Why is my new protein shake causing me to gain weight?
Fitness_Gal85
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so I thought I'd create my own healthy shake to fill me up and it really works to make me full! I have it instead of snacking, about 3 glasses a day.
It consists of protein shake, almond milk, Oreos and ice cream. (The oreos aren't double stuffed and the ice cream is vanilla flavoured) I blend it all up and it tastes so good. But in the past week or so I've gained like 4 lbs
Should I switch to unsweetened almond milk instead of regular?
It consists of protein shake, almond milk, Oreos and ice cream. (The oreos aren't double stuffed and the ice cream is vanilla flavoured) I blend it all up and it tastes so good. But in the past week or so I've gained like 4 lbs
Should I switch to unsweetened almond milk instead of regular? -3
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Seriously?0
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Don't troll us.
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Hi, you're gaining weight because you're snacking on oreos and ice cream. You need to change up your midday snack with something that fills you up but doesn't have all the sugar/calories that oreos and ice cream have. Try eating something high in fiber- like veggies with hummus. You can also get protein from a hard boiled egg. There are other protein shakes that won't contain as much sugar, although many are high in calories and meant to fuel after or before a workout. If you aren't burning all of those calories through working out, there is no need to drink a protein shake at all. Good luck!
Oh, and I think unsweetend almond milk is great always in place of regular, but again if you're eating oreos, it won't make much of a difference.0 -
It's probably just the batteries in your scale. Try changing them.0
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That depends - is your protein shake clean?0
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ncboiler89 wrote: »It's probably just the batteries in your scale. Try changing them.
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Fitness_Gal85 wrote: »bettencc87 wrote: »Hi, you're gaining weight because you're snacking on oreos and ice cream. You need to change up your midday snack with something that fills you up but doesn't have all the sugar/calories that oreos and ice cream have. Try eating something high in fiber- like veggies with hummus. You can also get protein from a hard boiled egg. There are other protein shakes that won't contain as much sugar, although many are high in calories and meant to fuel after or before a workout. If you aren't burning all of those calories through working out, there is no need to drink a protein shake at all. Good luck!
Oh, and I think unsweetend almond milk is great always in place of regular, but again if you're eating oreos, it won't make much of a difference.
Oh ok I guess that makes sense, I thought that because it was all in liquid form then my body wouldn't absorb the calories? I guess that probably wasn't the case though. I think I'll try your suggestions from now on
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I will take the bait. Here is my low cal, low sugar shake. My a1c is up so my doctor told me to watch it:
1) Half scoop of Sprouts Vegan Protein
2) Half a frozen banana
3) Half a cup of frozen blueberries
4) Quarter of a cup of Plain lowfat Greek Yogurt
250 calories and I stay full until 10:00 at which time, I either eat a small green salad, unsalted walnuts or carrots0 -
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It's because the Oreos aren't double stuffed - switch to double stuffed and you'll be good to go.0
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OP, you are correct. Calories in liquid form do not count. They have a negative effect which actually cause you to burn even more calories. So I would be patient, and in the meantime double up on those oreos. If you can fry them up first, even better.
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Fitness_Gal85 wrote: »bettencc87 wrote: »Hi, you're gaining weight because you're snacking on oreos and ice cream. You need to change up your midday snack with something that fills you up but doesn't have all the sugar/calories that oreos and ice cream have. Try eating something high in fiber- like veggies with hummus. You can also get protein from a hard boiled egg. There are other protein shakes that won't contain as much sugar, although many are high in calories and meant to fuel after or before a workout. If you aren't burning all of those calories through working out, there is no need to drink a protein shake at all. Good luck!
Oh, and I think unsweetend almond milk is great always in place of regular, but again if you're eating oreos, it won't make much of a difference.
Oh ok I guess that makes sense, I thought that because it was all in liquid form then my body wouldn't absorb the calories? I guess that probably wasn't the case though.
My mom pretty much subsists on a liquid diet. If she wasn't getting calories from them she'd be dead.0 -
And be sure they are the fudge coated ones!Iron_Feline wrote: »It's because the Oreos aren't double stuffed - switch to double stuffed and you'll be good to go.
And stop all that exercising! You are bulking up and that is part of your weight gain.
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Fitness_Gal85 wrote: »bettencc87 wrote: »Hi, you're gaining weight because you're snacking on oreos and ice cream. You need to change up your midday snack with something that fills you up but doesn't have all the sugar/calories that oreos and ice cream have. Try eating something high in fiber- like veggies with hummus. You can also get protein from a hard boiled egg. There are other protein shakes that won't contain as much sugar, although many are high in calories and meant to fuel after or before a workout. If you aren't burning all of those calories through working out, there is no need to drink a protein shake at all. Good luck!
Oh, and I think unsweetend almond milk is great always in place of regular, but again if you're eating oreos, it won't make much of a difference.
Oh ok I guess that makes sense, I thought that because it was all in liquid form then my body wouldn't absorb the calories? I guess that probably wasn't the case though. I think I'll try your suggestions from now on
A) TROLLOLOLOLOL
Where's the protein?
C) What on earth made you think this was a great idea?
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On the off-chance that this is actually a serious post.... The first half of your shake is okay - the protein powder and the almond milk (use 10-12 oz MAX). Swap out the oreos and ice cream for fresh fruit and ice (or frozen fruit), and you'll have a healthier shake. And limit it to one per day.0
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Protein shakes are usually high in calories, and you are adding ice cream and Oreos? You are having a large milkshake 3 times a day. Make the shake just with almond milk and maybe just once a day. Calories are calories, whether solid or liquid. A lot folks here Will also advise not to drink your calories in any form. It's easy to gulp something and not appreciate it has the same effect as eating something of the same calorie content. If anything, liquid calories are easier for the body to absorb..it doesn't have to work as hard to break down the food.0
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Most of it is probably water weight. Having that 3 times a day is not a good thing either.0
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And be sure they are the fudge coated ones!Iron_Feline wrote: »It's because the Oreos aren't double stuffed - switch to double stuffed and you'll be good to go.
And stop all that exercising! You are bulking up and that is part of your weight gain.
I thought it was the red velvet oreos that had negative calories when they were liquified.
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Fitness_Gal85 wrote: »so I thought I'd create my own healthy shake to fill me up and it really works to make me full! I have it instead of snacking, about 3 glasses a day.
It consists of protein shake, almond milk, Oreos and ice cream. (The oreos aren't double stuffed and the ice cream is vanilla flavoured) I blend it all up and it tastes so good. But in the past week or so I've gained like 4 lbs Should I switch to unsweetened almond milk instead of regular?
Just re-read the OP.
3 extremely high calorie milkshakes a day? And these just replace the snacks and not the actual meals?
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Fitness_Gal85 wrote: »
And be sure they are the fudge coated ones!Iron_Feline wrote: »It's because the Oreos aren't double stuffed - switch to double stuffed and you'll be good to go.
And stop all that exercising! You are bulking up and that is part of your weight gain.
I thought it was the red velvet oreos that had negative calories when they were liquified.
Oh my gosh really?
As a bonus they turn your shake a pretty color!0 -
Protein shakes are usually high in calories, and you are adding ice cream and Oreos? You are having a large milkshake 3 times a day. Make the shake just with almond milk and maybe just once a day. Calories are calories, whether solid or liquid. A lot folks here Will also advise not to drink your calories in any form. It's easy to gulp something and not appreciate it has the same effect as eating something of the same calorie content. If anything, liquid calories are easier for the body to absorb..it doesn't have to work as hard to break down the food.
er - no, no they are not - mine this morning was 266 calories - that is not high at all, especially as I had it as my breakfast.0 -
Try switching to organic oreos0
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Whaaaaaa
You should probably replace the ice cream and Oreo's with something healthy; yes on the unsweetened almond milk, half banana, ice and pro powder and BAM that's like a mere 230 cal. Good luck!
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Switch to nutter butters...youll get double the protein LOL0
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jessathemessa wrote: »Try switching to organic oreos
Yeah but only if they're organic and clean.0
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