question about protein shakes

[jllybean1982 0]

Hi! I started drinking Protein Shakes today. I tried Body Fortress chocolate PB whey Protein. I tried it in eight ounces of Water with one scoop of protein (26g protein/130 cal). I couldn't stomach it..it was HORRIBLE! I dumped it out and started over with four ounces of skim milk and a half scoop of whey protein. This gave me 17grams of protein and 110 calories. I know I'm to have at least 15grams or protein per drink so I think I'm okay there. Do you guys think it's okay to make the shake so small in quantity? I could always make the fluids up in water.

[TylerDurden 0]

It depends on the recommendations of your nutritionist. How many grams of Protein were you advised to ingest per day? Using your Breakfast shake as an example, you'll only get 51g of protein today. Perhaps you should find a whey protein supplement you would be more comfortable with. There are several that are flavorless. Best of luck!

[BetsyB 9]

It depends on the other nutritional info for the shake. Sometimes, things that are too concentrated can cause diarrhea.

If you want a good, low-volume Protein shake, the Inspire line from bariatriceating.com can be mixed with 4 oz. of Water (or other liquid--I love almond milk). They're very, very good.

[daqui26 4]

i ordered the Believe Protein from bariatriceating.com, i have not tried Inspire, will do that next

[jllybean1982 0]

Thanks Betsy! Should've talked to you first before I tried the shake...made me nauseous. I'm going to try one of the shakes from the inspire line. Thanks for the website too! There is all kinds of different things! :laugh:

[BetsyB 9]

They really do have great stuff! I like the Inspire better than the Believe, but I'm sure that's just a personal-taste kind of thing :laugh: