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protein shakes??
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misshell
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Hiya i was going to ask this as well lol so i am hijacking your thread if you dont mind. I am having bypass soon and have heard of people having these protein shakes and like you have seem them in health shops and thought they were for bodybuilders to gain weight?
I know they are lower in carbs but what kind do people drink, i was told i could have slim-fast, complan and build up shakes but they all seem to have a lot of carbs in them and the slim-fast seem quite high in fat? so if people could share the makes of shake they are having it would be very helpfull.
I know they are lower in carbs but what kind do people drink, i was told i could have slim-fast, complan and build up shakes but they all seem to have a lot of carbs in them and the slim-fast seem quite high in fat? so if people could share the makes of shake they are having it would be very helpfull.
shelleymarie
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Some people use protein shakes when on the liquid stage or early stages to get in more protein. One shake will have a lot more protein than we can normally get in one meal in the early days. Some providers, mine included don't like people having them as they worry you will rely on them rather than using real food for your nutrition. I use them occasionally on days I need to up my protein. They can be expensive and high in sugar so I get reflex diet shake and only have half a portion. It lasts a long time that way and it's low in sugar but I get 18 grams of protein at a time. I think when you can't eat larger enough portions to get your required protein, you have a heavy exercise day or you're on the liquid stage they can be helpful. A glass of milk blended with some fruit makes a yummy, cheaper protein shake too. Lots of people use slimfast etc. early on. I was allowed to go straight on to purée so didn't need it but I would of been scared of the sugar content in those sort of drinks being a bypasser x
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Yes body builders do use protein shakes to get more protein in to help build muscles.
I can see why they may be useful for bypassers as they dont absorb all that they consume.
Being a bander though, personaly I wouldn't bother with them, they are very expensive and taste vile. They really upset my stomach too.
On days when I can't 'eat' a breakfast I have either a slim fast or a milky coffee.
I can see why they may be useful for bypassers as they dont absorb all that they consume.
Being a bander though, personaly I wouldn't bother with them, they are very expensive and taste vile. They really upset my stomach too.
On days when I can't 'eat' a breakfast I have either a slim fast or a milky coffee.
suzie290304
Member
Very expensive and does nothing a glass of milk can't do x
xI have always used them as my banker protein. I use low carb ones 25 g protein per serving and add splenda to taste. I make protein ice cream using them and protein yoghurt using recipes from eggface who is a really succesful RNYer from the USA. Its horses for courses if you like them and they work for you its fine. I maintain at 11 stones after 3.5 years and I swear by them.
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Big an Bouncy
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If you have the money go for it but there are better alternatives,your provider will let you know.
mimi1234
New Member
What are they called?? is it tescos own brand??
flutterby1966
Well-Known Member
I have never had protein shakes. Milky coffee if I need to up my protein. Tbh, I plan my day to make sure I eat enough protein anyway. Probably not a bad idea though to have one in the car or handbag as backup if you are going on a long journey or not sure what food options will be available if you are out. Also maybe for those days when all of a sudden band tightness kicks in unexpectedly.
flutterby1966
Well-Known Member
Slim fast is fine for after a fill according to my providers guidance. Some people dont like slim fast because of the high sugar/carbs ... But I dont worry about that, especially as its a pretty filling option.
angiemason
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i try to have one slim fast a day, i tried protein shake but it was a bit chalky and my tummy didnt really like it either, i do keep a protein bar in my handbag now after not eating all day a couple of times i have been somewhere with nothing suitable to eat i also have ovaltine with milk at night and usually a milky coffee during the day as well , i have always liked milk so it suits me but some people don't like it so i don't know how they get on xx
i also have ovaltine with milk at night and usually a milky coffee during the day as well , i have always liked milk so it suits me but some people don't like it so i don't know how they get on xx
vickylou
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The protein I use has zero carbs zero fats and zero sugar and under 100cals and u get 23g of protein I use the fruit juice ones so u add water and it's just a fruit drink I do have the chocolate truffle one but I mix that with milk so just plus the cals and protein of the milk xxx
JO28172
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Mazza said:
I seriously adore these, gotta be worth trying one at £1.99 just to see! Never got past trying the chocolate one as I loved it too much lol. I'm pretty sceptical on the powder I've ordered, but I'll try once and once only....watch me, I'll be back on these by next weekend
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