proteins

 i was wondering can you jump start losing weight just drinking protein shakes and protein foods?  Anita

That would depend on how many calories you take in and how many calories you burn.

I did. From the day I had my first appointment with the surgeon I started drinking a protein shake for breakfast and doing my best to increase the protein in my diet. I swore off diet Pepsi and caffeine and started drinking a ton of water. I didn't go on a crash diet, but just tried to keep carbs and cals in control. By the time I had surgery 3 & 1/2 months later, I had lost 20 pounds. That's the most I've lost in a year. I am really happy I did it because it really  has helped me with post op weight loss. My metabolism was already sort of revved up. 

It will only work if you also cut the carbs and calories.  There is no magic in adding extra protein that will make you lose weight.

Protein is NOT a diet or weight loss food - it's a component of a healthy diet ...   Many of us eat protein first (or forward) because it helps limit the calories and carbs we would eat otherwise.

Protein shakes are bars are useful if you are unable to eat your protein requirements - I, personally, have never had either and it never affected my weight loss and nor have I ever had a protein deficiency.

thank you... i had my surgery aug. 28, 2003. a year ago i was 143 pounds now today i am 187 pounds.