Gave up protein shakes and....

[alligatorpie]

I have lost a good bit of weight...7-8 lbs in under two weeks....granted, i have been vigilant in weighing, measuring, eating clean as i ever have, etc....i read an article in a 'fitness' mag that 'shakes' are as 'unclean' and as processed a meal as there is; and how liquid calories are often much less satiating than food...anyway, i am the furthest thing from a sanctimonious 'you must eat clean' kind of guy, but it seems to have worked well for me. i imagine the elimination dairy, less overall protein, more fat, are contributing factors as well....

dont get me wrong, i miss my shakes dearly. i had one a day for almost the entire journey. i intend to go back to them as perhaps a post workout supplement...but for now, i think im just going to continue to roll with the current plan...for all of you still loving your shakes...CHEERS!!..toss one back for me....chocolate and peanut butter please! best, ap

[fran54]

I don't understand how they can be unclean if you make it yourself. I have lost 57 lbs. and counting having a coconut shake every morning. I don't do dairy so its cocnut milk, rice protein powder (organic and with stevia), cinnamon, sometimes walnut butter and sometimes a small amount of blueberries. I might add organic cocoa powder unsweetened or a chai spice mix I make myself. My cholestrol panel is great and so is my VAP bloodwork. Sometimes I need more fat(hence the nut butter) and sometimes less. I adjust accordingly.

[alligatorpie]

the powder itself is what the article referred too...all the ingredients and such...i too was otherwise using very clean ingredients...again, just an article...may or may not be legit argument...not preaching, just sharing...best, ap

[karenann33]

I have a protein smoothie almost everyday. It hasn't been a problem but I don't use much of that powder stuff. 1/2 scoop is all I use.

[Dottie]

Just goes to show how everyone reacts differently.

[Anniemar]

I'm thinking about cutting out the shakes...I think it becomes a habit for me and I look forward to them toooooo much! I've been stuck at this weight forever so had to examine my intake, and I think if I cut out the shakes things will start shakin'!!
Like everything...we're all different.

[Heheher]

I gave them up for a few days but couldnt keep my calories up so I have been doing them some days. But I haven't losxt any "virgin" weight in 4-5 weeks. Now, that has sort of been the patteren for me anyway so not sure if the shakes are affecting me or not.

I have a TERRIBLE time figuring out how what I eat and how the exercise I do affects me.

[clackley]

Congrats to you A.P. for discovering what works for you!! Excellent work!

I added shakes to my menu 1 month ago. I use whey protein, almond milk, a raw egg and ice. I would have thought that I would gain as this is more food added to my usual menu (although I no longer have an evening snack of tea or broth or something of that nature). But they don't really compare in nutrient density.

Making short out of long - no change in weight. I went back to no shake (reducing my menu) for a week and no change in weight. This morning I am back to the morning shake. I predict 'no change in weight'.

Well, on the bright side, I haven't gained. There is a lot to be said in that!!!

[Emmaline]

I can't face food in the morning, also don't have any time. I love my shakes. and if it impedes my weight loss...oh well. As long as it's coming off, I can be patient. I look forward to each shake, it also helps me swallow my supplements....

[Abbytha]

I used to drink the Muscle Milk protein shakes with 22 grams of protein until they changed the formula & now it only has 20 grams of protein. I should have had stock in the company as I drank one a day for almost 3 years.

I then started using the EAS protein powder & could get 5 lbs of it at Sam's for $28, it only had 3 grams of carbs & 23 grams of protein per scoop. But then Sam's changed to a different protein powder that has 9 grams of carbs per scoop, which is too much for me. I did purchase some Whey powder at Walmart that only has 4 grams of carbs per scoop & 26 grams of protein. I use 8 oz of 2% milk needing the fat in my diet.

I went off protein powder all together for a month but I really feel the protein shakes help me lose the weight so I went back on them. I would really like to make my own though.

[Neapolita]

Originally Posted by alligatorpie

...for all of you still loving your shakes...CHEERS!!..toss one back for me....chocolate and peanut butter please! best, ap

I'll toss one back for you tomorrow morning! I still love my shakes and have one most days. I appreciate your post because if I start to stall, I'll know to look at the shakes as a possible culprit. So far, I lose better with them than without them. I did stop adding things like peanut butter, milk, cream, etc. because my shakes were becoming pretty high in calories. I also switched to a grass-fed whey that only has whey protein, vanilla flavor and stevia as the ingredients. I don't know if grass fed makes any difference when it comes to whey but I decided I'd try it and see.

[PianoAl]

Can you tell us the recipe for your shakes?

[newyorkmeg]

I'm doing "an experiment" this week where I am giving up Pure Protein bars...

[fawn]

Liquid food can frequently raise blood glucose secreting more insulin. congratulations AP on your loss!

[Heheher]

Tossed back a peanut butter/chocolate protein shake today. With actual peanut butter and cocoa powder added to my unflavored about time whey. Was really really tasty.

[alligatorpie]

Originally Posted by fawn

Liquid food can frequently raise blood glucose secreting more insulin. congratulations AP on your loss!

yes, now i remember...that is what i took away from the article...thx