Protein Shakes

I like Ideal Shake. It has a "hunger blocker". About $60 a container (with shipping) if you buy it one at a time but I bought the last one in a bulk of 4 and it came out to $42.50 ish a container (30 servings). I think the Vanilla is the best, chocolate next and I just don't care for the strawberry but I mix and match them as well.

http://www.idealshape.com/meal-replacement-shakes/

check it out. Drink the shake.. a glass of water and feel full for 3 hours. and it works. I like it a lot. I prefer something simple like this in the am because I never have time to sit down and eat a meal and I'm just usually not THAT hungry to even want to.

kimf79 wrote: »

Are there any protein shakes you recommend - or recipes with a certain protein powder? I'm wondering if this would be valuable kind of as a morning meal or before a workout?

From several of the Nutrition/Fitness Online e-magazines that I've read, it's a good idea to have some protein about an hour before your work out and then some light recovery protein drink after a hard workout.
- Pushing protein first thing in the morning also seems to help keep you alert longer, while keeping your blood sugar leveler than having a typical American breakfast of toast, pancakes, muffins, danish, etc.
- So consider eggs, they are an extremely good source of morning protein, but I do use powders like body fortress super advanced whey protein (because you get 30 grams of protein in one scoop with only 170 calories) in the blender with a variety of frozen fruit for a smoothie.
- Use it to help before your work out or if it's a meal replacement, just make sure you have the right balance of calories and fiber necessary for you. I usually try to do about 300 calories for breakfast, 100 to 250 for a snack, 500 to 700 for lunch, another 100 to 300 for a snack and about 500 calories for dinner. Depending on my exercise, I try to keep my daily intake between 1200 to 2000 calories. I am in my late 50's and pretty busy trying to restore my health after many years of doctors medical health mismanagement, so I've studied a lot about fitness nutrition to help me. I am feeling better than I have for years, working out weekly and keeping track of my calories at Fitness Pal.
- I think you made a good inquiry and I hope you will try to find the right answer for you and your personal needs.

Just remember that a protien shake is a supplement meaning you're choosing to take that vs let's say eating a piece of chicken. Its a just different sometimes more convienant way to get your protien.

Personally I like the GNC stuff(flame away) as it's the lowest calorie for 24g of protien I've seen. Granted it's only like 50 cals less and it costs more but I found a flavor I like so I roll with it.

In short if you're choosing to use protien powder find a flavor you like and a brand you can afford and remember it's a supplement not a replacement to food intake.

I like the GNC lean 25 (vanilla), I add a banana, 1 cup of almond milk, ice and water. (With the extras I add it runs about 330 calories), I do use it as a replacement for breakfast (real food makes me nauseous in the morning, but I have to eat because I'm hypoglycemic). After a long run or long day at the gym I will occasionally make one as a "snack" as well.

kimf79 wrote: »

Are there any protein shakes you recommend - or recipes with a certain protein powder? Im wondering if this would be valuable kind of as a morning meal or before a workout?

In the morning I usually eat 5 eggs white and 30 grams of oats with 100ml of milk. 30 grams of proteins and a bit of carbs.

I use the GNC protein shakes. I prefer the swiss chocolate one personally. I find it's a great "breakfast" for me because I don't eat in the morning.

I just get the stuff from Costco. LeanFit I think? It tastes okay. I add it to water, almond milk, banana, spinach, and pb2 and drink it first thing in the morning. It keeps me full for 2-3 hours, then I have "second breakfast", which is usually eggs.