Question:
Is there anything out there besides protein drinks?
I'm 4 months out, and it seems like my weight loss is slowing. I absolutely hate protein drinks - I've tried them all. Is there anything else I could do? I've heard of protein crystals, but not really sure what they are. Any input would really help. Thanks! — jengrz (posted on April 5, 2003)
April 4, 2003
Those are called Crystal Pro and are supposed to very good! They have 17g
per serving but can be taken without water, right out of the single serving
package. I did a search on Yahoo and came up with a few online stores that
sell them. They are a little pricey but would be a good, quick alternative.
Also, have you tried mixing the protein mix in other foods? That might help
a bit, so I have heard. Good luck!
— Angela G.
April 4, 2003
I am wondering if you have ever tried making a smoothy out of a protein
shake? I drink vanilla Real Meals and I just started doing the smoothy
thing. I use 6 oz. of water, half an envelope of the shake and about 5-6
frozen strawberries in the food processor. It is very yummy and not at all
protein shaky. It tastes like a strawberry shake. A huge treat with 30 gr
of protein and only about 160 calories. I think that the key to drinking
protein shake is to be creative. On their own they can get boring and the
taste can get old fast.
— Carol S.
April 4, 2003
I just had a protien juice that actually tasted good. It taste like tang...
www.i-shophere.biz/higprotfruit.html
it has 15g of protien per drink.. I cant tolerate the other protien drinks
but this one was good..
— Catherine B
April 5, 2003
the crystals are like gummy pop rocks, to eat a whole 'serving' of them a
day would be impossible for many people, the tube is pretty large, i tired
mixing them in water it was foamy like soapy water, very foul. have you
tried the designer whey protein blast drinks they are fruity not shake like
and the bars are great! (gnc sells them) i ate poached fish for breakfast,
could not take a drink, i am getting increasingly grossed out by them and
no mattter what i do to doctor them up they still taste like 'whey' which
is better than soy, but still has that taste!!!!
— janetc00
April 5, 2003
Variety seems to be the key for me. I order all kinds of things including
the Detour and Uturn bars, the Designer Whey Protein Blast drinks (they are
a little sour but if you drink them over ice they are good) and a variety
of protein powders to experiment with. I also do a lot of
"smoothie" and "icee" type protein drinks. Right now I
am drinking an icee type drink. 1/2 scoop of whey protein powder,
raspberry flavored, 1/2 scoop of whey protein wild berry flavored, ice,
frozen strawberries (about 4), a splash of Designer Blast Absberry (just
gives it a kick) and my UpCal D. I mix it in the blender until it is
slushy and then drink through a straw. Very light and refreshing. Before
surgery I was a big fan of chocolate and vanilla protein drinks and since
surgery I cannot handle them. I also like the Lean Bites, they are like
little nestle crunches. Not as good as the Uturn and Detour bars but good
to nibble on for a change of pace. Next Proteins also gave me the
following recipe which I love: Designer Whey Protein, natural flavor, 2
packets of Splenda, some frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries (about
half blueberries to strawberries) and one or two frozen raspberries. Mix
with water and some ice and it's very good. A friend of mine mixes soy
protein or egg protein (don't cook with whey protein) in with cooked steel
cut oats, egg whites, splenda and cinnamon and bakes to make some kind of
protein oatmeal cookie thing. I find that the only way I can survive is to
experiment with different recipes and products. I've tried the crystals
but it doesn't seem like there is enough protein in them.
— susanje
April 5, 2003
Hi Jennifer,
I use proteinex 2 tablespoons have 15 grams of protein. It tastes bad but
it it easier to handle than the protein shakes. I take 4 tablespoons in the
morning and then I get the rest of my protein in my food. It seems to be
working I've lost 100 lbs since Sept.26th 2002. Have a great day!
— Brenda T.
April 5, 2003
egg whites<br>
shrimp<br>
tuna (other fish)<br>
turkey ...<br><br>
some of the lowest fat (none in some cases) and highest sources of good
protein... <br><br>
Good luck!
— Lisa C.
April 5, 2003
oh.. there are some great cookies out there.. protocookie.com ... try the
sport ones.. they are the best
— Lisa C.
April 5, 2003
I just eat regular food, protein first. This is what our surgeon
recommends. Never did find a decent tasting protein shake...
— bob-haller
April 5, 2003
I found a website with about 30 recipes for protein shakes. With trial and
error I have found several I like. go to
www.protein-solution.com/RealMeals_recipes.htm. I have real meals vanilla
but use isopure dutch chocolate and it works the same as real meals brand.
The Banana nut is my fav. Good Luck
— Laureace A.
April 5, 2003
Please don't take this the wrong way...yes. EAT your protein. It's
cheaper, easier and tastes much better than any protein shake or bar.
Solid foods also fill you up longer, and send a signal to the brain that
you are SATISFIED. Liquids don't ever do that for very long. And get's you
back to eating with the rest of the world.
Best of luck to you,
Diane
~~~~~~~~~~~~~www.WeightlossSurgery.ws~~~~~~~~~~~~
Diane
— DianeN
April 5, 2003
Hi! I hate protein shakes as well, and agree that they are not going to
fill you up as much as food. I am pre-op, but have never heard of anyone
mentioning soy nuts. You can get them at health food stores by the lb.
Get the salted kind though. I swear they taste just like a nuts! Great
snack, and all protein. Also, what about beef jerkey chewed up REALLY
well?
— Michele B.
April 5, 2003
I'm pre-op so I have little in the way of an experienced answer, but wanted
to respond about the crystals... the leader of our support group contacted
the maker of the crystals and asked if they were absorbable for WLS
patients, and they stated that they are not pre-digested, and do not have
enough amino acids to make them absorbable... in other words, they won't
hurt you, but you won't get much out of them either. Sorry.
— Kelly B.
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