Menus and Miles Friday June 1st

Hello!  This is my first time in this forum,  I certainly would like to join you all.     I am 7 months post surgery, I have lost 57 pounds and the weight loss has slowed to a crawl!  Yhis was actually my revision surgery.  I had gastric bypass in 1982, and gained all my weight back, had a gastro=gastric fistula (basicallyy staple line grew back together) so, I had RNY 10/17/2011.  I am thrilled that I have lost 57 pounds, but I will be even more happy when I lose another 57!  I starteds at 257, and I am between 198 and 201, have been for about two months now.  So, I am really keeping track of what I eat.  I don't think I am getting enough protein and I need to avoid all carbs!.  I see that some people have listed protein coffee what is that?  Does iced tea count as part of my fluids?  Some one posted that I should get 100 grams of protein per day.  Thanks for any tips you can provide.

I think Major Mom (Gina) has the coffee recipe on her profile page.  I don't drink coffee so I can't help you out with that.   Yes, tea would count as liquids.  So would Protein drinks.

I drink over 100g of Protein a day and any protein I eat is just a bonus.  I've gained about 4 pounds so I've been fighting the carb and sweet battle.  I still don't eat potatoes, bread, rice, or pasta very often but I have trouble with sweets and chips when they are around.  I don't ever buy them but they are such a temptation when someone else brings them home or if I'm at a party.

I started drinking my Protein because keeping track of foods made me feel like I was on Weigh****chers again and adding up points.  I started losing a lot faster after I started drinking them too and now I'm hooked on them.

What protein drinks do you drink?  Wow, you drink 100g of Protein, do you eat any food?  I guess I should start loading up on the protein drinks.  I drink one or two a weeks

I drink 4 a day and it's a least 104g total of WHEY PROTEIN.  I use one for my breakfast and then the other 3 oare between meals. 

A lot of us drink the Syntrax Nectares.  You can get sample packages at Vitalady.com or at S103.com.

I love the Lemon Tea.  I can drink mine plain but if you like flavorings you can add crystal lite.

I use Matrix Cookie Mint for breakfast.

There are a lot of websites you can buy Protein from. 

Gina "Major Mom" is our fearless Leader.  She has her  dog "Newton" as her Profile picture.  She is easy to find because she posts even more than the rest of us.  Usually she starts a post first thing in the morning.  Just click on her profile and you will go to her page.

I haven't really figured this forum out yet.  How do I find Major Mom?

Roz let me know you were looking for my protein coffee directions. :)

1 - 20 oz shaker cup with wire ball
2 to 4 oz of 1/2 & 1/2, water, milk, or a combo of water and cream, etc.
1 to 1 1/2 scoops of Vanilla protein powder (Syntrax Nectar, JayRobb whey protein isolate, etc.)
{shake} until blended
Pour into large mug 
Add 9 to 10 oz of hot brewed coffee (decaf or reduced caffeine)
{stir}

Add hot liquid to cold liquid to avoid lumps. Keep the protein slurry below 160 degrees.
  

Thanks!  What is the best way to follow your posts or this group?  Is there a way to get notified whne you make your daily post?  I couldn't find anyway to become a member of the group.

Thanks!