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Trixie14
03-21-2005, 12:39 PM
I was just wondering if it is ok to have a protein shake on weight watchers once in a while, or a slim fast shake - with a peice of fruit or some veggies of course - if there is nothing else I feel like eating, so instead of eating something unhealthy having a shake instead??

Kelly_S
03-21-2005, 02:04 PM
If you have the points for it by all means use them. However to me they are a waste as they don't fill me up. I get more food for those 4-6 points that protein shakes take up.
mauvaisroux
03-21-2005, 02:31 PM
Having a slim fast once in a while is okay. :)

I occasionally have one for breakfast if I am on the run and unable to pick up something on the way or when travelling. I don't like to use that many points on a liquid breakfast though so I try not to do it too often.

msbillie
03-22-2005, 01:04 AM
I do the same, I'm usually busy at work and sometimes fruit and a slim fast shake is enough for me. It does fill me up.
Sweetmel
03-31-2005, 04:51 PM
Me too! If I have stuff to do on my lunch hour and can't sit down for a sandwich and salad I grab a Kashi go lean bar or shake. But, it's once in a blue moon and not all the time.
QuilterInVA
03-31-2005, 05:42 PM
Slim Fast is not a protein shake - it's full of sugar. Not a good choice when we can eat real food and get full.
Kelly_S
03-31-2005, 10:50 PM
While the original had a lot of sugar their new line has less and about the same as other protein shakes:

Optima Shakes

Optima Shakes have:
50% less sugar than our original product line
50% Daily Value of Calcium
24 Vitamins and Minerals
5 grams of Fiber
10 grams of Protein

And their Low-Carb line has only 1 gram of sugar
Calcium 40%
Protein 20g

So while I agree eating food is better there are options for a 'pinch' and 'on the go' days.
Multi116
04-03-2005, 06:05 PM
I'm not a big fan of processed food, but in a pinch, if I'm in a hurry, I like the EAS carb control shakes. Sweetened with splenda...100 calories 2 grams of fat 3 grams of fiber and like 20 grams of protein and high in calcium too....2 points. The dark chocolate fudge are my favorite and I'll have one with a chocolate vitatop and a piece of fruit for a quick and tasty and low point breakfast on the go or for an afternoon snack.