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What protein should I be using?

Rick-Hulbert
Rick-Hulbert
I see everyone talking about protein supplements. My sheets from the dr. stated to stop protein shakes like 2 weeks post op due to calories. I am doing pretty well. I have lost about 95 pounds since I started a few months before surgery. I am starting to get cravings again and slowing way down on weight loss. I am hoping protein and water will give me the boost. Is there a zero calorie protein out there?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Congrats on your great weight loss!

My surgeon and dietician encourage use of protein shakes, especially if you are active. Whey protein isolate is the best source of protein per my dietician so I make certain at least one shake as this as the main ingredient. I try to keep the calorie count for each shake at 200 calories or less and use 2 per day on the days I work out. I like the following brands:
Unjury - whey protein isolate is the main ingredient and I mix this with Lactaid free skim milk with 1/2 c. Fruit for my daily breakfast
Click decaf espresso and Chike coffee flavor. I mix these with either decaf coffee, water or almond milk.
Unjury Chicken flavored is another source I like and I mix this with soups to give a protein boost.
When adding protein powders to hot liquids, you need to dissolve it in either a bit of cold or lukewarm water, then add to hot liquid stirring constantly. Otherwise you'll get lumps!

I was at a plateau 5 months out until I increased my protein intake.
deleted_user
deleted_user
By the way, a high protein level really helps me to manage cravings.
kellynaylor
kellynaylor
I am 5 months out and still do one protein shake per day (breakfast) otherwise I would really struggle to get in my protein. I either use Oh Yeah brand and that has 32grs of protein and 220 calories (I think) or Lean Shakes from GNC and that has 25 grms and 170 calories.

My nut is fine with the protein shakes since it helps me get in the protein.
Lcat4
Lcat4
Protein is protein whether in powder or meat form. At 2 1/2 years I still drink my protein coffee every morning. I like Maxpro from Muscle Max. Last night I had a shake because I just wasn't hungry for solid food.
Lcat4
Lcat4
Protein melts fat and water flushes it!
Spotz
Spotz
No zero calorie protein. Protein is a macro nutrient that provides 4 calories per gram. Most whey protein isolate about 20 grams of protein per 1 scoop. 80 calories per scoop as a general rule of thumb.

My surgeon said that shakes MAY be discontinued at two months out, but the said they really didn't care if the protein came from foods or supplements, just that I met the minimum of 80 grams daily, and included it every time I ate.

Spotz