02-10-2012, 03:16 AM
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Pew pew!
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 314
S/C/G: 300+/Ticker!/Sz 6 & 17% BF
Height: 5'8" Age: 26
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I bought vanilla 100% whey powder and make my own shakes. I'd get tired of the prepackaged flavors and this way I can put whatever I want into them!
I've been experimenting lately with different combinations and it's really fun.  I bought frozen berries and other mixed fruit and also cut up bananas and freeze them. I add flax seed, wheat germ, vanilla or mint or coconut extract or cocoa powder, almond or regular milk, etc. Make your own flavors according to your tastes!
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Began lifestyle changes November 2010
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02-10-2012, 07:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Davis, Ca
Posts: 19,519
S/C/G: 204/114/120
Height: 5'
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Originally Posted by SmallSteps
How are those bargoo?
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I actually like Carnation Breakfast Essentials I put them in the blender with non fat milk or Almond Milk and a banana sometimes a few strawberries. I have them first thing in the morning,
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Last edited by bargoo : 02-10-2012 at 07:53 AM.
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02-13-2012, 12:53 AM
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Back in the game for good
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Sunny South Florida
Posts: 213
S/C/G: 294/294/248
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If it has artificial sweetner in it, NO WAY!!! That stuff makes me crave sugar!
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05-08-2012, 11:22 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Gosport Indiana
Posts: 97
S/C/G: 247/247/200
Height: 5'4
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I do slim fast powder, i have vanilla,choc,strawberry. i try to do 3 shakes a day and i also have slim fast snack bars and yogurt for snacks. i lost 40# before on this diet then my husband got ill so i didnt concentrate on a diet just him for a while till he got better. i went from an almost 24 pants to a 20.....im now a 16-18 pants and 247#......determined to lose 47 this summer!
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05-08-2012, 12:23 PM
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Stephanie, Age 29
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 1,351
S/C/G: 236/see ticker/154
Height: 5'6"
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I make my own with protein powder. I have a blender ball shaker. It's super convienient, definitely only takes about 30 seconds (if that) to pour whatever liquid I'm using and dump the powder in and shake it up.
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05-08-2012, 12:25 PM
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Back on Plan
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Africa
Posts: 653
S/C/G: 275/156.5/165 (140?)
Height: 5'7
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I'm not really into the shakes... But then I've never really liked smoothies or milkshakes etc. Recently I was sick and couldn't eat solids, I had Ensure and Complan as meal replacement beverages. They're both not at all bad tasting, Ensure is almost ice-creamy whilst Complan was like a cup of cocoa. And they both have a LOT of nutrients and are in the 250 calorie-range per serving.
Now that I'm better, i wouldn't do a meal replacement shake. i find them a little too creamy/milky. Besides I prefer to chew my calories so I feel like I've eaten. But Ensure and Complan weren't bad!
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Stats:
Original start/HW: Jan 2009: 275lb
3FC Start Weight: July 19, 2009: 257lb
Overall Weight Loss
New Goal: 140-145??
Last edited by toastedsmoke : 05-08-2012 at 12:35 PM.
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05-08-2012, 12:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Canada
Posts: 218
S/C/G: 252/232/160
Height: 5'7"
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I don't like them. I just cannot feel full after having only liquid! I need a meal of "real" food.
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05-08-2012, 12:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,161
S/C/G: 161/129.4/120
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I think I'd rather have some food over a shake, but that's because I don't really like sweets.
When I had a personal trainer he had me on a natural and low sugar whey protein. I used to mix it with ice and coffee - it was the only way I could stomach such a sweet drink! 
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05-08-2012, 12:40 PM
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One Step at a Time
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 616
S/C/G: 298.6/245.4/170.0
Height: 5'6"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ValRock
Ok I just want to throw this out there, guys.
Ingredients in Slim Fast:
Sugar (more than a Hershey Bar!), Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin (Corn Sugar), Gum Arabic, Milk Protein Concentrate, Cellulose Gel, Soy Fiber, Buttermilk Powder, Potassium Phosphate (Chemical food additive), Xanthan Gum (another food additive), Dextrose (Sugar AGAIN), Salt, Guar Gum, Soybean Lecithin, Artificial Flavors (Gross, any chemical cocktail they please), Carrageenan, Sodium Phosphate, Acesulfame Potassium(Artificial Sweetener), Aspartame (Artificial sweetener AGAIN). Vitamins and Minerals. Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Ascorbate, Vitamin E Acetate, Ferric Manganese Sulfate, Copper Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Thiamin Monoitrate, Chromium Chloride, Riboflavin, Biotin, Folic Acid, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Phytonadione Vitamin K1) Potassium Iodide, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) and Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Just... no thank you. You can do SO much better mixing something up on your own and taking a multivitamin.
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That is a lot of crap for something that is suppose to be a healthy meal alternative.
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My Weight Loss Journey
5% Weight Loss (284) √ | 10% Weight Loss (268) √ | 15% Weight Loss (254) √ | Under 250 (249.4) √
Severe Obesity BMI (244) | 20% Weight Loss (239) | 25% Weight Loss (224) | 30% Weight Loss (209)
ONEderland (199) | 100 Pounds Lost (198) By 11/01/2012 | 35% Weight Loss (194) | Overweight IBM (184)
40% Weight Loss (179)| 45% Weight Loss (164) | Healthy Weight BMI (154) | 50% Weight Loss (149)
"Slipping up isn't failure. Giving up is failure. You can do it - Don't ever give up"
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05-08-2012, 12:41 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Seacoast, NH
Posts: 96
S/C/G: 255/*ticker*/140
Height: 5'3.5
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LOVE mine!! Its called VHP (very high protein), its a meal replacement and pretty dang tasty. Here is the break down:
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 packet
Servings Per Container: 7 per box
Calories per serving: 250
Calories from fat: 30
% Daily Value
Total Fat: 3.5g 5%
Saturated Fat: 1g 5%
Cholesterol: 30mg 10%
Sodium: 400mg 17%
Potassium: 840mg 24%
Total Carbohydrates: 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber: 3g 11%
Sugars: 12g
Protein: 35g 70%
Loaded with protein, which totally keeps hunger at bay until next meal time. I used to buy them through a bariatric physician but found a place online that sells them.
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05-08-2012, 12:42 PM
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One Step at a Time
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 616
S/C/G: 298.6/245.4/170.0
Height: 5'6"
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I have revolved since my last post. If I am going to have a shake I make my own with yogurt, skim milk and fresh fruits. I find them more fulfilling and I know what I am putting into my body.
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My Weight Loss Journey
5% Weight Loss (284) √ | 10% Weight Loss (268) √ | 15% Weight Loss (254) √ | Under 250 (249.4) √
Severe Obesity BMI (244) | 20% Weight Loss (239) | 25% Weight Loss (224) | 30% Weight Loss (209)
ONEderland (199) | 100 Pounds Lost (198) By 11/01/2012 | 35% Weight Loss (194) | Overweight IBM (184)
40% Weight Loss (179)| 45% Weight Loss (164) | Healthy Weight BMI (154) | 50% Weight Loss (149)
"Slipping up isn't failure. Giving up is failure. You can do it - Don't ever give up"
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05-09-2012, 05:57 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: California
Posts: 93
S/C/G: 162/ticker/125
Height: 5'5"
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I've tried the substituting 2 meals a day with shakes but I only go along with it for a few days and give that up. For MY lifestyle it's just really tough to keep that up but I'd like to
I've been DYING to try the Glowing Green Smoothie to see if I like it and I'd love to incorporate that into my diet, I've heard of all it's great benefits and honestly I could for sure use all those leafy greens that I don't normally eat
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Started my weight loss journey on Janurary 28 2012
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05-11-2012, 11:03 AM
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This is the Last Time!
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brandon, FL
Posts: 522
S/C/G: 172/*ticker*/115
Height: 5'2"
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Is there anyone doing a "shake" type diet right now substituting 2 shakes per day? I just want a jump start and can't seem to stay focused on any one plan. I have some meal replacement shakes in the house already so I think I'm going to just try them and see how it goes. I just need to figure out my snacks and workout routine.
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