I've been in denial for a long time about my protein intake. I don't eat meat and, at most, get 40 grams a day. I have a bunch of protein powder hidden in the back of the pantry, I can not stand the taste/smell. Here is the routine for when I actually bring myself to drink it: I have to hold my nose through the entire process, including when I open the tub to get a scoop out, put it in a shaker cup with 4 ounces of milk (the less I have to choke down, the better). Then I have to chug it down quickly. Then rinse my mouth out and pop in a peppermint, swish it around all surfaces of my mouth, including my lips. After another minute or 2, then, and only then, will I allow myself to breathe through my nose. But wait, I'm not done, now I need a strong stick of gum to chew for awhile because I will burp in a few minutes and it will taste like the nasty protein shake I just tried so hard to avoid tasting in the first place. There has got to be a better way! Let me say this: I have tried (and love) the clear Isopure protein drinks. The problem is I can not afford them at this point and need to use what I already own which is, unfortunately, chocolate and vanilla powders. Please let me know if you have found an easier way...

Another good way to get in protein is to mix Silken Tofu into your smoothies.

I could hardly choke the powdered shakes down' date=' but kept trying the first couple weeks after my surgery. In fact, the thought of them still makes me sick! I switched to the ready to drink premier Protein shakes and I love them. I'm six months out and I still have one for breakfast every day. Just keep trying things till you find something you like.[/quote']

Me too. Try premier. Give up powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury and making shakes. Try Atkins Protein Bars too.

I am a vegetarian, and I love to do lentils (cheap and high in protein) - I have found several great recipes using lentils in chilis and soups. Eggs are also good. My favorite protein drinks are the American Bariatrics fruit drinks (taste like Crystal Light or Koolaid) and the AB cappuccinos (which I mix with my coffee). Another favorite powerful protein combo is a vanilla Greek Yogurt mixed with some PB2 - Peanut Butter Powder. Delicious and high in protein!

they are all gross! I am the same as you. It is actually the one like that almost made me not have surgery because I hate it that bad. I will see I think you would do so much better with the premixed ones. I have found one that I can drink alittle at a time. It is a premixed choc. and I put it in the freezer to get it very cold with ice sickles in it. I get a cup and pour alittle at a time so the rest can stay in the freezer and stay cold. The name is EAS myoplex original. I have the choc. and it is VERY creamy and choc taste. 17ozs and 42g protein. It is going to be hard since you don't have the money to get something else to try.

I been suffering with protein as well before I had surgery my doctor put me on a protein diet and I could drink the shakes no problem but since I had my surgery on may 28th I been having a hard time now I'm on pureed foods and I can't take down a shake to save my life so I been trying all kinds of stuff to get these protein shakes to work so this what I'm trying and it seems to work this morning I make a protein mixer that I should have 3x a day

2Scoops of 100 whey 40g

1cup of plain Greek yogurt 18g

1cup of soy milk 6g

1tbs of cinnamon

2tbs of vanilla extract

3pk splendid

That should give me 64g of protein the rest I get from my foods now I'm still tweaking things some days it work but so far so good my my next drink is at 4 pm so let's see if I could get it down and it stays I will keep you posted..

I tried everything, some are better than others, that's for sure. I felt in ❤ with Chike. This protein shake is amazing. They have a sample kit for 10 dollars. Check it out.. http://www.chikenutrition.com/about.html

Love it.. Makes my days so much better!

Add the protein powder to Greek yoghurt and mix well.