Need A Protein Kick-Start! What Is Your Fav Brand Shake...water???

[kab1278 3]

After a 9 month depressive period (seperate from any Band issues), I am in need of getting a lot of Protein into my system. I am focusing on lean meats...fish and chicken...but need a protein shake/water suppliment to get things going. While watching calories, I want to be sipping protein 24/7!

The only problem I seem tohave with have with Protein shakes is that whey protein seems to cause a weird, sweet after-taste in my throat and mouth an hour or so after I drink it. I used soy protein during my soft-food period after surgery and that seems to help. But I am looking for any suggestions.

I have seen that Ensure has a Protein shake now. Any good? How about the Water additives?

Thanks!!! Trying to get back on the losing-weight Band wagon!

[MoreThanJustaPrettyFace 55]

I use the Syntrax Nectar Natural line.. The peach is my favorite. They're made with Stevia so there are no artificial sweeteners in them. It's whey Protein isolate, but I don't get any aftertaste with them. 23g protein, 90 cal, 0 carbs per scoop. I buy them online at supplementwarehouse.com.

The strawberry mousse from the regular line (sweetened with Splenda) is amazing too.

Hope that helps!

[kab1278 3]

Thanks, MoreThanJustaPrettyFace!!!

I use the Syntrax nectar Natural line.. The peach is my favorite. They're made with Stevia so there are no artificial sweeteners in them. It's whey Protein isolate, but I don't get any aftertaste with them. 23g Protein, 90 cal, 0 carbs per scoop. I buy them online at supplementwarehouse.com.

The strawberry mousse from the regular line (sweetened with Splenda) is amazing too.

Hope that helps!

[donna12 742]

After a 9 month depressive period (seperate from any Band issues), I am in need of getting a lot of Protein into my system. I am focusing on lean meats...fish and chicken...but need a Protein shake/water suppliment to get things going. While watching calories, I want to be sipping protein 24/7!

The only problem I seem tohave with have with protein shakes is that whey protein seems to cause a weird, sweet after-taste in my throat and mouth an hour or so after I drink it. I used soy protein during my soft-food period after surgery and that seems to help. But I am looking for any suggestions.

I have seen that Ensure has a protein shake now. Any good? How about the Water additives?

Thanks!!! Trying to get back on the losing-weight Band wagon!

I'm not sure what my pre-op shake is sweetened with but I love GNC's brand Lean Shake Swiss Choc. It was the only one I could tolerate and still drink it for Breakfast 12 days post op now. Good luck.

[Sairy30 4]

I make a smoothie for Breakfast with whey Protein, 1/2 cup non-fat milk, tsp of peanutbutter, flax meal for Fiber, 1/2 an apple, and frozen fruit to make it shake like (or add ice cubes). I thought it would be a pain to do, but I really look forward to it now. I'll add pretty much with whatever fruit I have on hand and it is very filling and yummy. I am not a breakfast eater, but this is how I combat that. It works well for me.

[allik07 29]

The ensure taste just like slim fast... So if you like slim fast you'll like the ensure!

[allik07 29]

The ensure taste just like slim fast... So if you like slim fast you'll like the ensure!

[Allison0927 329]

Eas advantedge taste best 17g Protein 100 or 110 calories ready made shakes silver box of 4 any grocery or drug store has them

[auntielle 42]

My favorites are the Premier brand from costco. chocolate & vanilla. 30 g Protein, 160 calories, 3G fat, 3G carbs, 1g sugar. Yummy & filling. I still have a couple a day bc I don't like meat. Good luck!

[brenty 27]

My wife and I love Herbalife shakes. The Formula1 shakes that you mix with milk come in an allergen-free version (no soy, dairy, or gluten.) There's instant version that you mix with Water.

But the Protein Drink Mix that you mix with Water sounds more like what you're looking for. None of these use whey. PDM is actually my wife's favourite overall, since it has more of a thick, rich consistency.

...okay, time for my snack.