Carbs & Protein

Omg today so far I have had 110 grams of carbs and 51 grams of protein.. I know this is way to much!!!!!!!! How many protein shakes do you have in a day. The one I have made up has got 24 grams of protein in it. I had 2 of those today. I think tomorrow Im going to cut it down to 1 a day. Ouch those 110 grams of Carbs!!! http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=Sweet%2Dn%2Dlow

Kim, I can't remember if you are still having a hard time eating food. You might try eating more of your protein than drinking shakes, you are far out enough to not depend on the shakes for protein. Have you tried the Carb Countdown low carb 2% milk? That would cut out a bunch of milk carbs for you in your shakes!!! Lisa G

That is very true. I am trying to get off the protein shakes for that very reason. Also the Carb Countdown Yogurt Smoothies are the bomb!! And they are very low in EVERYTHING!! Jill

I'm confused here. How many carbs do your protein shakes contain? I still depend on my shakes because my doc. told me to get 80 grams of protein from the shakes. Each shake contains 30 g of protein and only 6 carbs. I don't understand why you want to skip the protein shakes when you are really concerned about carbs. Please make me understand. Collette

My Protein shake has 42 carbs and 24 grams of protein.. 1 & 1/2 cups of 2 % milk 1/3 cup of powdered non fat milk and 1 package of Carnation no sugar added breakfast. I have tried so many different types of protein shakes. I have ordered samples I have bought numerous at the stores.. They all make me sick!.. I can't and won't drink something that taste bad. There is no since in me buying something if it is going to sit on the shelf and collect dust. I Do eat but I still can only eat 2 oz at a time. And meats are hard for me. I rarely can do beef, or pork, or chicken.. The portions are very small that I can tolerate. They make me feel too full no matter how much I chew or how little I eat. Im trying to work this out. Still having problems. I dont eat cottage cheese I dont do Yogurt, or tofu. I can eat tuna, fish, turkey & ham but it has to be processed like Lunch meat. I eat dairy but there comes the carbs with it.. I dont like the carb countdown milk. My doctor doesnt have support groups and I havent seen a Nutritionist since I was waiting to be approved for surgery.. I called the Nutritionist the other day and she told me that there was nothing new she could tell me. Alot of help she was. There isnt another Nutritionist in my area. I'm already loosing my hair. I mean really loosing it!.. I feel aweful tonight. I'm at a stand still with this diet issue. Diet meaning what to eat!. Sorry for such a long post. Kim

I feel you Kim. I've tried lots of shakes too. Right now it's my staple food. I would be at a gain if I didn't have the one I have. I bought it initially from the doctors office. It comes in 4 flavors. I've only tried chocolate. I just ordered vanilla because I need some variety after 4 months. I've gone through 9 pounds of the stuff with a little help from hubby. I've also gone through 4.4 pounds of Designer Whey(yuck). I order it through www.vitaminshoppe.com or www.vitalady.com. Vitalady might have samples of it. It's called Champion Whey Protein. The chocolate is very rich in taste but it's not thick in consistancy like some others I've tried. It also comes in strawberry and banana. It costs $28.00 for 5 pounds, $23.00 for 2.2 pounsd. GNC doesn't sell it anymore. I don't know why. Probably because it tastes so good. Probably was the best seller. I must say it's not packed with vitamins and minerals. But I don't need them because I take separate supplements. I also like EAS Advant Edge protein drink. I buy it by the case at Sam's. $26.00 for 24 single serving cartons. It only has 15 grams of protein and only 100 calories with 3 carbos. It's good for being on the go. It's a little thick and tastes artificial but it doesn't make me sick. I wish you the best of luck in finding a good supplement. Collette http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=cyp1229

Collette I do the Champion Whey as well...it is even cheaper at DPS Nutrion online...my 5 lbs container was 23 bucks I also picked up Any Whey but if they think it is unflavored they are crazy. I mix it with my Carb Countdown Choc milk (but I am not a huge fan---I just tolerate it)... HAVE you tried the Cocoa Mocachino Champion Whey???? IT is quite good if you like coffee flavored drinks!!!! mmmmmm I think I might order a 2 pounder or the packets (easy travel size) KIM, 2 oz is hardly enough at a time at this point. Have you been ruled out for strictures/blockages etc??? Does your doctor show any concern??? At month 2, I was told to move up to 3/4 cup ~6 oz and have been there quite comfortably ever since. I can at least get in 4 oz if it is something like chicken. I wouldn't worry about the carbs. DAIRY carbs are not the same thing as refined carbs that have no value. My doctor and nutritionist prefer us to not use milk that much though. A lot of research says that the only things that should drink milk are baby cows! OF course government subsidies and the dairy lobbyist will say otherwise!

Hi Shannon, Thanks for the info. Shucks, I bought my first Champion Whey at the docs. office for 2.2 pounds I spent $40.00. I thought $32.00 was great for 5 pounds. Then I found it for $28.00 and thought that was a deal. But now you say $23.00 for 5 pounds. WOW!!!!!!!! The site is www.dpsnutrician.com?????????? I gotta go find it now. Never what to be without it. No I haven't tried the mochachino yet. Collette

www.dpsnutrition.com I think that is correct.... shipped was also dirt cheap on 10 lbs or less