Lean 180 Muscle Mix Powder - Protein for Weight Loss

Whether you are trying to build muscle or lose weight, adequate protein intake is essential to achieving your goal. The hard part is getting enough protein without also consuming too many calories or grams of fat. This is where protein powder supplements come into play. They pack a punch of protein, while containing less calories and fat than protein sources such as meat and cheeses.

Benefits of Protein

Protein is essential for the human body to function. It is a component in every cell within the body. Protein helps build and repair tissue, such as building muscle when exercising or for wound healing. It plays a role in hormone and enzyme production. Without adequate protein, muscle wasting, anemia, fatigue, and brittle nails and hair can occur.

My Experience With Protein After Bariatric Surgery

I have tried numerous protein powders since having weight loss surgery. Some have a nasty taste and/or texture. I researched and read reviews trying to find good options to try. Lean 180 Muscle Mix (Vanilla) by far has the best mixability. There are no clumps in my smoothie. It does not froth up like other powders I have tried. The taste is smooth, with no nasty aftertaste. It has 120 calories, 4 grams of fat and 16 grams of protein. With a goal of 60-80 grams of protein intake per day, this gives me a great start. #musclemix

Lean 180 provides a feeling of satiety so you're less likely to snack and ruin your weight loss efforts. In addition to the 7 high quality proteins, it also contains MCT powder. MCT has been shown to help burn fat, boost metabolism, and increase energy. 

The bag contains enough powder for 31 shakes, so if you drink one per day it will last an entire month! The bag is resealable and fits in any nook or cranny in your pantry compared to bulky canisters. Their website offers free shipping on all US orders over $50!! Check them out: http://www.lean180.com/shop/180-muscle-mix.html

Suggestions for Smoothies/Shakes

You can add just about any ingredient you can think of to a smoothie and alter its flavor profile to fit your mood. Some of my favorites additives are:

• Strawberries 
• Bananas
• Baby Spinach
• Chia Seeds
• Frozen grapes (NO ice needed!)
• Mixed berries
• Torani flavored syrups
• Powdered Peanut Butter
• Diet V8 Splash Tropical Blend 
• 1% low fat milk or greek/plain yogurt

A plethera of recipes are available online, or you can just throw in whatever you like. If you've adopted a lifestyle where you have to achieve a high protein intake daily then most likely you'll need to supplement with shakes. Variety keeps you from getting bored, so experiment and enjoy!