PROTEIN SHAKES WILL MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT!!

I have had several. I find that the Atkins Advantage which are premade are the best to me. They don't taste chalky. I like the milk chocolate delight the best and the latte one is 2nd best. They have 160 calories and 15gm of protein.

15 Protein sounds great I am always looking to up my protein without adding fat or carbs as I have NO problem filling THOSE numbers..LOL

I drink Vi-shape nutritional shakes from Visalus sciences. They are meal replacement shakes that are so delicious and full of nutrition. Its a sweet cream flavor! I drink a milkshake after workout, and one in the evening as a small meal/snack, or sometimes dessert!
2 scoops has: 90 calories, 1 gram fat, 1 gram sugar, 5 fiber, 75mg sodium

I do not use protein shakes as a meal replacement. But I do use it as an after workout snack. I've lost 41 lb so far, haven't gained. So, it's apparent your husband does not know what he's talking about here. Protein does not make you gain weight. Not unless you go over your calories. The protein shake I currently use has 120 calories and 25g Protein per scoop. I just fit it into my daily calories. Protein is essential after workouts.

Edited to add: I usually use 2 scoops mixed with plain water because I can afford it after working out. The brand I use is Smart Sense, sold by Kmart.

Thinking about trying the Pure Protein brand shake powder though because their protein bars are so yummy.

If you are using it as a replacement, I hear BSN Lean Dessert is AMAZING.

I drank Designer Whey for a long time because it's cheap, low carb, and not awful. The scoop size is 26 grams at 100 calories vs ~35 grams for the BSN at 150 calories.


In any case, you don't need to worry about gaining weight from fat unless you are seriously over-eating your calories.

I never understood why I should have the whey protein shake until I googled and read a ton of info on it. I have a shake after every workout.

Whey protein is 1 of the 3 types of proteins and it is SUPER important to drink after a workout and within an hour. It helps repair your muscles. Because when you are strength training your are breaking them down.

Do your research on the 3 types of protein and prove your hubby wrong

Also I drink chocolate milk with a scoop of EAS whey protein. Reminds me of a marshmallow.

Does your your husband even lift?

You don't just magically gain muscle by drinking protein lol.

And no, you don't get fat off of them. They aren't weight gainers, which is a whole other thing.

You *CAN* gain weight from protein shakes, if your calorie intake is too high. This doesn't mean you have to. Some shakes have a bunch of carbs and are specifically for people who lift a lot of weights. They need the carbs to fuel their bodies during their workouts. Others, like the one that I got from Walmart (Pure Protein something or other), have almost no carbs and almost no thickeners. I drink one after I hit the treadmill. I've lost 57 pounds in 2 months... I don't see any evidence to support gains with this product, unless that's what you're specifically aiming for.

This is a common misconception. I drink a fantastic tasting and extremely nutritent dense shake called Juice PLUS Complete (either in Vanilla or Chocolate - tastes FANTASTIC. I use it every morning for breakfast as does my husband when he is preparing for Boxing Matches. I have friends try the shake and love it (as do their kids) as it taste like a chocolate mousse - YUMMY but not naughty.

I want a shake that basically tastes like I am drinking a chocolate milk shake (do those exist? LOL).

I've started SCI-MX diet shake in chocolate which is soooooooooooo tasty! You blend it with water and it comes out at 177 calories.

Stacey