Review on Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Complete Protein & Vitamin Shake Mix - Contains Vitamin C for Immune Health - Decadent Chocolate Flavor - 1 lb by David Royles

Bought this as I go to the gym now and need a protein boost to tone up. Also, I'm hoping to shed a few pounds, so I'm planning on using it as a meal replacement (probably breakfast) and I can also use it as a post-workout shake for a few days at the gym if needed. I've only been using it for a few days, so I can't yet say if it's helping me lose weight. But I can give information about compatibility and taste. I bought from Revain for about $15 which is a decent price for the ingredients. I heard this is a good cheat for Shakeology. It has an impressive vitamin content in the mix which is great as I'm also working on growing my hair so I'm really hoping this will be a great addition to my current vitamin regimen which is now a simple multivitamin and iron . Tablets recommended by my doctor. How I mix it: So far I've mixed 2 scoops of Chocolate Protein Blend with water to keep the calories down, but I'll try almond milk soon. I use 2 scoops of protein, half a banana, a tablespoon of PB2 and a teaspoon of extra virgin coconut oil, a few cubes and sometimes a teaspoon of cocoa powder and voila! This is a decent tasting cocktail. It might be a bit chalky, but I'm sure it would be better if I tried almond milk. So far it's really helped my digestion and I haven't had any ill effects, which is a surprise as I've had some issues with the GNC proteins I've used in the past. In my opinion a pretty good protein shake for the price. UPDATE: I've been using this powder as a breakfast substitute about 4-5 days a week for the past 3 weeks and I'm really shocked, but I think it's really helping me. I haven't weighed myself but I get compliments for looking slimmer. I myself have noticed that I look a little tighter, especially around the stomach area, I'm not sure if this is due to the probiotics in products that control bloating. I haven't made any other changes to my diet in general, but am working on what I was doing before purchasing this product. I find that sometimes I'm not that hungry during the day. Not a huge difference, but I think I'm eating a little less overall. On the negative side, I notice a small pimple on my skin that started around the time I started taking this powder, but I can't verify if it's related. I will continue to use this product and will probably order again soon!