Making the shakes?

[hanmac]

Hi everyone,
It's my first day today!
Am a bit confused though as in my week 1 booklet it says to mix the shakes with 200-400ml of water. However, in the foundation book it says 180-200ml.
So I mixed my vanilla shake with 200ml of water, and it tasted ok but am I doing it right?

 

[Hairyfish]

it really is trial and error and see what you prefer. if you like thick and sweet, limit the water, if thin and volume add more.

Mix too taste basically

 

[roundrachel]

there's no science to it and I never measured the water. Just whack in the powder, fill about three quarters full, put on the top, shake and pour. Mine would usually end up being about a pint but I know some people prefer less water. Just play about with it till you find what works for you!

 

[hanmac]

Thank you both!
It really is trial and error...made a hot chocolate this evening to drink whilst watching Britain's Got Talent and it was a big lumpy mess!
But am sure i'll get the hang of it over the next 14 weeks

 

[DavidFalkirk]

Hi there,

Its really personal preferrence. I make my OH's for her with 300 mls and I put 500 in mine with some ice.

Good luck with the diet

D

 

[slendablenda]

I found the chocolate one was really lumpy if I mixed it in the shaker. I used to do it in a big mug, mix it to a smooth patse with a bit of cold water using the back of a desert spoon and then add hot water from the kettle,stirring to prevent lumps forming.
BL suggested it was improved by adding a couple of sweeteners. Although i don't ususally like sweet drinks it worked for me. I made it like that almost every night for a year.
I never used the shaker. I used to mix all the shaked with a spoon. Made it very easy when I was out and about. I also found that the powder got stuck at the bottom of the shakers.
Whatever works for you. If you want to get it over with, mix with a little water. If you like it add extra, makes it last longer.
You'll find out which way suits you best.
Good luck.