PROTEIN SHAKES WILL MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT!!
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My take... Make it yourself so you can control what goes into it.
Here is one that I make!
- 2 scoops Whey Protein (I use chocolate or vanilla... Trader Joe's brand)
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/2 banana
This makes exactly enough to fill up a 16 oz glass...
Blend and enjoy!0 -
It all comes down to calories. If you drink a bunch of protein shakes and get too many calories, then you will gain weight. If you just add it to your regular diet as a way to get more protein, it will help stabilize your blood sugar, help you feel more full, and a bunch of other things that can be helpful.
Just watch the sugar content in some of those shake mixes- it can be outrageous! I like plain, unflavored whey protein mixed with oatmeal or in a smoothie with fruit.
Thank for the advice!0 -
My take... Make it yourself so you can control what goes into it.
Here is one that I make!
- 2 scoops Whey Protein (I use chocolate or vanilla... Trader Joe's brand)
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/2 banana
This makes exactly enough to fill up a 16 oz glass...
Blend and enjoy!
Does the chocolate flavored whey actually taste like chocolate? I seriously want a "chocolate shake"
without it being 1000 calories and 40 grams of fat. 0 -
My husband works to gain and I work to lose. We have the same protein powder. Body Fortress Whey Protein (got it at Walmart) I use one scoop with water 130 cal. He uses 2 scoops in milk and peanut butter 620 cal. We just fight over which flavors to use.
I recommend this over slim fast or their knock-offs because they have a lot of carbs. My hubby uses those for a post workout boost but I don't. 230 cal and 38 g sugar.0 -
My husband works to gain and I work to lose. We have the same protein powder. Body Fortress Whey Protein (got it at Walmart) I use one scoop with water 130 cal. He uses 2 scoops in milk and peanut butter 620 cal. We just fight over which flavors to use.
I recommend this over slim fast or their knock-offs because they have a lot of carbs. My hubby uses those for a post workout boost but I don't. 230 cal and 38 g sugar.
Yeah I looked at the slimfast ones and was put off by the ingredients and carbs/sugars. Thanks for the reply!0 -
Does the chocolate flavored whey actually taste like chocolate? I seriously want a "chocolate shake" without it being 1000 calories and 40 grams of fat.
If you want one that REALLY tastes like chocolate then I'd recommend Cytosport Muscle Milk Naturals - Real Chocolate. It's absolutely delicious if mixed with some milk. I drink 1 serving every day, in addition to my breakfast, but I'm careful not to go over my calories at the end of the day. The downside is that it's a bit high in fat compared to other powders.
1 Scoop:
150 calories
6 grams Fat
15 mg Cholesterol
9 grams Carbs (2 Fiber, 2 Sugar)
150 mg sodium
16 grams Protein
There are powders out there with better protein numbers, but I really like the Natural Real Chocolate. Plus it has zero artificial sweeteners - they use Stevia to sweeten it. Read the labels, go to the stores and do the research. You will find one you want to try. Just don't get one called a gainer because those are designed to make you gain weight. Also, check out the label for the Muscle Milk at Costco....they are relatively high in cholesterol for some reason. 75 mg in 1 scoop I think. If you are watching cholesterol then you might want to try one from someone else.0 -
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Does the chocolate flavored whey actually taste like chocolate? I seriously want a "chocolate shake" without it being 1000 calories and 40 grams of fat.
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I don't know about their recipe but if you use a little water 1/2 to 3/4 cup to dissolve the powder then add ice cubes then let it sit for a few min and blend again its not too bad. If you need a few extra calories and are using skim milk you can freeze is in cubes and add to the powder mixture. It isn't over thick, but its better than other options (like 1000 cal)0 -
i gained a ton of weight on slim fast. i was drinking them like milkshakes. around a can a day. wow, i loved them. but i don't recommend them as a diet.0
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i use the jillian michaels whey protein...the triple chocolate shake with 1/2 of a banana, 1 cup of blue diamond unsweetened chocolate almond milk and ice....yumm tastes like a chocolate milkshake and melted soft serve chocolate ice cream...so good. i also have the vanilla shake and that one is really good with fresh fruit and greek yogurt to make a smoothie. yum. its making me want one right now! lol
calories: 100
fat: 2g
Carbs: 7g
fiber: 3g
sugar: 3g
protein: 15g0 -
unless you are drinking enought to go WAY over your daily caloires no they will not make you gain wht.
i like the body fortress chocolate from walmart, not alot of carbs, a personal concern for me. i make it with almond milk, yumm
and sometimes as a treat i wil at a tablespoon of the flavored coffee creamers double yum , who needs steak 'n' shake????
That is what I personally have started using minus the flavored creamer lol. But I was told that was the way to do it by a nutritionist. No soy milk, but almond milk, and the whey protein.0 -
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..LOL0 -
Shakeology is the way to go! It has benefits of regularity, weight loss and helps with cravings
ask me how to get some!:drinker: :drinker:0 -
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 sodium0 -
I use an Optimum Nutrition Shake, which is a little higher on calories for a protein shake (it's the NitroCore 24) at 200 calories per scoop. But if I'm using it as a meal replacement, 200 calories isn't bad. Even if I use a cup of skim milk, it's still under 300 calories for a 'meal.'0
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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.0 -
Does the chocolate flavored whey actually taste like chocolate? I seriously want a "chocolate shake" without it being 1000 calories and 40 grams of fat.
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I don't know about their recipe but if you use a little water 1/2 to 3/4 cup to dissolve the powder then add ice cubes then let it sit for a few min and blend again its not too bad. If you need a few extra calories and are using skim milk you can freeze is in cubes and add to the powder mixture. It isn't over thick, but its better than other options (like 1000 cal)
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Ok. Thanks for the tip. So many choices haha0 -
i use the jillian michaels whey protein...the triple chocolate shake with 1/2 of a banana, 1 cup of blue diamond unsweetened chocolate almond milk and ice....yumm tastes like a chocolate milkshake and melted soft serve chocolate ice cream...so good. i also have the vanilla shake and that one is really good with fresh fruit and greek yogurt to make a smoothie. yum. its making me want one right now! lol
calories: 100
fat: 2g
Carbs: 7g
fiber: 3g
sugar: 3g
protein: 15g
I've seen lots of Jillian Michaels stuff at the store. Thanks!0 -
I use the Herbalife program and have lost 62 pounds so far and still going. You can also gain weight with this program if you take 3 shakes a day and have 3 meals a day. The program is very healthy and an excellent source of protein, carbs, fats and fiber in the appropriate balance. Also, it is developed by doctors who have studied nutrition and the human body for many years.0
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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.0 -
Shakeology is the way to go! It has benefits of regularity, weight loss and helps with cravings
ask me how to get some!:drinker: :drinker:
Hello Ms. Coach, you do know that trying to get people to buy from you is against the rules of the forum? :flowerforyou:
Or shall we assume that when someone asks you, you'll just send them to the generic website for more info? :ohwell:0 -
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.0 -
You can choose any optimum nutrition protein powder which comes in different flavors. feel free to use your favorite flavors. You can also add some sugar or any artificial sweetener to the shakes to make them taste a little better.0
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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.0 -
My protein shakes fit in with my calories for the day and it is considered a snack although i have had them for breakfast and lunch when i am in a rush.0
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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.0
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I have some diet shake due to when I exercise I have lots of calories left during the day and they do sort of help with the chocolate craving HOWEVER!!! THEY TASTE NOTHING LIKE A CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE! after all comments I had read online i presumed they would taste like some amazing chocolate milkshake! THEY DO NOT, yes they taste okay but not amazing, the one I have tastes quite powdery also not as chocolately but sweet.... but I have recently tried a protein bar and that was totally different! tasted alot more like chocolate and was nice as I was actually eating something! perhaps get a few mini or sample ones to try before you buy a big tub!0
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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.0
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I don't really have an answer, but I have been drinking protein shakes and I've been losing weight. I guess the only think to take into consideration that some of these a replacements, so if you eat on top of that, you will gain weight.0
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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.
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My take... Make it yourself so you can control what goes into it.
Here is one that I make!
- 2 scoops Whey Protein (I use chocolate or vanilla... Trader Joe's brand)
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/2 banana
This makes exactly enough to fill up a 16 oz glass...
Blend and enjoy!
Does the chocolate flavored whey actually taste like chocolate? I seriously want a "chocolate shake" without it being 1000 calories and 40 grams of fat.
It is a chocolate smoothie... And yes it is chocolate. Very sweet and totally takes control of my chocolate cravings.
The nutritional below is my smoothie. It may change depending on what brand whey you use.
255 calories
39 g carbs
2 g fat
22 g protein
22 g sugar
120 g sodium0
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