WHAT IS THE BEST PROTEIN SHAKE?

Mrskilmister
on 7/12/18 7:52 am
VSG on 07/31/15 with

Hello group,

I am currently on Baritrack but they changed the formula and how it is too high on sugar, calories and carbs and I stopped losing

can anyone recommend a good protein shake that will keep me full and help me on my weigh loss journey

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 7/12/18 8:42 am
RNY on 08/05/19

Look for something with at least 10g protein per 100 calories. Whey isolate is absorbed the best, and soy protein is also a good choice.

Premier Protein drinks are popular, and many people here like the Syntrax nectar as well.

Check out your local vitamin shop, many of them sell single-serve packets of different protein drinks so you can try different ones before buying in bulk.

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

PookyS
on 7/12/18 9:04 am

I like Premiere Protein chocolate. Their other flavors are too sweet for me, but you might like them. They are low carb, 30 gr of protein,and only 160 calories. I still try to drink one each day, even if it's in coffee. I find that it's hard to eat enough to get to the 80 gr. protein goal without them!

Gwen M.
on 7/12/18 9:37 am, edited 7/12/18 2:38 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I hate ready made shakes. They all taste gross to me.

My preferred shake is 1/2 syntrax mint cookie, 1/2 optimum nutrition double rich chocolate, 8 ounces unsweetened almond milk. All into a Blender Bottle, shake up, drink. Yum.

Nashua Nutrition offers sample packs of a lot of popular protein powders.

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DescendTheStair
on 7/12/18 6:14 pm - Portland, OR
VSG on 06/25/18

That mix sounds amazing!

36 year old single mom of an awesome geeky teenager

5'3.75" (yes, that extra three-quarter inch is necessary. I'm ALMOST 5'4"!).

June 25th, 2018 VSG with Dr A. Hargroder| HW:291 SW:284 CW:272 GW: 135

January 10th, 2022 Revision to RNY with Dr. M. Reavis| HW: 291 LW: 195 CW: 245 GW: 135

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Gwen M.
on 7/12/18 6:22 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

I keep expecting to get sick of them, but I've pretty much had at least one shake a day for the last 4.5 years and it hasn't happened yet! (I started off with just the chocolate. The mint got added maybe 2 year in.)

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

DescendTheStair
on 7/12/18 6:34 pm - Portland, OR
VSG on 06/25/18

I just ordered a sample pack of (all?) the syntrax flavors, so I'll definitely have to try this one out. ATM I have the optum nutrition vanilla ice cream, which was always my go-to but now, I seem to have lost the taste for it. May have to steal a little of my friends chocolate powder and mix it with the mint to try it out!

36 year old single mom of an awesome geeky teenager

5'3.75" (yes, that extra three-quarter inch is necessary. I'm ALMOST 5'4"!).

June 25th, 2018 VSG with Dr A. Hargroder| HW:291 SW:284 CW:272 GW: 135

January 10th, 2022 Revision to RNY with Dr. M. Reavis| HW: 291 LW: 195 CW: 245 GW: 135

Amateur dragon slayer, fairy hunter, occasional builder of fantastical worlds through words.

catwoman7
on 7/19/18 12:03 pm
RNY on 06/03/15

the mint cookie is one of their Matrix flavors - I think those sample packs are all from their Nectar line. Nectar flavors are whey protein isolate; their Matrix line flavors are a protein blend. Isolate is the way to go early on the process because it's the best absorbed. Once you're further out and are getting a lot of your protein from your food, blends are OK. I do drink the blends sometimes now - they have some great flavors! Although a lot of their Nectar line flavors are really good, too!

RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)

HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163

(deactivated member)
on 7/13/18 11:24 pm
VSG on 01/12/17

I have thought about trying syntax, their flavors sound delicious. I have been looking at cheaper shake alternatives though.

Amy R.
on 7/14/18 11:59 am

You can probably order samples before you commit to a whole jug mersh. The Syntax is pretty incredible. I used to mix the roadside lemonade with the strawberry kiwi in a blender with ice and bit of water. It was really good.

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