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feeling a little better today, but food still tastes bad.....

I finally broke down and weighed this morning......I have lost eleven pounds since I got sick 21 days ago !

I just wish I could keep it off !!  I know when my taste changes, I will gain back this loss.  But I will keep fighting the battle !!

my plans for today.....drink as much water as possible....usually get in 100 oz. a day...but since I have been sick...maybe 32 oz. a day.     Started back on all vitamins on Monday....been off of them for a couple of weeks because I couldn't keep them down.     Walking as much as I can...I am very weak and tired.

breakfast........toast

lunch..............going to try some meatloaf and green beans.

dinner.............chicken/noodles

water, water, and more water

I hope everybody has a great, healthy day !!

i never thought about putting protein powder in it. i do put hemp seed and chia seeds. Thanks so much so much for the advice, i am gonna do that.

Deb,

it is a financial commitment but I can do so much more than just make smoothies with the vitamix such as my own nut butters, salsa, hummus and soups. It also lasts forever! I have a friend who has had hers for 10+ years and is still running great.

I feel quite full on two green meals a day because it is not only loaded with veggies but I also toss in some protein powder. It also is a  thick consistency so it takes me a while to drink it, unlike water or coffee which goes down so easy. I will also toss in a tablespoon or two of chia seeds if I want to boost up the fiber and this also makes it a thicker drink.

My protein bar recipes have really changed over the past 7 years, but basically I just use a base of almond meal, protein powder and baking powder. Add my wet ingredients of 2-3 eggs, unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract. To that I add whatever im feeling.... so for example this last time I pureed some carrots and used dried raisins and cranberries. The beauty is that the sky is the limit and  you can use up things sitting around in the cupboard. I just toss it all into a pan and bake at 325 for around 15-20 min depending. The key is dont overcook it or it will be crazy dry and be sure to add enough liquid!

I just bought a Vitamix and I have been LOVING it! I have two green smoothies a day with protein powder added. They are always spinach, kale, broccoli and carrot based with a little fruit to sweeten it up. I then have 1 high protein meal, if I do feel the need for a snack its always nuts, cheese, or my home-made protein bars. I have been doing this for 3 weeks now and have lost 15lbs and im down a pants size. I say if it works for you and your lifestyle then go for it! just remember to keep working out and building muscle. 

i do have more energy and dont feel run down. do u do only 1 shake perday~ i did 2 today~ got all my protein in today~