X - post Protein water

I see a lot of folks on here who mention drinking protein water.  That stuff is SOOO expensive.  For $2 you can get a 3 oz. protein bullet at Walmart with 26 grams of protein and divide it between as many bottles of water as you want and get as much protein as you want.  Unfortunately the only flavor they have at my WalMart is fruit punch and even diluted it tastes like cough syrup.  Instead I get the 3 oz liquid protein from GNC (same type container, 42g of protein), for $3 and I can get the orange that I love and divide it among more bottles.  It gives my water a very subtle orange flavor.  I also don't see that it says to refrigerate after opening.  I prefer my water room temp now, instead of icey, so I mix up as many bottles as I want and put them in the fridge, but take them out to come to room temp before I want to drink it.  If your REALLY want extra protein, like to include it in your water instead of those thick icky shakes, and aren't "made of gold", give it a try.

I also have discovered that any of those canned protein drinks (EAS, Slim Fast, etc), that always tasted so awful to me - If I "cut" them with some ho****er I like them lots better.  Again, a more subtle flavor, not thick, much more appealing to me.  And I like my drinks warm now.  I discovered this some time ago when I had a "stuck" episode and was advised to stick with liquids for 24 hours, and wanted to be sure I was getting all of the protein I needed. 

Thanks for the heads up....I've never seen them at Walmart but I'll look closer next time. I bought a box of bullets from vitamin shoppe not too long ago but more expensive than you paid. What would we do without each others' help????

Thanks again,
Alice

You are so right when it comes to the EAS/Slim Fast tasting awful by themselves.... I have been using the EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control chocolate fudge as creamer in my coffee..... I get my beloved coffee in and my protein too!

what a great idea , and good for you too. thanks.

Thanks for the information.
It is always good to hear of new ways to do things.

Hugs, connie d

MAKING NOTE TO SELF...GO TO WALMART AND GNC...THANKS FOR THIS INFO!!

HUGS

judy-some rite aids (drug store) have GNC stuff here

Now THAT is what I call a GREAT tip, never thought of it . I dont buy that protein water becaue I dont think it is worth the price but one bullet stretched,, GREAT IDEA. I dont think my Walmart carries them either but I will look closer..Thanks

so how many would I need for my 120 grams supplemented protein?

Wow, that is a HUGE amount of extra protein.  My DH's NUT thought the 80 g I try to get a day was too much, she told him to do 60 g (and that is food and supps).  But we are band, not RNY. 

You would need 3 of the New Whey liquid proteins at 42 g each.  That could get spendy.  I have tried them 'straight'  - not mixed with water - and it is still quite doable.  I just prefer mine diluted.

Too bad someone doesn't create a way to deliver the needed protein by pill?