WHEY PROTEIN .. anyone ?

[ttdriver]

I've been making brekkie shakes with whey protein for a couple of months. I've noticed that I am really increasing my muscle mass (unfortunately the pounds as well, but I'm still getting smaller, so I'm okay with that ...)

Wondering if anyone else drinks WP shakes regularly and what you've noticed??

I typically take 2 scoops, mixed with 16 of water and 3 ice cubes and a little almond extract for flavor. Its a filling breakfast to be sure!!! Low carb too, as the WP I use is sweetened with splenda.

Thoughts anyone?

Betty

[gazaleh]

I would love to use whey protein but have yet to find one without splenda or aspartame. I don't believe in artificial sweetners. Funny thing is, when I started using whey with splenda I started gaining weight. I don't think it was good weight though. Splenda is known to cause water retention or weight gain for some so I stay away from it.

[ValidRouge]

gazaleh,
Walmart and Vitamin Shoppe sell www.designerwhey.com
Unflavored, unsweetened. You could add your own flavors, stevia, etc.

Betty--what do you do to get your fat ratio up at breakfast and the fiber, or do you not worry about that stuff for later in the day?

[Thinker]

The best Whey Shakes I've seen are ISO PURE's Low Carb shakes. I like the 1 gram shakes. They digest easily and can be mixed wiht a hand mixer. They aren't meal replacement things - just like a chocolate yoohoo.

[sadie147]

Had one for lunch today, it's a 1 carb shake with about 25g's of protein. I add about 1/2 oz to 1 oz of heavy cream plus water and ice then blend. I bought an awesome little 1 serving blender at walmart for $14. This fills me up as much as a meal. i have different variations, including cocoa and sweetener, strawberries and banana extract, blueberries, etc.

[sadie147]

Originally Posted by ValidRouge

gazaleh,
Walmart and Vitamin Shoppe sell www.designerwhey.com
Unflavored, unsweetened. You could add your own flavors, stevia, etc.

Betty--what do you do to get your fat ratio up at breakfast and the fiber, or do you not worry about that stuff for later in the day?

throw in heavy cream and either flax or psyllium, that will get your ratios up.

[ValidRouge]

Thanks Jen, I didn't even think about the psyllium husk!

I love smoothies once in a very great while now...but I really like food better on a plate much better than whey in a glass ... no offense intended ....but preparing it...looking at it... smelling it and tasting it are all part of the custom of eating for me ..and what gives me so much pleasure and keeps me satisfied ....I can taste whey in anything I have put it in... I should send you guys the containers I bought ...drinking a meal from a glass sounds too "diety" to me ....but if it works for you ..hey go for it!!! look at the results!

OH JEN THROW IN FLAX OR PSYLLIUM???? sorry ....I can not get past that!!!! LOLOLOL!!!!! Personally I will throw it out!!!! KIDDING SORRY!!!!

veggies in the blender yes!!!! flax and psyllium you lost me on that one!!!!!

[ttdriver]

Betty--what do you do to get your fat ratio up at breakfast and the fiber, or do you not worry about that stuff for later in the day?

Yep, later in the day is when I load up on the fiber and the fat! You guys know I LOVE MY FAT!

Betty