RTD or powder, soy or whey? Best brands? Any and all recommendations welcome.

I like muscle milk and GNC lean shakes.. I don't do a lot of them anymore since I could eat normal food . My Dr. and nutritionist do not want me to use Protein shakes much only if I am on the go or want to do liquids for a few days..

I like the RTD Protein Advantage. It has 30g of protein. I have tried the chocolate, vanilla and the strawberries and cream. Chocolate is by far the best. You can buy them in large boxes at SAMs Club.

I love lean body RTD shakes. They come in 25g and 40g of Protein. I also love OhYeah! those have 32g protein and come in a variety of flavors. They are a little expensive but because I have always only substituted them on the go anyway they are almost a treat and did I mention they are delicious. The last one I recommend is 52 E it is only found at HEB grocery stores in TX but the vanilla is tasty when I can't get my hands on one of the others. There are links below so you can take a look at the nutritional details.

http://www.labrada.com/moreinfo_leanbodyrtd.shtml

http://www.labrada.com/store/LeanBodyontheGo.html

http://www.ohyeahnutrition.com/collections/all/products/nutritional-shakes

http://www.heb.com/page/healthy-primo-picks/52e-sports-nutrition-drink

I like muscle milk and GNC lean shakes.. I don't do a lot of them anymore since I could eat normal food . My Dr. and nutritionist do not want me to use Protein Shakes much only if I am on the go or want to do liquids for a few days..

My nutritionist and surgeon feel the same. They say after surgery they would like most of my protein to come from real food. Especially once I am back on solids. The reason they do this is because the shakes are liquid and slide right past the band.

Edited July 23, 201412 yr by blacktxbelle

I prefer the RTD Atkins Advantage. I"m still pre-op, but I got to try several kinds before starting on the stuff my Dr gave me.

I have been using Body Fortress in chocolate for over 2 years. My wonderful recipe is:

8 oz. unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1-scoop the powder

about 1-teaspoon decaf instant coffee

about 1-teaspoon peppermint extract

tons of ice

​The shake is as thick as McDonald's and delicious. I am drinking mine now. I have 1 every morning for Breakfast. I have a small Hamilton Beach blender that measures your milk and also is a drinking mug. It cost under $20.

Good luck.

Arlene

I tried several brands. Atkins is my favorite. Has less carbs/sugar. Has protein, vitamins, and I think it has a better taste. Comes in several flavors.

Thank you all