Re: Re: Learning about protein

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Pam....Do you have a link for this article?Thanks!On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 4:36 PM, CherylH <boernecheryl@...> wrote:

 

Wow Pam, great info! It's amazing to me all the stuff we " ought " to know to keep ourselves healthy.

Cheryl*

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> I did some homework on protein, thanks to some friends on this board, and I thought you might be interested in this. I just bought some whey protein isolate. Even though I don't like it as well, it's better for me....

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Hi Pam,

I think you did an amazing job in educating all of us about Protein. Thanks for all the great information. The one thing I noticed that you said "I just bought some whey protein isolate. Even though I don't like it as well, it's better for me....

I think it is great that you are trying in, but in time if you don't like the protein that you are drinking you will NOT want to drink it. So everyone has to find something that they like or love and will drink it. It also has to be as close to healthy as they can get too without a lot of carbs and sugar too.

I commend you for trying it. I remember when they told me to try Isopure and I gagged trying to drink that god awful "pond scum." I poured it down my sink. So NO matter how good it was for me, I was never going to drink it. Everyone has a favorite when it comes to protein. Thanks for the education, I appreciate all your efforts.

Hugs,

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/25/2011 4:49:08 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, boernecheryl@... writes:

Wow Pam, great info! It's amazing to me all the stuff we "ought" to know to keep ourselves healthy. Cheryl*> > >> > > > > > Pam,> > > > > > This was some great information. There are some things that I want people > > > to consider. > > > > > > This is what you said:> > > Protein- I personally can't stand the powders, and they seem a little > > > "heavy" to me. Plus...to mix up a scoop, you have end up with a pretty good > > > sized serving. I used to mix my whey powder with a little Quick chocolate mix, > > > and that helped. Body Fortress has a Protein whey shot that is a clear > > > liquid, and goes down pretty easy with a straw. That's worked best for me this > > > time. It's the best I could find as far as protein content, as it has 28 > > > grams per shot. So two of those and some Special K lemonade mix in your > > > water will give you your daily quota. You can get both at Walmart Super Stores > > > or online at Amazon.com. (it's way more expensive then at Walmart though)> > > > > > > > > Please check out any of your proteins, not all are really what they say > > > they are. I have found that some of these "So Called whey shots" are nor > > > more than boiled cow hide so do a little readying--I have NO idea what the > > > Body Fortress are like, but many of the "Protein Shots" at Wallmart are not > > > that good. Also I noticed when I checked out "Special K" it has a LOT of > > > SUGAR and CARBS listed on the label. You really need to read ALL the labels > > > of the products you are using not just the number of Protein grams you are > > > getting.> > > > > > With anything you use such as Vitamins, again read the labels and compare > > > the amount you are getting vs the others. I know I used Gummy Bear > > > Vitamins when I first came home and as I read the labels I notice I wasn't getting > > > a lot of value compared to some other chewable Vitamins so I changed. It > > > is all a learning process.> > > > > > Thanks, Pam this was a lot of GREAT information. And congratulations to > > > joining some of us sleeve sisters and brothers!!> > > > > > Hugs,> > > Suzanne > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > After having had the lapband and now two weeks out from VSG surgery, I can > > > tell you what works for me. > > > > > > 1. Fluids-try drinking with a straw, preferably the size of a cocktail > > > straw, at first. That way you are really "sipping". You can even try a > > > toddler's "sippy cup." I tend to gulp more with the sports bottle, so at first, > > > that was too much for me. They are ok now though.> > > > > > Also, try supplementing fluids with sugar-free Popsicle brand popsicles. > > > They count toward your fluids, and the Tropical flavors are great.> > > > > > 2. Protein- I personally can't stand the powders, and they seem a little > > > "heavy" to me. Plus...to mix up a scoop, you have end up with a pretty good > > > sized serving. I used to mix my whey powder with a little Quick chocolate > > > mix, and that helped. Body Fortress has a Protein whey shot that is a clear > > > liquid, and goes down pretty easy with a straw. That's worked best for me > > > this time. It's the best I could find as far as protein content, as it has > > > 28 grams per shot. So two of those and some Special K lemonade mix in your > > > water will give you your daily quota. You can get both at Walmart Super > > > Stores or online at Amazon.com. (it's way more expensive then at Walmart though)> > > > > > 3. Vitamins-Try the chewables by Viactiv. The multi vitamin comes in a > > > variety of flavors. Milk chocolate is my favorite. I also take the calcium one > > > in the caramel flavor. They are chewy, but will melt in your mouth...and > > > are a little like eating candy.You can find them at Walmart or on Amazon > > > also. > > > > > > All of these suggestions are my personal preference, and everyone is > > > different, but it's what has worked for me. > > > > > > I was sleeved two weeks ago, I've lost 13 pounds, and I've been feeling > > > great except for last night. I made the mistake of having a glass of wine at > > > a birthday party, and it went straight through me. So don't do that!!!!> > > > > > , hope you're feeling better....> > > Have a great day everyone!> > > Pam> > >> >>