Review/Giveaway ~ Dedicated Woman’s Whey Protein Powder (CLOSED)

When I first started thinking about getting weight loss surgery, I started researching protein powder supplements.  You don’t need to be the FTC or the FDA to know that a diet high in protein and low in carbs will make you lose weight.  The people at Atkins know it, the weight loss surgery experts know it, the people at Dedicated Woman know it, and I know it.

I had tried several brands of protein.  Some were delicious, and some were absolutely not.  I’m sure you’ve heard about, or even tried bad protein.  It’s like trying to drink nasty flavored chalk.  Yuck!  So I was perfectly happy to try the Woman’s Whey that Dedicated Woman sent me.

A little about Dedicated Woman:

Dedicated Woman brings women closer to an energy-filled, stress-free lifestyle, with a heightened self body image. Founded in 2004, Dedicated Woman offers a line of dietary supplements catered specifically to women.

The company offers an array of different products to address women’s top health concerns, such as bone health, immune, metabolism and weight loss. Manufactured according to exacting quality standards, Dedicated Woman supplements are available for purchase on the company website: http://www.dedicatedwoman.com/ or by calling 1-800-513-6672.

The nice owner of Dedicated Woman (Kelly DiLauro) sent me some Strawberry Bliss Woman’s Whey to try.

Now, strawberry would never be my first flavor choice.  I like it ok, but am a chocoholic through and through.  But because chocolate was on back order, they substituted strawberry.  I have to say, when I opened the container, the strong strawberry aroma was very mouth watering!  It smelled so good.  So I shot Kelly an email and told her I would stick with strawberry.

The Strawberry Woman’s Whey does not taste as strongly as it smells.  It has a very mild strawberry flavor with pieces of real strawberry.  I personally like a more robust flavor, but it was still very good.  No nasty “protein” aftertaste at all.  Because I like the thick “milkshake” consistency in my protein shakes, I added a handful of frozen whole strawberries (from Costco) to my blender.  It pumped up the strawberry flavor and thickened it nicely without using ice (which melts and waters down your shake).

I ended up using this recipe most often and it is quite delicious!

• 6 oz water
• 1 scoop Strawberry Woman’s Whey Protein Powder
• 6-8 whole frozen strawberries
• 2 Tbsp fat-free instant chocolate pudding

Blend until smooth.

This recipe made a delicious chocolate-strawberry concoction that was more like desert than a healthy meal replacement.

If you have been following my Fat Flinging Friday’s, you will know that I haven’t lost any weight recently.  But I don’t think it has anything to do with the quality of this shake and has everything to do with the fact that I like cheesecake and beer (not together…gross!).

I do love that every ingredient inside this Woman’s Whey Protein Powder is all-natural, hormone-free, and chemical-free.  It’s sweetened with Lo Han Kuo, a 100% natural, low-glycemic sweetener and it’s also wheat and gluten free.  It contains 27 grams of protein from Whey Isolate and only has 2 grams of carbohydrates.  Also, because it’s formulated especially for women, it contains 400 mg of calcium and 200 mg of phosphorus for strong teeth and bones.  They even added 35 mg of Daizen and Genistein Isoflavones which help improve better female function.

Buy Your Own!

Dedicated Woman carries a full line of products made for, and by, women.

• Weight Management and Diet Control
• Trimming and Toning
• Natural Herbal Support (PMS help, Immunity boosters, Calcium, Skin & Cell products.)
• Sexual Health

You can order online at  www.dedicatedwoman.com or by phone, (800)-513-6672

Win! Win! Win!

The nice people at Dedicated Woman would like one lucky monkey reader to try their Woman’s Whey Protein Powder for themselves.  The prize pack includes, one full container of Woman’s Whey (your choice of flavor), an adorable “Dedicated Woman” tank top and a pink bag (perfect size for makeup or travel).

Whether you are trying to incorporate protein into your diet to lose weight, or just increase your consumption for other good things (pregnancy, breast feeding…etc), Woman’s Whey is a great addition to your pantry.  And right now, during the summer, it’s nice to have something light and cool to eat that will fill you up and keep you from snacking on the Little Debbies!

First Mandatory Entry Requirement

Visit Dedicated Woman and leave me a comment telling me what product you would like to try.  They have vitamins, supplements, enhancements, lots of great products!

Bonus Entries for this Contest Only (can be completed after the 1st mandatory entry is complete)

Dedicated Woman also has a fantastic and informative blog.  Articles about health and nutrition, recipes and self-esteem.  Head over to Measure of a Woman and leave a comment on any of her posts.  Leave me two comments here with a link to the article you commented on and you can have 2 bonus entries!

2nd Bonus Entry for this Contest Only

Add the Measure of a Woman blog button to your sidebar and receive 2 more bonus entries!  Leave 2 comments and a link to your blog in my comments so I can see where it went.

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This giveaway will run until Monday July 27, 2009 at 10:oopm Pacific Time.  Winner will be notified here and by email and will have 72 hours to reply before prize is forfeit.  Contest open to residents of the USA that are 18 and older.  Good luck!