GNC Total Lean shake?

megan518
megan518 Posts: 8 Member
edited September 21 in Food and Nutrition
I'm contemplating buying this shake and giving it a try. I'm at a standstill with my weightloss endeavors, and this has great reviews on GNC's website. What do you all think? Have any of you tried it? If so, what were your results? I'm wondering about weightloss, hunger factor, taste, etc.
I'm interested to know what you think! :) Below is the link.
Thanks!

http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2174905&cp=3796095.3956723.3956728.4009372
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  • jdsouthernbelle
    jdsouthernbelle Posts: 274
    My friend on here IrishChik has tried them. She said they are yummy and they kept her full for quite a while. I am going to be trying them soon myself.
  • vencellia
    vencellia Posts: 89 Member
    Yes I have and I still use it!! It does work for me starting off I was too big to walk and workout my feet would hurt bad. So I did the Lean shake and ate healthier lost 20 pounds my first month. And it taste great!
  • lcouterm
    lcouterm Posts: 138 Member
    OK, I've never tried that stuff but I used to use HDT ProBlend 55 Really high in proten really low on fat and sugars and really taste good. I site I used to use a lot is bodybuilding .com, so you may save some money even if you want the stuff your asking about.
  • laurenpence
    laurenpence Posts: 147
    I used it for 3 months but I wasn't impressed by it. The calories are low but so is the protein. I would rather have a protein shake that I can make a meal replacement shake and get all that protein that I need for my workouts. I did lose a few pounds but not enough for me to be like "oh wow! I love this stuff" I switched to a different protein shake with fewer calories and a whole lot more protein and I am in love with the taste and the results it has given me.
  • katya143
    katya143 Posts: 313 Member
    Love it!!! High fiber keeps u full!
  • Smyles2u
    Smyles2u Posts: 48 Member
    Awesome! Love your quote!!!
  • IrishChik
    IrishChik Posts: 465 Member
    My friend on here IrishChik has tried them. She said they are yummy and they kept her full for quite a while. I am going to be trying them soon myself.


    I love them. I have tried so many different meal replacement shakes and have always been disappointed. They either taste like crap or in an hour I am starving. Not with these. The Vanilla Bean smells like cake batter. The manager at my gnc says she puts sugar free syrups in hers for more variety. Her latest was orange in the vanilla for a dreamcicle. Sounded yummy. She has lost quite a bit of weight on them. They get really think without a blender, which is a huge plus for me. I did like the Chocolate Swiss but it had sort of a weird aftertaste. I mix them will skim milk instead of water. Next on my list is the cookies n cream and strawberry. My gnc does have single serving packets for $1 to try the vanilla and chocolate. I have started to add a little benefiber to them.
  • IrishChik
    IrishChik Posts: 465 Member
    I used it for 3 months but I wasn't impressed by it. The calories are low but so is the protein. I would rather have a protein shake that I can make a meal replacement shake and get all that protein that I need for my workouts. I did lose a few pounds but not enough for me to be like "oh wow! I love this stuff" I switched to a different protein shake with fewer calories and a whole lot more protein and I am in love with the taste and the results it has given me.

    With 9 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber as well as added oat bran I find it to be a good fit for me. I find that many shakes I have tried with too much protein have a really weird taste to them. They also tend to cost a bit more. At least in my area. I spruce it up a bit by adding some benefiber. I also mix with milk, even though the ingredients state it has dry milk and the directions tell you to mix with water. I have not tried it with water but in the past water mix never tasted good.
  • jdsouthernbelle
    jdsouthernbelle Posts: 274
    I recently tried the Cookies and Cream, the Strawberries and Cream and the Chocolate flavors.....they are all GREAT! I mixed them with milk......and they kept me full for a good 3-4 hours!
  • lizziewhan
    lizziewhan Posts: 148 Member
    i am curious...are these meal replacement..or you have them with your meal so you eat less and feel full longer? thanks
  • IrishChik
    IrishChik Posts: 465 Member
    i am curious...are these meal replacement..or you have them with your meal so you eat less and feel full longer? thanks

    GNC Total Lean is a weight loss meal replacement shake.
  • cschapira
    cschapira Posts: 1
    Lauren, what is the name of the protein shake you switched to?
  • swiftgirls2
    swiftgirls2 Posts: 59
    I just started using the GNC Total Lean shakes on Monday. Yesterday was my first real day of using them for breakfast and for lunch. I lost 2.2 pounds in 1 day!! I buy the premixed ones in the bottle becuase I do not want to mess with making the shakes and constantly cleaning the blender. The bottles come in Swiss Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla. They are all good. What made me specifically chose this shake is it only has 6 grams of sugar and the pre-mixed bottles do not contain any soy. I have a thyroid problem and cannot have soy. Yesterday I bought the Total Lean Appetrex Control and it works well. So far, I would reccomend this to anyone and I sure hope I continue to have great results!!
  • musclebuilder
    musclebuilder Posts: 324 Member
    I just started using the GNC Total Lean shakes on Monday. Yesterday was my first real day of using them for breakfast and for lunch. I lost 2.2 pounds in 1 day!! I buy the premixed ones in the bottle becuase I do not want to mess with making the shakes and constantly cleaning the blender. The bottles come in Swiss Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla. They are all good. What made me specifically chose this shake is it only has 6 grams of sugar and the pre-mixed bottles do not contain any soy. I have a thyroid problem and cannot have soy. Yesterday I bought the Total Lean Appetrex Control and it works well. So far, I would reccomend this to anyone and I sure hope I continue to have great results!!

    Swiftgirls2, is your diet deficient in iodine?
  • swiftgirls2
    swiftgirls2 Posts: 59
    Not that I am aware of. How would I tell?
  • musclebuilder
    musclebuilder Posts: 324 Member
    Not that I am aware of. How would I tell?

    I believe there are a few tests that can be done to determine if you are deficient in iodine. You would have to talk to your Dr. I asked because you mentioned you cannot consume soy because of a thyroid condition. I researched this some time ago and in adults the studies showed that soy had no negative effect on thyroid function in iodine-replete idividuals..But I do believe if you are taking any thyroid medication then soy if consumed at the same time can inhibit absorption of your medication so they must be taken hours apart. Not advising you to consume soy or anything. Just throwing this out there because I think it is a very interesting topic and after reading what you said about soy I was curious to know if your diet happened to be iodine deficient.
  • maogdamian
    maogdamian Posts: 5 Member
    I might be missing something, but after looking at the Label, that container has 16 servings or an 8 day supply in it for $30? Thats half my grocery bill per week. Anyone know if I'm misreading something?

    If not, are there any cheaper alternatives?
  • rstring
    rstring Posts: 35
    I recommend Qivana shakes, they leave no aftertaste, have Stevia as a sweetener, and are all natural with high protein. I am currently using them and again recommend them highly!
  • punkin_793
    punkin_793 Posts: 23
    This is my 3rd of the total lean kit I got! So far I love it. Going to give it a month and see how it goes! I thought I would love the swiss chocolate and hate the vanilla bean, but I love the vanilla bean, and the swiss chocolate, well, lets just say it is not my favorite!

    The only thing is, with the vitamin pack the kit comes with, around 10 min after taking it, I feel like I want to throw up. I sit down, and breath and force myself not to. Is anybody else having this issue with the pack?
  • nbiondo91
    nbiondo91 Posts: 4
    Do you know if i take appetrex if it will interfere with my thyroid medication. i would ask my doctor but my mom works for my doctor and she is so against that stuff
  • rosita76
    rosita76 Posts: 62
    bump

    I want to try this. I teach in the evening and only have about 15 min in between classes. So its hard to fit in a meal.
  • Marisela233
    Marisela233 Posts: 48 Member
    I used it for 3 months but I wasn't impressed by it. The calories are low but so is the protein. I would rather have a protein shake that I can make a meal replacement shake and get all that protein that I need for my workouts. I did lose a few pounds but not enough for me to be like "oh wow! I love this stuff" I switched to a different protein shake with fewer calories and a whole lot more protein and I am in love with the taste and the results it has given me.

    may i ask which one did you replace it wth??
  • cocoanicky
    cocoanicky Posts: 9 Member
    Well this is my 4th day on the lean shake and I see some results in my face, neck and mid section already:happy: but the only thing about them they dont make me full:frown: so when its time for me to eat my one real meal I just eat two small bowls of cereal and that make me full during the day without snack.
  • rlynge
    rlynge Posts: 6 Member
    I have been using the GNC Total Lean 25 for almost two weeks now. This is the one that has more protein (25grams) in it. Two weeks in and I am down 14Ibs. I like the french vanilla. Mix a little peanut butter into in and it is even better.
  • skinnyfat14
    skinnyfat14 Posts: 107 Member
    I just started using the GNC Total Lean shakes on Monday. Yesterday was my first real day of using them for breakfast and for lunch. I lost 2.2 pounds in 1 day!! I buy the premixed ones in the bottle becuase I do not want to mess with making the shakes and constantly cleaning the blender. The bottles come in Swiss Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla. They are all good. What made me specifically chose this shake is it only has 6 grams of sugar and the pre-mixed bottles do not contain any soy. I have a thyroid problem and cannot have soy. Yesterday I bought the Total Lean Appetrex Control and it works well. So far, I would reccomend this to anyone and I sure hope I continue to have great results!!

    What is the Appetrex control?
  • nichole325
    nichole325 Posts: 244 Member
    I'm wondering if anyone can offer me some insight on this. I used to eat breakfast everyday, it would depend on the day what I ate but I just recently switched to Smoothies. I put about 1/2 cup of orange juice, about 4-5 frozen peach slices and about 1.5 cups of frozen strawberries. I went and bought this shake yesterday and this morning I just added two scoops into my morning smoothie. Do you think this is okay or do you think that it defeats the purpose of the shake?

    I was also of thinking of trying to put one cup of cold coffee (no sugar), milk, ice, and two scoops of this shake (I got the vanilla bean). I am just trying to think of creative ways to drink it and make it work.

    Does anyone have any insight on this?
  • april37
    april37 Posts: 8 Member
    what is the kind of shake u are using?
  • Coco_Puff
    Coco_Puff Posts: 823 Member
    I have used them and they taste great. I started with the ones already mixed in the bottle and then was gonna try the powder, but the powder has less protein, where the bottle is 25gm. My son got me Whey Gold Standard powder, 25gm per serving in the double chocolate and it also taste great. I mix it with FF milk and banana. I'm planning on sticking with the powder my son got me. The price compared to the bottled GNC shake is much better.
  • cathypuravida
    cathypuravida Posts: 1
    I do the Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge and have lost 12 pounds in the last 90 days and am looking to lose more this next challenge.
    I love the shakes and drink 2 a day. High protein, safe for diabetics 1 and 2 and children, nursing moms. The nutrients are not compromised by heat so you can make your drink hot like hot chocolate or coffee drinks. I put frozen fruit in mine, and really good chocolate. I am going to lose more this time cause I'm exercising now. I have energy.my site cause I wanted to rep this protein powder is http://www.CathyPuraVida.com and I get my shake mix for free now because 3 of my friends are doing it too
  • rachelfloreschavez
    rachelfloreschavez Posts: 2
    did you eat as well or only have the shakes
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