Guest guest Posted May 19, 2003 Report Share Posted May 19, 2003 Hello Ladies, I've been making the shakes on days when I'm doing the lifting, I don't usually bother on a cardio day. One thing though, is that they are too thick and make me gag near the end. I tried making it with ice and water, but need to figure out how much ice/water to use. Do you use 2 cups of ice? Or twice as much? I figure if it's slushy I'll just love it. I bought frozen strawberries, to try out and see if that helps, I add a few to balance out the carb to protein ratio. I just have plain Myoplex, you can't get Lite or Deluxe at the store I frequent. So how do you make your shakes? Tink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2003 Report Share Posted May 19, 2003 Tink, You can visit the vitamin shoppe on line and they sell the variety packs. fyi I make cappichino shake in am: 1/2 banana,shake mix, water, ice, Udo's. We make for variety sake:Pina coloda, vanilla shake, 1/2 banana, small amount pineapple,water.ice. If yours are too thick add more water. I use ice cold water out of the fridge, and crushed ice. I always have 1 1/2 shakes because I put a lot of water into it. And it is crystalized a bit from the ice cubes... Hope this helps. I have a great bartender blender. IT will crush anything... So having a good blend is helpful. Other wise how is it going? the moaner > Hello Ladies, > > I've been making the shakes on days when I'm > doing the lifting, I don't usually bother on a cardio > day. One thing though, is that they are too thick > and make me gag near the end. > > I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2003 Report Share Posted May 19, 2003 , Thanks! My blender is awesome so the ice crushing should be no problem. I'm going into my third week. I can't believe it's been 3 weeks already I'm so shocked. Haven't missed a workout, the scale moved last week down 6.5 lbs. Mostly water weight I am SURE from Pms. I take my measurements and my four week pictures next week! Holy cow! My stomach is still fairly puffy...Maybe I'm an apple shape? (my pictres are in C1 for Tink on the groups folders for pics) Maybe by then I'll get brave and post the bikini top and bottom pics at four weeks. I'm not expecting a big change because its' only been 4 weeks. By 8 weeks I'll expect to notice some changes. My legs are pretty tight, the only flab is inner thigh, so I may add the inner thigh machine to cardio day...because it's REALLY flabby. My eatings' been okay. I get frustrated on free day because I don't get a chance to have all the stuff I want...LOL...I get too full! hee hee Okay, I'm done babbling now! Thanks for asking me though! Tink M. wrote: > Tink, > You can visit the vitamin shoppe on line and they sell the variety > packs. fyi > > I make cappichino shake in am: 1/2 banana,shake mix, water, ice, > Udo's. > > We make for variety sake:Pina coloda, vanilla shake, 1/2 banana, > small amount pineapple,water.ice. > > If yours are too thick add more water. I use ice cold water out of > the fridge, and crushed ice. I always have 1 1/2 shakes because I > put a lot of water into it. And it is crystalized a bit from the ice > cubes... > > Hope this helps. I have a great bartender blender. IT will crush > anything... So having a good blend is helpful. > > Other wise how is it going? > > the moaner > > > > > Hello Ladies, > > > > I've been making the shakes on days when I'm > > doing the lifting, I don't usually bother on a cardio > > day. One thing though, is that they are too thick > > and make me gag near the end. > > > > I > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 I have the Myoplex lights if that makes a difference, but here's one of my favorites: 1 pkg choc mint Myoplex Light and 1 c skim milk, 1c water, a large handful of ice cubes and blend till super creamy looking, then add a couple drops of mint extract. This is so good! The down side is that it fills a 32oz cup and I have a hard time getting it all down b4 it separates into sludge. I usually make it in the AM and take it with me to work in an insulated mug. The skim milk adds 80 calories so some people may frown upon it, but these are Myoplex lights so they are lower in cals to begin with. Do you know how to make Myoplex pudding?? I'd love a recipe, if anyone has it. Myoplex Question Hello Ladies, I've been making the shakes on days when I'm doing the lifting, I don't usually bother on a cardio day. One thing though, is that they are too thick and make me gag near the end. I tried making it with ice and water, but need to figure out how much ice/water to use. Do you use 2 cups of ice? Or twice as much? I figure if it's slushy I'll just love it. I bought frozen strawberries, to try out and see if that helps, I add a few to balance out the carb to protein ratio. I just have plain Myoplex, you can't get Lite or Deluxe at the store I frequent. So how do you make your shakes? Tink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 > The regular myoplex is heavier in calories, proteins and carbs. Most women > only require what is in the light version. Some ladies on the board buy the > regular and just split the envelopes in 2. > Also, I've been reading some conflicting views on adding a bit of > > fruit to your Myoplex shake in the blender. What do you folks think? > > Myoplex as-is already has enough carbs for you.. I believe it has even a bit > more carbs than it does protein. > > -- > -eve Thank you so much for the info about Myoplex/Myoplex Lite issue as well as addressing my question about adding fruit. Is it ever okay to add fruit for taste and texture, or would that be over doing the carbs...probably, eh? Thanks so much! -Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 On Mon, May 17, 2004 at 10:16:38PM -0000, Ruth wrote: > Thank you so much for the info about Myoplex/Myoplex Lite issue as > well as addressing my question about adding fruit. Is it ever okay to > add fruit for taste and texture, or would that be over doing the > carbs...probably, eh? > > Thanks so much! Technically there is enough carbs in there for you and you shouldn't add more BUT, I say, why the hell not add some as long as it's not a huge quantity. If *I* was going to add in fruit though, I'd add only a little and I'd use that shake for a post-workout meal when my body is just screaming for nutrients and my glycogen stores are depleted. -- -eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 What about using protein powder (23 g protein/2 g carb) instead of Myoplex stuff and adding fruit? _________________ " Whatever women must do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult. " -Charlotte Whitton- Re: Myoplex question On Mon, May 17, 2004 at 10:16:38PM -0000, Ruth wrote: > Thank you so much for the info about Myoplex/Myoplex Lite issue as > well as addressing my question about adding fruit. Is it ever okay to > add fruit for taste and texture, or would that be over doing the > carbs...probably, eh? > > Thanks so much! Technically there is enough carbs in there for you and you shouldn't add more BUT, I say, why the hell not add some as long as it's not a huge quantity. If *I* was going to add in fruit though, I'd add only a little and I'd use that shake for a post-workout meal when my body is just screaming for nutrients and my glycogen stores are depleted. -- -eve ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 On Tue, May 18, 2004 at 08:56:54AM -0400, Columber wrote: > What about using protein powder (23 g protein/2 g carb) instead of Myoplex stuff and adding fruit? > _________________ That's fine Just make sure you have about equal amount of both. I do these as well because I get bored fast. I usually make one in the morning and bring it to work for one of my meals. If you take flaxseed or udo's oil at all, you can also add this into your shake. -- -eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 I think that's a good idea. I will definitely have to try that. Being so new, I've never really thought of different things to experiment with, I've been following the book to the letter, but I'm sure Mr. wouldn't mind! Thank you very much! > > Thank you so much for the info about Myoplex/Myoplex Lite issue as > > well as addressing my question about adding fruit. Is it ever okay to > > add fruit for taste and texture, or would that be over doing the > > carbs...probably, eh? > > > > Thanks so much! > > Technically there is enough carbs in there for you and you shouldn't add > more BUT, I say, why the hell not add some as long as it's not a huge > quantity. If *I* was going to add in fruit though, I'd add only a little > and I'd use that shake for a post-workout meal when my body is just > screaming for nutrients and my glycogen stores are depleted. > > -- > -eve > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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