Hello everyone, this is Cindy, who is also be getting banded March 21st.
Anyway regarding the Protein shakes -
I have tried a couple different ones and they are awesome although I put a little twist on mine. I put one scoop of Protein powder in my magic bullet/blender with either 8 oz. skim milk or I use crystal light orange sunrise drink mix(100% Vitamin C) with half of a banana (fresh)and/or frozen strawberries,pineapple or peaches(walmart brand(should be frozen if you want a thick shake). Really good. All you need is 4-5 strawberries or pineapple (tastes like orange julius with orange drink mix). Blend real well and there you go. I have put a whole banana in the choc-mint and that is also very good. I bought a magic bullet for 50.00. Good investment considering you will be using it everyday. It comes with cups and everything. Pretty cool.
Protein Shakes -
Amplify is one brand - 20 grams protein
- 1 gram sugar
- $44.00 for 30 days
MaxProtein is other brand - I think 22 grams protein
- 1 or 2 grams of sugar
- $44.00 for 30 days
Both of these are what GNC recommended for people who are doing what we are doing - they are pricy but if you join the gold card club for $15.00, the first week of every month you can get 20% of the first item and 50% of the second item, 20% off third item and 50% item and so on. So you can save some money on them. These do not have any after-taste, powdery taste or gritty at all. I have tried strawberry (awesome), Choc-Mint(ok)and Cookies n Cream (aweseome). They have a wide variety of favors - banana, choc and etc.
Also - they also have a liquid vitamin - it is fruit punch favored. Not bad at all. I'll have to check on the name of it. I'll let you know. I paid 10.99 for that - 30 days (20%)on first week of month again.
Just thought I would let people know what my experience has been these these products. I have been using them for approximately 1 month already. I use every day for Breakfast. Really holds me over till lunchtime. Let me know if anyone has any questions.
Cindy