Let's talk equipment - Magic Bullet... and... ?
Should I also get a stick/immersion blender? Or will the bullet handle the same types of things?
I have small plates, big water bottles... I feel like I'm missing something obvious... (well, other than my own sleeve, of course!)
-SG
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I have magic bullet but I love my Ninja much better than the bullet. I would go and get some small containers ( 1/4 - 1/2 cup size ), baby silverware ( to insure small bites **** trays ( to freeze small portions of food in ( perfect portion size for newbies ). Those are just some things that I can come up with off the top of my head this AM. Good luck to you on your sleeve.
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Thanks! Eeep!
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Hugs and blessings ~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
But I did buy a little travel stick blender and also a small shaker cup, since I'm going on multiple trips this summer. Don't know how well they work yet, haven't tried them.
I also bought a Bubba slim cup with the sippy lid, since it is so great for insulating and keeping things cold and since we can't use straws after surgery. I figured it is better than drinking out of a toddler's sippy cup! LOL
I also skipped the baby plates, silverware, etc...couldn't bring myself to that.. Instead, I bought cute appetizer plates, bowls, appetizer silverware, and mini stuff at Bed, bath, and beyond, they have the greatest selection.
Oh, the greatest thing I bought and use constantly is Anchor's little glass measuring cup that has all the ounces, tablespoons,etc written on it... I got the size that goes up to 5 ounces. I measure all my liquids. Been using it since first day home from hospital.
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Yeah, I have a trip 4 weeks after surgery - conference, so I'll need to figure something out for that. I have a few shake cups, figure I'll test that out and if it sucks, try to find pre-mixed (with no soy - I'm allergic - this seems to be the biggest challenge I've run into actually) shakes.
Thanks so much!
Candy from Austin, TX | Website | MyFitnessPal | My OH Blog
5'6" / HW 375 / SW 355 / CW 150 / Maintaining 155-159 - Goal Reached! 225 Pounds Lost
I double my batch of protein shake, so I don't have to blend as much, then separate it into (two) 4 oz servings.
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Francisco Sauceda TT & BL 6/3/13
Mitchell Roslin VSG 5/12/11
they sell for like 2 or 3 dollars for 4 or more. Thats all I needed. I don't buy special stuff just
for a few weeks. I generally just use what is on hand.
I just feel like I'm missing something obvious LOL (maybe nerves/excitement). I have some sample vitamins to try... I'm scared of anything chewable and vitamin though. Blech.
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5'6" / HW 375 / SW 355 / CW 150 / Maintaining 155-159 - Goal Reached! 225 Pounds Lost
Celebrate has some really yummy sample packs of vitimins that are all chewable that you can go to the website and get a free sample pack. It has a lot of samples in the pack too. Almost all the shakes will send you sample packs but you have to pay for shipping, usually about 2 or 3 dollars. To be truthful I didn't taste one single sample that I liked, some didn't taste anything like the name on it. (cake batter was gross and not at all like cake batter) I just sent for a brand called Desert and sent for the whole container which was about 17.00 and it was really good. I got vanilla then added some sugarfree flavoring to my shakes to make it taste different as I wanted. I added a quarter banana or a few strawberries or some hazelnut flavor etc. I also added it to my coffee for a yummy coffee treat. I did try the Unjury single serve packet of chicken soup and hated that but found it made a great seasoning to add to deviled eggs and gave it that extra punch of protein. I used the Unjury unflavored in beverages with success. I think everyones tastes changes so much that you really need to get some samples to try after surgery because what tasted good before doesn't always taste good after.
