Shakes? Are They Worth it?

I bought some protein powder for smoothies (with just plain liquid it would be shakes). But that is mainly because I hate breakfast and usually have very little time in the morning (I am not a morning person) and my son (the one who joined the gym with me) likes to use them for recovery from his workouts. I do not purchase the prepared shakes as they are expensive and I like to add my own ingredients to my smoothies.

Yup what they said! I actually do have a shake most days for breakfast because it is quick, easy, yummy and I can take it to go after my workout. That being said - I make my shakes with "real people food", some fruit, nuts, non fat greek yogurt, almond milk and protein powder and there you go. The options for flavors are limitless, the shakes are as cheap as you want them to be and I get a good 300-400 calories in that aren't all chemicals and fillers. If you do it, don't buy into the scams, just calculate it as part of your daily calories and focus on calories in, calories out.

I use syntha-6 whey protein powder. Vanilla icecream is a great flavor for adding things too - but their chocolate milkshake, strawberry milkshake and mochaccino are all awesome too.

Good luck! :flowerforyou:

^^This^^ when I feel I want a shake I buy the fruit and veggies and make it myself it is nice to know what is inside it .

My advice is always, "Don't Drink Your Calories." Shakes can be easy for consuming in the car but your brain and body want you to chew your food to prove you are eating and help you feel full. If you really want a smoothie, eat it with a spoon while wearing arm weights.
Ruth J Princess

Hello everyone who reads this.

I am currently on day 8 on MFP (although it is not my first time on MFP) and I was wondering about shakes as a meal replacement. I am trying to lose weight about 65 lbs.

I have heard people talk about shakeology and EAS and many others, but are they really worth investing in, will they help me lose weight along with my "diet" (healthy eatting) and excersise?

I am hoping someone could give me some advice on a shake (if they are worth it) that I should purchase.

If it is a waste of money and all that I would LOVE to know that too. Cost is a big thing as I am on a budget but for the right goal I would be willing to push that budget just a little bit.

Advice Please?!

Happy to help you. They are a waste of money.

You can make shakes yourself, if you so choose, using protein powder and other ingredients you'd find in any store. Much cheaper option and you control what goes in them.

The magic shake salesmen (they call themselves coaches, haven't coached a day in their lives) will tell you all sorts of rubbish, how their shakes have the very best in magic ingredients and your skin will clear up and you'll feel like a majestic unicorn and you'll never get cancer.

They're just trying to sell you overpriced shakes.

So stick to eating real food and shakes you make yourself, if you decide to use shakes at all. They aren't necessary for weight loss.

Good luck to you.

Pretty much this.

I use protein shakes, but just a basic whey isolate. From there you can add flaxseed meal, fruits, cinnamon, etc for pretty darn cheap.

The latest that we bought was Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard. We got the vanilla as I thought the flavor was more versatile with combining with fruit and liqiuds (I freeze the fruit/peanut butter and other things, and add ice also, with almond or coconut milk, gives it a nice milkshake consistency and I eat it with a spoon). I spoke with the nutritionist about it since I really do not have time to make breakfast during the week and she said to look for one that had whey isolate as the main ingredient. Those are a little more expensive but she seemed to think it was worth it.

Protein shakes are worth it.

That is all.

You can make shakes yourself, if you so choose, using protein powder and other ingredients you'd find in any store. Much cheaper option and you control what goes in them.

What are some Protein powders you would recomend?

I'm probably not the best guy to ask, I buy Muscle Milk 50. Really just because it's the only brand my grocery store carries and I don't care enough to go to specialty stores to find something else. But you really only need it if you're tying to up your protein consumption (which is common).

If you're just looking to cut calories, I wouldn't recommend shakes at all. Because you'll be hungry, as an above poster said. Try to get your calories from healthy food, as much as is possible.

Mostly I just don't want you buying anything from an MLM salesperson. They'll drain your wallet and promise you the world.

I buy Body Fortess Whey Isolate. Again, because it is what my grocery stores carry.

I honestly could never meal replace with shakes, but that's just me

I do use protein shakes as a recovery and snack most days. I also have a hard time meeting my protein macro without it.

I use Nature's Bounty chocolate protein powder. It's got a lot of extra added vitamins, fiber, and probiotics. It's a low calorie shake mixed with almond milk and is pretty darn tasty.