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Protein shakes

elandrashaeelandrashae member
in September 2015 Moms
I still work out at the gym, I'm only 6 weeks as of now. Is it okay if I still drink protein shakes?

I make it in a smoothie form.
Fruit & veggies w/ ice, water, & the protein powder.
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  • meredithhaymeredithhay member
    I'm looking for answers on this also, as I'm keeping my lifting/cardio routine + protein shakes going. I've read a little bit on the subject, and have considered switching to an all natural protein blend. What I've gathered from reading is as long as you aren't relying on a shake to deliver necessary nutrients, and more of a supplemental 'snack' you should be fine. Real food is always better... but man oh man, one of my shakes with almond milk plus a tablespoon of almond butter tastes like ice cream!
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  • klcmooreklcmoore member
    I think you should check with your doc/midwife.

    Also, as @meredithhay said, I wouldn't use it as a meal replacement if it were me.
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  • MrsCarroll.6-10-07MrsCarroll.6-10-07 member
    I work for It Works and we sell a protein shake that is safe for use during pregnancy and nursing and is supposed to be cheaper than other brands out there. It's really not too bad either. I use it as a snack/meal in the afternoon or at lunch time with some milk. I will check with my doctor but everyone I know that has asked their doc got the OK so I'm assuming it's fine.
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  • babyP143babyP143 member
    crystaleyes138 said:

    I have been drinking Shakeology since October. Since getting my BFP I have held off. I want to take it to my OB/GYN so they can see the ingredients.

    Please let me know what they say. I love my ShakeO, but of course need to make sure it's acceptable to have for our little nuggets. :)
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  • krystallee84krystallee84 member
    I have been drinking Shakeology - I never considered that it wasn't safe.... I am stopping immediately!! Please let me know what you find out!
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  • myspecialkidmyspecialkid member
    I didn't think to ask my doctor about this. I have one during the week in the mornings.

    I hope we get an answer.
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  • InesCHInesCH member
    I asked my doctor yesterday-and protein shakes are fine-just check the ingredients and make sure they do not use bad artificial sweeteners-same for protein bars as well. :)

    I'm a gym rat too and follow a high protein low carb diet normally, so for a while shakes and bars were my best friends!

    Just don't take them alone-make them more part of a bigger brekkie. :) and in moderation of course!

    Cheers!
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  • chelseacwildmonchelseacwildmon member
    Has anyone asked their doctor about Muscle Milk? That's the kind I've been drinking and I just read some not so great reviews on the Internet. It has me a little worried..can someone help me out with an answer?
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  • Katie6202Katie6202 member
    Obviously double check with yor doctor, but I am shakeology drinker and beachbody coach, and all information says it is ok to drink while pregnant and nursing !

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  • imsoexcited915imsoexcited915 member
    If the consensus is that protein shakes areik (per) OB, anyone mind sharing a recipe or 2?
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  • Katie6202Katie6202 member
    Big fan of 1/2 banana, 1tbsp sunflower butter, 1/2 c coconut milk (I have a nut allergy, otherwise I would use almond product) blenderized w chocolate shake

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  • JackieN524JackieN524 member
    edited January 2015
    I've read that soy protein is not good when you're pregnant but that whey is fine. Shakeology is also a no no because it contains Ashwagandha which might cause a miscarriage. Here's the webmd link stating so
    https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-953-ashwagandha.aspx?activeingredientid=953&activeingredientname=ashwagandha

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