Hey Nads, I am no expert but I bought some cookies and creme shakes today and they had 1g of sugar so I wondered if that was good or not too. That is the only thing I can see on the product you posted is that it has 1.5g sugars but I know I only plan to drink my shakes on days that I workout (like today was the first one and it tasted like a cookies and creme milkshake). I wonder what everyone else thinks about that sugar amount???

~Michelle

Thanks for the reply Michelletroy. I was also wondering about the sugar amount. I don't want it to stop my weight loss.

Ok I just looked at my IP products (like the puddings, drink mixes, etc.) and they all have over 1g of sugar so I think we should be just fine with that small amount

I think you would be ok with that one. It has some fat in it though. I found one sweetened with surclose, And it tastes great. There are so many kinds, its hard to pick.

I have a couple questions related to my switch to alternatives:

What are sugar alcohols and are they bad?

What's wrong with aspartame and will use of it slow my losses?

Hello everyone,

I discovered a great alternative which is very affordable, I bought it from Walmart for about $22, it has 600g and a serving is 32g, so we get about 19 serving out of one box. It is called Weider 90% Protein and one serving gives 120 calories, 25g of protein, 1g of fat, 2g of carb.

I started using this product making pudding out of it, I bought one vanilla, and another raspberry, it does not taste too bad.

I use all alternative products and have done very well.

Here's what I found on aspartame:
When the taste of an artificial sweetener such as aspartame stimulates the tongue, the brain programs the liver to prepare for the arrival of new energy (sugar) from outside.
The liver, in turn, stops the manufacture of starch and protein from reserves in the body, and instead begins to store the glucose (energy) that is circulating in the blood stream.
Foods having a sweet taste without the accompanying calories (sugar-free usually = low calories) stimulate the taste buds, creating an urge to eat and thus overeat.
It is the liver that produces the signals and the urge to eat. The cephalic phase response triggers the release of insulin, which stores sugar in the blood stream.

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Thanks Sandralosingweight. I will try to look for it.

You're welcome

Just to let you know, they might have the same product at Costco, 2 for $33! I've seen this online, but I still have to check on this one once I go to Costco.