adding protein shakes to my regimen

Melroxsox

I've been nervous to add my protein shakes to my regimen....in fear of gaining weight.so im only going to have them on workout days....anyone else been timid about this at first? The recipes I am using are all low carb low sugar(or no sugar).

Melroxsox

no comments or advice? lol

Felidae_1981

Mine only has 114 cals, 2 carbs and no sugar

RLeighP

I use them for breakfast now, I used to drink them after a workout. Now, with a baby, I have zero time in the mornings ot eat, especially on the way to work, so I make up a shake and drink it on the way. Keeps me full till lunch! And I'm still losing.

Melroxsox

anyone know of a good website with low carb low sugar protein shakes?

secretlobster

If you're drinking a shake before a workout, I wouldn't worry about carbs. Carbohydrates are a source of short-term energy - If you're doing an intense workout, you'll use it. Yes I used to get nervous about adding protein shakes, but I didn't overconsume calories and I did need another source of protein. It turned out fine. Plus, every new change you make is an experiment - If it doesn't work for you, you don't have to continue. See how you feel.

Melroxsox

thanks for the replies:) I have pcos so I have to stay low carb low sugar all the time.....

Colbyandsage

I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein - 100% Whey Protein. Love it! I think it has helped me recover from insanity workouts faster n I am loosing faster than my norm. 130 cals each

Melroxsox

are they low carb low sugar?

secretlobster

I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein - 100% Whey Protein. Love it! I think it has helped me recover from insanity workouts faster n I am loosing faster than my norm. 130 cals each

This is my protein of choice, too... If you check the label, you can get the kind with lower sugar (100% gold standard is the right one) . All whey proteins have some sugar/carbs but this is the best combo, IMHO. The kind I have has 4g of carbohydrates (I'd definitely consider that low carb). Also remember that if you're not consuming large amounts of protein around the time you work out, a lot of it is going to waste. There is NO reason to fear carbs on workout days!!

secretlobster

Double-posted for some reason, sorry about that

Felidae_1981

I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein - 100% Whey Protein. Love it! I think it has helped me recover from insanity workouts faster n I am loosing faster than my norm. 130 cals each

This is my protein of choice, too... If you check the label, you can get the kind with lower sugar (100% gold standard is the right one) . All whey proteins have some sugar/carbs but this is the best combo, IMHO. The kind I have has 4g of carbohydrates (I'd definitely consider that low carb). Also remember that if you're not consuming large amounts of protein around the time you work out, a lot of it is going to waste. There is NO reason to fear carbs on workout days!!

I use Dymtize Eite Whey Protein - Gourmet Vanilla

114 cal
2g carb
0g sugar
1.5g fat
24g protein
50mg sodium
75mg potass
15mg chol
18% calc

AND - I think it tastes very good, even with water - but I also have used it in a smoothie

secretlobster

I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein - 100% Whey Protein. Love it! I think it has helped me recover from insanity workouts faster n I am loosing faster than my norm. 130 cals each

This is my protein of choice, too... If you check the label, you can get the kind with lower sugar (100% gold standard is the right one) . All whey proteins have some sugar/carbs but this is the best combo, IMHO. The kind I have has 4g of carbohydrates (I'd definitely consider that low carb). Also remember that if you're not consuming large amounts of protein around the time you work out, a lot of it is going to waste. There is NO reason to fear carbs on workout days!!

I use Dymtize Eite Whey Protein - Gourmet Vanilla

114 cal
2g carb
0g sugar
1.5g fat
24g protein
50mg sodium
75mg potass
15mg chol
18% calc

AND - I think it tastes very good, even with water - but I also have used it in a smoothie

The only problem with 0g of sugar is that the protein powder certainly contains artificial sweeteners. Not necessarily something you personally care about, but something to be aware of.

Kiris2

Hi, I just use a soy protein powder, (plain) and mix it with some kind of water mix flavor ...kinda like Crystal Light?
And it is really helpful in the mornings for me, too.

toffee322

i got rice protein powder from my naturopath, gluten-free.. i had it for breasfast for a little while but then i got bored of it... i prefer my regular toast with peanut butter or even oatmeal with banana.. now i have half tub left.. i need to start having it for breakfast again... it's like a meal replacement but it's kind of boring.. since i have no time to blend it in the blender with banana etc.. i just add cold water, shake it up and drink like that.. just something to share

Melroxsox

thanks guys!

SCUBAMomofTwo

I can't be bothered with a mix; and to me, they are all so gritty. So I use EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control in Chocolate Fudge. I get them at Sam's Club in a box of 18 (??) for something like $28, so about $1.50 a piece. I drink one a day (sometimes two ), almost always for breakfast since I am NOT a big morning eater but I want to have something to fuel the start of my day. It tastes good, too.

Here are the NUT stats:

Calories: 110
Total Fat: 3g
Sat Fat: 0.5
Trans Fat: 0
Chol: 25mg
Sod: 340mg
Pot: 470mg
Tot Carb: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 17g

It is a combo of soy and whey protein, so not the BEST (all whey would be best) . The sweetner is sucralose (splenda).

I mix mine with a cup of coffee and pour it over ice; a homemade mocha!!

Annafly3

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