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    Whey Protein Shakes

    Hello everyone! I've decided to treat myself to several months of personal training, to try and go that extra toning step before I go off to florida this april... I'm pretty psyched! Anyhoo, I started today (he's a nut for core exercises and if I have to do one more plank exercise today I'm gonna bawl) and my trainer wants me to start taking whey protein shakes (well 1) after our workouts. I'm in maintenance stage and and can certainly have these, but I am looking for any possible suggestions. I'm looking for low carb as well as mildly tasty (i'm aware they aren't gonna be uber yummy, but I am bad with textures). Anyone who has ever tried these would be a big help.

    Thanks!!

    28/F
    5'8"
    Start Date: 7/25/06
    1st Mini Goal: 199 Goal met Nov, 10, 2006!
    2nd Mini Goal: 180 Goal met March 15, 2007!
    3rd Mini Goal: 160 Goal Met October 8, 2007!
    GOAL: 150 GOAL MET!!!

    You've got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it. It's called perseverance. -Lee Iacocca
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    Tags: protein, shakes, whey
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    Re: Whey Protein Shakes

    They are yummy. I am addicted. I mix mine with some decaf ice cubes, cream, cocoa powder, mix it in the blender and I am close to heaven. You can use fruits. Whey is pretty versatile stuff. I just use the generic walmart brand - sweetened with splenda. There are loads out there
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    • #3
      Re: Whey Protein Shakes

      Perhaps any specific directions with measurement amounts might be helpful if anyone has a recipe.
      223/168/170
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      Started July of 2008.
      Hit my original goal of 200 in 2 months.
      Hit my altered goal of 180 in 4 months.
      My max weight goal is 175 and Im trying to keep between 165 to 170.

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      • #4
        Re: Whey Protein Shakes

        I am training with a personal trainer as well and have been using protein drinks. I bought some protein powder from GNC (overpriced, I know), but the great thing about them is that if you don't like it, you can return/exchange it within 30 days. So, I returned two flavors I tried and was able to pick out a different brand.

        Right now GNC is having a sale, and if you get their Gold Card, you save even more money, so their prices are a bit more competitive that way. But I just love their return policy and sometimes you can luck out and get a sales person who really knows their stuff.

        So I would suggest finding a store (Trader Joe's, GNC, etc), that will let you try it and return/exchange it if you don't like it.

        Another suggestion is buying some sugar free syrups to mix in, and like liv said, adding various things can really make them tasty. It really depends what you like. Lots of choices of fruits, syrups, other ingredients you can add to make them taste better.

        This is a great site (Vitalady.com - Protein Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals, and Safe Snacks!) that has some protein powder and sugar free syrups. I really liked the Champion Nutrition protein powder and never added anything to it because it was tasty enough to drink on it's own.
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        • #5
          Re: Whey Protein Shakes

          I'm partial to Dymatize Elite Orange Dreamsicle flavor. Taste similar to the ice cream bars, so you definitely don't have to choke it down. It only has 2 grams of carbs, and the taste is really good. You can find this for a pretty reasonable price also.
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          • #6
            Re: Whey Protein Shakes

            i really wish I remembered exactly which brand I use - but it's at home and i'm at work.

            I WAS going to suggest, however, to add some L-Glutamine to the mix. I've only just started taking the protein shakes during atkins (used to drink them last year during working out) - and thanks to a thread on L-Glutamine from BioGeek, I decided to add L-Glutamine to help with muscle repair after workouts.

            I don't know yet if it's working - as I only just bought it on sunday, but I've used it twice now (sunday's and tuesday's workouts) and from what I hear, it's a FABULOUS supplement when working out.
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            • #7
              Re: Whey Protein Shakes

              I get the plain unflavored unsweetened whey protein. THey have it "bulk" at the grocery store that I shop in. I then add ingredients to taste. Mostly I add Splenda, vanilla, peanutbutter...... then blend it all with some almond breeze (almond milk). THey are quite tastey. always add fats to your protein shake so your body does not convert the protein to glucose easily. THis is a mistake that a lot of people make. Good luck!
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              • #8
                Re: Whey Protein Shakes

                dumb question here but whats the point of whey protein? Don't we eat enough protein? What's the corelation with the powder after workouts?





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                • #9
                  Re: Whey Protein Shakes

                  Not sure how they taste, or which ones to use, but I have to give you props for using the word "uber yummy" in your post!
                  "People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those of us who are doing it." - George Bernard Shaw
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                  • #10
                    Re: Whey Protein Shakes

                    Chicklady, I think there may be a higher concentration of certain amino acids in whey protein that are used by the body to repair muscle tissue after weight work.
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                    • #11
                      Re: Whey Protein Shakes

                      I see. Does lugging your own excess baggage around count as "weight work"?
                      I've seen reci[es that called for whey protein powder of some sort, but have been hesitant to add more protein.





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                      • #12
                        Re: Whey Protein Shakes

                        chicklady,

                        here is a good bit of information on whey protein and why one should use it while exercising: whey protein
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                        Diagnosed Insulin Resistant in October 2007.
                        Committed to Atkins January 2009.

                        ~I lost 1 pound 30 times!~

                        "Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyways; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use."

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                        • #13
                          Re: Whey Protein Shakes

                          Interesting article. What carbs do you guys take with it?





                          290 lbs. on 11/02/07 Goal: 145 lbs. or size 14 whichever comes first!

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                          • #14
                            Re: Whey Protein Shakes

                            Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I'm gonna try mixing up some fruits like suggested. Ended up getting syntrax nectar whey protein isolate in crystal sky (0 carbs). (kinda punchy tasting) a bit sweet for my taste but doable. At least it kills any possible cravings I might have for anything juice related-- i think the random grittiness does that... yuck... Anyway, just got back from my "evil" trainer and am dipping myself in the hot tub so there's a slight chance I can move later.... Oh the things we do for bikinis... hahaha Thanks again!

                            PS NewToAtkins, I like to use the word uber at least once a week.... feels darn good!

                            28/F
                            5'8"
                            Start Date: 7/25/06
                            1st Mini Goal: 199 Goal met Nov, 10, 2006!
                            2nd Mini Goal: 180 Goal met March 15, 2007!
                            3rd Mini Goal: 160 Goal Met October 8, 2007!
                            GOAL: 150 GOAL MET!!!

                            You've got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it. It's called perseverance. -Lee Iacocca
                            April Strength Challenge: 390/390
                            March Strength Challenge: 360/360 minutes
                            October Video Challenge: 15/15






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                            • #15
                              Re: Whey Protein Shakes

                              Originally posted by TogaGirl View Post
                              Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I'm gonna try mixing up some fruits like suggested. Ended up getting syntrax nectar whey protein isolate in crystal sky (0 carbs). (kinda punchy tasting) a bit sweet for my taste but doable. At least it kills any possible cravings I might have for anything juice related-- i think the random grittiness does that... yuck... Anyway, just got back from my "evil" trainer and am dipping myself in the hot tub so there's a slight chance I can move later.... Oh the things we do for bikinis... hahaha Thanks again!

                              PS NewToAtkins, I like to use the word uber at least once a week.... feels darn good!
                              I think that's uber great!...and apparently catching on!
                              "People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those of us who are doing it." - George Bernard Shaw
                              "Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow." - Plato
                              29/M/6'3"
                              Highest Weight: 324
                              Started: 1/29/09
                              Starting Weight 319
                              Goal #1 310 Met: 2/5/09
                              Goal #2 299 Met: 2/15/09
                              Goal #3 290 Met: 3/6/09
                              Goal #4 280 Met:Sometime Around 4/16/09
                              BIG Goal 270 Met:
                              Ultimate Goal 230



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