Protein Shakes....please help

[KeeSh32 99]

I'm currently using the Super advance whey Protein with 26g with each scoop consisting of 140 calories that I purchased from Walmart. My personal trainer says those carry to much fat and I needed 100% protein from the GNC store. Any suggestions?

[honk 780]

whey isolate is the highest quality Protein. Personally I feel GNC is a rip off. Vitamin Shoppe has much better prices. Isolate is a little more expensive but worth it.

[KeeSh32 99]

Honk what is the isolate protein....what does it do consist of

[honk 780]

Its a type of whey Protein. Look for 100% whey isolate. Whey concentrate is a lower form/type of protein. For example optimum nutrition brand gold standard 100% whey is a very good protein. More isolate than concentrate. Double chocolate is very good; 24 g protein for 120 cals, 1 g fat, 3 g carbs.

[grownazzkid 206]

Body Fortess has 2g of fat... that is not a big deal. Generally speaking I would not stress fats in your Protein. They are negligible in quantity and usually health fats. I second passing on GNC, Vitamin Shoppe is more competitive and the people seem to be more friendly. Optiumu Nutrition 100% is a solid whey, though they taste is sketchy to me. Try one, Vitamin Shoppe will let you exchange it if you do not like it. Gaspari Myofusion is a solid protein blend and is delicious! They also have a new product Myofusion Elite with some great flavors. If you want an isolate AllMax IsoFlex is really good as is Gaspari IntraPro.

[2012 359]

I like Isopure low carb chocolate and it may seem expensive, but you can't absorb the full 50 grams at once by using the 2 scoops as the suggested serving size, so I only use 1 scoop a day. And it doesn't cause me any stomach issues like other whey Proteins. Vitaminshoppe is really the best price and they ship for free over $25.00 and they are fast.

[Jewelsm1127 351]

My doc cleared me for the Isopure drink. Zero sugar, zero fat, and zero carbs. It's a 20 oz bottle and comes in various flavors such as fruit punch, apple, etc. It has 40g of Protein and I would drink one bottle over the course of the day. However I cleared this during my post op diet phase when it was hard to get the protein in. I also have unflavored whey Protein Powder but haven't used it. There is a GNC near my WLS center and they give all the bariatric patients 30% off on everything every day. I wonder if it doesn't hurt to inquire about this in other areas?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i use whey extreme from Walmart also in chocolate...dr approved...i love the taste and its 28 grams a scoop of protein..works for me..find one you like and enjoy..i tried many and some ended up in drain..

[babykins529 189]

I've tried many Protein Shakes and my fav's are the nectar ones. They have many different flavorings to pick from. A large container cost me $41 dollars and I got it at the Vitamin Shopp. They sent me an e-mail with a 20% percent coupon for my entire purchase. I go there for my Vitamins too since I'm super picky

[KeeSh32 99]

Ok thanks everyone for the advice on the Protein Shakes I feel so much better about my decisions on purchasing them:-)

[LadyMaggie 145]

Personally, I am a BIG fan of the UNflavored unjury Protein powder. You can add it to anything and everything. I had a VERY difficult time trying to drink most of the flavored Protein drinks / powders.

Good luck !

[KeeSh32 99]

Thanks SoccerBlue...

[OldMomOf3 52]

I like barriatric advantage - vanilla and chocolate. I buy on line. I make them with 1 scoop (rather than 2) and with FF milk (rather than water). Makes them creamy and not overly sweet. The vanilla is super yummy with either a cup of mixed frozen berries, or a table spoon of peanutbutter (for a dessert type thing).

My kids even like it with the berries or peanutbutter. I realize the berries add carbs (but they are so good for you!), and the pb ads fat, so just take that into account in your daily count and you will be fine. The pb and berries make the shake stay with me longer. I like that.

[KeeSh32 99]

Thanks Mom of 3!!!

[Chrissy-Chris 51]

I use Jay Robb Whey Protein Isolate. You can buy them at Kroger, Central Market, and I have heard costco sometimes carries this brand, and online. It comes in chocolate, strawberry, Vanilla, and Orange. The chocolate and orange are my favorite. I use Almond Milk to blend them. The orange honestly tastes like a Dreamsicle. They have 120 calories and 28 grams of protein.