affiliatespam???

Nvmiller - it looks like whoever is 'affiliatespam' is on our word filter as they, or somebody working for them, has spammed the forum in the past, that is why your post came out bizarre.  Let me know who it is by using spaces bewteen the letters and I will lift the ban (so you can talk about them).

Am I the only one that thought she actually meant the word "affiliateSpam"?

I figured it was some kind of breakfast meat

My first objection is anything sold by a friend is probably part of a pyramid scheme and you're not getting your money's worth.    There are 10 folks getting paid when you place an order, which must have an effect on the bottom line. I'd shop around at the local health food store for a protein powder that you can buy on your own terms, you don't need a subscription. I am not naive enough to think that GNC or whatever isn't making a profit, but this kind of "multi-level marketing" rubs me the wrong way.

You might also want to research different types of protein that you can get and what you're looking for.  Whey, soy, etc.

I personally like to eat food, and don't find straight-up protein shakes that satisfying.   They are ok with ice, but if you're making these on the go with just cold water - yuck.  I do like the smoothies made from protein powder among other things sold at my gym.