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Protein Shakes (also, to chug or not to chug?)

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  • scotslass
    scotslass Posts: 317
    I use the Optimum Nutrition 100% Gold Standard protein. I like the vanilla ice cream and double chocolate the best.

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    I use Optimum Nutrition Delicious Strawberry...I can't get Vanilla Ice cream anywhere im jealous!
  • BumbyDog
    BumbyDog Posts: 70 Member
    I make my own shakes (no powder, just cottage cheese, yoghurt, milk, nut butter with fruit or whatever), but I'm definitely a slow drinker, not a chugger! Because they're made with proper yummy ingredients they taste nice enough not to chug. I imagine I would chug something if it tasted gross.

    My favourite recipe at the moment is varying quantities (depending on how my macros for the day are shaping up) of:
    - cottage cheese
    - Greek yoghurt
    - semi skimmed milk
    - cocoa powder
    - frozen banana
    - hazelnut butter
    - ground flaxseed

    Yum.

    Edited to add: I've just realised that sounds like I'm really critical of protein powders! I'm not at all, I just prefer to get my protein from whole food, which I can because I'm not doing major strength training or anything. I feel bad now!

    That sounds like a really nice breakfast! Do you measure quantities or just chuck in whatever amount you feel like?
  • amatxuof5
    amatxuof5 Posts: 40
    I'm glad to see there are a couple of body by Vi (Visalus) lovers out there. I've been using them for almost 3 months. They are fantastic! It's me and the two women I work with - one for breakfast (2 scoops of shake, 1 tsp. instant cofee, 1 Tbs. cocoa powder, and 8 oz. of unsweetened almond milk) and one for lunch -always the butterfinger one (2 scoops shake, 1 Tbs. PB, 1 Tbs. butterscotch pudding, 1 Tbs. cocoa powder). I LOVE them! I don't have a lot of weight to lose - I'd like to lose possibly 7 more pounds, although I'm only 3 pounds from my lowest weight ever and only 1.5 pounds from goal. I haven't lost a lot of weight with the shakes (none until I started using my fitness pal and really counting calories) but I have definitely lost inches. My clothes fit great now - are even getting loose! My favorite part of the shakes is that I feel much better and my blood sugar is evened out and I don't have cravings anymore. Plus, I don't have to think about what I'm going to have for breakfast and lunch. I don't really get hungry but if I do I eat some fruit or some nuts. I usually go to the gym in the afternoon so I eat a banana either before I go or right after I'm finished. I definitely don't chug these shakes - they are too yummy. I like to enjoy them! My trainer at the gym, however, said he's not a fan of protein shakes - he thinks it makes it too easy on the body to digest and then when we have real food our bodies don't know what to do. He said I should add some solid food with the shake. I haven't yet. I don't feel like I need to.
  • Goofy076
    Goofy076 Posts: 287 Member
    OMG LOVE LOVE LOVE these shakes, I literally have went through over 20 protein shakes and the one that has hooked me is totally the GNC amp extreme 60 chocolate one... i can almost eat it straight out of the jug LMAOOO...
  • fenrirGrey
    fenrirGrey Posts: 110 Member
    If you are a coffee drinker and haven't tried it. I *highly* recommend this.

    One scoop of any brand's vanilla whey protein, 1/2 tablespoon instant coffee and skim milk. Put it in a shaker and carry it on your way to work early morning. OMG! I look forward to it every.single.morning. No need to add sugar or anything else to the coffee.

    What type of instant coffee? I swear I see this mentioned every where...but I must be out of the loop. Like starbucks VIA is the only instant coffee I know of, and they must be out of thier mind for that price. Any one know of anything differnt?

    Personally I use Nescafe. I think it is the greatest thing after slice bread. But I've tried with a lot of different brands and the results are the same.
  • islaybower
    islaybower Posts: 57
    I make my own shakes (no powder, just cottage cheese, yoghurt, milk, nut butter with fruit or whatever), but I'm definitely a slow drinker, not a chugger! Because they're made with proper yummy ingredients they taste nice enough not to chug. I imagine I would chug something if it tasted gross.

    My favourite recipe at the moment is varying quantities (depending on how my macros for the day are shaping up) of:
    - cottage cheese
    - Greek yoghurt
    - semi skimmed milk
    - cocoa powder
    - frozen banana
    - hazelnut butter
    - ground flaxseed

    Yum.

    Edited to add: I've just realised that sounds like I'm really critical of protein powders! I'm not at all, I just prefer to get my protein from whole food, which I can because I'm not doing major strength training or anything. I feel bad now!

    That sounds like a really nice breakfast! Do you measure quantities or just chuck in whatever amount you feel like?

    I normally measure it, and depending on how my macros are I reduce the flaxseed/hazelnut butter (I struggle with my fat more than anything else normally) if required. I don't have a straight up nutritional assessment for it because I change it every time, but it varies from 200-350 calories and 12-20g protein.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    Muscle Gauge American Isolate. I love the Cake Batter and Cinnamon Roll flavors.

    ALSO..

    Myofusion Probiotic in Cookies and Cream and Cinnamon Bun. AWESOME.

    I chug.
  • nels2010
    nels2010 Posts: 1 Member
    I've just started incorporating protein powders so I'm no expert - but I've found something I like. This will put you at about 400 cal which is what I try to shoot for at breakfast:

    1 scoop - chocolate Isoflex
    1 cup skim milk
    1 tbsp - pb or almond butter (I like chunky)
    1 banana (sometimes frozen/sometimes not)
    Ice cubes

    and into the blender til smooth. I drink it slow since it tastes like a milkshake and I love it.
  • jaysonhijinx
    jaysonhijinx Posts: 663 Member
    I'll casually drink occasionally, but more often than not will chug and not stop til it's gone xD

    Currently I use BSC Hydroxyburn Pro caramel flavour (had chocolate before) on basketball days and on lifting days Evolve Anabolic Injection WPI/Hydrolysed whey watermelon flavour for post work out. I just mix with water as I'm lazy and they taste good
  • Amberh82
    Amberh82 Posts: 465 Member
    I just recently started to enjoy my protein shakes I mix em with almond milk which makes em taste that much better

    I was told about this ^^ just recently (I had never tried almond milk before period) - makes your shakes a lot better
  • loriguzy1
    loriguzy1 Posts: 1
    I use an organic whey protein and if i use the chocolate i just use unsweetened almond milk. If i use the vanilla i will use the almond milk plus some blueberries...
  • mrpurdy
    mrpurdy Posts: 262 Member
    I prefer Optimum Nutrition Chocolate Malt. My ingestion speed varies depending on my mood and schedule.

    I love this one with half a banana and unsweetened vanilla almond milk!
  • Kazimira
    Kazimira Posts: 165 Member
    I like to sip mine, so I'm definitely looking forward to testing out some of the top ones from this.
    Thanks!
  • tbellamy1
    tbellamy1 Posts: 353
    Chugging depends on how hungry i am :bigsmile: If Im not that hungry I drink casually. I use GNC Amp60 chocolate and sometimes I use Body fortress strawberry. To the chocolate I add 1 tbs of almond butter 1 cup of almond milk 1/2 cup of water ice cubes and if I have them 1/2 frozen banana. To the strawberry I add 1 cup strawberry's and 1/2 cup almond milk water and ice.
  • Drawberry
    Drawberry Posts: 104 Member
    I drink the slim fast 3-2-1 milk chocolate shake, I simply couldn't afford a giant $9 tub of protein powder and this drink supplies with me other vitamins I am lacking in as well as the carbs, fat, protein, and sodium. It is however, relatively high in sugar. So be aware of that one.

    If I mix it together like normal chocolate milk I drink it quickly because small powder pieces don't seem to dissolve entirely from just normal stirring :/ however I now make it into a shake in the blender with a few ice cubes and this way it all blends together smoothly so I can drink it slower.
  • secretgirl4611
    secretgirl4611 Posts: 474 Member
    I seriously cant help but CHUG it down cuz its sooo freaking good

    heres an example of a smoothie I make yes u have to blend it :p

    1-2 scoops of chocolate whey powder (you can use any kind)
    1/2 cup of soy milk
    2 tablespoons peanut butter
    1/2 banana
    1 activia vanilla yogurt
    a few strawberries...
    1 cup of ice
    and INSTANT SEDUCTION IN A GLASS, <3 THIS FREAKIN SMOOTHIE!!! :D
  • Athena98501
    Athena98501 Posts: 716 Member
    This is probably a lame question...but just curious, do you chug your protein shake or drink it casually?

    What are some of your favorite protein shake flavors (& who makes it?)

    It might be good to remember it doesn't just have to be about the protein powder (particularly if you don't like it). I bought some at Costco not too long ago--Cytosport 100% Whey Protein. It smells like vanilla and coconut, and it would probably be tasty in skim milk, but I'm sensitive to texture, so I tried it in a fruit smoothie. It was the best smoothie I'd ever had. I used a scoop of the powder, 3/4 cup flax milk, a cup of raspberries, half a cup of blackberries, and some ice. I usually sip things over an hour or two, but this was so good I pretty much drank it down.

    My main point is, feel free to get creative. You're not limited to drinking it alone with water.
  • bco1158
    bco1158 Posts: 38
    You guys are awesome!! SO many great posts & new ideas!

    This is my first post on MFP and I'm blown away with all the responses! :bigsmile:
  • MuscleBear
    MuscleBear Posts: 21 Member
    Available at Costco, also available in Vanilla, and they make great 30g protein bars too, but the shakes have 160 cals, while the bars have ~270 cals....

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    http://www.premiernutrition.com/protein-shake.html
  • Cylindad
    Cylindad Posts: 18
    VISALUS for sure! I drink it like a Frappichino if I am replacing my breakfast. Starbucks Via instant coffee, Vanilla almond milk, ViShape (2 scoops), a little ice. Can't beat that at 140 calories total!

    For a recovery drink I just shake up almond milk and vishape in a blender bottle and drink it casually.
  • TiffaniLeigh_Vigor
    TiffaniLeigh_Vigor Posts: 1
    One of my favorites is 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (I use Myofusion Probiotics) blended with black coffee and ice = delicious protein frappuccino. Have a piece of fruit with it for some carbs, especially if it's a post-workout shake. :) Enjoy, don't chug.
  • maksimsmom
    maksimsmom Posts: 11
    i adore BBV and have never felt better! the one thing about it too is that its not a protein drink really. i mean it has 12 grams of protein, but that is nothing compared to the high protein drinks. what i really love is that BBV is for allover health. i just feel like i have never felt better and have never trained harder. i have tried other protein drinks, but have never loved one as much as body by vi :)
  • amatxuof5
    amatxuof5 Posts: 40
    i adore BBV and have never felt better! the one thing about it too is that its not a protein drink really. i mean it has 12 grams of protein, but that is nothing compared to the high protein drinks. what i really love is that BBV is for allover health. i just feel like i have never felt better and have never trained harder. i have tried other protein drinks, but have never loved one as much as body by vi :)

    That's what I love about it too - I have never felt better!!!! And it makes my life so much easier.
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