Does anyone do protein shakes as a meal replacment?

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  • estherdfoster
    estherdfoster Posts: 127 Member
    I buy "slim fast protein shake mix". The container is a 13oz and makes 14-15 servings of shakes, serving size is one scoop..price is $6.50 and i get mine from Walmart.
  • Babygurl721
    Babygurl721 Posts: 10 Member
    I prefer food personally. But you may want to try a tea from Total Life Changes www.totallifechanges.com/3094371
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    estherdfoster wrote: »
    I buy "slim fast protein shake mix". The container is a 13oz and makes 14-15 servings of shakes, serving size is one scoop..price is $6.50 and i get mine from Walmart.

    Holy crap, that's expensive! $6.50 is enough for food for a day (for me)!
  • bkyoun
    bkyoun Posts: 371 Member
    +1 on the Costco Premier Protein shakes. 160 calories, 30g protein, 1g sugar, 3g fiber
  • Emilia777
    Emilia777 Posts: 978 Member
    chivalryder wrote: »
    estherdfoster wrote: »
    I buy "slim fast protein shake mix". The container is a 13oz and makes 14-15 servings of shakes, serving size is one scoop..price is $6.50 and i get mine from Walmart.

    Holy crap, that's expensive! $6.50 is enough for food for a day (for me)!

    I think they meant 6.50 for the entire container, so 0.50 cents or so per serving :smile:

    I like the Progressive Vegessential protein / meal replacement powder because it’s got protein, fibre, and a ton of plant stuffs allegedly good for you. I mix it with whey as a post-workout snack, so I don’t see it as a meal.
  • cbills65
    cbills65 Posts: 164 Member
    I buy the packets of Shakeology and keep then on hand in case I don't have anything to prepare for lunch at home to take to work. I agree, they are expensive but if you break it down by cost per day to replace one meal, then it might be worth it to you. When I have a shake in place of lunch it actually costs less for me than grabbing a bite out anywhere else around my work. That's just my personal experience though.
  • peachyfuzzle
    peachyfuzzle Posts: 1,122 Member
    If I'm meal replacing, which I'm doing more frequently at lunch now because I'm trying to save money/calories, then I drink an Opimum Nutrition Casein shake with half a serving of peanut butter. It works out to around 270 calories, or so, and it keeps me full until after I get back home from the gym after work.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    chivalryder wrote: »
    estherdfoster wrote: »
    I buy "slim fast protein shake mix". The container is a 13oz and makes 14-15 servings of shakes, serving size is one scoop..price is $6.50 and i get mine from Walmart.

    Holy crap, that's expensive! $6.50 is enough for food for a day (for me)!

    6.50 for a whole container is ridiculous inexpensive considering protein itself is 30 bucks for a gallon tub.

    But being said- I don't find that to be that expensive either- about the cost of milk and doesn't go bad.
  • supplejl
    supplejl Posts: 4 Member
    I use Magnum shakes, as a protein snack mid-morning or post workout. (I eat 5x a day, plus immediately post strength training). I like the taste, it's low in sugar and additives, and not terribly expensive.
    If you prefer to make your own, I use pasteurized egg white (from the carton) for a protein source, add sugar free almond milk(comes in vanilla, plain or chocolate), ice, berries and flax. If you like add half a banana (I don't add bananas as I don't like them).
  • beachlandia
    beachlandia Posts: 45 Member
    I've started having protein shakes for breakfast because I haven't been getting enough protein lately. I make them myself though, I've tried premade ones in the past and I don't really like them.
  • Michael190lbs
    Michael190lbs Posts: 1,510 Member
    Twice a day every day 30 grams
  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
    I do once or twice a week when I have to be at a client's office all day and don't want to stink up their office with an egg salad sandwich or whatever. It's less obtrusive and fills me up.
  • goddessheatherr
    goddessheatherr Posts: 38 Member
    ONLY on the weekend if Im too busy to make something and am about to go grocery shopping for the week. I never let myself go hungry while shopping or skip a meal. I use Muscletech premium whey protein vanilla, I have gone 4 hours without getting hungry. I use 10oz of 2% milk too. I get a huge bag at Sams Club. 20g protein in just one scoop.
  • goddessheatherr
    goddessheatherr Posts: 38 Member
    Oh it tastes like cake to me.. which is a PLUS lol
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    i have done it a few times wen in a pinch and then like two hours later I am starving…

    just eat real food and maintain a deficit that way, you will be happier and not a starving pain in the rear...
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    edited April 2015
    I use gen tech pro lean meal replacement shake. 28g protein and $80 for 1.2kg. Lasts me a little over a month.
  • Mynx73
    Mynx73 Posts: 6 Member
    edited April 2015
    megkarson wrote: »
    For cheap, we use cooked plain lentils in our smoothies. 1 cup has 18g of protein and lots of fiber. They are very neutral tasting and you can blend them with water, ice, banana, cinnamon and sweetner. It's a little bit of an acquired taste/texture, but once you realize how nutritious it is for you, it's easy to drink down. And lentils are really good for you and cheap!!! We cook them in our rice cooker in a two cups water to one cup lentil ratio and store them in the fridge for up to five days. You can also add them into salads and soups for extra protein and fiber. It's worth trying. Enjoy!

    I really like the sound of this one... Unfortunate they too high in carbs for me :(

    We do the LCHF diet and I'll often have a shake for my breakfast. It's high calorie, but will keep you full for hours and can get away with a nice light lunch. I use 100ml full fat cream, 50g Coconut Oil, 40g Peanut Butter, 1/2 Scoop (15g) Ultimate Nutrition Gold Standard protein powder, 1Tbs (15g) cocoa powder, 500ml rain water.

    You can get better macros (specifically lower carbs) by leaving out the peanut butter, but I like the taste it ads :)
  • ekat120
    ekat120 Posts: 407 Member
    I like to use Greek yogurt in place of protein powder. The fat free stuff is almost pure protein (I usually use 2%).
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