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Protein drinks should be: between 20 and 30 grams of protein per serving (25 is recommended), contain less than 150 calories (110 recommended) contain less than 10 grams of carbohydrates (5 is recommended) (your Doctor/Nutritionist may have different rules – so follow their recommendation).
There are many of them, you need to just go and look around and/or ask.
Some suggestions: – these do not include if you make with skim milk, then you need to add that.
Cytosport Complete Whey (Low-Fat Lactose Free) has 18 grams of protein; 90 calories; 1 carbohydrate
http://www.cytosport.com/products/specialized/complete-whey- powder
Dymatize ISO 100 is another good choice with 25 grams of protein; 106 calories and 0 carbs
http://www.dymatize.com/products/protein/73/iso-100/
At WalMart, try Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein which has 26 grams of protein; 140 calories (kinda up there); 3 carbs. Don’t be scared by the label which reads 52 grams of protein, because that’s for 2 scoops
http://www.bodyfortress.com/SUPER-ADVANCED-WHEY-PROTEIN-VANILLA
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Realize Band-12.1.08 Revision to VSG-6.27.12
Each day, those of us in the ObesityHelp.com Member Services Department receive phone calls from OH members and visitors who are seeking help in finding a bariatric or plastic surgeon. Sometimes, it is really easy to help the person on the other side of the phone. The person might have great insurance and knows exactly which surgery type they want, and everything falls into place. However, many times it isn't that easy. As a matter of fact, sometimes it is a heartbreaking struggle. There are so many people that call us in tears and who are desperate for help. They tell us about their mobility issues, their life-threatening co-morbidities, and sometimes they share about the losses they have endured in their life. While all of the above is hard...sometimes, it gets even harder.
They might tell us they are under-insured or not insured at all. One of the reasons ObesityHelp.com decided to have an OH Event in New Orleans (NOLA) this year is because, since 2005, we have faced an increase in calls from that region. All of the calls have had a common theme: Medicaid and difficulties finding a surgeon to accept them as patients. The devastation of the Gulf Coast from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have had a direct impact on the lives of OH community members from this area. Even though it has been years since these storms occurred, the lives affected and the rebuilding efforts continue on.
We invite you to come to NOLA to join us for the FUN
, as well as to embrace this community. Our mutual solidarity is needed.
Join Us: September 9th & 10th Click Here for more info on how you can help & join in on the fun!
Don't miss out on: * Chad Soileau's Inspirational Story * Bo McCoy's Conga Line * Dr. Dennis Eschete, Slamming the Door on Regain * Erin Akey, What Does it Take? The Bariatric Journey to Health and Fitness * Kristy Kuna, OAC and Its Mission * Dr. Connie Stapleton, Recovering from Obesity * WLSFA, How the WLSFA Pays it Forward * Sarah, Navigating the Insurance Process: Pre, Post, Plastic and Beyond * Chef Dave, Packing Your Food Traveling After WLS * Many more speakers (topics still being put up on our events page) * Q & A Panel, * A Fashion Show * A Clothing Exchange * Exhibit Tables * Samples * Photos * Prize Drawings & lots of SUPPORT!
Hope everyone is having a amazing week. Mine is getting better as we approach the weekend. LOL My son has a doctors appointment this morning to get his tonsils looked at and then I have a dentist appointment. Doesn't that all sound like fun??? LOL But I am SO grateful for insurance. We ALL have so much in our lives to be grateful for. Whether you decide to share with us on this post or not. I know you have things that you are grateful for....for one you are on OH and reading posts....so obviously you have had or are planning on having WLS. SO I know you have to be grateful for a solution to your obesity. I am so grateful for my family and that we all stick together when things get tough and don't abandon each other. Grateful for my life and heath, WLS, my Faith and answered prayer. Grateful for my husband's job and our health insurance. I am so grateful that my bariatric surgeon told us about Obesity Help. This website has been such a lifesaver to me for the past 6+ years. Grateful for upcoming OH Conference in New Orleans, La next weekend. Can't believe it is ALREADY ALMOST HERE......not too late yet to get your ticket to go. Can't wait !! Have a blessed day and PLEASE share with us what you are grateful for today.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
I am just about to my ultimate goal (7 more pounds) and I think I had one or two fills last year. I just had a very small fill last month. You won't need more fills unless you need to lose more weight. Once you get close to goal and you have restriction and are not eating too much, then you are set. Maybe just a very slight tweek from time to time....you'll know it if you need it because you will be eating more or possibly gaining weight... ;o)
I got up early today...not sure why yet. So how is your week going? Hopefully very well. Hard to believe that the OH Conference in New Orleans is just a little over a week away. I am REALLY getting excited about going to New Orleans. If you aren't going....it is still NOT TOO LATE to attend. BUT it is getting close !!! So if you are sitting on the fence trying to decide....get off and DO IT !! Today I am SO grateful for Obesity Help and all the wonderful people on this site. Grateful for my WLS and all the choices for WLS. Grateful for my life and health, family and friends. for second chances to make better choices in my life, grateful for my Faith and answered prayers. Grateful for the upcoming OH Conference and excited to meet new people there that I talk to on the message boards. Grateful for chances to learn new things and grow. PLEASE share with us if you will what you are grateful for today.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
and repeat affirmations constantly.
The problem is, we typically don't pay attention
to exactly what those affirmations are saying.
Often we go through the day giving ourselves
all sorts of contradictory, or even negative messages.
We may project confidence to the world around us,
while our inner dialogue says...
I hope this works.
I am so nervous about this.
I hope I don't blow it.
Affirmations are self fulfilling prophecies.
If we say, This is never going to work
... then chances are excellent it never will.
- John Assaraf
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Hope you had a great weekend. I had a very busy weekend. I went to 3 support events this weekend. It was really nice. As I start this week I have so much to be grateful for in my life. Ya know.....life offers us NO guarantees that everything will always go as we want it to. We are also not guaranteed to have a wonderful life. I know sometimes it seems as though we are drowning and no one cares about it. That is NOT true and in times like that we need to focus on all the positive things in our lives. Such as....be grateful you have arms and legs....eyes to see.....ears to hear.....a voice to speak. Life could always be so much worse......yet there are people born with no arms and legs that are so grateful to be alive. Yet we complain day in and day out about things that in the long run....don't matter. We ALL have things to be grateful for. Today I am SO grateful for my family. My husband, 3 sons and my beautiful daughter in law. Grateful for my life, Faith and answered prayers. Grateful for my WLS and my weight that I have lost ( although I never reached my goal weight....I am STILL so very grateful that I am not up near 300 lbs. I am grateful for my health and my life. Grateful for support groups and for Obesity Help. Grateful for the Obesity Help Conference coming up in Sept 9 - 10. Still NOT too late to buy your ticket and go. It will be a AMAZING Conference. Trust me....you won't be sorry. PLEASE share with us if you will what you are grateful for today. Have a blessed week.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
