Question:
Are the slim fast shakes a good protein drink??

   — kimmber_1 (posted on July 20, 2007)


July 20, 2007
According to my surgeon, slim fast is not a good choice because there are too many calories in them, something like 250calories per can. My surgeon told me to drink sugar free carnation instant breakfast instead. Luanne
   — luannedewolf

July 20, 2007
No, a good protein drink is to buy protein powder and add it to yr drink of choice. One that doesn't taste sugary, and has very little taste is Anywhey Tasteless protein. You can add it to almost any kind of drink and it can be hot or cold! You can purchase it online, or I get mine from GNC....Good luck!
   — crystalsno

July 20, 2007
My SUR and NUT - say NO. Too many calories too much sugar.
   — jammerz

July 20, 2007
I did use the carb control ones in the beginning, 20 grams of protein but you have to read labels. The ready to drink shakes I like are EAS, Muscle Milk Lite, Extreme Smoothies and Worldwide Protein.
   — Sheri A.

July 20, 2007
You need to look at the caloric intake, sugar grams, carbohydrates and protien grams. Try and keep your carbs and sugars low and high protien. If you have want to be premade shakes, try wold wide protien, achievone, smartforme. all these have high protien and low everything else. if you have any questions you can email me. hope this helps
   — Jenney

July 20, 2007
Hi, I was going to say that I was told that the slimfast are too high in sugar but I see many people beat me too it! I want to thank the rest of you for giving ME info about what are good protein drinks! I am pre-op and trying to compile a list of what to stock my shelves with so I will be ready. One more question-- at what point, post-op, do you start drinking these shakes or are they good for the pre-op liquids week also?
   — cherub13

July 21, 2007
I am going to tell you different, we were told we could use the low carb slim fast. It has something like 20 protein which is higher then the high protein slim fast. I use the whey protein for normal times and just used the low carb slim fast for on the go or traveling since the cans are so easy. Happy Weight Loss!
   — Lost4Ever

July 21, 2007
Check out GNC they have lots of great protein powders that you can have. Or unjury is another protein powder too that can be bought online. Talk to your dietician and he/she can help you.
   — Julie H.

July 21, 2007
I was allowed to have High Protein Slim Fast or similar for my pre-op diet. I had 2 a day and in the evening a lean cuisine or WW meal. I lost 13 lbs on my 2 week pre-op diet.
   — KathigME

July 22, 2007
The Slim Fast Low Carb diet shakes are awesome, They have 190 calories, fat cal 80, total fat 9, sugar 1g, and PROTEIN 20grams, i drink one maybe two a day depends on how crazy my day is but you get your protein and sugar is low calories are good. hope this helped
   — michelle westgate




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