Re: Protein Shakes

October 15, 2001

Hi all..

I too have tried the atkins and I like them..just wish they were a little

cheaper...geez..anyway I dont eat/drink chocolate so the only flavors I have

available was vanilla and strawberry..I prefer the strawberry but the vanilla

is okay..but what I like to do for a change is add some leftover instant

coffee to the vanilla shake mix and make a version of the frapaccino...really

good I think...I also have the optimax protein powder (son is varsity

football player and it really is for him when he lifts weights) and that is

good too..but there are tons out there..just read the labels..some have as

much as 32 carbs per serving...geez!

just my 2 cents for what it is worth!

Take care

Vicky

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October 15, 2001

Junelle,

I've only tried the Atkins shake mix. I first got the cappuccino because they

were out of the chocolate. I made it in a blender with 1 tbs. heavy cream and

ice cubes blended up. When I ran out I bought the chocolate and guess what? I

like the cappuccino better! I have to add davinci syrup to the chocolate for it

to taste good to me.

I got my shake mix at a local grocery store, Fred Meyer (Kroger).

--

Kristn

257/231/230(mini)/145

Started 8/5/2001

On Monday, October 15, 2001 10:52 AM, WOOD,JUNEL

wrote:

>I am getting ready to purchase protein shakes but haven't got a clue about

>them. Which are the best ones to get? If anyone has suggestions regarding

>this please let me know, also, where's the best place to buy

>them?

October 15, 2001

--- Kristn Shetler wrote:

I made it in a blender with 1 tbs. heavy

> cream and ice cubes blended up.

Kristn, why do you add heavy cream to the Atkins

cappuccino shake? I just put the mix in cold water,

add ice cubes and blend. Tastes SO freaking YUMMY...I

like it WAY better then the Starbucks Frapuccino. the

Keto brand of cappuccino is even more YUMMY (and mixes

WAY easier than the Atkins brand of protein shakes)!

Pam in CA

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October 15, 2001

--- Kristn Shetler wrote:

I made it in a blender with 1 tbs. heavy

> cream and ice cubes blended up.

Kristn, why do you add heavy cream to the Atkins

cappuccino shake? I just put the mix in cold water,

add ice cubes and blend. Tastes SO freaking YUMMY...I

like it WAY better then the Starbucks Frapuccino. the

Keto brand of cappuccino is even more YUMMY (and mixes

WAY easier than the Atkins brand of protein shakes)!

Pam in CA

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October 16, 2001

EAS has two basic product lines - regular and low carb. They also

have two different brand names - Myoplex and AdvantEdge. It works

like this

EAS Myoplex - regular shakes and bars, sold by fitness/specialty

stores (bricks and clicks) and EAS directly on-line

EAS Myoplex Low Carb - low carb shakes and bars, sold in same places

as regular Myoplex

EAS AdvantEdge - regular shakes and bars (same as Myoplex, as far as

I can tell), sold in Walmart and other mass-marketers

EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control - low carb shakes and bars (same as

Myoplex Low Carb), also sold in Walmart and other mass-marketers.

Other than price (higher for the " specialty " product, I haven't seen

any difference. Buy them at Walmart if you can as " EAS AdvantEdge

Carb Control " .

> I agree these shakes are pretty good. I purchased mine from a

SuperWalmart.

> Dee

>

> Re: Protein shakes

>

> Hello..

> There is a shake out there put out by the company EAS and it is

called

> EAS/Advant, or something like that. But be careful.. Buy the one

with 2

> carbs, as they have some that are 25 carbs and higher. I am having

a

> problem

> finding the 2 carbs one, but they do a great job for a sweet

craving, that I

> may order them directly from the company, if I cannot find them.

> Di

October 16, 2001

> EAS has two basic product lines - regular and low carb. They also

> have two different brand names - Myoplex and AdvantEdge

what's the cost of Myoplex in the US?

I went to buy some for DS who is on the Bill programme.

It was just way TOO expensive.

It's imported and our dollar is lousy.

I found a local product that was similar .

I got twice as much for half the price.

Tania

October 16, 2001

> EAS has two basic product lines - regular and low carb. They also

> have two different brand names - Myoplex and AdvantEdge

what's the cost of Myoplex in the US?

I went to buy some for DS who is on the Bill programme.

It was just way TOO expensive.

It's imported and our dollar is lousy.

I found a local product that was similar .

I got twice as much for half the price.

Tania

October 16, 2001

EAS Myoplex is expensive, even in the States. The cheapest I've seen

the low carb versions is about $2/bar, bought by the case, and

$2.50/serving (for the shake) bought in the 20 serving size. The

regular tends to be cheaper. When I buy EAS products, I get them at

Walmart, since they run 30-50% less than the sale prices of other

stores.

> > EAS has two basic product lines - regular and low carb. They also

> > have two different brand names - Myoplex and AdvantEdge

>

> what's the cost of Myoplex in the US?

> I went to buy some for DS who is on the Bill programme.

> It was just way TOO expensive.

> It's imported and our dollar is lousy.

> I found a local product that was similar .

> I got twice as much for half the price.

> Tania

January 24, 2003

Gonna have this for breakfast I think

Re: Protein Shakes

> Hi Sue:

>

> That's exactly the recipe I was looking for. You're a sweetheart and

> thanks!

>

> Roe

>

> > Hi, Roe!

> > This is what I have for a pumpkin pie protein shake. Don't know if

> this is

> > the one were thinking of!

> >

> > Pumpkin Pie Shake

> >

> > 2 tbsp cooked or canned pumpkin

> > 2 tbsp lite cool whip

> > 8 oz water

> > 6 packets splenda

> > dash of allspice

> > dash of pumpkin pie spice

> > dash of cinnamon (you just hafta play with these spices)

> > 6 ice cubes

> > 1 1/2 scp Vanilla protein

> > Blend thoroughly

> >

> > Enjoy!

> > Sue in Vermont

> > Open RNY 11/6/02

> > 301/259/170?

> > Dr. Burchard, Dartmouth Hitchcock, N.H.

>

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February 5, 2003

Dear Jess,

I'll take " What Gives WLS Patients Gas? " for $200 ... LOL

Mom was/is right, Jess. Milk is the great gas producer! I can't even

have a couple of sips from Corb's nightly glass of moo without passing some

extremely ::blush:: smelly toots.

I think that milk on a regular basis would give you terrible gas/gas

pains. I know that mixing your protein with water might not sound appealing

but it does grow on you. I use ice cold water and crushed ice from my

dispenser and that helps a bunch.

Take good care! ::Big Hugs from your angel Sis::

Love,

Trace in Va. Beach, VA

Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach, VA

Open RNY -- 9/5/02

Height -- 5' 9 1/2 "

Starting weight -- 351.2

Current weight -- 259

Minus -- 92.2 pounds gone!

Gal. 2:20

February 5, 2003

Dear Jess,

I'll take " What Gives WLS Patients Gas? " for $200 ... LOL

Mom was/is right, Jess. Milk is the great gas producer! I can't even

have a couple of sips from Corb's nightly glass of moo without passing some

extremely ::blush:: smelly toots.

I think that milk on a regular basis would give you terrible gas/gas

pains. I know that mixing your protein with water might not sound appealing

but it does grow on you. I use ice cold water and crushed ice from my

dispenser and that helps a bunch.

Take good care! ::Big Hugs from your angel Sis::

Love,

Trace in Va. Beach, VA

Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach, VA

Open RNY -- 9/5/02

Height -- 5' 9 1/2 "

Starting weight -- 351.2

Current weight -- 259

Minus -- 92.2 pounds gone!

Gal. 2:20

February 5, 2003

I Vote Milk!

Theresa :0)~

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-- Re: protein shakes

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protein shakes

,

I have made them with water, milk and lactose free milk. The Dr.

assistant said the gas was probably from the Lap and the nutritionist

says it is probably from the milk products. Any suggestions? thank

you.

Jess

February 5, 2003

I think this was adequately answered as milk being the offender..

Hugs,

from GA

open RNY 12/12/00

Revision 04/18/01

Revision 02/07/02

St wt.... 392

Cw.......187

Wt loss..-205

February 9, 2003

---I hear some people suggest NOT making the shakes with milk and

others say it's fine. I always make mine with milk. Well, I was

using orange juice but it was so good I was having 2 a day and my

stomache started burning when I'd drink or eat ANYTHING. So, I'm

back to skim milk. I tried it with water, but it just wasn't good

enough for me to force myself to drink it. With milk I love it. Is

this not advisable? If not, I'll just have to not have it at all.

Lynn

February 9, 2003

Hi Lynn and welcome!

My doctor forbids milk postop. He says we will probably become lactose

intolerant postop, and he was RIGHT. He says " milk is for babies " and that it

is given to babies to make fat. LOL. I haven't drank milk in SEVEN years

(surgery was 12/27/95) and I haven't missed it at all. I do, however, use some

half-half sometimes when out to dinner (rare occasions) in my coffee.

Otherwise, I don't do milk - which also includes no ice cream. I limit sugar to

single digit (i.e., less than 10 grams per serving) as I absorb 100% sugar

intake. That includes fruit too, which I have a hard time with. Makes me

gassy and stinky, and bloated. I focus on getting in 5-7 protein shakes a day

of 30 g each, although there are some days I get so busy I'm only getting in 3

or 4 (slap me). I'm a distal RNY having a 50 inch common channel (the place

where nutrients are absorbed) thus I don't absorb as much as a proximal (longer

common channel with more time to absorb nutrients). I have been very successful

except for getting into severe anemia and protein malnutrition for which I was

off work for 15 weeks (I wasn't being a " good girl and taking my supplements).

I'm now on IV iron and IV vitamins once a week (was three times a week).

I would stay away from sugar, drink protein shakes, make them with water and

ice, and if you like use some nondairy creamer to make them creamier. Milk is

very high in sugar content, and really, you don't need the extra sugar if you

want to be successful. Go for three protein shakes a day - you will find that

you aren't as hungry, don't crave carbs and sweets, and will be very successful.

Take care,

B

Distal RNY 12/27/95

275/152 - Folsom, CA

Formerly Tacoma, WA

February 9, 2003

I have never mixed mine with milk, Milk adds more calories and more sugar. One

way I have found to make them taste better is to mix them with flavored water

(Fruit2O) or crystal light. I also add ice and blend it til it is rich and

creamy. I know lots of people don't like it thick, if you don't just leave the

ice out and shake it!

Phyllis

Re: protein shakes

---I hear some people suggest NOT making the shakes with milk and

others say it's fine. I always make mine with milk. Well, I was

using orange juice but it was so good I was having 2 a day and my

stomache started burning when I'd drink or eat ANYTHING. So, I'm

back to skim milk. I tried it with water, but it just wasn't good

enough for me to force myself to drink it. With milk I love it. Is

this not advisable? If not, I'll just have to not have it at all.

Lynn

February 9, 2003

I have never mixed mine with milk, Milk adds more calories and more sugar. One

way I have found to make them taste better is to mix them with flavored water

(Fruit2O) or crystal light. I also add ice and blend it til it is rich and

creamy. I know lots of people don't like it thick, if you don't just leave the

ice out and shake it!

Phyllis

Re: protein shakes

---I hear some people suggest NOT making the shakes with milk and

others say it's fine. I always make mine with milk. Well, I was

using orange juice but it was so good I was having 2 a day and my

stomache started burning when I'd drink or eat ANYTHING. So, I'm

back to skim milk. I tried it with water, but it just wasn't good

enough for me to force myself to drink it. With milk I love it. Is

this not advisable? If not, I'll just have to not have it at all.

Lynn

February 9, 2003

I have never mixed mine with milk, Milk adds more calories and more sugar. One

way I have found to make them taste better is to mix them with flavored water

(Fruit2O) or crystal light. I also add ice and blend it til it is rich and

creamy. I know lots of people don't like it thick, if you don't just leave the

ice out and shake it!

Phyllis

Re: protein shakes

---I hear some people suggest NOT making the shakes with milk and

others say it's fine. I always make mine with milk. Well, I was

using orange juice but it was so good I was having 2 a day and my

stomache started burning when I'd drink or eat ANYTHING. So, I'm

back to skim milk. I tried it with water, but it just wasn't good

enough for me to force myself to drink it. With milk I love it. Is

this not advisable? If not, I'll just have to not have it at all.

Lynn

February 9, 2003

Milk & real juice are just sugar. Lots of sugar. So, they sorta turn your

weight loser into a weight gainer. If you can wean down from milk, you'll be

glad later. You know, like 3/4C moo to 1/4 water and gradually increase the

water, decrease the milk til you can leave it out completely

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Re: protein shakes

---I hear some people suggest NOT making the shakes with milk and

others say it's fine. I always make mine with milk. Well, I was

using orange juice but it was so good I was having 2 a day and my

stomache started burning when I'd drink or eat ANYTHING. So, I'm

back to skim milk. I tried it with water, but it just wasn't good

enough for me to force myself to drink it. With milk I love it. Is

this not advisable? If not, I'll just have to not have it at all.

Lynn

February 9, 2003

Milk & real juice are just sugar. Lots of sugar. So, they sorta turn your

weight loser into a weight gainer. If you can wean down from milk, you'll be

glad later. You know, like 3/4C moo to 1/4 water and gradually increase the

water, decrease the milk til you can leave it out completely

Thanks,

Vitalady, Inc. T

www.vitalady.com

If you are interested in PayPal, please click here:

https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com

Re: protein shakes

---I hear some people suggest NOT making the shakes with milk and

others say it's fine. I always make mine with milk. Well, I was

using orange juice but it was so good I was having 2 a day and my

stomache started burning when I'd drink or eat ANYTHING. So, I'm

back to skim milk. I tried it with water, but it just wasn't good

enough for me to force myself to drink it. With milk I love it. Is

this not advisable? If not, I'll just have to not have it at all.

Lynn

February 9, 2003

Milk & real juice are just sugar. Lots of sugar. So, they sorta turn your

weight loser into a weight gainer. If you can wean down from milk, you'll be

glad later. You know, like 3/4C moo to 1/4 water and gradually increase the

water, decrease the milk til you can leave it out completely

Thanks,

Vitalady, Inc. T

www.vitalady.com

If you are interested in PayPal, please click here:

https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com

Re: protein shakes

---I hear some people suggest NOT making the shakes with milk and

others say it's fine. I always make mine with milk. Well, I was

using orange juice but it was so good I was having 2 a day and my

stomache started burning when I'd drink or eat ANYTHING. So, I'm

back to skim milk. I tried it with water, but it just wasn't good

enough for me to force myself to drink it. With milk I love it. Is

this not advisable? If not, I'll just have to not have it at all.

Lynn

February 10, 2003

---Jeanne,it has stalled now. Maybe that's why. Well, no, come to

think of it, it's probably been a week or more since I had a shake,

(now that I think about it) and possibly a week before that also. I

don't get it, I thought non-dairy creamer was mostly sugar? I've

been on clear liquids today for a colonoscopy tomorrow, so I haven't

been able to try one with water. I'll try it again tomorrow after I

get home from the hospital. The one I tried with water, though, just

turned too solid, there was no way to drink it. Maybe I had too much

ice or not enough water. Thanks. Lynn

In GastricBypass-InfoCentral , " Dave and Jeanne "

<djgraves@c...> wrote:

> Lynn - You can get used to using water instead of milk. The

reason most of us don't use milk is because it adds a lot of extra

sugar to the drink. Yes, it is a natural sugar, but still sugar.

And many of us are lactose intolerant. I would say if there really

isn't any other way to get you to drink them, then stick with the

milk. If your weight loss stalls down the road, you may try cutting

back on the milk, or using water with a little bit of non-dairy

creamer instead. Take care.

>

> Jeanne in WI

> Age 39

> Open RNY - 5/21/02

> Dr. Chua

> 5'8 " - 314/221/150-175

>

February 10, 2003

If it's any comfort, the prep for c-scope is 100X worse than the scope itself.

LOL!