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TeresaHip

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These work great for me! Hawaiian punch is available too, though it never seems to stay in stock. I just mixed in a bit of water since I prefer a milder flavor.
 
How many calories does that have, and what was the cost? I’ve had trouble reaching my protein targets and I’m worried about losing lean mass.
 
TeresaHip said:

These work great for me! Hawaiian punch is available too, though it never seems to stay in stock. I just mixed in a bit of water since I prefer a milder flavor.
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I wish lemonade appealed to me. My usual drink is a shake: 2 cups of Darigold Fit milk, 2 scoops of unflavored protein, plus 2 high-protein Carnation Instant Breakfast packets.
 
Sweet protein is a no-go for me too, and on a GLP1 it's even more off the table. Looks like unflavored is what I'm stuck with.
 
I've started adding a scoop of plain whey protein into my coffee. I still use creamer and sweetener too, rather than swapping them out. The taste change isn't strong enough to bother me.
 
randompersonrandom said:

I've started adding a scoop of plain whey protein into my coffee. I still use creamer and sweetener too, rather than swapping them out. The taste change isn't strong enough to bother me.
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One thing to keep in mind: if you don't reach for a whisk or a handheld blender, the protein is going to clump up once it hits hot liquid.
 
Habibibi said:

Sweet protein is a no-go for me too, and on a GLP1 it's even more off the table. Looks like unflavored is what I'm stuck with.
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Shakes are completely off the table for me! After all these years, I'm just done with them.
 
Habibibi said:

Sweet protein is a no-go for me too, and on a GLP1 it's even more off the table. Looks like unflavored is what I'm stuck with.
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Some unflavored ones I've sampled still come through with a taste!
 
TeresaHip said:

Habibibi said:

Sweet protein is a no-go for me too, and on a GLP1 it's even more off the table. Looks like unflavored is what I'm stuck with.
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Some unflavored ones I've sampled still come through with a taste!
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Ah, so there’s no flavor added — that doesn’t mean it has no taste. I really wish it had none. 🫤

My pick is the plain kind, since anything with flavor comes across as way too sweet for my liking. I’ve given all sorts a shot, yet every one is overly sweet.
 
TeresaHip said:

These work great for me! Hawaiian punch is available too, though it never seems to stay in stock. I just mixed in a bit of water since I prefer a milder flavor.
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Appreciate the warning. In my area, the Koolaid tropical punch flavored ones are available. When I do my next grocery run, I plan to give them a try.
 
randompersonrandom said:

I've started adding a scoop of plain whey protein into my coffee. I still use creamer and sweetener too, rather than swapping them out. The taste change isn't strong enough to bother me.
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That sounds like a solid plan. I might give it a shot.
 
After trying plenty over the years, GNC Wheybolic Alpha stands out as my number one protein powder. It packs creatine, Myotor, Velositol, and Tesnor into a single product. For me, that combination is a genuine blessing — Elite tier.
 
r9rmgddn said:

How many calories does that have, and what was the cost? I’ve had trouble reaching my protein targets and I’m worried about losing lean mass.
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I can't say for certain, and the bottle's already in the trash. My guess is $8 for 4. There's also a powder version that could cost less.
 
Mr. Blonde said:

randompersonrandom said:

I've started adding a scoop of plain whey protein into my coffee. I still use creamer and sweetener too, rather than swapping them out. The taste change isn't strong enough to bother me.
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That sounds like a solid plan. I might give it a shot.
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update: 15g in each cup is overdoing it. Right now I've got my morning coffee in front of me and it's like I'm biting into a burger too. Gonna drop it to 10 and check how that goes. Since I go through so much coffee all day, even at 7g it would still stack up to a decent boost.
 
Update 2: 10 works just fine. I use whey protein, and it mixes great if I pour in my creamer first, drop in the scoop, use a milk frother on it while the coffee is still brewing, and then pour the coffee in.
 
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