And the protein lottery goes on...

Jan 16, 2012

as I try to prepare for my pre-surgical protein drink only diet.  So far I've tried Chike chocolate (good) and Nectar chocolate (yuk) and today the lucky beverage was GNC's  AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 chocolate.  If taken as a single scoop it is 20 g protein, less than 1 g fat and 2 g carbs.  It was quick to dissolve and quite tasty, with very little of the "artificial sweetener" aftertaste that i I really don't like.  I was surprised to find that two of the three drinks I have tried so far are acceptable to me, since I have seen how opinions on protein meal replacements tend to be quite strong.  Seems like most protein drinks are either love it or hate it, and I've gotta say so far Chike and GNC AMP seem to be OK for me.  I still have many samples to go through, and many others that I haven't tried yet, but will get samples of.  I want to have a multitude of different varieties and flavors on hand after surgery, so that if my tastes have changed I can find something I like for the long period of healing.

I have already learned that GNC shaker bottles are quite good, they really mix up these proteins quickly and easily, and make a mean scrambled egg too!  I hate to use the electric blender because it is such a pain to clean up, but the blender bottle is a breeze to clean.  Also, I really love playing with the "egg whisk" blender ball, it's a fun toy!

This long weekend was nice, the boys were off camping Friday night and Saturday night, and I got some work done here in the house while they were gone.  Slept in on Sunday, and enjoyed the MLK holiday with the guys today... took Jesse shopping for new school clothes today, new jeans and T-shirts in a  Men's Large!!  He's growing like a weed!  

Both boys are giving me a hard time because I have banned fast food and junk food in the house and my vehicle.  Result, I have a lot less trash in my truck passenger area at any given time, and no crap food in the house.  Of course we have plenty of healthy snacks, but those just aren't the same.    Jesse was complaining today about this, and I explained that not only am I hoping to live a longer and healthier life, I am also hoping to improve his and his brother's health.  He thinks because he isn't fat he doesn't need to worry about what he eats.  This led to the discussion of establishing healthy habits before you have a problem.  I don't think he bought it, but that changes nothing, since I am still the one with the truck keys and the grocery list.

Hoping that by pushing the boys to eat healthy and make better food choices they can learn some healthier habits and avoid the health problems and other issues, emotional and physical, that are so present in my life now.

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