Protein strategy - what is yours?

[Emilie.Lancaster 189]

I am day 8, and in this short amount of time, I have discovered many things about what I like and what I don't. I like making a 50+ g Protein Shake as my starter each day, and sipping it all morning. This way, I'm well on my way to my goal of 80g. (I feel like 60g is the lowest I dare go). What are your goals and strategy to get there?

[tmcx28 297]

Dairy seems to make me sick, traditional Protein shakes are just not working for me. If it's milky or creamy, my stomach gets angry. My coworker who also just had the sleeve ordered an unflavored Protein from Amazon and let me try it and it tastes fine even in crystal lite. I ordered some yesterday to put in everything I eat. I start puréed foods today so it shouldn't be too hard to do.

I'm only 2 weeks post op and my weight loss has been stalled since last Friday, hopefully finally meeting my protein goals will give me a boost.

[ezbeinggreen 50]

I would just be careful with trying to make 50+ g Protein shake. Your body can only absorb so much Protein at one time so you might be better off using less/making smaller shakes 2x a day instead. Ask your NUT of course.

I was sleeved 12/7 and I have been averaging about 60-65g per day. Unflavored protein that can be added to hot or cold food and drinks is the way to go until we can eat more volume. I have added it to both drinks and Soups. I really like the Musclegen Pro because it is 30g in a small one tablespoon-size scoop. They've figured out some way to make the whey protein isolate molecules smaller, they go into the science on their website. I just know it is a lot easier to get 1T of fine powder to mix into things than a giant 1/4 cup scoop.

[Primha 20]

@@tmcx28

What brand brand is that unflavored Protein?

I have exactly the same problem- I cannot stand dairy, haven't had it since infancy and milky/creamy Protein mixes make me gag!

[on the fence 2 34]

i put a premiere Protein Shake in the freezer must be vanilla choc makes me gag. i get it nice and cold only way i can drink it. i sip while i go on a mile walk 2 times a day 60 grams a day min. seems to be working i'm feeling pretty good 5 days post

[tmcx28 297]

@@tmcx28

What brand brand is that unflavored Protein?

I have exactly the same problem- I cannot stand dairy, haven't had it since infancy and milky/creamy Protein mixes make me gag!

It's the Now foods unflavored whey protein isolate pure. I originally bought the now foods unflavored concentrate and it's awful, but the isolate really has no flavor. My coworker bought the isolate and let me try it and it's so much better. It's only $21 on Amazon!

[Emilie.Lancaster 189]

I use hemp Protein when I bake in place of some of the flour, or in berry smoothies.. It is Fiber and protein. Nutty ish flavor.

[Teaclinton 9]

I have added it to both drinks and Soups. I really like the Musclegen Pro because it is 30g in a small one tablespoon-size scoop. They've figured out some way to make the whey Protein isolate molecules smaller, they go into the science on their website. I just know it is a lot easier to get 1T of fine powder to mix into things than a giant 1/4 cup scoop.

THANKS FOR THIS INFO!!! I was wondering like darn, couldn't it be reduced in amt with higher protein? I will def chk this out. I'd succumbed to sprinkling some on everything I eat bcuz I'm so tired of liquids & shakes. Thanks again.

[bikrchk 1,313]

86g is my Protein goal. I didn't like the texture of a milk based shake early on, (no problems processing the dairy, it was just too "thick"). I chose to drink the nectar Iced Lemon Tea and pretty much did 2 of those, one in the AM one in the PM for the first 6 months. After that, I learned I enjoy a Protein "latte", (chocolate or vanilla whey shaken up in my coffee) or a protein chai, (Nestea instant, spices and vanilla whey). Typically only one per day now as I can get the rest form a high protein diet. Sometimes, I'll do a PowerCrunch or Quest bar in the afternoon if I'm lowish.

[Jdr24 4]

I have added it to both drinks and Soups. I really like the Musclegen Pro because it is 30g in a small one tablespoon-size scoop. They've figured out some way to make the whey Protein isolate molecules smaller, they go into the science on their website. I just know it is a lot easier to get 1T of fine powder to mix into things than a giant 1/4 cup scoop.

THANKS FOR THIS INFO!!! I was wondering like darn, couldn't it be reduced in amt with higher Protein? I will def chk this out. I'd succumbed to sprinkling some on everything I eat bcuz I'm so tired of liquids & shakes. Thanks again.

does this have any taste or smell? I too can not tolerate Protein Shakes a week out. I tried Isopure unflavored whey protein, it smelt and tasted like rotten cheese! This has been the only point were I nearly threw up. My family swears it smells and taste like nothing. I'm having trouble getting my full protein goal and looking for alternatives

[Teaclinton 9]

I'm to a point I sprinkle Protein on my food, put in oatmeal, I even put a scoop on my plate and dipped my food in it, chewed and swallowed. Bcuz I you am gttn nauseous at the thought of a shame going down