Size of shakes

[andyd]

Hi
I've been doing this for about 5 weeks without much success (about 1" waste size loss) so I'm trying to analyse each part to see where I might be going wrong.

My first concern is that it seems a little too easy and the shakes aren't any hardship at all. This leads me thinking am I making them too big ?

The resulting shake is 2 pints and very filling - even for an 18st(252lbs) man, they just seem to big. However if i leav the second half for a while the air seems to go out of them and reduce in size.

I am still drinking more alcohol than is recommended however and have not yet changed this habit as I wanted to see the difference the plan made on it's own, I've changed this this week.

The other thing is i have cut down on excersise during my April hay hever season, so I will be back onto walking and cycling this week now it's over.

For info I'm using Lamberts whey powder which seems to fit the spec.
Thanks
Andy

[Belfrybat]

I gather you are talking about the shakes on the 6WC? The recipe calls for 1-3 scoops protein powder, 6 oz water (177 ml), 1 oz heavy cream (30 ml) and 1 cup (236 ml) of ice cubes. I can't possibly see how you are getting more than 1 pint from that, even given the fact it will swell up when blended. I'm not on the 6 WC but often make protein shakes, and mine come out to about 2 cups and will shrink to about 1-1/2 if I don't drink them right away. Perhaps you might consider reducing the amount of protein powder if you are taking the larger amount. This is something Dr. Mike suggested to another person when she wasn't losing weight or inches.

[maxlharris]

Curious:

Since part of the WHY of 6WC is the liver detox, why would you be "drinking more alcohol than is recommended however and have not yet changed this habit?" If you're consuming alcohol, you're not really following the plan. (I am assuming you are doing 6WC, from the discussion of shakes)

Couple other things:
1- What is the amount of alcohol that forms your habit?
2- What format is the alcohol you are consuming in?

I'd guess the format is beer of some sort, and the amount is probably a pint or two.
Ignoring the question of the alcohol, that can be a heavy load of carbs on a low carb program. Which would directly interfere with your results.

[andyd]

Brigit, the guide on the powder recommends 1 scoop, I'm going to try that instead. Mine comes out the texture of Mcdonalds milk shake (not that i've had one for years despite my weight !), and doesn't taste much different, hence it's not really a chore.

Andy

[andyd]

Max

I agree with you, I'm not 100% following yet because I wanted to see the results without changes in other habits. I know that reducing alcohol (you'r about right 2 pints or 2-3 glasses of wine), will help a lot on it's own so I was saving that until later (now).
This is something that should be for life rather just 6 weeks.

Cheers for the input
Andy

[Belfrybat]

Isn't the restriction on alcohol only for the first two weeks which is the primary detox period. Then alcohol can be added in moderation.

And no, the 6WC is not for life -- it really is a crash program for 6 weeks. Some stay on it longer cycling the shakes and meat weeks, but it is not intended as a life-long WOE. Protein Power is for life, not 6WC. Might I suggest you purchase Protein Power LifePlan if you haven't already? I believe that might be of more help to you.