I'm aware we are NOT supposed to drink our calories, but every now-and-then I still replace a meal with a protein shake. Am I cheating myself (and the band)??

I hope not. I have one every morning for breakfast.

I agree with Steph04, I have one in the morning for breakfast as I'm generally not hungry. If I don't, then I don't meet my protein goals. My nutritionist is ok with it too!

I hope not too, because that was what I was planning on doing once I got banded.

I hope not either because I have one for breakfast for last 7 months

Nope. I have a protein shake every morning for breakfast and after every workout. If I have a long bike ride in the evening that shake after will be my dinner. I don’t depend on them but I do use them for convenience and to make sure I keep my protein intake up, especially when I don’t feel like eating food.

Good to know! Thanks, guys!!

i, like the others, drink one each morning.......its a great way to boost protein in my opinion...if your dr is okay with it, go for it....i happen to like the taste of my chocolate one

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MY Dr told Me to take in a minimum of 90 Grams of Protein each day! I USE Protein powder with my NUTRIBULLET with Veggies & Fruit with The Protein Powder. I know I was previously not getting 30-40 grams a day & The Dr told me to step it up to loose weight. It has not helped at all!

I have been using Herbalife foe the last 3 mobths. It did jumpstart my weightliss. I am amazing. I have been at 34lbs loss in 1 1/2 yrs. the last three months i lost 16lbs. And its healthy. Dr approved

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I have one every day for Breakfast for the last 1 1/2 years. My doctor and dietitian know this.

I have a scoop of protein powder in water every day to boost my protein and get my hair to stop falling out. I'm sure a protein drink is absolutely fine.