***Sunday Bites, Vites & Exercites***

Hi guys,
Happy Mother's Day!  

BITES: (DS Maintenance Mode)
B - 2 protein coffees (60g) [heaping scoop of vanilla protein powder, 3 oz of 1/2 & 1/2, 3 oz water and enough coffee to fill a 20 ounce blender bottle to the tip top X 2]
2nd B - going to IHOP (most of an egg, a sausage link, a piece of buttered toast and a few bites of hash browns)
S - protein coffee (30g) and Greek yogurt with blueberries
S - Cheetos
L - protein shake (30g)
S - peanuts
D - big chef salad
S - CarbSmart ice cream

VITES:
morning batch: done
4 calcium batches: done
iron: done
evening batch: starting after dinner
heme iron: pending

EXERCITES:
none

I know you have been around a while so I was wondering about protein drinks. Of the Isopure flavors, some are zero sugar and low or zero carb. I am 4 weeks before surgery and want to purchase some to get me started in different flavors but not sure which ones to buy.

Isopure in powder, as you've got there, with 0 carbs and most likely whey protein isolate is the way to go. Syntrax Nectar is also whey protein isolate. Look for whey protein isolate as the first ingredient and no carbs.  I use vanilla with a dash of cinnamon in my protein coffees, my husband uses cappuccino in his, and I use either strawberry mousse or chocolate in my lunchtime shakes. Some folks like the fruity flavors and mix them with Crystal Light. Vitalady carries samples of those powders she carries, you might order a few from her and test them. Be prepared that immediately post-op your taste buds go crazy and you might not like what you initially tried. Chocolate was the only flavor that didn't let me down early on. I mixed my shakes with Lactaid milk early out to keep from having issues with lactose.

--gina

Okay thank you so much! I will get with vitalady I noticed the directions say mix with water, is that gross? Is Lactaid better?

I never could drink the creamy ones with jus****er. I much prefer the taste of a shake mixed with milk or 1/2 & 1/2 or heavy whipping cream and a little water.

Happy Mother's Day to you awesome ladies!

double protein decaf coffee

Fried egg sandwich w/ ham & cheese on 1 slice of rye toast

4 more slices of ham

double protein decaf coffee

Greek yogurt w/ almonds, granola, & dried cranberries

pepperoni crisps

cheddar cheese

few pretzels

double protein decaf coffee

Cheeseburger no bun

few BBQ chips

Grilled corn on the cob

4 chocolates

popcorn

double protein decaf coffee

Vites: all in

fluids: 100 oz.

Sounds good!  I think I need to visit the farmer's market and see what's available.