Question:
Okay... I need some help please!!!

I just purchased some samples from vitalady and I am soooo clueless on how to make a drink. Do I mix with water? milk? add anything? blend it? add ice? shake it? refrigerate it? Can you tell I am new to this??? LOL... Anyone out there with some great suggestions to give a pre-op??? THANKS    — chatterbox213704 (posted on October 26, 2002)

October 26, 2002
You can mix it with milk or water. Milk will make it a thicker shake. You can also add things like frozen strawberries, bananas. If you have vanilla you can add s little SF hot chocolate mix. I have had trouble tolerating protein until I started mixing it with juice (called cravin' less sugar) and ice. Hope this helps. Also, the colder it is, the better it is.
   — Lesa H.

October 26, 2002
I am so glad you asked this question--my samples arrived too--do I need to get a blender--or does this mix like good ol' Nestles Quik? I'll be looking forward to all the replies.
   — Wannabe A.

October 26, 2002
I use about 6 oz. water and 4 or 5 ice cubes. In the morning, I add 1/2 banana to my strawberry powder. You might find the Yahoo OSSG boards worthwhile. They've been INVALUABLE for me, especially the "protein pervs" (the WHAT?!?!?) site. ALl they talk about is protein! At work, even with my hand mixer, I have no ice so just use cold water. Whatever works, works (just don't heat the powder or the protein will break down). GOod luck!
   — Marti R.

October 26, 2002
Most mix them with water rather than milk, to avoid the extra sugar and calories of the milk. It depends on the protein you buy, as to whether it needs a blender or not. I've found that the Pure Protein Whey Stack mixes very well just by stirring or shaking, whereas Pro Blend and ProScore don't mix as well and do better in a blender. I've added banana to the blender but I usually drink mine straight. Another variation I've tried is mixing some General Foods International Coffee (French Vanilla, sugar free) with hot water to dissolve it, then putting it in a blender with cold water, ice and some Designer Protein Natural Flavor. Tastes like a fancy iced coffee drink, LOL. You want to avoid using boiling water with protein as the protein breaks down though. Just use your imagination when you get bored!
   — sandsonik

October 26, 2002
OK, I'm the boring one here. LOL I buy nothing but Designer Whey protein powder, chocolate flavor. Every morning I just take a scoop, put it in a cup with a half packet of equal and add milk. I stir it for a while and then drink it. Tastes just like chocolate milk to me. It's really yummy. I, personally, don't care for mixing it in a blender because I don't like the "milkshake" texture/thickness. BUT, you will just have to experiment. Like the others have said, you can add just about anything to spruce them up. You just have to find which way you like it. Think of all the places that sell milkshakes and smoothies and what they put in them. That will help give you ideas. You can buy SF syrups at the store also for flavoring.
   — Kim B.

October 27, 2002
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH everyone! That really helps me a LOT!
   — chatterbox213704