk, 8-10 strawberries, and a couple of walnuts if I have them, and I throw in about 5g of oats.

Post workout for the shake, but I use the powder mixed with oats for breakfast, and with yoghurt as an afternoon snack.

allijoy13

I just got the P90X shakes and I use it as a meal replacement for a few reasons. It's out where I am and it's refreshing. It's quick and easy and I don't stare at the fridge at lunch time wondering what to eat. And it totally helps with my chocolate cravings! I don't know what the others have as ingredients, but slim fast makes me sick, I think because of the milk in it, so I avoid most drinks.

I put all sorts of things in my shakes. I generally mix it with almond milk - a friend told me it tastes gross with water, but I've never tried. I always add something - a banana or some berries and definitely ice. I mix mine in a blender.

You can add nuts, peanut butter, vanilla or almond extract, coffee, cinnamon, orange juice - experiment!!

healthybabs

1 scoop EAS 100% Whey protein
1 cup iced coffee
1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Great breakfast on the go post workout!

autiemommy

i really like the shakeology. i have the chocolate, my normal recipe is as follows.

1 scoop or packet of choc. shakeology
1 table spoon natural peanut butter
1 banana
handful or so of ice
1 scoop of whey protein
blue berries
and 1 cup of water, you can also use skim milk or almond milk .
blend together in a blender.

That sounds yummy i tried the greenberry ??? i think.. Maybe i should have done something like yours and it would have been yummy.

autiemommy

Thanks. You all are amazing and your Shakes sound delicious i wrote everything down. Thank you all so much again..

kaaatielove

I use GNC lean vanilla bean.. 2 scoops with 6 oz water & handfull of ice & a handfull of my fruit of choice.
throw it all in the blender for 15 sec & have a delicious homemade smoothie

lucycaz

I an a great fan of PHD diet whey

It fills me up till lunchtime and beyond if not careful I swim in the morning on the way to work so use it as breakfast as otherwise due to the nature of my work I used to end up forgetting or not having time for breakfast.

I have an aditional shake after a work out with my PT

It mixes well with water and has the consistancy of a thick milk shake I like all of the flavours but chocolate is my favourite

It has flax seeds and other things in it so the texture is a bit odd although once I got used to it I really like it.

Lucy

bajabuggy

Hi

Not sure if it is available where you life but I use Musashi Slm Shake. This is a low carb high protein shake made for women in mind. I have found the best way to make it is with iced water, the colder the better. It is not a meal replacement, I use it to get me through the afternoon slump and snacking. At good drink to have later arvo esp if your planning to exercise after work.

Baja

datzun

I use Optimum Gold Standard 100% whey protien. My trainer and friends recommended this to me. I drink it if im below my daily protien intake (i try to get between 130-140 grams of protien per day) or right after a XT workout with weights. I may mix it with some greek yogurt or if in a shake with just water or 50/50 water and unsweetened soy milk.

I use the same brand (double chocolate). Mixed with unsweetened almond milk. I drink two a day (one in the morning, one post workout in the evening).

ambermichon

EAS whey
I drink one for breakfast and one usually after I workout
I generally blend with half a banana and powdered peanut butter (only 45 cals)

I find these are much better than the premade ones.

rankailie

1. What brand of protein shake do you drink?
I don't use a protein shake, I just buy unflavored protein to add to smoothies. The brand I use is Procel. I found most premade or flavored protein to be kinda gross, or way to sweet for my tastes.

2. How do you make yours?
One of two ways in a magic bullet blender:
1 cup frozen berries (no sugar added)
1/4 - 1/2 cup fage Total 0% greek yogurt
1 Cup rice dream
1 scoop procel protein powder
1 heaping tsp whole psyllium husk

Or
1/2 to 2/3 cup frozen berries
1 whole cut banana
1/4-1/2 cup fage total 0% greek yogurt
1 cup rice dream
1 scoop procel protein powder
1 heaping tsp whole psyllium husk

3. Do you use for pre or post workouts, a meal replacement, or something else?
I generally drink my shake post exercise.

nuttyfamily

Premier Protein Shakes form Costco.

Tastes good, cheap and premade. Just keep in fridge.

30g of protein and only 170 cals.

joejccva71

1. What brand of protein shake do you drink?

2. How do you make yours?

3. Do you use for pre or post workouts, a meal replacement, or something else?

1. Magnum Quattro 4-stage isolate

2. Mix 2 scoops with water.

3. I use it when I can't get my daily protein macro requirements from whole foods.

martinh78

I an a great fan of PHD diet whey

I have an aditional shake after a work out with my PT

It mixes well with water and has the consistancy of a thick milk shake I like all of the flavours but chocolate is my favourite

It has flax seeds and other things in it so the texture is a bit odd although once I got used to it I really like it.

Lucy

Me too )

Take one after a workout. Sometimes as a meal filler, ie at 4pm if I know I'm having a meal out at 7pm. This fills me up and stops me eating so much at the meal as well )

Mixes well with water, tried it with milk but it was REALLY thick and too sickly for my taste.

Mechel79

I drink the EAS AdvantEDGE (carb control) Has a great taste, not super expensive, it's already made and only 110 calories. Just put it in the Fridge it's ready when you are!

sandyfeet10

I like "Whey Factors-French Vanilla"! It tastes like cake batter and you can mix it with water or milk.

I mix my protein powder into water or soymilk.

I also mix it into my yogurt.

When I make a shake, I add peanut butter or cocoa powder or fruit.

Charlie175

I really like the Isofemme powder. My favourite is the vanilla with almond milk, and banana. Sometime I throw a scoop of peanut butter in there. I make mine in the blender with a few ice cubes too. Tastes just like a milkshake. I tend to drink them post-workout or for an am snack or breakfast. Chocolate banana is good too, or with strawberries. .. So many different combos to try!

Kat5343

I cannot remember the brand but I got it at Target and was not expensive at all. I purchased the cookies and cream flavor. Quite yummy!!!! I mix mine with almond milk. Sometimes when I need a pick-me-up I add a scoop of instant coffee and I have an iced coffee drink...

nuttyfamily

I buy the Premier Chocolate Shakes from Costco.

Only 160 cals but have 30 grams of protein.

They are also tasty and taste the most like chocolate milk that I have found.

Another bonus, cheap and premade.

ChristinaRamos

I drink vi shape nutritional milkshakes!! They are packed with nutrition but only have 90 calories, 1 fat, 7 carbs, 1 sugar.  I mix mine in a blender with milk, juice, or coffee,  ice and cocoa powder, peanut butter, pudding powder, and/or extract flavors. Sweet cream flavor only!! I drink them as recovery shakes and a meal replacement.

knitnurse72

Love your quote on your picture: "Your stomach shouldn't be a waste basket" - that is great!

rwno2

I use Herbalife shakes and mix the healthy meal (Formula 1) replacement with the protein mix (PDM). There are a ton of recipes for smoothies or even pies (snickers, turtle, reese, peach cobbler, blueberry muffin, etc.). I mostly just mix the Formula 1 and PDM with 8-12 oz of water. 210 calories and 24 g protein and all the nutrition you need. You can always mix it with milk to bump up the protein. Herbalife also has a personal protein powder that can be added to your shake or smoothie; 20 calories and 5 g protein per tablespoon. These shakes/smooties/pies are a meal replacement and keep you full. Good luck.