Re: Learning about protein

[Guest guest]

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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> > > 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

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> > > 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

> > >

> >

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[Guest guest]

Sorry to get this to you so late. I've had company, and I haven't been on the

boards for a while. The link is:

http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/24548-all-protein-created-equal.ht\

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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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