I don't care for Protein drinks, probably because of years of dieting using slim fast, medifast, etc...but I realize that some days, to get in all my protein, I have to use them.

So, in my 32 oz Water bottle I sometimes add 1 scoop of Syntrax nectar, "Fuzzy naval" 4 tsp of Benefiber, 3 tbls splenda, and 16 oz water, shake, then fill the rest up with ice. That takes me through the morning. It kinda reminds me of Tang. I couldn't stand Syntrax at first, but now I have my own little formula that makes it more tolerable.

And, when I use the GNC amplified wheybolic extreme 60, vanilla flavor, I will add a couple frozen strawberries, and 1/4 cup 2% milk, to 6 oz of water. You only need one scoop of the powder, not 3 like recommended. That is for those who want to build muscle.

I still buy the protein crunch bars from Medifast, cause I can't find any bars that are as low in calories/high in protein.

Medifast now has parmesan cheese puffs, honey mustard pretzles, that serve me well.

Anyway, that's my 2 cents worth.

Oh, and I forgot to add, I like to keep the premade shake, Muscle milk lite, in my desk drawer and even my car, just in case. If you find you forgot to take protein with you, and need something quick, most all mini-marts and grocery stores carry them in the cold section, along with sodas. They are ok, not great, but will do if you are in a pinch.

Edited September 5, 200917 yr by Steph_123

Heres something that you might like, im all about convenience. They sel the protein bullets called profect. check it out here.

Bariatric Advantage - Liquid Proteins

Thanks again, B-man, that is exactly what I am looking for. Dr. C from LapSF reminded me that protein is 4 calories per gm and anything over that has extra stuff in it. Does is taste ok? If I can choke it down quickly, then it is so worth it to me.

Thanks again, B-man, that is exactly what I am looking for. Dr. C from LapSF reminded me that Protein is 4 calories per gm and anything over that has extra stuff in it. Does is taste ok? If I can choke it down quickly, then it is so worth it to me.

I can't choke them down. They are super bitter sweet to me, but what I do is mush up a no sugar added frozen fruit bar, and drink it that way.

I can tolerate the Fruit Punch and Blue Raspberry flavor of the ones they sell at GNC.

The ones I get are 42grams of protein.

Oh, I remember those now, I sampled it at GNC and it tasted horrible. I will try it again with your recipe and see how it goes.

How soon after surgery can you have these? I take it they aren't clears, right? Thanks.

They counted as clears for my band surgery, and for my revision.

While there is some controversy about the quality of the protein in the bullets I say 42 gms of poorer quality protein is much better than no grams of great quality protein that you cannot tolerate.

The bullets worked great for me early on. I would pour off a little water from half liter water bottle, pour in the bullet and sometimes add crystal lite. It flavored the water and made the bullet tolerable. Drink it straight felt like drinking warm jello and was just not fun.

Can you drink them cold or is there a rule against it? Sorry if that sounds dumb, but I am really not getting in my protein and I can't do the shakes.

Can you drink them cold or is there a rule against it? Sorry if that sounds dumb, but I am really not getting in my Protein and I can't do the shakes.

I drink the bullets cold mushed up with a popsicle. That's the only way I can tolerate them.

I drink the bullets cold mushed up with a popsicle. That's the only way I can tolerate them.

I bought a bullet at the grocery store called Super whey and it's fruit punch, but I guess it's not the same as the ones you guys are talking about. I haven't tried it yet. I stopped by GNC again even though I hate the woman who works there and got the Orange Isopure drink. I tried the punch and the apple, but I'm going to mix this one with my morning orange juice and benefiber to see if I can handle it. I just know I'm going to lose my hair soon.

I bought a bullet at the grocery store called Super Whey and it's fruit punch, but I guess it's not the same as the ones you guys are talking about. I haven't tried it yet. I stopped by GNC again even though I hate the woman who works there and got the Orange Isopure drink. I tried the punch and the apple, but I'm going to mix this one with my morning orange juice and benefiber to see if I can handle it. I just know I'm going to lose my hair soon.

They have so many different brands of the bullets now.

I've seen Super Whey, EAS makes on, and then the New Whey ones at GNC.

I have some EAS ones in the fridge right now that only have 26grams of Protein. I bought for "emergencies". I plan on picking up more of the New Whey brand at GNC. I get a case (12) of the New Whey for around $30, and they have 42grams of protein per bullet.

Isopure is 100% whey protein isolate. The other stuff -- the ones that come in a tube -- are collegan and whey protein and casein protein.

What's the difference between the two?

Collegan is not a complete Protein. It has to combine with other Proteins in your body to make a complete protein. That's one reason that they also throw in some whey and casein -- to give you some other protein to combine with.

Whey protein isolate is the most bio-available protein so, if you are only getting in a little, it's a good one to consume.

But to some extent, it's more important to get protein, any protein, than to worry over what kind. People get a bit crazy about the protein supplements IMO. After all, the protein in eggs is more bioavailable than the protein chicken but no one suggests you should never eat chicken and only eat eggs. For one thing, the difference just isn't that great and, for another, the more variety you have in your diet, the better off you are.

I received this information from my dietician at the Center for Weight Management & Wellness. Hope you don't mind me sharing.

?Protein choice should provide at least 10 grams of protein in 4oz of liquid.

Whey protein is the best protein for fat loss during energy-restricted diets, when combined with exercise. Quality whey protein isolate has benefits including providing intact immunoglobulins to support immune function, providing the highest concentration of BCAA?s (branched chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine which play a key role in the muscle building process-about 25%). It also has a high BV (biological value) which means it is readily absorbed and utilized by human muscle tissue.

BUYER BEWARE: Another ?low quality? ingredient popping up in Protein drinks, bars and bullets is hydrolyzed collagen protein, also known as Gelatin. This is an incomplete protein that is really cheap. If this protein is in the protein blend of your shake, I would be cautious especially if it?s one of the main sources of protein. Hydrolyzed collagen does have some benefits in terms of joint and skin health but not much for building quality muscle. Do not buy New Whey Liquid Protein bullets or protein shots.?

Hugs,

JoAnne