Atkins shakes Medi-friendly?

kaitlynhcg · 02-06-2009, 09:14 AM

Are atkins shakes medi-friendly? I am starting the medi program on monday! just made my appointment and am looking for a low carb shake to drink every so often. I am a vegetarian so I will be relying mainly on these and egg whites.

McBoo · 02-06-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitlynhcg

Are atkins shakes medi-friendly? I am starting the medi program on monday! just made my appointment and am looking for a low carb shake to drink every so often. I am a vegetarian so I will be relying mainly on these and egg whites.

Atkins shakes tend to be too high in carbs and calories for the acute phase of the program. A better choice would be the EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control shakes.

Congratulations on starting the medi program.

McBoo

kaitlynhcg · 02-06-2009, 09:35 AM

Thanks!

JROOTA · 02-28-2009, 04:27 PM

I started Medi Feb . 15th 2009, down 10 pounds. I am vegetarian I use Standard Process Whey Protein. I have to say that Crystal Light - berry blast with electrolytes eased my sugar cravings big time. I highly recommend them.

pensacolamomof2 · 07-29-2010, 07:48 PM

Which protein shakes are the best to use if you have a soy allergy?

Charlene4 · 07-29-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kaitlynhcg

Are atkins shakes medi-friendly? I am starting the medi program on monday! just made my appointment and am looking for a low carb shake to drink every so often. I am a vegetarian so I will be relying mainly on these and egg whites.

I am a vegetarian also and have been successful for over 5 weeks on the program. There is a thread on her called Food In/Energy out or something along that line where some of us log our food and exercise. Check it out and see what I have been eating. It might help.

Good luck!

SonoRoo · 07-30-2010, 08:05 AM

The Atkins Shakes I have seen and use only have 2 net carbs. I think only 5 total carbs, so I am not sure why it would be too high in carbs if you limit it to one. There is 1g of sugar in it, so if you are super sensitive to sugar and it might cause you to crave, then I would avoid it. The strawberry and milk chocolate are good and taste like strawberry or chocolate milk. I don't do vanilla or cappucino flavors so I can't speak to that. The dark chocolate is a bit bitter and powdery tasting for my liking.

Desert-Rose7 · 07-30-2010, 10:15 AM

I agree with McBoo's statement up there, the EAS AdvantEDGE Low Carb shakes are a better choice. Atkins - 160 calories, EAS AdvantEDGE are 110. That is a 50 calories savings right there. JMHO.

Jo

SonoRoo · 08-07-2010, 10:15 AM

True, and it does have 2 more grams of protein, but the Atkins shakes taste MUCH better. I am drinking one of the EAS Chocolate Fudge shakes just to compare and the flavor is odd. The Atkins Milk Chocolate shake tastes like chocolate milk, much better flavor and texture. The sad thing is it is higher in fat and has slightly less protein, so the EAS one is better for you, but the flavor bothers me.

Desert-Rose7 · 08-07-2010, 10:50 AM

I did not care for the chocolate ones. I have the vanilla ones and they are tolerable. I really do not care for any of the premades. I use them only for "emergency" occasions.

Jo

Jeffrey · 08-13-2010, 06:31 AM

I have had the Atkins shakes a few times. As long as you recognize that you are getting more calories from that one shake and adjust your calories accordingly, it should work fine. I typically use the EAS carb control shakes, but if the store is out of them I have grabbed the Atkins shakes.

02-06-2009, 09:14 AM	#1
kaitlynhcg Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 89 Gallery: kaitlynhcg	Atkins shakes Medi-friendly? Are atkins shakes medi-friendly? I am starting the medi program on monday! just made my appointment and am looking for a low carb shake to drink every so often. I am a vegetarian so I will be relying mainly on these and egg whites.

07-30-2010, 08:05 AM	#7
SonoRoo Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 190 Gallery: SonoRoo Stats: 5'1" ~ 187.6/162/115 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: May 20, 2010	The Atkins Shakes I have seen and use only have 2 net carbs. I think only 5 total carbs, so I am not sure why it would be too high in carbs if you limit it to one. There is 1g of sugar in it, so if you are super sensitive to sugar and it might cause you to crave, then I would avoid it. The strawberry and milk chocolate are good and taste like strawberry or chocolate milk. I don't do vanilla or cappucino flavors so I can't speak to that. The dark chocolate is a bit bitter and powdery tasting for my liking. __________________ *Shelley* Do Over Mini Goal: at or below 160 before May

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SonoRoo Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 190 Gallery: SonoRoo Stats: 5'1" ~ 187.6/162/115 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: May 20, 2010	True, and it does have 2 more grams of protein, but the Atkins shakes taste MUCH better. I am drinking one of the EAS Chocolate Fudge shakes just to compare and the flavor is odd. The Atkins Milk Chocolate shake tastes like chocolate milk, much better flavor and texture. The sad thing is it is higher in fat and has slightly less protein, so the EAS one is better for you, but the flavor bothers me. Last edited by SonoRoo; 08-07-2010 at 10:16 AM..

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02-06-2009, 09:35 AM	#3
kaitlynhcg Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 89 Gallery: kaitlynhcg	Thanks!

02-28-2009, 04:27 PM	#4
JROOTA Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 37 Gallery: JROOTA Stats: 210/183/160 WOE: Medi-Weight Loss Start Date: February 15th, 2009	I started Medi Feb . 15th 2009, down 10 pounds. I am vegetarian I use Standard Process Whey Protein. I have to say that Crystal Light - berry blast with electrolytes eased my sugar cravings big time. I highly recommend them.

07-29-2010, 07:48 PM	#5
pensacolamomof2 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 9 Gallery: pensacolamomof2 Stats: 250/240/150 WOE: MWL Start Date: 7/30/10	Which protein shakes are the best to use if you have a soy allergy?

07-30-2010, 10:15 AM	#8
Desert-Rose7 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,479 Gallery: Desert-Rose7 Stats: 5'11"/262/150/150 WOE: MediWeightLoss Start Date: 12/19/08 in Wellness since 09/03/2009	I agree with McBoo's statement up there, the EAS AdvantEDGE Low Carb shakes are a better choice. Atkins - 160 calories, EAS AdvantEDGE are 110. That is a 50 calories savings right there. JMHO. Jo

08-07-2010, 10:50 AM	#10
Desert-Rose7 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,479 Gallery: Desert-Rose7 Stats: 5'11"/262/150/150 WOE: MediWeightLoss Start Date: 12/19/08 in Wellness since 09/03/2009	I did not care for the chocolate ones. I have the vanilla ones and they are tolerable. I really do not care for any of the premades. I use them only for "emergency" occasions. Jo

08-13-2010, 06:31 AM	#11
Jeffrey Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 31 Gallery: Jeffrey Stats: 211/170/160 5'9" WOE: Medi Start Date: 5/25/2010	I have had the Atkins shakes a few times. As long as you recognize that you are getting more calories from that one shake and adjust your calories accordingly, it should work fine. I typically use the EAS carb control shakes, but if the store is out of them I have grabbed the Atkins shakes.