( 16 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 13 2009
I have been strength-training and also needed to lose some weight. I eat protein with each meal, really watch the sugar, and eat low carb with lots of veggies. After a few weeks, I lost 8lbs and hit a wall. I bought the Reset chocolate protein powder and didn't like it with water very much--so I mix it with 8 oz milk. I put it in a jar and shake it and put it in a lunch bag with a cool pack. That has become my lunch daily and it is very filling and thick and delicious. Within days I broke through my weight barrier (lost two more pounds) and am going to continue as I enjoy this new food routine. I also like the low sugar--even with the added milk. It may be a bit pricey but it is cheaper than going out and buying a salad for lunch each day.
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Posted: Jul 3 2009
I am a chocolate addict. I HATE splenda, and any foods or drinks that are sweetened with artificial sweetener. I think you can always taste it-so Id say I have discriminating tastes. I dont notice any nasty aftertase with this shake. This is the BEST chocolate diet shake I have ever tried. The "numbers" can't be beat-very high fiber and protein, very low fat AND sugar. Low sugar is important if u r on a diet. I do reccomend that you make this with cold skim milk, or soy milk, which is WAY bettter than making it with water. I put 5-6 oz of my soymilk to cut back on fat and calories that milk cocntains, (instead of the reccomended 8 oz). Its thicker, fluffier and chocolatier:) that way. If your blender can chop ice, throw in 2 ice cubes to make it extra cold, and it tastes even better. If it cant chop ice-throw in 2 ice cubes after you are done blending. It you dont finish the shake you can stick it in the fridge and it will still be great later, just fish out any ice cubes that would melt and leave it watery. What a treat for discriminating chocolate lovers that are on a diet! Also check out Vitalicious Vitamuffins and vitatops -my only other chocolate treat I allow myself while on a strict diet-also great "numbers" and a great taste.
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Posted: May 25 2009
I bought this at a health food store because I wanted to jump start my post-partum weight loss. I've always done better on a ketogenic-type diet, but it was always hard to stay on at work because of the widespread availability of carbs. I have one for breakfast, which keeps me 100% satisfied until lunch (if not, I'll just nibble on a few cashews and I'm all set), and another with lunch with a small salad or something light. It has helped me drop 5 pounds in about 1.5 weeks. As for the taste, it is WAY WAY better than comparable slimfast shakes, the price is better, you can adapt it to fit your needs (see other reviews for what they do), and it is convenient. I use a "Blender Bottle" to make mixing and drinking on the go easier. It is a tad bit gritty, probably because of the ViscoFiber, but that is fine with me - fiber is what keeps you full. I've only tried the choco but it tastes great. The ONLY reason I gave this 4 stars is because I think the company could do better when it comes to their packaging. It is such an unbelievable level of waste to have a container this large. When the product settles, it only occupies 1/2 the container! There must be a better, more environmentally conscious way to package this stuff.
