Almased Multi-Protein Powder, 17.6 oz, 10 pack

It works and I have some tips on maximizing your weight loss potential, in addition, ignore the reviews that say it tastes disgusting, it doesn't if you make it right!I lost 16 pounds in two weeks on almased. I did the 14 day fast. I was not hungry and there are some secrets to my success and here they are:1. The first 3 days your metabolism will need to adjust to lower calories, so for these crucial days have as many shakes as you need. Day one I needed 5 shakes, Day 2, four shakes and by day 3 I was fine with three shakes per day. The Almased instructions say that you can have more than three shakes the first couple of days. You can't expect your body to adjust from 2,000 or more calories to 500 calories overnight. Make no mistake, this is no magic shake. You lose weight because you are taking much fewer calories. So my tip is, for the first 3 days, have a shake as frequently as you need. For some people that could be every four hours, for others that might be every two hours. In order to have success on this, you MUST allow your body to gradually adjust. This is why people fail the first three days saying they were too hungry and couldn't make it on 3 shakes per day. Listen to your body and have a shake when you're hungry, don't try to ignore your hunger pains.2. Taste - I used lots of cinnamon, 1 pack of stevia and Silk vanilla almond milk which is 30 calories and 0 carbs. It tasted delicious. I will say though that in order for the flavor to be at my liking I did 5 to 6 scoops. Any more than that and the taste was just too concentrated. So you may have to use less scoops if the flavor is too strong or too concentrated.3. Drink Immediately - If you let it sit, it thickens and is hard to get down. It's important to drink immediately after preparing and it's best to prepare in a smoothie blender or regular blender to get it smooth.4. Oil - Almased instructions say to use 1 teaspoon of olive oil. However, coconut oil facilitates fat loss more than olive oil (and tastes way better) and you can search Google for clinical studies that prove this. I recommend purchasing coconut oil and using 1 teaspoon of coconut oil with each shake, it tastes delicious and helps speed weight loss more than olive oil. I recommend using the always liquid coconut oil. If you use the regular coconut oil it will harden in the shake and taste weird as well as have a weird consistency. I use Nature's Way Always Liquid Coconut Oil.5. Vitamin D - I HIGHLY recommend taking vitamin D3. For one, it suppresses the appetite and you can find proof of this via online clinical studies. Also vitamin D stimulates the body to go into fat-burning mode as opposed to fat-storing mode. If you are overweight or gaining weight easily, your body is in fat-storing mode, so adequate vitamin D is crucial. 5,000 to 10,000 IU per day short-term is beneficial for weight loss and other benefits. Don't take my word for it, you can find studies on Google by searching "weight loss and vitamin D" as well as "obesity and vitamin D" and "Vitamin D and appetite suppression." Studies show that vitamin D levels at the start of a low calorie diet predict weight loss success. Just search Google because Amazon doesn't let us post links. Of course, before taking any supplement do your research and talk it over with your health care provider.The price is kind of expensive. Vitacost has Almased on sale for $19.99 per can. I recommend finding Almased on sale!UPDATEIt's been three years since I wrote this review and Almased is still a mainstay in my diet. Whenever my weight begins to creep back up, I incorporate Almased shakes. I don't do the complete fast since I'm at my goal weight, but I'll do two shakes and a healthy dinner (similar to the Slim Fast plan). I don't have any new tips, I'm pretty much doing the same thing. Sometimes I just have a shake when I'm super busy and don't have time to prepare a meal. It beats having a protein bar (they're chalked full of sugar).As for the coconut oil, 1 teaspoon is only 33 calories (2 tablespoons is 200 calories), so don't worry about the calories in the coconut oil. Use 1 teaspoon per shake. If you have 3 shakes a day, that's less than 100 calories. Remember there are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. You need that healthy fat and it actually helps facilitate weight loss. I've tried it with and without coconut oil and I lose more weight with the coconut oil.

I had seen this product advertised in the back of magazines. Like most people I was pretty skeptical about any kind of a weight loss product. However, for me, this one absolutely worked. I was stunned that a product actually worked the way it claims to. I did lose weight and actually felt good and energized while doing it.It helped me to not feel hungry and I really like how it is nutritionally sound. I felt that my body was healthier and my husband even complemented me that my skin felt smoother! I chose to do the version of this recipe that included almond milk as my liquid, and olive oil. I think the addition of olive oil really helped me feel satiated and contributed to the soft skin and hair.I find that the high protein content is really good for maintaining muscle mass while you are on a low calorie weight loss plan. I definitely recommend that you add the low sodium vegetable juice between shakes during your initial phase. I think the vegetables combined with the Almased are what made it so successful for me and helped me feel not hungry, and quite frankly much lighter and more energized.As far as taste, I think everyone will have to make their own decision. I eat a lot of plant-based foods and so I think my palate is used to a bit of a cleaner taste. The package says that it has a neutral taste, and I would agree. You can adjust this with several different flavoring options to suit your tastes. I chose to follow the cinnamon recipe with olive oil, and added some stevia. I actually really like the taste. And I found that I even crave this shake now... I think my body knows that it gives me a lot of good things and so I’ve developed a taste for it. I continue to drink this as my breakfast every day even when I am not actively trying to lose weight.I really appreciate that this product is available directly to the consumer without having to go through a multi level marketing company. And that it does not contain any stimulants. It’s just a well rounded, nutritionally sound product. It is well worth the price Because you use it to replace meals. Plus, it works for weight loss, it does not make me feel hungry, and I believe it is a quality product.I’m honestly trying to think of some cons so that folks will know I’m a real person and not somebody that they paid to do this review. (They didn’t!) But I’m having a hard time thinking of one. Maybe the taste? I mean it’s not like drinking a milkshake. It is a weight loss shake after all.

The first shake I made was Almased and water. I could barely drink it, it was so horrible tasting and chalky. i got out the paper inside the can and read it thoroughly, and the next shake I made I added unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla, a T of EVOO and half a packet of sweetener and put it in the blender. It made all the difference and wasn't bad at all. The oil makes it much smoother so don't skip it. I'm 46 yrs old and have been trying to lose weight for 10+ years. After so many years of yo-yo dieting low carbs don't even work for me any more. I saw the ad for Almased and thought I'd try it. Today has been one full week of 3 shakes a day and no food. I am not hungry, I am not craving sweets like I always do or anything else for that matter. My metabolism must be up because I have energy (and my husband says I'm like Mrs. Howell when she ate the radioactive sugar beets). I have lost 8 lbs in this one week and am on to my second week. I planned on doing 3 shakes a day and no food for 14 days, then on to step 2, but I feel so good I don't know if I even want to go to step 2. I don't think I've had constipation but I did stop going to the bathroom, so every once in a while I take a magnesium pill with my shake and that does the trick. Pay attention to the serving amount on the instructions - if you're under 5'6" you only need 6 tablespoons per shake which will make you can last longer. This product is working well for me and has cleared my thoughts so that I can assess and think about how I eat in a more rational way for when I do start eating again. I feel removed from all foods' trappings right now and am able to really give thought to my eating habits. It's like I'm on vacation from all my food problems and it feels great.

I had read a lot of negative reviews about this product but I chose because of the protein content. In my honest opinion it really does work. I did 2 shakes a day, morning and lunch then had a regular meal in the evening. It helps you maintain calorie deficit whilst not having to count everything, which for me was a plus as I simply don't have the time. I lost a stone in weight in about 2 months, going at a steady pace and with regular exercise. I suppose you will get that with any calorie deficit plan but I liked that its quick and simple. I went for the unflavoured version and added frozen berried into the blender for a hint of taste. It was yum. Overall I would recommend this product. Like anything it isn't a magick wand and you have to eat a balanced diet and exercise. I do also suppose that it is a little expensive for the amount you get but I would say its a high quality product.

...delivery time is a bit long but fully satisfied with the purchase!

I weighed 50 gm portions on my scales (which I have checked against accredited Avery scales), I barely got 8 x 50gm portions.The pack is supposed to contain 500gm which is 10 portions ??I have not used it for a whole week yet, so not sure whether I have lost weight. I only weigh once a week.Will update.

Very happy with product,but disappointed that packaging wasn’t more secure.1 container had spilled out all over box.🙁

This shake is the best on the market, makes you feel energised with all the added vitamins and amino acids, no hidden nasties or sugars. If used right for the first 3 days and then with a healthy diet can really help the unwanted pounds drop off 😊