Protein Shake - Meal Replacement Shakes??

Shakeology. Hands down, the best shake there is out there. There is an extensive article about it in the May issue of O Magazine on page 214.

EAS Myoplex is a meal replacement shake. 42g protein and 23g carbs. They also have a "lite" version.
Optimum Nutrition Oats & Whey is another. 23g protein, 23g carbs.

Or you can get a straight protein powder, which is usually around 18-24g protein and 0-5g carbs per scoop, and add something like fruit or milk or oats to round out the carbs to use as a "meal replacement"

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Or you can get a straight protein powder, which is usually around 18-24g protein and 0-5g carbs per scoop, and add something like fruit or milk or oats to round out the carbs to use as a "meal replacement"

do this instead

My husband and I both like MyoFusion protein shakes. I have one every morning during the work week for part of my breakfast with 10oz of fat-free milk. Then either a peice of fruit, a cup of dry cereal, or a vitatop and breakfast is set! The chocolate one is yummy! If you work out in the morning, maybe have the fruit first and drink the shake after to help "feed" your muscles.

My husband and I both like MyoFusion protein shakes. I have one every morning during the work week for part of my breakfast with 10oz of fat-free milk. Then either a peice of fruit, a cup of dry cereal, or a vitatop and breakfast is set! The chocolate one is yummy! If you work out in the morning, maybe have the fruit first and drink the shake after to help "feed" your muscles.

myofusion might be the best tasting protein powder out there.

Shakeology. Hands down, the best shake there is out there. There is an extensive article about it in the May issue of O Magazine on page 214.

overpriced. overhyped. do not waste your money on this

You clearly have no idea what is in Shakeology. There is no hype, just pure nutrition that supports healthy functioning in every cell of your body. As I said, read the article in O Magazine.
My husbands experience with it is this "After drinking Shakeology for 3 months, with no significant change in fitness level, weight, or waist size, my bad cholesterol went down 20% and my good cholesterol increased 25%, reducing my risk of heart attack to 4% over the following decade. After completing ChaLEAN Extreme and the first 10 weeks of P90X, and comparing to before Beach Body, my weight is down 17 lbs, my waist size is 5" smaller, my triglyceride level is down 58% (back to the middle of normal range), my bad cholesterol is down 20% (though still slightly elevated), my good cholesterol is up 44%, and my blood pressure, which was "normal" to "high normal" has dropped to the "low normal" range. As a result of all this, my risk of heart attack in the next decade is down to 3%. Using Beach Body products for the past 15 months has reduced my risk of heart attack by more than 57%, and brought it down to only 27% of the average risk for men my age (which is 11% over a decade)."

I no longer have IBS, my blood sugar is stable and I lost weight using Shakeology. This is the real deal.

Shakeology. Hands down, the best shake there is out there. There is an extensive article about it in the May issue of O Magazine on page 214.

overpriced. overhyped. do not waste your money on this

You clearly have no idea what is in Shakeology. There is no hype, just pure nutrition that supports healthy functioning in every cell of your body. As I said, read the article in O Magazine.
My husbands experience with it is this "After drinking Shakeology for 3 months, with no significant change in fitness level, weight, or waist size, my bad cholesterol went down 20% and my good cholesterol increased 25%, reducing my risk of heart attack to 4% over the following decade. After completing ChaLEAN Extreme and the first 10 weeks of P90X, and comparing to before Beach Body, my weight is down 17 lbs, my waist size is 5" smaller, my triglyceride level is down 58% (back to the middle of normal range), my bad cholesterol is down 20% (though still slightly elevated), my good cholesterol is up 44%, and my blood pressure, which was "normal" to "high normal" has dropped to the "low normal" range. As a result of all this, my risk of heart attack in the next decade is down to 3%. Using Beach Body products for the past 15 months has reduced my risk of heart attack by more than 57%, and brought it down to only 27% of the average risk for men my age (which is 11% over a decade)."

I no longer have IBS, my blood sugar is stable and I lost weight using Shakeology. This is the real deal.

wow. make sure the camera is rolling next time so they can put that on the infomercial.

what a joke....

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Ideal Shape meal replacements have gotten good reviews and taste good for this type of product. Yes it only has about 12g of protein but there are numerous articles out there that state the average american is actually getting plenty of protein. I am taking this once a day between breakfast and lunch then a protein shake after my workouts in the afternoon. In the end it should be something that you are actually willing to stick to, have low cholesterol, sodium and sugars. Once you get those three items low and find a good tasting drink just stick to it and the rest will be fine.

JUST got the chocolate and vanilla powder version of EAS Myoplex
how do you guys mix this stuff up?
do you really need a blender or can you stir it in a glass or what?

I usually use a "Blender Bottle" (it's a shaker bottle with a spherical whisk inside. VERY effective). If I want to make it fancy, I use a blender and add some permutation of ice, water, non-fat milk, and peanut butter.

In a pinch, you can mix it with a spoon, but I imagine it will leave clumps.

I like muscle milk chocolate or banana. 21g protein in 11 oz and 200 cal. I use then as a meal replacement for breakfast, or as a post workout snack. I also like Unjury chocolate protein powder. You can order it online and mix it at home. Tastes good and is filling. Would stay away from special K protein drinks. Not enough protein to make a difference.

Hi guys,

I am a newcomer and started my diet yesterday. I am doing well, as I usually give up a diet within the first day but I have just finished my second day now, so I am excited! Hope you are all doing well and successful!

My question is can anyone suggest a certain protein shake or meal replacement shake. At the moment on the days that I go to the gym, I find that having a shake as a mid morning snack after I attend the gym helps me feel a little more revitalised and fulfilled until lunch.

Would a protein shake be the best thing? Or should I go for a general nutrition shake? And can anyone suggest any brand names that I can obtain here in the UK?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks guys

If you are looking for a post-workout shake, your needs would depend on your exercise type. For example if you are lifting heavy, you want a protein shake to fuel muscle repair. If you are doing pure cardio, you need carbs and salt to replace lost glycogen and sodium.

So really the first thing to say shouldn't be "OMG USE THIS!" it should be "Well, what are you doing in the gym for a workout?"



Also I will say what I always parrot here: meal replacement shakes are just that, meal replacements. If you absolutely must use them, find something inexpensive and tasty and chug it down. If instead you have the time to make and eat whole, clean foods, do that instead. I use Optimum Nutrition and Muscle Milk - ONLY when on sale for $1/serving or less otherwise I'll just blend whole foods - as workout supplements in strict moderation and only on exercise days. On non-exercise days I use that time to instead prepare real food.

Edit: let me add - any meal replacement that costs $3 or more a serving is a sham. Note I didn't say "scam" - it could absolutely be a nutritious product - but a "sham" as in you can get the same calories for $1 a serving, maybe $2 at most. Anything that requires an autopay or a contract? Scam. Pick up shake mixes on sale at your local nutrition shop, only on sale, like a lot of times here in the states GNC has Muscle Milk for $30 a container, 30 servings per. That's a deal. When it's $50 a container? Eat more eggs.

I'm using the MediWeight Loss Protein Shake. Before that I used Designer Whey Protein.

As a pharmacist, I can tell you Shakeology is the only shake proven to lower bad cholesterol (LDL), raise good cholesterol (HDL), lower blood pressure, stabilize blood insulin levels, and help with symptoms of IBS. Personally, I have been using Shakeology for the past 3 months and have seen great results. It fights my chocolate cravings, keeps me satisfied, and gives me a boost of energy.

I also use Ideal shape. It isn't that high in protein but it does a lot of good.

I would NEVER use a shake that is a pyramid scheme like shakeology or Vi.
IMO.... If people try to get you to use their shake, they have too much time on their hands.