Are you getting enough Protein?

I start last week drinking a protein drink in the morning before I work out and go work out. I've got to tell you it seems to be making a difference. Not that I don't always now have tons of energy since my WLS and losing 125 lbs, it just seem like I feel better, and don't crave trash foods (as much).
  I bought a big bag at Sam's and I drink it with water and a touch of Crystal Light on a small amount of ice. What do you use?

I use the EAS from Sams - same big purple bag you probably got - chocolate is great in coffee too but I mostly do the vanilla

btw costco is cheaper   - 6 pounds instead of 5 for the same $30

I found something that works well with me, and I've had difficulty with protein supplements in general since my surgery.  GNC makes a house brand of 100% Whey Protein powder and it's on sale too.  I get the unflavored brand and mix it with my coffee in the morning.  It blends well with no clumping and actually adds a slight froth to the top like I'm having a cappuccino.  I use a powdered Coffee-Mate of Parisian Almond Creme, splenda and sweet 'n low.  21 grams of protein for having a delicious cup of joe in the morning.

 When I do protein shakes I have several brands and flavors that I love.   I use IDS cinnamon vanilla and I use it as a coffee creamer.   It mixes well with hot things too,   I use the brand that Walmart has in chocolate and then I use Gold Standard found at Smoothie King in Vanilla Ice Cream flavor....it is yummy and you can add fruit or yogurt to it with ice and milk and blend into a delicious shake.


Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

I really like hot drinks better than cold, maybe it's the time of year. I've been using Nectar's Vanilla Bean Torte. I like it mixed with jus****er or tea but especially appreciate that it's only 90 cal. a scoop...so I can have 2-3 a day!

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Dee - your face is looking much thinner !!!!

I shoot for about 100 gm protein every day - some days I make it some days I don't.

I start every day with GNC protein in my morning coffee and cottage chesse for breakfast.  I usually have a protein snack like cheese sticks in the afternoon and if I have time to make an afternoon shake then I definitely get my 100 gms in.

I am faithful to the "protein first" rule at meals and so far I have been able to maintain my weight loss w/o any bounce back or weight gain.

I been using the protein shots the tubes..do not like taste but over and done quickly...the powders upset my stomach for some reason...never could get over that. Tried both the soy and whey....but shots seem to be working.