muscle milk as a meal replacement???

[50cent1228]

i was thinking of not eating my lunch and taking muscle milk...should i???

 

[foghorn67]

No way.
Those are supplements. And I must say that brand is perfect for bulking up. Tasty too.

 

[Kelvrick]

Link to what muscle milk is?

I have ensures when I don't have time for a meal.

 

[shortspanishguy]

Originally posted by: foghorn67
No way.
Those are supplements. And I must say that brand is perfect for bulking up. Tasty too.

Any whey protein isolate trumps muscle milk for bulking.... but not in the flavor department.

 

[KarenMarie]

I was told that it is not that great of a product... unless you are looking to bulk up.

Also, that it is pretty high in fat.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

You'd be better off, IMO, eating yogurt, fruits, etc. if you just want to keep it healthy for lunch.

 

[amicold]

It tastes great but you're better off making your own "meal shake".

Depending on how easily you store fat, you can add whatever you like.

I'd throw a scoop of whey, some milk, (your choice, I use skim) natural peanut butter, and maybe some berries into the blender.

 

[Special K]

Muscle milk is pretty high in fat and also pretty expensive for what you get. I'd opt to make your own MRP using milk, whey, oats, bananas, natural PB, olive oil, etc.

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: shortspanishguy

Originally posted by: foghorn67
No way.
Those are supplements. And I must say that brand is perfect for bulking up. Tasty too.

Any whey protein isolate trumps muscle milk for bulking.... but not in the flavor department.

I can't stomach most whey protein mixes, even some 100% pure ones.

 

[SportSC4]

you are not supposed to replace meals with supplements.

 

[Wreckem]

If one can use Slim Fast as a meal replacement(which is what they are advertised as), then one could certainly use Muscle Milk as a meal replacement.

Muscle Milk has 130 more calories, more fat, more protein and same carbs as slimfast.

They both have about the same vitamin/mineral content. Which is about 30-35% DV of each vitamin/mineral one needs.

Currently I drink a muscle milk shake as my 9-10pm meal(last meal of the day about a hour after my evening workout).

I use cyto sportre whey protein in the morning after my morning workout.

I dont know why people say its more expensive. Its the same price as most whey protein, if you shop around.

That said Im switching brands after I run out of what I got.

 

[50cent1228]

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[50cent1228]

Originally posted by: Wreckem
If one can use Slim Fast as a meal replacement(which is what they are advertised as), then one could certainly use Muscle Milk as a meal replacement.

Muscle Milk has 130 more calories, more fat, more protein and same carbs as slimfast.

They both have about the same vitamin/mineral content. Which is about 30-35% DV of each vitamin/mineral one needs.

Currently I drink a muscle milk shake as my 9-10pm meal(last meal of the day about a hour after my evening workout).

I use cyto sportre whey protein in the morning after my morning workout.

I dont know why people say its more expensive. Its the same price as most whey protein, if you shop around.

That said Im switching brands after I run out of what I got.

thats what i thought but i guess ill look more into it

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: foghorn67

I can't stomach most whey protein mixes, even some 100% pure ones.

I have a tub of whey and a tub of soy. When the whey starts to become too much, i switch to the soy. I alternate every few days or so.

 

[Britboy]

I have N-Large II for some meals, usually breakfast or at 9-10pm. almost 1000 cals with 24 oz of skimmed milk!

 

[Special K]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: foghorn67

I can't stomach most whey protein mixes, even some 100% pure ones.

I have a tub of whey and a tub of soy. When the whey starts to become too much, i switch to the soy. I alternate every few days or so.

Don't rely on soy protein if you are a guy, because it's a phytoestrogen.

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: Special K

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: foghorn67

I can't stomach most whey protein mixes, even some 100% pure ones.

I have a tub of whey and a tub of soy. When the whey starts to become too much, i switch to the soy. I alternate every few days or so.

Don't rely on soy protein if you are a guy, because it's a phytoestrogen.

No worries there.

 

[Jeraden]

you really don't want to use whey protein as the main protein source in a meal replacement shake. It digests too fast. Muscle milk is good since its more casein based so it digests slower and will tide you over until your next meal.

 

[Special K]

Originally posted by: Jeraden
you really don't want to use whey protein as the main protein source in a meal replacement shake. It digests too fast. Muscle milk is good since its more casein based so it digests slower and will tide you over until your next meal.

If you mix the whey with milk and other things like natural PB or olive oil, the digestion rate of the entire mixture is effectively slowed.

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: Special K

Originally posted by: Jeraden
you really don't want to use whey protein as the main protein source in a meal replacement shake. It digests too fast. Muscle milk is good since its more casein based so it digests slower and will tide you over until your next meal.

If you mix the whey with milk and other things like natural PB or olive oil, the digestion rate of the entire mixture is effectively slowed.

I throw a scoop of the protein powder in with a packet of Weight Watcher Smoothie mix. I add crushed ice and skim milk. 15 seconds in a blender... yum!!!

It is filling, satisfying and gives me loads of fiber and other vitamins/nutrients... and it is low in fat and calories.