Protein shake-a-palooza

I've been sampling a lot of pre-made protein shakes lately. Not because I rely heavily on them or because I'm too tight for solids, but just because my morning are really busy with getting myself and a 3 year old out the door. I can either get up 20 minutes earlier every day so I have time to eat a real breakfast or I can get 20 minutes more sleep and drink breakfast on the way to work. I vote for sleep!

I know (from experience) that it can be expensive to buy a multi-pack of something, only to find out it tastes like absolute crap, so I thought I would post my asessment of the ones I've tried so far, in case anyone wants to know! In each I tried a chocolate flavor.

These are in order of taste alone, you'll have to assess the nutritional profile for yourself, but mostly I've been looking for lower carb options.

Svelte - freaking delicious and stevia sweetened, which is a plus for me because a lot of the other artificial sweeteners make me really gassy. I've tried all the flavors of this one and they are all excellent. It's kind of pricey though. http://sveltebrand.com/

Orgain: Good flavor, but similar in calories to the Svelte but you get less of it, so it isn't as filling. http://www.drinkorgain.com/
Core Power Natural High-Protein Milk Shake - lactose free even though it is made with milk, very simple ingredient list, very tasty, a little high in carbs http://www.corepower.com/chocolate-26g-products-4.php

Glucerna Hunger Smart: Very good flavor, fairly low in calories at 180. Formulated for diabetics, but that's probably a good thing for anybody. There's a $2 off coupon on the website! http://glucerna.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_te rm=hunger%2520smart&utm_content=hunger%2520smart&utm_campaig n=brand%2520recognition&cid=ppc_an_glu_ggl_bkws_0152

Atkins (Day Break and Advantage) - Not bad, have a fairly prominent artificial sweetener flavor, but not too bad.

Muscle Milk: VERY prominent artificial sweetener flavor, overly sweet, tolerable but not exactly enjoyable.

Full Bar Fit Shake: Pretty terrible actually. Too sweet, very chemical flavor. On the plus side, very thick, so it is filling.

Designer Whey 100: I was excited because it's a 100 calorie protein shake, but it is VILE. The chocolate tastes like it's been mixed with pepto bismol. Avoid this one for sure.

I've been thinking of trying something new....

I pretty much just stick with Slim Fast Low Carb - french vanilla.   A little higher in fat then I would like (9 g.) but 20 g. protein and 180 calories.  Tastes Great to me.

Thanks, Dev.

I don't use shakes much, but like to have some on hand for convenience.

It turns out that my grocery store carry Svelte and I will pick up a few.

I was thinking that 1/2 chocolate and 1/2 cappuccino would be tasty.

Have you tried any of the Syntrax? I love the cappucino and fuzzy navel

I've just been trying what I can find at Whole Foods and HEB (local grocery store), nothing that I have to order or go to a special store to obtain.

I fell in love with GNC's lean shake.  SO good!   I love the chocolate, vanilla and strawberry (my fav).   No artifical sweet flavor.  14 ounces, 170 calories, 6 carbs (2 of them sugar), 25 grams of protein.   I buy one case (12 bottles) and get one 1/2 off PLUS if you have a gold card you get 20% off.   Try it next time you're at GNC....

Vanilla Premier Protein is my absolute favorite. But I have only seen them at Costco. 30g protein, and 1g of sugar. Love um!

Hey Lady! What surgery are you having? You have really worked hard!

Premier Nutrition are my favorites too!

I bought a chocolate premium at Sam's Club but haven't tried them yet. I have also tried the Pure chocolate and it tasted like a tin can. Otherwise I have been using Atkins milk chocolate.

I have also been using the unflavored powder Syntrax. I put it in my crystal light. Only 40 calories.

I am having surgery on May 30th to fix a hiatal hernia and reposition my band. I wish my journey was as smooth as yours... but I have hit quite a few bumps along the way. But I am not giving up! I am determined this will be my fresh start. I am just hoping for no more reflux and consistent restriction.

I wasted almost 2 years before I fixed a leaky port... this time I am fixing things ASAP. Luckily my insurance is actually paying for this. I don't know how the girl in my new surgeon's office got it approved... but she did!

Wish me luck!! Better yet, scratch that, I will make my own luck. Wish me success! ;)