P/B Challenge Roll Call

Carol, Welcome to our challenge. We had the same pre-op weight but you have lost more then me. We can do this and all be losers. Can't wait to see the results on Monday. See you lighter. Joanne

This is Linda S., I started this morning at 220 lbs, want to lose 50 more, started at 440 had my RNY Jan 2003 have been at a standstill for a while. My problem is not eating enough protein. This morning started with water, then had a fat free yogurt at 9:30, 12 another yogurt and sugarless jello and at 3 cream of chicken soup with skim milk, I am up to about 12 grams of protein. I need to get more protein powder and start the shakes, anyone know of a good protein shake that is packed with protein that I just need to add water too, that I can drink at work? or protein powder I can add to skim milk with flavorings. Jo, where do you get yours? It has been a while since used protein powder and the stuff I had I got on line and had expired. Was on the stepper today and did 250 steps, will do and 250 before the end of the day. Good luck everyone. Linda S.

First of all, Linda, welcome to the April 2005 group and congrats on your decision to join us. My surgeon recommends ProComplex protein shake which can be purchased at GNC. It comes in chocolate, strawberry, vanilla and rocky road. I use my magic bullet to mix the powder with 1/3 banana, about 6 ounces of water and a few ice cubes. It is delish, and it has 55g of protein. I have also mixed it in a shaker with jus****er and it is still good. The other shake that I sometimes use comes in a can from Trader Joes. It is called "worldwide" and packs 35g of protein. While it doesn't taste as good to me as the ProComplex mix, it is easy and good when I'm in a hurry. I keep several cans in the fridge so I can grab and run. Judy

Try Unjury's Strawberry Sorbet Protein drink. It's really yummy and you can mix with water. Sometimes I mix with half skim milk and half light orange juice for a smoothie! You can order it at unjury.com Teresa

Hi Joanne Well, yesterday I had 3 protein delite shakes and one bowl of cream of chicken soup, I had about 4 cups of coffee and 80ml of water. Didnt go out cos I kept running to the loo all day. I hope this helps cos Im so sick of myself and being fat, will post again tomorrow to see how we all go. Good luck to us all. I also invited someone else from another month to join us cos she has stalled for 2 months,. I figure the more the merrier. hugs from down under Helen

Helen, I glad you asked someone to join us. That will give us 14. Are you drinking decaf coffee? I started decaf. I am trying to drink decaf only thru the challenge at least. Who knows maybe I can make it a new habit. See us all lighter. Joanne

I enjoyed 3 protein shakes, cream of chicken soup, s/f chocolate pudding, a few popcicles and water today! So far so good! Teresa

I ended up consuming 648 calories, 78 of which were protein, and about 120 ounces of water. judy (whodidnothaveanybeer)

Congradulations Judy!!! Way to Go Girl !!! See us lighter without beer or coffee. Joanne

I thought I might join you all in the challange. I am going back to the basics of high protien and low carbs. I have just added to many carbs back into my diet especially over the holidays. I started this journey at my highest weight of 289. My lowest weight was 175 and after the holidays it is 179. I know that doesn't sound like much but any upswing gets me moving to figure out what to do. The attitude that it isn't much is what got me into trouble before. I will be cheering for all of you as well as myself! Here is what I had today. We will see if this will get rid of the extra 2 lbs and allows me to lose the last 25 lbs that I have to lose. Breakfast: Canadian Bacon poached egg Snack: 3 oz cheddar cheese Lunch: Carb Freedom Yogurt w/ protien powder Snack: sugar free jello Dinner: hamburger patty w/ cheese cottage cheese Snack: sugar free chocolate pudding Total for the day is: Carbs 16 Protien 101 Calories 968 Fluids 40 I really need to work on the fluids that is the hardest part for me.