why do you have protein shakes?

oldmamag
on 3/29/09 6:35 am

I read alot of guys still have the protein shakes, even one year out. I was just wondering why many of you have them. is it for convenience, protein levels? I usually have them after a fill, but not on a reg. daily basis. Not that I don't like them, but because I like food better.

Kathy B.
on 3/29/09 6:43 am - Naples, ME

RNY on 01/07/08

For me it is because I have a hard time eating enough to make sure I get all my protein in in a day. Sometimes it is just convenience though I have to admit.

Consult 242 / Surgery 214 / Current 129 / Goal 120 Waiting for spring

New Shell
on 3/29/09 6:55 am - Livermore Falls, ME

RNY on 11/10/08

Well for me I have a low calorie one so I just normally use a scoop w/ my coffee in the morning. I would rather have that then eat in the morning. I really don't feel like eating when I get up, so if I didn't do that I wouldn't have anything in my pouch until like 10 or so. It helps with the protein intake because I'm still under 800 calories a day.

Heaviest 297 / Consult 287/ Pre Op 267/ Current 189

micbrook
on 3/29/09 7:02 am - Clifton, ME

RNY on 11/21/07 with

I dont like to eat that early in the morning so i make one and take it with me on the bus. It is gone before i get home and i dont seem to look for food when i come home.

It also gets my fluid in and make sure i have enuf protein for the day.

we are suppose to get around 40 gr of protein a day and sometimes i am afraid i dont get that much. so it is my insurance policy.

and it is also my choco milk.

katetme
on 3/29/09 7:58 am - Center Lovell, ME

RNY on 03/31/08

I love them and it gives me a 32gr protein hit right away so I don't worry making the 60 gr a day...
I still can't eat enough protein to get 60 gr...I get too full. Takes me about 1/2 hr to drink it, and I do that as I buzz around getting ready in the am.

It was magic when she realized who she had become...
Kate
Highest    Pre-op     right after Surgery         Current       Goal
      236          213                  219                            140         130

            96 lbs lost and gone forever!! To God goes the Glory!

                                       Finally it moved!

oldmamag
on 3/29/09 8:20 am

Lap Band on 04/21/08

I think I would love having one in the morning also, but can't get anything but a coffee down before 10am. Then I'm starving for "Food", a Shake to me is like drinking water, dont' fill me at all. I get in my protein no problem, so that isn't an issue. I was just wondering what everyones reasoning was. I do however lack on fruits and vegetables. by the time I get in my protein, I'm full. If I make myself a salad with some turkey or meat and cheese on it, I can eat wayyyy too much, so I stick to my "rules" as best I can eating protein first.

tiggrpt
on 3/29/09 8:48 am - Sabattus, ME

RNY on 04/14/08

I haven't used protein shakes in a while.........I can't remember the last one I made. I do drink milk first thing in the morning, with my vitamins and that gives me 16g of protein to start my day.

At this point, almost a year out, I have no problem getting over 90g of protein with what I eat during the day. I just make sure I do the protein first and the "fluff" ie: carbs, veggies, etc, afterwards. I DO eat at least 1 protein bar a day though (it's only 15g of protein, but it helps get my protein up near that 90g mark.) I get my 1 year labs done in about a week, so I'll let you know if what I'm doing is good enough nutrionally.

Ruth "It's never to late to LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER!"

oceanlady
on 3/29/09 11:03 am - ME

RNY on 01/31/08

Since I got past my first 5-6 months that I was nauseous all the time I have perhaps had 3 proteins shakes - which would have been normal for me before I even thought of WLS. Sometimes I get stuck and need a convenient meal.

I do eat a protein bar - 100 to 150 calorie bar for a snack most every day, just satisfies me for some reason.

And protein powder I use maybe a scoop once or twice a month for baking and bumping up the protein levels.

pinky0624
on 3/29/09 10:55 pm - Damariscotta, ME

RNY on 02/18/08

I had one last night. Mixed it in the blender with ice. I was like a milk shake. I still have them once in a while when I know I haven't gotten my protein for the day. Some days I can't eat 60-80 grams of protein so the shakes come in handy.

Lisa
Highest-232.5 Surgery Day 2/18/08 - 215 Today-197 Goal-150
Sadly gained after 2 years out! Working hard to get it off! Goal 150 with tummy tuck and thigh lift to follow!

Kelly S.
on 3/30/09 2:44 am

RNY on 05/15/09

I started because I knew I was going to probably do it anyway and because DH has been working out very hard and not building the muscle he's like to see. So I suggested it may be that he's not getting enough protein and/or the right kind of calories (he kind of looked at me like I had two heads, giving HIM diet advice.... little does he know I probably could teach classes on it)LOLOLOL

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