Shanna, you are awesome and I love you!

Shanna,

I have to tell you, you've saved my life!  I hit a plateau several weeks ago.  Didn't lose one pound for over 3 weeks.  It was because I wasn't eating right.  Really wasn't eating at all.  I regrouped and thought things out and made up my mind to make a real effort to get my protein in each day.  Your shakes were a big part of my plan.  I ordered several davinci syrups off of their website and then went to TJ Maxx and found more (even cheaper) and made my own protein shake station.  I've had one each night as a snack.  I use your basic formula (little milk, vanilla protein powder) then add "stuff" to it.  The flavors I bought were:  pumpkin pie, pineapple, blueberry, peach, vanilla, caramel, amaretto, and white chocolate.  I even got the coconut extract you mentioned for the "wish I was in Hawaii" shake.  It's super yummo!  Anyway, with the help of your shakes, a new attitude and a little walking I've finally started losing again!  One pound this week!  YIPPEEE!!!  Now I only need to lose one more pound and I'll officially be out of the obese category.  I'm so looking forward to being overweight....hahahahaha....

Anyway, I appreciate your willingness to share your success and your recipes.  I wish I could be at the next clothing exchange to experience your protein bar.  You'll have to post how it goes.  I know it's going to be a huge hit.

Love you Sweetie.  Have a happy weekend.
Smooches,
Jacqui

aaahh shucks jaqui,
  you makin' me blush. You are so very welcome. I am glad it's working for you. I just couldn't stomache any of that nasty protein shake yuckiness, that
stuff is Gross! I knew there had to be a better way. The pumpkin pie is what i have been doing lately. I sprinkle a pumpkin pie spice blend of, cinnamon,and nutmeg and whatever else is in there and SF cookies, just a couple. It's pretty darn good. I love my magic bullet. I just brought home another 5 gallon bucket of ice from work the other night. Thank Gosh i get free ice. That was costing me a fortune.
xoxox shanna

Shanna, How much ice do you add to your mix? You are making me hungry! lol I have not tried any protein mixes other than the St. V one right after surgery . Where do you get your protein powder and what brand? Thanks sweetie!
Hugs!

Marianne

A pretty big handful of ice, about 1/2 my container ( magic bullet) I have to drink things VERY VERY cold. I usually freeze my water at work. I like to have like to have a "smoothie" consistency. The pumpkin is just canned puree pumpkin ( not pumpkin pie mix) I usually use 1 or 2 tbsps. Of any main ingrediant. Alittle goes a LOONNGG way. I just try to turn blizzards into smoothies.:) I buy Body Fortress ( wonder if they want a paid spokesperson? I should write them! LOL) A huge tub is 13.00-14.00 dollars. at Walmart in the Pharmacy area. I just couldn't spend 30.00-40.00 on a tub of something I wouldn't beable to drink :( I found Body Fortress! I use the Vanilla, they also have Chocolate and I have seen the Martinsville Walmart carry strawberry. I like Vanilla myself and I put 1/2  a scoop in my Greek yogurt in the mornings ( along w/ a bit of banana and pecans) 1 scoops is 26 grams of protein...

Shanna,

You should try out for "The Next Food Network Star" and just do protein shakes!  It would be unique.  You have the looks, the talent, and now even the sponsor (Body Fortress)!  Whoohoo....and we can all say we knew you when you were a commoner like us.

Make it a good one!
Jacqui

Hey Shanna,
Will you please please please repost your shake recipe...and also how bought that protein bar recipe!

hugggggggs
Janene

PS I agree with Jaqui....Rachael and Paula..stand back!

Shanna, I am with Janene. I would like to have you repost them so that I can copy them. I am in need of the protein drinks. I just can't stomach the one that I was drinking. You know how the taste buds change when you have surgery. Like big time. I am needing more protein than I am getting from my food. I am working on low carb slim fast but they can be so expensive. I have seen the Body Fortress at Wal Mart. In  fact I was looking at it the other day. I debated but was afraid. I had a bad experience with protein powder at the hospital with surgery. I am not sure what they used but it was so dang discusting I couldn't even eat it. The nurse asked me why I didn't eat my oatmeal and I told that was soup. She then told me that she knew why I didn't eat it. haha