I hate protein shakes - Page 4 - ThinnerTimes

Marella · 06-14-2008, 02:34 PM

... and so much to choose from.

As I have learned here on TT, one protein does not fit all. I haven't had any problems with the ones I've tried, Unjury being the first brand recommended by my NUT, but I'm still looking for cheaper. Rx not required - just trial and unfortunately for many, error - and an expensive error if you can't trade it off to someone.

sherry7 · 06-14-2008, 08:14 PM

Here are some protein recipes for all of you. I previously posted these in the Recipes section:

DOUBLE DELUXE CHOCOLATE FUDGE
mix one chocolate protein supplement according to directions. Then, add one packet of Swiss Miss fat free and or
sugar free hot cocoa mix and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.

COOKIES AND CREAM
- mix one vanilla or chocolate protein supplement according to directions. Next, add four drops of peppermint
extract and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds. Then, add four low fat chocolate Nilla wafers,
blend at low speed for 10 seconds.

FROZEN FRUIT DREAM
mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions with 3/4 water and 1/3 orange juice. then add 1/2 ripe
banana, three frozen strawberries and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.

NANA SPLIT
mix one vanilla or chocolate protein supplement according to directions. Next, add 1/2 ripe banana, 1/4 cup
chopped pineapple, three frozen strawberries and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed of 45 seconds.

CHOCOLATE MINT MOCHA
mix one chocolate protein supplement according to directions. Then, add 1 1/2 Tbsp. of General Foods Coffees
Swiss Mocha sugar free, fat free instant coffee, 4 drops of peppermint extract and three ice cubes, Blend at high
speed for 45 seconds.

KEY LIME PIE
mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions. Next, add two tablespoons frozen lime juice, one
graham cracker (four small squares) and three ice cubes. blend at high speed for 45 seconds.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP
mix one chocolate protein supplement according to directions. Then add one tablespoon of all natural peanut
butter and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.

CINNAMON ROLL SUPREME
mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions. next, add 1/2 tsp. of ground cinnamon, 1 tsp. fat free
Butter Buds, and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.

PROTEIN CUP OF JOE
mix one vanilla or chocolate protein supplement with 50% prepared decaf coffee and 50% skim milk. Next add 2
tsp of sugar free coca and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.

BROCCOLI SOUP
MAKES THREE SERVINGS. 1 1/2 CUPS OF CHOPPED BROCCOLI, 1/4 CUP chopped onion, 1 cup chicken
broth, fat free,1/2 cup of grated fat free cheese (cheddar or Swiss), 2 cups skim milk, 2 Tbs. cornstarch, dash of
pepper, three scoops of designer Protein (natural flavor). Boil vegetables and broth in large saucepan. Reduce heat
and cover until tender (about 10 minutes). Add milk, pepper and cornstarch. Stir until soup thickens. Remove
from heat and add cheese, stirring until melted. Cool, then add Designer Protein.

ORANGE DREAMS
mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions, less 2 ounces of liquid. Then add 2 ounces of no pulp
orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon of orange sugar free Tang and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 30 seconds.

VANILLA- MAPLE DRINK
mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions. Next add one teaspoon of pure maple extract and 3
ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 30 seconds.

LEMON CRYSTAL
Mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions, substituting water with crystal light lemon flavored
drink. Next add three ice cubes blend at high speed for 30 seconds.

RASPBERRY TEA CHILLER
mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions substituting water with sugar free raspberry flavored
fruit tea. next add 1/2 teaspoon of rum flavoring and three ice cubes, blend at high speed for 30 seconds.

PROTEIN PUDDING
mix one vanilla protein supplement with approximately two ounces less liquid than directions call for. next add
three tablespoons of your favorite sugar free fat free instant pudding and five ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 60
seconds.

ORANGE PUDDING
3 ounces of boiling water 1 1/2 teaspoons (2/3 envelope) orange flavored sugar free gelatin, 7 ounces of sugar free
tang and your protein powder. Mix well and chill.

SLUSH RECIPES

designing your own- Mixing instructions pour 6 oz of fluid into a measuring cub add ice until fluid line reaches 12
oz marker. pour ice mixture into blender add flavoring and protein powder. blend on low speed 2 to 3 seconds
with quick pulses, then blend on high speed until tio mixture is the consistency of a slush.

RASPBERRY SLUSH
6 oz of sugar free raspberry flavored fruit tea and ice to 1/2 teaspoon of rum flavoring and protein powder. Blend
and serve.

HOT BEVERAGES

COCOA
mix 1 teaspoon of cocoa to 2 packet of equal sweetener, a dash of cinnamon and9 ox of water to chocolate or
vanilla protein powder.

PEPPERMINT COCOA
1 teaspoon of cocoa, 1 teaspoon of chocolate flavoring 1/8 teaspoon of peppermint extract, a dash of cinnamon and
3 packets of equal sweetener to 9 oz of water and vanilla or chocolate protein powder.

MOUSSE
designing your won- Mixing instructions. Mix 1/2 cup boiling water into gelatin. Stir vigorously with wire whip
until desolved. Add remaining ingredients to gelatin mixture. Mix well. Pour into container with tight fitting lit.
Put in freezer until set and very cold but not frozen. Mix with electric mixer on high speed until peaks form and
mixture is lightly fluffy. Serve at once Due to the increased caloric content of these mousse recipes, limit to one
per day!

CHOCOLATE MINT MOUSSE
1/2 CUP boiling water, 1/2 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin to 2 packets of equal sweetener. A dash of
cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of cocoa, 1 teaspoon of creme de menthe extract to a 1/2 cup of water and chocolate protein
powder.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND MOUSSE
1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin to 2 packets of equal sweetener. A dash of cinnamon 1
teaspoon of cocoa 1/2 teaspoon of pure almond extract to a 1/2 cup of water and chocolate protein powder.

Protein Supplement Recipes
The recipes may be used to increase the taste of your protein supplement and may prevent taste fatigue.

Phoenixfire · 06-14-2008, 08:51 PM

Having been someone who has used protein shakes post op for many years now, I know they're not the best thing in the world. But I have to say that when it comes to "liking it" it's really not an option.

I've found that after going through all the changes with diet and nutrition that I've experienced the last few years, that there are things we learn we just have to do in order to succeed at being at a healthy weight. Protein shakes are one of them. Like it or not, it's just the way it is.

Look at it this way...if one of the realities of WLS is protein shakes, and you HAVE to do it, then you're better prepared for the self-discipline required in OTHER areas of food. For example, not being able to eat things you love (that got us fat), not being able to eat "just one bite more" and a whole host of other REALITIES that WLS requires in order to succeed in losing the weight we've put on.

The protein shakes are a warmup for the serious food changes. Like 'em or not, you've got to take your medicine in life if you want to be healthy. Those baby steps post-op, like shakes, are the first steps toward getting our food under control and taking charge of our bodies.

Trust me, there are harder challenges than protein shakes further down the road. You gotta do what you gotta do if you want to succeed. Period.

Phoenixfire · 06-14-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawaiianese Girl

I'm getting pretty desperate with finding a protein shake that I like as well. It's a struggle for me and I basically have to FORCE them down. I hate them so much that I barely drink one a day, which I know is not good. ...
I hate my multivitamin, I hate my calcium chewables and I hate protein shakes. I know that this is a recipe for disaster, so I'm taking notes from this thread.
~Mahealani~

Mahealani, I've read this and other posts and I'm concerned that perhaps you didn't realize ahead of time just what the DRASTIC measures were that YOU would be responsible for after the surgeon did his magic. This is not meant to pick on you, but I am concerned that when I read posts like yours (from you and others) that your success will be undermined because you aren't submitting to the requirements of your new body.

Like it or not, your pouch now dictates food. I didn't like it, not at first, no way. But I followed it's commands. And it worked. It required self-discipline and even more important: SELF DENIAL. No more giving in to my old ways, the sick ways that got me so fat. I had to submit to a power outside my will, and bend my will accordingly. It is how I succeeded.

I realize that this is a HUGE transition. But I would like to encourage you to look at it as something that you chose to have done to you that you now must learn to respect. Otherwise you are going to be miserable. You'll ask "what have I done to myself?" and a whole host of other questions that will seriously mind-f*ck with your success. That's ONE option. The other option is the one I and others who are long-term successful WLS individuals have done: be grateful for the external control that was put into us by the surgeon, and DO THE INTERNAL CONTROL that only we ourselves can do.

It IS possible, but it is NOT simple. It is hard work. Which is why it is SO worth it in the long run. In ALL areas of life, something that's hard work is always more rewarding than taking the easy way out, right?

I hope these words resonate somewhere inside you and others perhaps, and are received in the spirit they are given: from someone who has been where you are and has slain some of the demons you are wrestling. I encourage you to submit to your pouch consciously. It is the only way to succeed after having surgery. Submit and respect your pouch day by day and you will get the results that you long for. It can happen, but it's totally in your control.

Or you could be the nurse I know, 2 years postop and carrying a hamburger around in her scrubs at work so she can constantly eat. She has regained the majority of her weight. And she hates herself for that. It breaks my heart and I wish she had found a way to love her new pouch. But she did not.