Click Vanilla Latte
Jan 26, 2010
Vanilla is close to the top of the list of my favorite flavors -- my fave protein supplements have been mostly vanilla based. Add espresso to that, this HAS to be a winner. I got my hands on an advance sample of CLICK Vanilla Latte. And, completely ignoring the fact that my espresso machine is dead, this was the perfect day to try it out.
As with any CLICK protein flavor - the suggested method of serving is to add the protein powder to 12-14 ounces of water, and mix well either cold, or warm it up. I added 14 ounces of steaming water from my hot tap on the water dispenser. Alternatively, I could have used my "Cocomotion," but it's in the cabinet.
The result:
It was lighter in color than the Mocha Flavored CLICK, more like a cappuccino. It even frothed, but that could have been from the psycho blending I do to it. It definitely tastes like a vanilla latte, perhaps not the way I order it (Hi there extra shots!) but very taste-friendly to the espresso virgin.
The verdict. HELL YES. Thank you CLICK, I loves it. (Don't tell Beth Smith, but I think I prefer this one to the Mocha.)
- Product - CLICK Espresso Protein Powder Vanilla Latte Flavor
- Price - Pre Order on Amazon
- Via - Amazon
- Pros - 15 grams of ass kicking protein that you could never guess was a protein drink.
- Cons - Not available yet, you have to wait.
- Rating - Pouchworthy, MM.
Regain After WLS
Jan 06, 2010
Short history: I had gastric bypass in 2004, originally weighing in at 320 lbs. I hit a low of 149 lbs, and have seen every number from 149 - 210 lbs. since then. My highest regain came during a pregnancy in 2006, and I was able to lose the weight again, and consequently regain some. It's been a game of up and down since that point. My husband, also had gastric bypass in 2004, going from 370 to a low of 165 lbs. He's been hovering from 180-195 lbs, and is currently at his highest regain since surgery now, somewhere in the 195 range, though he won't tell. We have family members who have also had gastric bypass, with varying results.
It's become increasingly obvious that there is a NEED for more discussion about a touchy subject out there in the world of "life after weight loss surgery."
REGAIN.
You may find that there's not much out there about the topic, without folks screaming "FAILURE! FAILURE! YOU ATE THE DORITOS NOW YOU PAY, SUCKER!" The land of post weight loss surgery peers can be really harsh. For some bizarre reason -- empathy melts away with weight loss in some post-ops, and when they're at goal and tossing around their stats -- you're tempted to just -- QUIT.
Or in my case, get flustered and have some cheese and crackers.
Regardless of my own level of success or regain -- I feel that we need to understand regain better.
To avoid, to repair, to get answers, and to ultimately - get past it and find a place where we can healthfully maintain a NORMAL BODY WEIGHT without drastic dieting measures, obsessive exercise or eating disordered behaviors.