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Topic: RE: When/where is the South Metro coffee this Friday?
It's at the Burnsville Panera Bread tomorrow (Sat) morning. I'll be there.
Topic: RE: what protein shakes are the best
You can make shakes into many flavors by adding fruit or sugar free syrups. There are many weight loss sites that have recipes if you need some.
My favorite is adding pumpkin and pumpkin spices for the pie flavor, another example taken from another member is adding lime juice and a graham cracker to make a "key lime flavor.
I also started to add hot sauces to give mine a kick at the end. So get some vanilla to use as a base or a chocolate peanut butter flavor and have some fun.
Another whole different tack is to use unflavored in different flavored soupd. I would be very careful here to make sure you are aware of both calories and sodium content. Some people have undermined their progress by just doing soups because they are so "pouch friendly." They do not keep you full for long unless protein is added, so people tend to over eat when just on soups.
Paul
My favorite is adding pumpkin and pumpkin spices for the pie flavor, another example taken from another member is adding lime juice and a graham cracker to make a "key lime flavor.
I also started to add hot sauces to give mine a kick at the end. So get some vanilla to use as a base or a chocolate peanut butter flavor and have some fun.
Another whole different tack is to use unflavored in different flavored soupd. I would be very careful here to make sure you are aware of both calories and sodium content. Some people have undermined their progress by just doing soups because they are so "pouch friendly." They do not keep you full for long unless protein is added, so people tend to over eat when just on soups.
Paul
Topic: RE: what protein shakes are the best
Powdered proteins: Champion Pure Whey Stack chocolate, and Syntrax Vanilla Bean Torte. I also like the Syntrax Fuzzy Navel flavor. All of these can be found at Vitamin Shoppe or online. All of these are 23g protein per scoop and about 5 carbs, I think?
RTD protein: Premier Protein shake, chocolate flavor (vanilla is meh, strawberry is gross). These can be found at Costco in packs of 24 for about $30, I think. Each one has 30g of protein and 5g carbs.
RTD protein: Premier Protein shake, chocolate flavor (vanilla is meh, strawberry is gross). These can be found at Costco in packs of 24 for about $30, I think. Each one has 30g of protein and 5g carbs.
-EJ
"If television's a babysitter, the Internet is a drunk librarian who won't shut up." -cat and girl
5'6" HW 325 / SW 317 / CW 214 / First Goal 190 | Century Club 09/19/2011
"If television's a babysitter, the Internet is a drunk librarian who won't shut up." -cat and girl
5'6" HW 325 / SW 317 / CW 214 / First Goal 190 | Century Club 09/19/2011
Topic: RE: A little victory!
What an excellent story!! What is the word......NSV? Non scale victories!!
Topic: RE: Another Monday rolls around--keeping it honest!
Here I am late again!
Starting/Highest Weight: 313
Day of Surgery: 300
Last Week: 208.8
Today: 207.2
Holiday plans are ot let the restriction do it's job- mine is still great, and keep snacking/grazing in check. So easy to have a little bit here and there... I'll bring protein bars, protein drinks, and water with mixins so I always have something to go to.
Also- exercise- need to do more of it... really, it's my big "failing." I'v ebeen able to lose steadily without it, but now that things are slowing down for me, I need to ramp it up. And, I have no excuses. In fact, I feel like my body wants it. I'll be just walking along and feel pep in my step and almost want to jog along instead- CRAZY for me! lol!
Have a great rest of the week everyone!
Starting/Highest Weight: 313
Day of Surgery: 300
Last Week: 208.8
Today: 207.2
Holiday plans are ot let the restriction do it's job- mine is still great, and keep snacking/grazing in check. So easy to have a little bit here and there... I'll bring protein bars, protein drinks, and water with mixins so I always have something to go to.
Also- exercise- need to do more of it... really, it's my big "failing." I'v ebeen able to lose steadily without it, but now that things are slowing down for me, I need to ramp it up. And, I have no excuses. In fact, I feel like my body wants it. I'll be just walking along and feel pep in my step and almost want to jog along instead- CRAZY for me! lol!
Have a great rest of the week everyone!
Topic: A little victory!
I stopped by Avenue today because I had an email coupon for 9.99 denim. I've noticed my jeans getting big again and thought I'd stop by. The whole store was 40% off and they said that was in addition to the 9.99 coupon. Yay! It turns out the deals couldn't be combined, but since they had told me otherwise, they let me have both discounts- 6 pairs of jeans @ $6 each! A steal!!! Same as Goodwill! And, best of all, I went in figuring I needed 16s, but nope- 14s in every style!!! Yay!!! Almost DONE with Avenue as 14s are their smallest size.
Just had to share. Even though my loss has slowed, I am still getting smaller.
Just had to share. Even though my loss has slowed, I am still getting smaller.
Topic: RE: When/where is the South Metro coffee this Friday?
I've lost track of the coffee locale, but I'm sure someone will chime in- I want to say Burnsville, but just can't be sure... It might be after the new year for me, but I'll try. I have my son's bday party tomorrow morning. Hope to see everyone soon!
Topic: RE: what protein shakes are the best
This is really personal because we all have such different tastes. I like Syntrax Nectar. You can get it at Vitamin Shoppe around $35 for a big tub. It has 100% whey isolate (most absorbable) and no sugar. 100 cal for about 25 g. protein. I mix mine with milk, but you could use water. I like all the dessert flavors and love their cappaccino latte. If you go with powdered protein, I highly recommend a blender bottle- can be found at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC.
For premades- try low carb or sugar free varieties like Atkins or Carnation Breakfast sugar free. Good luck finding one that you like!
For premades- try low carb or sugar free varieties like Atkins or Carnation Breakfast sugar free. Good luck finding one that you like!