Another question for you all :-)

Jordy272 · 01-14-2013, 06:58 PM

Hey guys as I recently posted I am sticking to induction and have already lost 1.6 pounds in 2 days. Anyways I have been reading many posts regarding Matrix Mint cookie protein. I would love to have a shake every morning. I was wondering if that has stalled any of you or if you still consistantly lose while drinking them?? Let me know!!

clackley · 01-15-2013, 06:08 AM

Hi Jordy272! Congrats on your success so far.

You are in induction - no? Protein powder is not likely a good idea at all at this time.

Protein powder is what is known as insulinogenic, which means it tends to stimulate the release of insulin. This appears to not hamper some people with weight loss but others, find it to really cause a problem. So it is an individual difference.

lterry913 · 01-15-2013, 07:43 AM

I would wait til the 2 week induction is up and then try...that is the only way you will know is by trying...if you stall you know that is the problem...I added a matrix shake every work morning when I took my supplements because I did not want to take them on an empty stomach...it did not stall me at all...I did add some hwc for fat to offset that insulin effect people talk about...I have had great luck but it is an individual thing....just remember it is a meal replacement if you add a lot to it because the calories add up. If you are drinking straight with water or sf almond milk it is quite low cal but also low fat and you an get that blood sugar spike.

lisabinil · 01-15-2013, 07:47 AM

Has never bothered me nor spiked insulin levels so you would need to try it and see how it works for you. You can do a search here on LCF for threads on Induction friendly protein owders.

Jordy272 · 01-15-2013, 12:46 PM

Thank you all

Okay I think I ll wait until 2 weeks of induction are over then try adding it in!

01-14-2013, 06:58 PM	#1
Jordy272 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 117 Gallery: Jordy272 Stats: 184.0/164.8/155 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 13 2013 (restart)	Another question for you all :-) Hey guys as I recently posted I am sticking to induction and have already lost 1.6 pounds in 2 days. Anyways I have been reading many posts regarding Matrix Mint cookie protein. I would love to have a shake every morning. I was wondering if that has stalled any of you or if you still consistantly lose while drinking them?? Let me know!!

01-15-2013, 07:43 AM	#3
lterry913 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,537 Gallery: lterry913 Stats: 5' 11" 238/174/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/1/2010	I would wait til the 2 week induction is up and then try...that is the only way you will know is by trying...if you stall you know that is the problem...I added a matrix shake every work morning when I took my supplements because I did not want to take them on an empty stomach...it did not stall me at all...I did add some hwc for fat to offset that insulin effect people talk about...I have had great luck but it is an individual thing....just remember it is a meal replacement if you add a lot to it because the calories add up. If you are drinking straight with water or sf almond milk it is quite low cal but also low fat and you an get that blood sugar spike. __________________ Control breeds Confidence. Being fat is Hard...Dieting is Hard... Pick your hard Live, Laugh, Love and...LEARN from mistakes 65 pounds lost so far and not looking back

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01-15-2013, 06:08 AM	#2
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,221 Gallery: clackley Stats: 228.5/168/125 WOE: N.K.=vlc/hf/moderate protein & organic/pastured Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	Hi Jordy272! Congrats on your success so far. You are in induction - no? Protein powder is not likely a good idea at all at this time. Protein powder is what is known as insulinogenic, which means it tends to stimulate the release of insulin. This appears to not hamper some people with weight loss but others, find it to really cause a problem. So it is an individual difference.

01-15-2013, 07:47 AM	#4
lisabinil Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 18,024 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 287/Restart 206/177/160 5'6" WOE: Healthy Carb for Optimum Health Start Date: 2/4/10	Has never bothered me nor spiked insulin levels so you would need to try it and see how it works for you. You can do a search here on LCF for threads on Induction friendly protein owders.

01-15-2013, 12:46 PM	#5
Jordy272 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 117 Gallery: Jordy272 Stats: 184.0/164.8/155 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 13 2013 (restart)	Thank you all Okay I think I ll wait until 2 weeks of induction are over then try adding it in!