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Hello All, Wanted to share a great way to spruce up those protein shakes we all adore so much.. I've been living on them since my surgery in mid-April & found the "best of both worlds" Take 1 small Dunkin Donuts Decalf Ice coffee - (I can tolerate flavored coffee without dumping) Put in blender with 1-2 scoops of Vanilla Whey protein Sweetner to taste Add a few extra ice cubes  Blend on high until ice cubes are crushed completely.   I put the mixture in the freezer to "harden up" a little.. comes out almost as good as the Coolata's.. YUMMILICIOUS... I also keep handy flavorings that we can buy in the baker's isle at the supermarket Coconut.. Almond etc... & add a little to the mix for additional  flavor. Enjoy, Mickey    

Hi Mickey WOW that sounds great guess I'll be going to try this one..How are you feeling?  I have been thinking of you..you live near me maybe we can meet sometime. I live near the FREE Spirit in TRI City. I had my lapband put in on 4/30/07 and I have lost 75 and still losing...take care

Hi Joanne, I'm definately on the "upswing" still get pooped out pretty quickly.  The meds Dr. R has me on are definately making a difference. Still struggling with eating.  Anything harder than soft chicken & it goes down pretty rough.  Also the Choronic pooing is terrible.  I have a follow-up the 4th & will mention these concerns.  The constant bathroom stuff is definately not fun & hinders me from wanting to eat solids.  Yucky Started going back to the gym a little.. Definately get tired quick.  I still can't do any heavy lifting because of the abdominal area healing.  I do the eliptical & some "light weights"  Definately feel out of shape from not working out in 2 months.    I go back to work day after Memorial Day full time.   I'm addicted to the mixture above.. LOL.. Love D & D coffee... it's my one weakness that I allow myself.  :-) I live up by Amerbelle so getting together is definately a great thought.. I know Cindy also lives close by it would be great if we could have a get together for those that live in the Vernon/Tolland/Coventry area.. that would be fun! WOW.. amazing weight loss... You must feel wonderful! Hugs, Mickey

Hey- FYI if you ever need a shortcut- Decaf Instant coffee from a jar works just as well. I've been doing that for years. You can just put your protein shake liquid and instant coffee in a shaker, shake it up then add ice to make it really cold and voila! You have a tasty QUICK shake. Add a drop of baking extract and you can flavor it any way you want.

Of course- you have to like the taste of coffee for this to work for you- but the coffee taste takes away the protein taste and really is magnificent.

Never thought of the instant coffee for a quick fix Lisa.. definately have to try that also.. :-)   Great Tip!