Assistance with a not so tasty "shake"?
aurablush
Posts: 6
Hello everyone. I've been using myfitnesspal for awhile but this is my first post to the boards. I'm very big so myfitnesspal was putting me at 2340 calories and I wasn't getting any smaller. Because I have recently been told I am diabetic I have been trying to find ways to reverse it if at all possible. I went to see a holistic doctor and he wants me to eat low carb at1600 calories a day. This seems like a pretty terrifying jump to me, but so far the worst part is the "shake" he wants me to eat! It is called Metagenics glycemx and taking it means I can stop taking Metformin. Metformin has made me nauseous the entire time I've been on it, so I was happy to give it up. Unfortunately, this meal replacement powder, which I am supposed to eat twice a day, is not making me any less nauseous! Today I tried blending it with unsweet almond milk and that helped some, but it's still very hard to get it down. Any low-carb suggestions on ways to make it more palatable? Any would be greatly appreciated!
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I use Body Fortress shakes. 140 calories. Very tasty.0
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There are a lot of shakes out there, the one I drink is actually low on the glycemic index. But to start anything new, you would really need to check with the doc to make sure there are no interactions. I would really talk to him thought to see if he can suggest something else.
1600 does seem like a huge jump, too. Maybe you can find a good nutritionist to help you work out a better meal plan? I love going to a holistic doctor, but sometimes you might need another opinion or more help!0 -
If it makes you sick, ditch it. Not everyone responds the same way. Ask for other brands. I never liked the metagenics either.0
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I dislike a lot of shakes, but I use them for the extra protein. If the guideline says something like "add 12-14 oz water", I just do 8 oz or something like that. My reasoning is that the less there is, the sooner it'll be over. Haha. So I just gulp it down and chase it with something I actually do like.0
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Can you add things to it...like sugar free jello pudding mixes and sugar free coffee syrups and spices? I use Herbalife meal replacement powders and have found a million types of recipes out there. Just not sure what is safe for diabetics?
For example, I added to my vanilla powder: applesauce (natural), cinnamon, and vanilla extract to make Apple Pie shake.
Peanut butter is good in shakes. Fruits.
Just search for Herbalife recipes. I'm sure you can adjust as needed!!!0 -
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I've added a tablespoon of pudding mix to shakes I didn't like and they did make them taste better. If you're close to a World Market, they have a lot of sugar free syrups. I think grocery stores basically have vanilla and hazelnut, at least from what I've found.0
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Have you tried coconut oil? I use about 1/4 a teaspoon in all my shakes and although it adds fat, it's good fat and aids in satiety and flavor.0
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PUMPKIN PIE SMOOTHIE
Jay Robb vanilla (no sugar) protein powder
~6-8oz almond milk or h20
3-4 frozen ice cubes of pumpkin puree
stevia to tase
nutmeg, cinnamon and all spice
Peppermint Mocha Smoothie
Jayrobb chocolate protein powder
a tsp or so of either Tornini sugarfree peppermint syrup or 1/2 tsp mint extract
~6-8oz mix of left over coffee or coffee+h2o combo (depending on your preference)0
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