Question:
VALUABLE INFORMATION TO SHARE protein

http://www.newsnet5.com/index.html. click on "Health" go to bottom of page where it says "Health Interactives" you will see 4 button-like choices, the Calorie Calculator will tell you exactly how many calories you need or need to cut to lose/or maintain your weight, and will give you the exact amount of protein you need daily. I get in my protein in excess of 80 grams a day. But you will have to learn to get over "not liking" protein there is a protein drink out there that you can tolerate. Isopure is Yucky if you try to drink it pure. I stick to vanilla because you can then chance the flavor, therefore I have it each morning mixed with my favorite fruit and I don't worry about the calories or carbs in this drink. As I spend the rest of the day eating salads, meats and a small amount of vegetables. I do not think newbies can do this yet as I only got in (minus) 20 grams of protein in the beginning by sipping the drink throughout the day. Please note, if it sits over 2 hours, you should make a new drink. I have lost ounces to 0.5-1lb daily to at least 3-5 pounds a week (this varies for everyone) You must realize that sometimes you just lose ounces which are harder to measure. Try to sip or eat ice chips, or Edy's or Dole's sugar-free pops, daily or water/protein if you're a new post-op drinking is hard but sipping is easy, before you realize it you will have consumed 8-16 oz daily and gradually more. But always wait at least 30 min between meals and fluids. If you cannot eat do sip your protein. Purchasing a 3lb container of Isopure is not expensive since it will last for approx 6-7 months and 2 scoop yield 50g of Protein; 200 Cal., 0 carbs - mixed w/ 1 banana helps replenish potassium; or blue berries which offers nutrients and less cal., using fresh strawberries or frozen gives me the best taste. Ironically, what I learned is the more you weigh, the more protein you need to lose weight, and you need less carbs, to cut your calorie intake. Once you reach you goal weight, you actually need to increase your caloric intake to (there is a chart that indicates "to maintain") to stay consistent. Eventually, your need for protein lowers or varies depending on your weight. This is valuable information I only wish I knew about it before even when I thought I was healthty. My dad weighs the same that he weighed when he enlisted in the army more than 60 years ago. I have studied his diet and he does eat more protein than the average person I know. He drinks a ton of water, if he indulges in sweets, I note that he tastes them rather than consume the entire food. A cake will last him so long he has to throw it away. He told me this was the way Army basic taught him how to eat and he has never changed that induction. The website is very interesting and has a lot of information to offer including the "fit facts daily", so stop by you won't regret it.    — Anna M. (posted on April 15, 2004)

April 15, 2004
I had to look. Please note that these figures are for a normie and would not apply to us. It tells me to take 43g protein, I do 180g. It tells me to eat 1400 to maintain, 1100 to lose. Hahaha! I would be back to my start wt in moments if I followed those figures. The ones for my husband were even more frightening. Although the concept is good, I'd at least double the protein and take the calories down by 1/3 to 1/2. Also, bear in mind that protein supplements are taken in 30g increments and not all are icky. There are well over 100 on the market. Everyone will tell you "theirs" is the best. My husband actually LIKES the Isopure powders. We make 1 heaping scoop with 8 oz diet orange soda for 30g protein. Yuck. He thinks it's heaven. I like ProScore 100 choco with 8 oz water, ice. THAT is perfection. But your basic premise that protein will help you lose wt is absorlutely correct. It helps blunt your appetite for carbs and sweets, as well as take the edge of volume and grazing. There's way more to it than just the "protein g in" thing. Mine is adjusted to fit my surgery type (distal RNY) and then tweaked to hold my weight. I still weigh around 110#, and 180g holds me there most comfortably. High stress = more protein--something for my body to feed on that is not my body.
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