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I think I discovered a few things:

1- I totally have the self control to live a low carb lifestyle.  I can do this.  I've been able to keep my cals at 500 and carbs at the 20-40 range.

2- My body doesn't like that.  My body went into starvation mode and the scale actually went up and I struggled with the same 5 pounds for the 4-5 weeks. 

2.5- It's bullshit.

3- I started to up my cals to 7-900 mark (occasionally hitting the 1000 if I had a lot of excercise). The scale started to magically move again.  I don't know if I should be happy about this or what.  I'm conflicted because I feel like I'm cheating when I eat that much.

I know something is happening, my clothes are getting big. I just wish I saw that stupid number move more.  I keep telling myself that stalls can't last forever, but I have had the pesky thought of "what if this doesn't work for me?" creep up.  In my adult life, I haven't really broke that 240 mark and stayed there.  I have talked this through with my doctors (I finally got a new PCP) and it was drilled into me that I need to create a lifestyle I can live with.  I might not drop 100 pounds in 6 months, but I will be able to maintain the changes.  I was hoping to be a fast loser, dammit!! lol

My body likes to be active, and it needs a bit more energy than I see others flourishing with; I just programmed my brain to do a drastic 180 and it's turned out to be more of a 90 degree turn.  It's taking some time to adjust.

My drain site is killing me!! I don't know if I just over did it today (I stood and sat up a lot... cleaned some cupboards and dishes).  Soooo, I took some pain meds, propped myself up (with help) and plan on just taking it easy until tomorrow.  I still have a week before my post op follow up appointment with the surgeon, no 1 week with my PCP because he didn't understand why it was necessary. 

Note to self:  find a new PCP tomorrow. 

If the pain doesn't subside, I'll contact the surgeons office. 

The first week after surgery has been as/better than expected.  It hurt.  It still hurts, but not as bad.  I've noticed that each day the pain is less, and even moreso if I moved around/walked the day before.  I was on a regime of medicine the first 5/6 days and then tried to not take any pain medicine yesterday (Sunday) and I regretted it at about 9pm.  I realize it's ok to take them right now, I will heal better.

CVS would not fill my pain med the other night because it was a resident on the JH script, yes, that doesn't make any sense.  I was so impressed with the lady doctor on staff that evening (10p) as she tried and tried to get through to CVS that it was normal.  Finally, she called another CVS, Casey ventured into unknown territory, bless his heart, and after about 10 phone calls, literally, my script was filled.  Unnecessary, and a reminder to switch pharmacies.  The binding garment the OT provided and proved invaluable in helping my pain, I can't imagine going through this without it.  I'm hoping the docs office will be able to provide a longer one when i visit, as this keeps rolling at my lower belly roll.  Ugh.  Best way to wear it is is over a thin tank top, under a tee.  Otherwise, it feels like rubbing scratchy wool socks on your fresh wounds.

It's been a challenge to get all my fluid in, definitely much harder than I thought it would be.  I haven't been hungry, and have resisted temptation quite well.  Temptation #1- Coconut shrimp & crab cakes at Ruby Tuesday with Casey, his mom, and brother.  Temptation #2- Nacho guts with melted cheese, made me do a double take at Case's bowl.  Temptation #3- Mini Reeces cups OPENED in my pocket last night.  What were they doing there you might wonder?  My beloved placed them there to hold, after her tried to talk be into eating them "their really small and they have peanut butter in them, it's protein..." hahahahahaaaaaaa.  He ate half the bag to counteract too much insulin from his pump while we were in the middle of the grocery store.  I think having the constant reminder that my stomach is freshly CUT AND STAPLED has helped tremendously, go figure!

Overall though, I've been very happy about my mental ability to talk myself off the ledge.  I was terrified to smell good food at first, thinking it might send me into a fit of jealousy and anger at not being able to share in it.  For the most part, the smell really has helped me get through. It's almost as if I can taste the smell and boy let me tell you, everything smells so much more intense!  It's pretty cool actually.  I just pray that it stays this way, but I have a feeling it won't.

Casey incredible mother came out the night before I left the hospital and brought me home the next day.  Then, she went on a shopping trip and bought us a new tv.  Her excuse, she had movies to watch and I'm going to be home for 6 weeks.  We have been holding out to purchase the TV we really wanted, but let me tell you, this is pretty great.  Totally unexpected and I am so incredible grateful to have a loving, caring, and generous extended family.  His dad and my mom are coming out at the end of the month, so it should be nicer out and I'll be feeling better.  I can't wait to go home and surprise people with my results!

Highest weight- probably 289ish, recorded- 286, pre-surgical visit- 282, day of surgery- 274.9  I didn't weigh myself after to see how many surgical fluid pound were added..

Week 1- 268  (-7)   I can live with that!

I've been going through the normal emotions (or so I think), excited, scared, doubting.. but I keep reminding myself that this is the hardest step.  Once I am on the other side of tomorrow, my life is going to change forever.  I must admit, the prospect of that is very exciting! 

Meanwhile, back to the present... I have had such a hard time with my  pre-op diet.  My doctor only requires 24 hour liquids only the day before.  Well, since I've put on 15-20 pounds since I started this journey back in June, I wanted to lose some of that before surgery.  I planned on trying a 2 week liquid diet- that didn't work out quite as I had planned.  I had a few extravagant meals and BEER.  All of a sudden, I wanted beer.  Odd.  But, I did manage to take it easy throughout the days and just had my dinner meal.  Beginning of the week, I'm really sticking to this.  Now, I felt like a failure until Casey pointed out to me, that I really didn't do too bad.  I had my protein shakes in the morning, sometimes in the afternoon at work, and then I would have a couple chicken tenders (not breaded) and some vegetables.  However, I was sick with the flu and stayed home on Wed-Thurs of this past week and not a single protein shake touched my lips.  I didn't gorge either... until Friday.  We went to have Pho, a couple spring rolls, and followed it up with a movie. And popcorn. And butter.  I didn't eat as much as I normally would have, took half my Pho home and ate maybe half a bag of popcorn in total.  I felt so gross when I got home.  I layed down and went to sleep.  I did great all day yesterday and had Subway of all things for dinner.  Don't get too proud, it had double meat.  I added it into MFP and I still did alright, all things considering. Today, Sunday, the day before... I'm hydrating and just had some 0% Fage, I had about a cup of cottage cheese when I woke up too.  I'll do some broth before bed and call it a night.

I really wanted to clean the house before I went in for surgery, but I just don't have the desire to do anything.  What I really want to do is take a hot bath with my good friend Mr. Ativan and just relax.  Casey agreed to clean the bathroom, the rest is superficial stuff that will take me 30 minutes tops.  I need to just do it, I know I'll feel that much better if I do.

There is still a part of me that can't believe I'm actually doing it.  AAAHHHH!!!!

So, on December 13 (i think), I got a call from my surgeon's office letting me know I was approved!  Wow.  I had to force them to submit my info back in November and hadn't heard ANYTHING.  All of a sudden we were scheduling my surgery.

March 11, 2013.  A Monday.  It's coming up so fast.  I could have pushed for a sooner date, but I wasn't mentally ready anymore.  I was so gungho when I first started, I was mentally and emotionally ready.  After I hurt my back, I was forced to delay everything and struggle with that recovery.  Fun.

I broke the news to the mom's during our Christmas visit (near the end).  My 2 nieces and 1 nephew, and my dad are the only people who know, other than Casey.  January brought with it some disbelief and LOTS of food funerals and indulgence.  I knew I needed to get back into the groove, back in the mental preparations.  I bought some more protein, we had Syntrax Nectar, Fuzzy Navel and Vanilla.  I bought the chocolate truffle too.  All of a sudden I had this unnatural fear of drinking the stuff.  Crazy, I know.  I have to get my house cleaned, I'd like to go through clothes and do a super deep clean but haven't had the ambition.  After all, I've been working a million hours it feels and all I do on my weekends is sleep.  I need to motivate myself.  I can justify sleeping Saturday, but I've just been lazy on my Sundays.

Today I had conversations with both of my parents about the surgery and if they are going to be able to make it out. My dad offered, but he's having his eyes done around the same time.  Mom won't fly, and then mentioned just coming for a long weekend, wtf??   I don't suppose I'll need anybody after a few days, and it might be best to be by myself if I'm in a shitty emotional state.  I just don't know.

All I know is that I made my mind up today to get my ass in gear.  I stepped on the scale this weekend (in between my glutonous sandwich eating) and it registered my ALL TIME HIGH 280.1.  Holy fuck.  So, tonight I made a protein drink and am having some fish and veggies.  Tomorrow, I start my own personal pre-op, get my shit together diet to get my liver in better shape and start this weight loss!

pumpkin pie that is 50 calories a piece from Teasha1

1 can of real pumpkin
3 egg whites
cinnamon/ginger/nutmeg/cloves (to taste)
1 cup of splenda

spray pie plate with pam and back in oven at 350 until knife comes out clean when inserted into pie.


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Pumpkin Butter that you might like from rhearob

 

1 29 oz can of pumpkin (NOT Pumpkin Pie Filling or Pumpkin Pie Mix)

1 Cup Splenda (or other no calorie sweetener of choice)

1 1/4 cup Torani Brown Sugar Cinnamon syrup

2 tsp Vanilla

2 tsp ginger

2 tsp nutmeg (Fresh ground)

1 tsp Allspice

 

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low and cook for 45 minutes.  Stir occasionally.

Once this is done you can serve immediately, or refrigerate and store.

This is really good when mixed with your greek yogurt!  If you are in maintenance and can have fruit, mix with greek yogurt and add some sliced banana.

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PUMPKIN PROTEIN SHAKE
This is a wonderfully decadent way to get in your protein! Spicy, creamy and icy-thick.�milkshakes never had it so good!
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup skim milk or soymilk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (such as Matrix Simply Vanilla)
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or 1/4 t. cinnamon, 1/8 t. cloves, 1/8 t. ginger)
2 tablespoons Splenda Granular
1/4 cup Cool Whip or NSA Vanilla yogurt
1 cup ice cubes
Place pumpkin, milk, protein powder, spices, Splenda, cool whip or yogurt, and ice cubes in blender container; process until slushy. Makes one meal replacement serving.
Per Serving: 230 Cal; 28 g Protein; 5 g Tot Fat; 13 g Carb; 1 g Fiber; 2 g Sugar; 115 mg Sodium


BANANA PROTEIN NOG
1 scoop Matrix Simply Vanilla protein powder
1 cup skim milk
A one inch chunk of banana
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth.

Banana/Peanut Butter Shake (12 grams protein)
8 ounces fat-free milk
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1/4 - 1/2 banana
Blend until smooth in blender.

Orange Dreamsicle (28 grams protein)
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (20 grams protein)
1 scoop (individual serving) sugar-free Sunrise Orange Crystal Lightâ powder
8 ounces skim milk
Alternatives: substitute 4 ounces orange juice for 4 ounces milk; substitute 4 ounces yogurt for 4 ounces milk; add 1/2 tsp. orange zest to shake.

Sunrise Smoothy
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 cup orange juice (or orange tang)
� banana (peeled)
1 carton Low Carb Vanilla Yogurt
1 tablespoon Splenda
4-5 frozen strawberries
Mix in blender until smooth

Cherry Vanilla
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
4-5 maraschino cherries
2 scoops low carb vanilla ice cream
1 cup cherry sugar free kool-aid
Mix in blender until smooth

Peach
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 cup Crystal Lite peach tea
4-6 frozen peach slices
4 ice cubes
Mix in blender until smooth

Strawberry-Lemonade
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 cup sugar free lemonade kool-aid
4-5 frozen strawberries
4-5 ice cubes
Mix in blender until smooth

Cherry Vanilla Coke Float
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
2 scoops low carb SF ice cream
1 cup diet coke
4-5 cherries
Mix in blender until smooth

Apple Pie Frosty
1 1/2 scoops HDT 5+1 vanilla protein powder
1 apple, peeled, cored, and sliced
(or 1/2 C no-sugar-added applesauce)
2 packets Splenda
1/2 t cinnamon
1/4 t nutmeg
3/4 C water
8-10 ice cubes Blend thoroughly and drink up

Butterscotch Pecan Liquid Pie
2 scoops ProScore 100 vanilla
8 oz cold water
2 T sugar free butterscotch pudding mix
4-5 ice cubes
1/4 C pecans
Blend protein powder, water and pudding mix.
(The pudding mix thickens the liquid considerably).
Add ice cubes and blend till ice slivers.
Add pecans and blend again for a few seconds.
Pour into nice huge parfait glass and enjoy.
(about 300 calories).

Cherry Vanilla Protein Shake
1 scoop vanilla powder
1/2 cup SF cherry yogurt
4 ice cubes
splash water
vanilla extract (to taste)
cherry extract (to taste)
Put all of it in a blender and hit liquify! Enjoy

Choco Mint Shake
1 1/2 scoops HDT 5+1 chocolate protein powder
1 packet sugar free hot chocolate mix
1 teaspoon mint flavoring
1/2 cup of soy milk
1/2 cup of water
6 large ice cubes
Put all ingredients into blender
And mix to desired consistency. Serve cold.

Chocolate Almond Shake
2 scoops ProScore 100 chocolate
1 cup of soy milk
2 T Sweet N Low chocolate syrup
1 t almond flavoring
1/4 cup of almonds
6-8 ice cubes
Blend all ingredients,
Except almonds and ice cubes,
Then add nuts and cubes and blend again

Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter De-Lite
3/4 c. cold water
1/4 c. Toasted Marshmallow s/f syrup
2 scoops PS IOO Chocolate Protein Powder 4 packets. equal
1/2 small banana
1T. low sugar Peanut Butter
1T. s/f White Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
Put everything in blender
And whirl till smooth.
Scrape down sides if necessary
And whirl some more.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie
1/2 cup banana Fat-Free NutraSweet Sweetened Yogurt
1/2 cup Non-fat Milk
1/2 cup ripe banana peeled and sliced
Dash of Vanilla
1 Scoop Chocolate Protein Powder of Choice
Put all ingredients except ice in blender,
Blend until smooth.
Add ice and blend
To give it a frozen smoothie consistency.

Chocolate Coconut Shake
2 oz Coconut Milk
6 oz Cold Water
2 scoops Chocolate protein powder
1 tsp Chocolate or Banana Sugar-Free pudding
Hand Shake well.

Chocolate Covered Banana
1 scoop Chocolate Isopure
1/2 c 1% milk
splash of sugar-free chocolate syrup
1/2 banana
4 maraschino cherries
2 handfuls ice
Blend

Chocolate Covered Cherry Shake
1 1/2 scoops HDT 5+1 chocolate protein powder
1 cup soy milk
2T Sweet N Low chocolate syrup
10-12 cherries - (no pits please)
8-10 ice cubes
Put all ingredients into blender
And mix to desired consistency

Chocolate Frosty Shake
1 rounded scoop Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex Chocolate Protein Powder
1 rounded tsp. fat free sugar free French Vanilla International Coffee
1 rounded tsp. fat free Creamora (non-dairy coffee creamer powder)
10 ice cubes
Use a blender to get a shake-like consistency

Chocolate Fudge Shake
2 scoops ProScore 100 chocolate
2 T chocolate fudge sugar free pudding mix
8 oz water
5 large ice cubes,
tiny silver spoon (optional)
Blend ProScore, pudding and water, add ice cubes,
Blend till crushed with ice slivers still un-melted,
Pour into insulated cup (makes about 16 oz)
And eat it with a tiny silver spoon.

Chocolate OrangeSicle
1 1/2 scoops ProScore 100 chocolate
1/2 Scoop OrangeSicle protein powder
8 oz water
Shake very well

Chocolate Peanut Butter Death
2 scoops PS100 Chocolate Protein Powder
8 oz Cold Water
2 tsp Chocolate SF Pudding Mix
1 packets Splenda
1 Generous splash (probably 1 1/2 ounces) of SF DaVinci Peanut Butter Syrup
1 Generous splash (probably 1 1/2 ounces) of SF DaVinci Cookie Dough Syrup
1 Heaping Tablespoon (Daloop) of Fat Free Cool Whip Light
1 Heaping Teaspoon of Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter
approx. 6 oz of crushed ice
Mix until entirely smooth - pour - sit back and enjoy pure indulgence

Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 tbs. peanut butter
1 cup skim milk
2 handfuls ice
Blend thoroughly

Chocolate Raspberry Shake
2 scoops ProScore 100 chocolate
8 oz water (or skim, lactaid or soy milk) sugar free raspberry syrup
Blend and enjoy

Chocolate Vanilla Swirl
1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
splash Vitamite
splash water
ice
Blend thoroughly

Chocolate-Banana Shake
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2 banana
1 cup skim milk
2 handfuls ice
Blend thoroughly.
Hint: if you can't use a banana,
Try banana extract...tastes good!

Coco Loco
1 1/2 scoops 100%Whey Vanilla Protein powder
4 oz Vitamite
6 packets Splenda
splash Luzianne Peach Mango Ice Tea flavoring
2 drops Coconut extract
2 drops Pineapple extract
1 drop Rum extract (optional)
5 ice cubes
Blend and chop ice thoroughly

Cookies & Cream
Splash of Cookies & Cream coffee Splash of Vitamite
Splash of water
1 tsp. Sugar Free DaVinci Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Syrup (optional)
1/3 scoop ProBlend 55

Mocha/cappuccino
1/3 scoop Pro V60 Chocolate Thunder
1/3 scoop Pro V60 Vanilla Cr�me ice Blend

Creamy Peach Melba
6-8 frozen peach slices
4-6 oz water
1 tbsp peach mango Luzianne Tea Flavor
1 tsp DaVinci Raspberry flavor
2 packets splenda
1 tbsp heavy cream
2 scoops Keto Peaches & Cream Protein Powder
Blend peaches,
Water, flavorings, & splenda until liquid.
Add protein powder.
Drizzle in cream last. Blend well.

Donna's Delicious Protein Smoothie
6 to 8 oz sunrise orange crystal light (premade)
3 ice cubes
3 frozen raspberries
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
Optional: tablespoon of light cool whip
Mix crystal light with the ice cubes and frozen raspberries,
Add the scoop of vanilla protein powder
And mix only for a few seconds
(mixing the protein too much causes it to foam)

Double Chocolate Fudge
� cup skim milk
1 packet, no sugar added hot cocoa mix
1 scoop Chocolate protein powder
4 ice cubes (or � - 1 cup crushed ice) Mix in blender.

Egg Nog
1 scoop of Vanilla HDT 5+1 vanilla 1 cup of soy milk
1 teaspoon of rum extract
1/2 teaspoon of all spice
4-6 large ice cubes
Put all ingredients into blender and mix to desired consistency. Serve cold.

Elvis IS IN MY KITCHEN RIGHT NOW making a PB & J Milkshake
2 scoops ProScore Vanilla Protein Powder
1 Tbsp. vanilla sugar-free instant pudding
8 oz cold water
1 Tbsp or to taste berry, raspberry or peach (or other) sugar-free syrup
3-5 ice cubes
1 Tbsp. crunchy peanut butter
Combine the protein powder,
Pudding, and sugar-free syrup into blender
And blend for 30 seconds.
Add 3-5 ice cubes, blend until ice slivers,
Add crunchy peanut butter,
Blend for a few seconds.
Pour into 16 oz glass.
Eat with a small silver spoon, savoring each spoonful.

Extra spicy ProScore Mocha Chai
2 oz of any strong (i.e. Starbucks)
left-over cold coffee with half & half
piece of fresh ginger
4-5 cloves few peppercorns
1 oz cold strong unsweetened Chai tea
4-5 ice cubes
2 scoops ProScore 100 Chocolate Protein Powder
pinch nutmeg
splash vanilla extract
in a COLD blender, add cold coffee,
ginger, cloves, peppercorns, cold Chai tea.
Blend, adding 4-5 ice cubes one at a time
until ice cubes are broken up.
Add 2 scoops protein powder while blender is moving.
Add cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract.

Frappachino
1 tbs. instant coffee or a splash of cold coffee
1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
2 handfuls ice
1/2 cup skim milk
blend thoroughly.

Frappucchino On-the-Go
1/2 can Blue Luna light _mocha (or Starbuck's light Frappachino brand)
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
Shake in Blue Luna can and pour over ice.

Fruit Freeze
� cup skim milk (substitute water if you don't do milk)
1 scoop unflavored protein powder
5 strawberries, frozen, no added sugar
2 peaches, frozen, no added sugar
� cup pineapple, canned, packed in juice (or Lite syrup)
4 ice cubes (or � - 1 cup crushed ice) Mix in blender.

Fruit Smoothie
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
4 fresh strawberries frozen and sliced
1/2 fresh banana frozen and sliced
1 scoop Vanilla or Strawberry protein powder of choice
Put all ingredients except ice in blender
And blend until smooth.
Add ice and blend until frozen smoothie consistency.

Fudgesicle
1 1/2 scoops chocolate protein powder
12 oz cold water
10 packets splenda
1 sugar free fudgesicle
1/2 oz DaVinci sugar free vanilla syrup
6 ice cubes
put all ingredients except protein into blender-
blend on high until no more pings from ice on blades-
turn down blender until top of mixture is moving
but not splashing-add protein-replace cover and whirl-
but not too high or it will puff up to about 40 oz!

Good Morning Smoothie
1 small banana
3/4 cup skim milk
1/2 cup non-fat sugar free strawberry yogurt
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 scoop vanilla protein powder of choice
Put all ingredients except ice in blender and blend until smooth.
Add ice and blend until frozen fruit smoothie consistency.

Iced Mocha Latte
2 scoops ProScore 100 chocolate, leftover cold coffee (decaf Hazelnut)
1 T fat free sugar free vanilla pudding mix
a splash of sugar free hazelnut coffee syrup
and a few ice cubes
Blend

Light and Dark Symphony
1 scoop ProBlend 55 _Mocha Cappuccino
splash coffee
splash water ice
Blend thoroughly for light symphony;
for dark symphony add 1 tbs. white chocolate SF syrup and blend

Luscious Pina Colada
2 scoops ProScore 100 vanilla
2 T vanilla sugar free pudding mix
dash of coconut flavoring
dash of pineapple flavoring
ice
Blend and enjoy

Mango Morning Smoothie
Juice of 1/2 of a fresh lime
2oz cold water
meat of 1 mango
small piece fresh ginger
1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond extract)
7-8 ice cubes
2 scoops ProScore Vanilla
Blend lime juice, cold water,
meat of mango, ginger and vanilla extract until smooth.
When blended, add 7-8 ice cubes, one at a time until blended.
Add ProScore Vanilla protein powder
one scoop at a time while blender is still moving.
You can substitute soy milk instead of water
and soy ice cubes instead of plain ice,
but you will need to watch calories with those substitutions.

Mocha, Ginger & Cinnamon
2 scoops ProScore 100 Chocolate
4 oz left-over coffee with half & half
a few good sprinkles of cinnamon
small piece FRESH ginger 6-8 ice cubes
Blend on low, then on high.
Add about 6-8 ice cubes, one at a time �
chuck each one HARD into the blender while blending.
Blend until creamy.

Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream Shake
1 1/2 scoop GNC 100% Whey Vanilla Protein Powder
4-5 packets of Splenda
1 capful DaVinci's Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup
5 oz Vitamite
lots of ice cubes
Blend syrup, Splenda, and Vitamite together.
Add protein powder; blend until mixed.
Add Ice and blend until chopped well.

Orange & Cream Shake
8 ounces (or less if you wish) Stewart's Diet Orange & Cream Soda
splash Vitamite
1 scoop ProV60 Vanilla Cream protein
ice blend extra thoroughly to get rid of all of the carbonation

Orange Banana Smoothie
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup pulp free OJ
1/2 banana sliced
1 rounded scoop Keto Shake Orange Cr�me protein powder
1 rounded scoop Keto Shake Banana Cr�me protein powder
1 cup ice
Blend all ingredients except ice until smooth.
Add ice, blend until smoothie consistency.

Orange Julius
8 oz non-fat plain yogurt
1 can (6 oz) Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
2 1/2 cup skim milk
1 Tsp vanilla extract
2 scoops Protein Powder of your choice
Put ingredients in blender,
blend until smooth, fruit smoothie consistency.

Orange Julius Ain�t Got Nothing On Us Smoothie
2 Scoops ProScore 100 vanilla
6 oz water
1 T sugar free vanilla pudding mix
1/4 c real orange juice (preferably hand squeezed with pulp, or from store with pulp)
1 t good vanilla flavoring
3-4 ice cubes
Blend all ingredients except ice cubes.
Cold water will cause pudding mix to thicken.
Add ice cubes and blend till ice slivers.
Pour into tall glass and use straw to sip,
dainty, a little at a time, really taste it. Don't guzzle (grin)

Peach Creamsicle
6 oz Crystal Lite Peach Tea
2 tablespoon SF Instant Vanilla Pudding
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
6 packets Splenda
ice cubes
Blend thoroughly

Peach and Strawberry Yummy
3 slices frozen peaches (or 1/2 frozen banana)
3 good sized frozen strawberries
1/4 - 1/2 cup water
1 packets Splenda
1 rounded Vanilla protein powder
Blend

Pina Colada Smoothie
8oz can refrigerated crushed pineapple in natural unsweetened juices
1 Tsp coconut flavoring
1/2 cup crushed ice
1 packet artificial sweetener
1 scoop vanilla protein powder of choice
Combine in blender and blend for 2 minutes on high

Pineapple Vanilla Ginger Shake
Meat from 1/2 SMALL COLD pineapple enough cold water to blend
small piece of fresh ginger
5-6 ice cubes
2 scoops ProScore 100 Vanilla Protein Powder
cinnamon and fresh mint
In a blender put meat from pineapple,
enough COLD water to blend, and ginger.
Blend until smooth.
Add 5-6 ice cubes, 1 piece at a time and blend until creamy.
Add 2 scoops of ProScore 100 Vanilla while blender is in motion
(OK to substitute different brand).
Pour into a brandy glass,
sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top and add a piece of fresh mint.

Real Root Beer float
1.5 scoops of diet, sugar-free vanilla ice cream
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
3/4 can diet root beer
Stir thoroughly

Root Beer Float
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 can diet root beer
Mix thoroughly and pour over ice

Enen Better Root beer Float
2 scoops Vanilla Carb Solutions Protein Powder
1 12 ounce can Diet Root Beer (A&W is best) open and let soda go flat
4 or 5 ice cubes
2 envelopes Splenda
Throw it all in a blender and enjoy!

S'Mores
splash coffee (optional, but really does taste better!)
splash Vitamite
splash water DaVinci Sugar-free Toasted Marshmallow syrup (to taste)
Chocolate protein powder
(something milk-chocolaty seems to taste best ,
like ProV60 Chocolate Thunder)
Sans Sucre Cinnamon Sugar (to taste) ice
blend thoroughly

Snicker
splash Snicker doodle coffee
splash Vitamite
splash water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
ice
Blend thoroughly.
Don't have Snicker doodle coffee?
Substitute regular coffee, SF hazelnut syrup and the SF cinnamon sugar.
This one is excellent!!!!

Snickers Candy Bar
splash chocolate caramel coffee
splash Vitamite
splash water
1 tsp peanut butter or SF peanut butter syrup
chocolate protein powder
ice
Blend thoroughly.
Don't have chocolate caramel coffee?
You can substitute it with regular coffee,
SF caramel syrup, SF chocolate syrup
(optional) if you want even more of a chocolaty taste.

Strawberry Berry Berry
1 scoop of Strawberry Pro Blend 55
4 strawberries (frozen or fresh)
1/4 cup of blueberries
1 cup of cranberry juice
1 cup ice or crushed ice
Put all ingredients into blender
and mix to desired consistency. Serve cold.

Strawberry Chocolate Milk
2 Scoops Strawberry Carb Solutions
1 Scoop (use the Carb Solutions scoop)
Carnation Fat Free Hot Cocoa
14 ounces water
Mix in blender with ice for a "shake"
or shake inshaker for a more milky consistency

Strawberry for Protein Dummies
10 frozen strawberrys
1/2 small banana
1 scoop (23g) Biochem's Ultimate LO Carb Whey (Natural Flavor)
8 oz Water
1/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk
Splenda to taste
*Note: I found the protein
by going to a local health food store
and asking for a whey protein
with the LEAST taste and that mixed easily into water*

Tropical Breakfast Smoothie
1 cup fresh cut-up strawberries
8 oz pineapple chunks in natural juice
1 fresh banana sliced
1/2 cup cholesterol free egg product
1 scoop vanilla protein powder of choice
Put all ingredients except ice in blender,
blend until smooth,
add ice and blend to frozen smoothie consistency.
This recipe yields more than one serving

Two Berry Delight
1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup water
1 cup ice
1 packet of sweetener
1/2 cup milk
1 cup orange juice vitamins or protein powder
Put all ingredients except ice in blender
and blend until smooth.
Add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency
Vanilla Butterscotch
8 oz cold water
2 scoops vanilla ProScore
1T butterscotch sugar-free pudding
4 ice cubes
1 T vanilla sugar free pudding
4-5 ice cubes
blend it all, and let it set up a little,
and it tastes all custardy.

Vanilla Chai
Vanilla protein powder
8 oz iced Chai tea (made from tea bag and refrigerated)
dash of cinnamon
little Splenda
splash of soy milk
Blend and enjoy

Vanilla Frosty
1 1/2 scoops HDT 5+1 vanilla protein powder
1/2 to 1 container Dannon Fit and Light yogurt (any flavor)
3/4 c water or soy milk
10-12 ice cubes
Blend in blender until the consistency of a Wendy's frosty

Vanilla PB Fruity
2 scoops ProScore 100 vanilla
1 T sugar free vanilla pudding mix
8 oz water,
1T or to taste berry or raspberry or peach or other sugar-free syrup (0 calories)
3-5 ice cubes
2 t peanut butter-crunchy kind
Blend before adding peanut butter,
add peanut butter and blend again till ice slivers.
Note: (if you put in too many ice cubes, it will dilute the peanutty taste)...

Vanilla Spice Freeze
2 scoops ProScore 100 vanilla
2 T vanilla Sugar Free pudding mix
pinch of cinnamon
pinch of cloves
Blend, store in freezer until it gets thick. Yummmmm

Vanilla vanilla citrus
2 oz of refrigerated water
1/4 lime, (including rind) cut up in about 4-6 pieces
Piece of fresh ginger to taste
About 1/2 t. vanilla Blend. 45
Chuck in about 6 cubes, one at a time, till dissolved,
add 2 scoops of ProScore 100 Vanilla,
swirl in a little cinnamon, while still blending.
Add all except ice, ProScore and cinnamon.
Blend. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.

White Chocolate Mouse Mocha Frappachino
splash Vitamite
splash water
1 scoop PB55 Mocha Frappachino
1/2 tsp. SF Jell-O White Chocolate Mouse Pudding
handful of ice
Blend thoroughly, sweeten to taste (Optional)

Peanut Brittle Protein Shake
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
2 tbsp sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix (dry)
1 tbsp natural peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
8 oz. water (or low-fat milk)
3-6 ice cubes
Add all ingredients to blender, whip, and serve.
I like to use chunky peanut peanut butter
and add it last so that it it stays chunky (like peanut brittle)
but it tastes just as good with a smoother consistency.

Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp sugar-free instant vanilla pudding
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp imitation vanilla (or 1/4 tsp extract)
1 packet artificial sweetener
a few dashes butter flavor sprinkles or butter-flavor extract
8 oz. water (or low-fat milk)
3 ice cubes
Add all ingredients to blender, whip, and serve.

The Hulk Protein Shake
2 scoops vanilla protein
1 � tbsp sugar-free pistachio pudding mix
1 mint leaf or a few drops peppermint extract (optional)
a few drops green food coloring (optional)
8 oz. cold water (or low-fat milk)
3-5 ice cubes
Add all ingredients to blender, blend, and pour into cup.
This tastes great without the mint so don't worry if you don't have it around.

Instant Breakfast
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup milk skim
1 package of carnation instant breakfast
1 scoop of protein
4 ice cubes
Blend

Strawberry Instant Breakfast
1cup skim milk
1 packet of instant breakfast
1 scoop protein
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
blend 45 seconds

Mocha Instant Breakfast
SF Carnation Instant Breakfast
2c. NF low carb milk
1 tsp decaf coffee
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/2 scoop protein powder
Mix until smooth
This gives you 38g of protein!

Chocolate Fudge Shake
2 scoops ProScore 100 chocolate
2 T chocolate fudge sugar free pudding mix
8 oz water
5 large ice cubes,
tiny silver spoon (optional)
Blend ProScore, pudding and water, add ice cubes,
Blend till crushed with ice slivers still un-melted,
Pour into insulated cup (makes about 16 oz)
And eat it with a tiny silver spoon.

Berry Berry Smoothy
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1-2 scoops low carb ice cream
1 cup skim milk (or 1% milk)
� cup frozen fruit medley
Mix in blender until smooth

Banana Mocca
8 oz milk (carb countdown, 2%, or whatever you use)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 banana
1 tbsp. instant coffee
Ice
Blend

Chocolate-Banana-Coffee Shake
1/2 tsp coffee (I dont like coffee)
1 small scoop low carb ice cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 scoop chocolate protein
1/2 banana
then I hit blend...


Lemon Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 scoop unflavored protein powder
1/2 cup lite orange juice
1 & 1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup crushed ice
1 T. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
Combine all in blender until smooth.

Colossal Cranberry Smoothie
Serves: 2
1 1/2 cups lite Cran-Raspberry Juice
2 cups frozen mixed berries
1 1/2 cups nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt
2 scoops unflavored protein powder
Put all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
8 oz skim milk
1/3 small banana
1 tbsp natural peanut butter
2 packets of splenda
5 ice cubes
1 scoop unflavored protein powder (Could use chocolate if you wanted a choco banana PB smoothie)
In blender combine milk, banana, peanut butter and sweet n' low. Add ice cubes and pulse.
Double Berry Smoothie
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup vanilla or plain low-fat yogurt
1 ripe banana, peeled and broken into pieces
1/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1/4 cup blackberries, fresh or frozen
1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder

Chocolate Peanut Butter Supreme:
(Lean Mass Gain)
� 12 oz. water
� 4 ice cubes
� 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
� 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
� 2 scoops chocolate protein powder

Mocha Shake:
(Lean Mass Gain)
� 6 oz. water
� 4 ice cubes
� 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
� 6 oz.. coffee*
� 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
� *You may use 12 oz. coffee and no water for an extra pre-workout or morning kick!

Frozen Chocolate Banana
(Lean Mass Gain)
� 12 oz. Water
� 4 to 5 ice cubes
� 1 banana
� 1 tablespoon heavy cream
� 2 scoops chocolate protein powder

German Chocolate Cake:
(Lean Mass Gain)
� 12 oz. water
� 4 ice cubes
� 1 tablespoon heavy cream
� 1 tablespoon cream of coconut
� 2 scoops chocolate protein powder

Tangerine Cream:
(Maximum Fat Loss or Lean Mass Gain)
� 12 oz. Tangerine Diet Rite
� 4 Ice Cubes
� 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
� 1 to 3 scoops vanilla protein powder

Root Beer Float:
(Maximum Fat Loss or Lean Mass Gain)
� 1 can Diet A&W Root Beer
� 1 to 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
� 4 ice cubes
� 1 to 3 scoops vanilla protein powder

Pineapple Blast:
(Lean Mass Gain Fat Burning and off Season)
� 4 ice cubes
� 12 oz. water
� 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
� 1/2 cup pineapple chunks

Pina Colada Passion
(Lean Mass Gain Fat Burning and Off Season)
� 12 oz. water
� 4 ice cubes
� 3 scoops vanilla protein powder
� 1/3 cup Pineapple chunks
� 2 tsp. Coconut extract

Ultra Oatmeal: (mix ingredients after cooking)
(Lean Mass Gain Fat Burning and Off Season)
� 1 serving cooked plain oatmeal (1/2 cup precooked)
� 1 to 1� scoops vanilla protein powder

Power Fudge: Vanilla or Chocolate
(Lean Mass Gain Fat Burning)
� 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
� 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
� *mix together in a bowl until ingredients reach consistency of cake icing. May be refrigerated or frozen.

Peanut Butter Muscle Balls:
(Lean Mass Gain Off Season)
� Follow directions for power fudge. Form peanut butter into small balls slightly larger than a marble. Coat with Power Fudge by rolling together to create a chocolate covered peanut butter ball. Refrigerate for 2 hours. May be frozen to speed up process.

Chocolate Banana Shake
� 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
� 6 to 8 ounces of water
� 4 to 6 ice cubes
� 8 strawberries
� Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Chocolate Banana Shake
� 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
� 6 to 8 ounces of water
� 4 to 6 ice cubes
� 1 banana
� Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Chocolate Strawberry Blast
� 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
� 6 to 8 ounces of water
� 4 to 6 ice cubes
� 8 strawberries
� Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Vanilla Banana Creamy
� 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
� 6 to 8 ounces of water or whole (or 2%) milk
� 6 ice cubes
� 1 banana
� Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Rasberry Chocolate Thick
� 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
� 6 to 8 ounces of whole (or 2%) milk
� 6 ice cubes
� 8 rasberries
� Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Drink or eat with a spoon!

Banana Cheerio Quickfast
� Great for a super fast morning meal
� 1 to 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
� 6 to 8 ounces of water
� 4 to 6 ice cubes
� 1 banana
� 3/4 cup cup or original cheerios
� Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Orange Creamsicle
� 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
� 6 to 8 ounces of water
� 4 to 6 ice cubes
� 1 to 2 peeled oranges
� Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Blueberry Blaster
� 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
� 6 to 8 ounces of water
� 4 to 6 ice cubes
� 20-30 blueberries
� Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass. Enjoy!

Mocha Surprise
� Save some leftover coffee and add about 1/2 cup to your next chocolate shake. Adds 0 calories but lots of taste.

Orange Tangy
� Add a dash of sugar free Tang to a vanilla protein shake. Adds less than 10 calories and brings back childhood memories of enjoying the real thing.

Grasshopper
� A few drops of mint extract will turn your chocolate shake into a chocolate mint treat.
Eggnog
� Add a dash of cinnamon, a dash of nutmeg and a sprinkle of butter buds to a vanilla shake to create a yummy eggnog flavor.

Protein & Oatmeal Pancakes
Ingredients
� 1/3 cup oatmeal
� 2 or 3 egg whites scrambled (or 1/2 cupe eggbeaters)
� 1 scoop vanilla protein
� 1/2 tsp baking soda
� dash of pumpkin pie spice
� 1/8 tsp sweet-n-low brown
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and allow mixture to thicken for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour onto preheated frying pan or griddle. Cook over medium heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Gamish with fresh strawberries or sugar free syrup. Makes 1 serving.
Variation- Add 1/2 pack sugar free apple cider mix. Lots of flavor and only 8 more calories.

Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
� 1/2 cup all natural creamy peanut butter
� 1/4 cup honey
� 1 1/2 scoop vanilla protein
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Roll by hand into 1" balls and chill until firm (about an hour). They make great high protein snacks and are an excellent source of healthy fats. Makes 4 servings.

Protein Pudding Shots
� Try mixing your scoop of protein with 2 tbs fat free, sugar free pudding mix and 1 oz ice water. Allow mixture to thicken and eat it with a spoon. Adds 50 calories and 6 grams of carbohydrates.

Chocolate Monkey
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein
1/2 a banana

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.


Strawberry Banana Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein
1/2 banana
3 whole frozen strawberries

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Banana Split
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/2 banana
1/4 cup chopped pineapple
2 frozen strawberries

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Blueberry Bonanza Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Chocolate Covered Cherry
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein
10-12 frozen or fresh cherries
optional: 1 tsp. of SF Cherry Torani Syrup or a drop of cherry extract

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Silky Latte
4 oz. Silk brand Mocha soy milk
4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Silky Mocha
4 oz. Silk brand Mocha soy milk
4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Smoothie
4 oz. Vitasoy Peppermint Chocolate soy milk
4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup canned pumpkin (chilled)
Dash of pumpkin pie spice

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Berry Berry Good Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup frozen or fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Mochachinno
8 oz. cold coffee
1 scoop chocolate protein
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Egg Nog Protein Shake
4 oz. Silk Nog soy milk
4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein
Dash of nutmeg

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder. Blend on low then high till well blended. Dash of nutmeg on top.

Pina Colada

8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup pineapple
1 Tbs. SF Coconut Torani Syrup (I've also used 2 T. of unsweetened coconut from the health food store or Baker's catalog)

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Peanut Butter Cup
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 Tbs. peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
2-3 ice cubes

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Cherry Vanilla Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein
5-6 maraschino cherries
1 Tbs. SF French Vanilla Torani Syrup

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Chocolate Caramel Protein Shake
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 Tbs. SF Caramel Torani Syrup
3 Ice Cubes

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 banana

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Strawberry Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein
3-4 Frozen Whole Strawberries

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Lemon Meringue Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 T. SF Jello Lemon Pudding Powder
2 Ice Cubes

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Green Giant
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 T. SF Jello Pistachio Pudding Powder
2 Ice Cubes

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Butterscotch Shake
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 T. SF Jello Butterscotch Pudding Powder
2 Ice Cubes

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Strawberry Cheesecake Shake
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 T. SF Jello Cheesecake Pudding Powder
3-4 Frozen or Fresh Strawberries

Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Vanilla Spice Protein Shake
4 oz. Silk Spice soy milk
4 oz. water
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Nutmeg
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Chocolate Almond Protein Smoothie
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
4 oz. water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 T. Almond Butter
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Mango Madness Protein Smoothie
4 oz. water
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Banana Joe Protein Shake
4 oz. water
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 banana
1/2 shot of espresso or 1/4 cup fresh coffee or 1 tsp instant coffee
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Carrot Cake Protein Shake
4 oz. water
4 oz. Silk Spice soy milk (if you use Vanilla or Plain Milk add more cinnamon and nutmeg)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup frozen sliced carrots
1 Tablespoon Cream Cheese
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Nutmeg

Place liquids in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Mango Banana Protein Lassi
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
4 oz. water
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 Tbs. SF Vanilla Torani Syrup
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 Banana (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Banana Protein Smoothie
4 oz. water
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 Banana (fresh or frozen)
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Nutmeg
2-3 Ice Cubes

2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Mocha Banana Joe Protein Shake
4 oz. water
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
1 scoop Chocolate protein powder
1/2 banana
1 tsp
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Mocha Joe Protein Shake
4 oz. water
4 oz. vanilla soy milk
1 scoop Chocolate protein powder
1 tsp instant espresso powder
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Peach Cobbler Protein Shake
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup frozen sliced peaches
dash cinnamon
dash nutmeg
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended

Mango Banana Protein Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup frozen mango chunks
1/2 a banana
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Gingersnap Protein Smoothie
8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 Tablespoon Starbuck's SF Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
dash of cinnamon
2-3 ice cubes

Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

Basic Instructions:
1 scoop of protein powder, 4-6 ounces of water, natural low sugar juice or skim milk. These drinks are excellent by themselves or when blended at low speed for 1 to 3 minutes with 4-8 ice cubes or the equivalent amount of crushed ice.

Vanilla Blush
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 oz. water
1/2 TBL Carob Powder
Pinch Ground Cinnamon
4 - 8 ice cubes

Iced Expresso
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 oz. water
1 1/2 TBL instant Expresso Coffee
4 - 8 ice cubes

Apple Pie
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
4 oz. Apple Juice & 4 oz. water
1 graham cracker (4 sm squares)
4 - 8 ice cubes

Double Apple
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
4 oz. Apple Juice & 4 oz. water
1/2 Apple, chopped or sliced
4 - 8 ice cubes

Orange Creamsicle
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 oz. Orange Juice
4 - 8 ice cubes

Orange Monkey
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 oz. Orange Juice
1/2 banana
4 - 8 ice cubes

Lemon Squeeze
4 scoops Vanilla Protein powder
3 oz. Lemon Juice & 5 oz. water
1 TBL Honey
4 - 8 ice cubes

Pink Possibility
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 oz. Pink Grapefruit Juice
4 - 8 ice cubes

Tangy Tangerine
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
1/2 cup Tangerine Non-Fat Yogurt
Fresh or canned Tangerines
4 - 8 ice cubes

Strawberry Supreme
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 oz. water
1 cup frozen Strawberries
4 - 8 ice cubes

Rapsi Rumble
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
4 oz. Orange/Pineapple Juice
4 oz. water
1/4 cup frozen Raspberries
1/2 Kiwi
4 - 8 ice cubes

Creamy Cranberry
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 oz. Cranberry Juice
1/2 cup Vanilla Non-Fat Yogurt
4 - 8 ice cubes

Cran-Strawberry
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
4 oz. Cranberry Juice
4 oz. water
1/4 cup frozen Raspberries
1/4 cup frozen Strawberries
4 - 8 ice cubes

Berry-Berry
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 oz. water
1 cup fresh or frozen Mixed
Berries
4 - 8 ice cubes

Peach Paradise
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 oz. water
1 Peach, chopped or sliced
1/2 Banana
4 - 8 ice cubes

Hawaiian Holiday
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 oz. Pineapple Juice
4 or 5 frozen Strawberries
1/2 Banana
4 drops Coconut Extract
4 - 8 ice cubes

Papaya Pizzazz
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 oz. Papaya Juice
1/2 Peach, chopped or sliced
1/2 Banana
4 - 8 ice cubes

Mango Mambo
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
4 oz. Pineapple Juice
4 oz. water
1/2 cup Passionfruit Mango
1/2 Peach, chopped or sliced
4 - 8 ice cubes

Coke-Float
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 - 12 oz. Diet Coke
1/4 cup Non-Fat Vanilla Ice Cream
4 - 8 ice cubes

Black Cow
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 - 12 oz. Diet Root Beer
1/4 cup Non-Fat Van Ice Cream
4 - 8 ice cubes

The Un-Cola
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 - 12 oz. Diet Sprite or 7-Up
1/4 cup Non-Fat Vanilla Ice Cream
4 - 8 ice cubes

Orange Delight
1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder
8 - 12 oz. Diet Orange Slice or
Orange Crush
1/2 Banana
4 - 8 ice cubes

Chocolate Banana
1 scoop Chocolate Protein powder
4 - 8 oz. Skim Milk
1/2 Banana
4 - 8 ice cubes

Chocolate Truffle
1 scoop Chocolate Protein powder
8 oz. Cranberry Juice
4 - 8 ice cubes

Chocolate Almond Oasis
1 scoop Chocolate Protein powder
8 oz. water
1/2 Banana
4 drops Almond Extract
4 - 8 ice cubes

Ice Blended Mocha
1 scoop Chocolate Protein powder
8 oz. water
1 1/2 TBL instant Coffee
4 - 8 ice cubes

Blended Mint Mocha
1 scoop Chocolate Protein powder
8 oz. water
3 drops Mint Extract
1 1/2 TBL instant Coffee
4 - 8 ice cubes

Black Forest
1 scoop Chocolate Protein powder
8 oz. water
5 - 10 frozen Strawberries
4 - 8 ice cubes
Protein Balls Recipe
The pb and oatmeal balls are VERY easy. (Great Recipe *****)
1 cup Peanut Butter (I use no-sugar-added Peter Pan)
1 cup rolled oatmeal -- not the instant stuff
1 cup protein powder (I use Matrix Chocolate, but you can use other flavors)
5 packets Splenda
Warm the peanut butter in microwave about 30-40 seconds -- it melts it and makes mixing in the other ingredients much easier. Add the oatmeal, protein powder, and Splenda and mix well. (If needed, you can add a little bit of water to make it easier to mix) Roll into walnut sized balls, refrigerate. Store in fridge in zip-lock baggies. This recipe makes 20-24 balls.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE (All stages except clear liquids)
12 ounces of water
12 ice cubes
1 scoop of chocolate coconut protein delite
and 1 teaspoon of peanutbutter JIF

Blended well in blender.
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BANANA NOG (All stages except clear liquids)
1 scoop vanilla protien powder
1 cup skim milk
A one inch chunk of banana
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp vanilla

Whiz up in a blender until smooth.

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NECTAR PROTEIN COCKTAIL (All stages)
Makes 64 ounces of drink mix
Serving Size 12 ounces, calories 120, protein 18g, carbs 0, fat 0

1 tub Crystal Light
4 scoops Nectar, fruit juice flavored whey isolate

Prepare the Crystal Light in a plastic pitcher using 64 ounces of water, or to your taste. Using a silicon whisk or large spoon, blend in 3-4 scoops of Nectar. Keep chilled and consume within 24 hours of preparation to ensure freshness. Stir before pouring as some settling occurs. Great flavor combinations include:
Crystal Light Fruit Punch and Nectar Twisted Cherry
Crystal Light Sunrise Orange and Nectar Fuzzy Navel
Crystal Light Pineapple Orange and Nectar Fuzzy Navel or Caribbean Cooler
Crystal Light Peach Tea and Nectar Lemon Tea
Crystal Light Raspberry Lemonade and Nectar Roadside Lemonade, Strawberry Kiwi or Twisted Cherry
Crystal Light Pineapple Orange and IsoFruit Delite Pineapple
Lipton SF Green Tea Honey Lemon and IsoFruit Delite Apple

Pumpkin Protein Shake (All stages except clear liquids)
1/4 c. pumpkin puree, unsweetened
2 T. Splenda Granular
pinch of salt
1/8 t. cinnamon
1/8 t. ginger
scant 1/8 t. cloves
OR 1/2 t. pumpkin pie spice instead of other seperate spices
1 cup milk or soymilk
1 scoop Matrix Vanilla pro powder
1/4 cup frozen Cool Whip or NSA Vanilla Ice Cream
1 - 1 1/2 cups ice

Throw all ingredients into blender and whiz up. Pour into a tall glass and drizzle with Caramel Sauce, if desired. (Cinnamon Bliss is fab!!)
HOT COCOA (All stages except clear liquids)
1 tablespoon Splenda
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons dried milk powder
8 ounces non-fat milk
Dash salt
Few drops good quality vanilla

Blend Splenda, unsweetened cocoa, dried milk powder and salt in large mug. Blend in milk, stirring until dissolved. Microwave 1 minute on high or until hot. Can also heat in saucepan on stove. (13 grams of protein)

BUTTERCREME TOFFEE ICED VANILLA LATTE (All stages except clear liquids)
2-3oz crushed ice
4oz Mice Milk Vanilla - 9g
2-3oz water
1/2 packet Big Train Vanilla Latte mix - 1g
1/2 scoop Elite Buttercreme Toffee flavor- 11g

Dump it all in a Magic Bullet or blender and blend away! Add a blob of SF Cool Whip or RediWhip if desired.

This is really good! It's sweet, but not super-sweet
PINA COLADA SHAKE (All stages except clear liquids)
1 container FAGE 2% yogurt
8 oz skim milk (could be done with water, I suppose)
1 scoop Isofruit Pineapple
1 oz s/f Coconut syrup
6 ice cubes

Process in blender or bullet.

Makes a 16 oz shake with 46g of protein

CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE (All stages except clear liquids)
Frozen Vanilla Yogurt
Scoop of Chocolate Coconut Protein Powder
1" brownie (BE Low Carb Brownies, i freeze in 1" squares)

Put in Blender with just enough vanilla soymilk to blend.

CARAMEL HAZELNUT SHAKE (All stages except clear liquids)
2 scoops vanilla Zero-Carb Isopure
1 c. ff Lactaid Milk
3 T. Coffee Mate sf Hazelnut non-dairy creamer
1 oz. sf Torani Caramel syrup
Ice (I use an entire tray)

Add everything in blender but ice and blend together to combine. Add ice cubes one by one to create consistency you desire.

Calories: 335
Protein: 59
Carbs: 16
Fat: 3

Notes: I like using the sugar-free and fat-free Coffee Mate creamer

Some of you might have remembered me asking if/how/when you chose to tell people, especially your parents.  Well, I had decided to talk to my mother over the course of the next couple months and put a little out there at a time about different wieght loss methods, issues, etc. and then tell her once I was officially approved and had a surgery date (so she didn't stress or worry). 

I am currently living near DC, but my permanent residence is in Michigan.  My mother takes care of my house and lives there full time.  As a result, I've asked her to open my mail and forward anything important.  Well, today she called me to give the rundown of my mail and then sounded all confused about a letter "about a bariatric surgery that you did or are planning on doing???"    Wasn't expecting that!  Geesh, how could I not think they would send stuff to my 'residence'?

Well, after breaking the news that I was looking into wls as an option and reassuring her I wasn't having my insides re-routed, I got the dreaded lecture of how I just need to eat healthier and that I'd lost weight before meeting my SO and I just needed to do that again...  I then had to break the news that the 'diet' I was on was called partying and smoking.  Sure, I'd go for walks after work with friends, but then we topped the night off getting boozed up and chain smoking.  Although it was a fun, and I mean, very fun, and social point of my life, that just doesn't fit into my lifestyle nor do I want it to, anymore. 

At one point when she started blaming SO for my weight, I told her I was just going to have to speak to her later.   She stopped the accusations and I asked her if she could name a time in my life, at ANY point, that I had not been severely overweight?  After stammering and telling me how I was "big boned" (haha), etc.  and then I broke it to her what my weight is and has been over the years, she finally said that of course she would support me in whatever decision I made.  I think the realization that I have about 125 extra pounds was eye opening.

I made a clear case regarding the risks of surgery vs. the risk I carried with continuing my current path, and the various co-morbidities and family history of things. 

Overall, it went well.  Not my ideal way of telling my mom, and I hope she doesn't worry herself crazy.  It bothers me that I'm not there to reassure her.


H.

I've been trying to figure out when to tell my mom about my decision for the VSG surgery.  I called her today to see how things were going and I got out "I talked to a doctor about my wieght, you know since my blood pressure is out of control and stuff" ... and she cut me off.  I go the usual "it's your poor choices in diet, you need to cut out all soduim, cut out the junk, etc." and then she went on to tell me how she needed to lose weight too and she'll just eat a piece of toast in the morning instead of two, and so on and so on... that "once you get to 195 pounds, you know you gotta do something!" ...now, for my mother, that is definitely really heavy.  For me, I found myself thinking, yeah, I wish that's all it was.  I realized that she might have an idea of where I was headed with the conversation, and that's why she changed it.  I would have rather sat through 15 minutes of hearing about the garden rather than the do's and dont's of weight loss, again.

When the time is right, I'll be able to tell her. 

The more and more I research, the more sure I am.  I have no doubt in my mind/heart that this is the right decision.  I'm excited to continue and get a date, finally.  I'm looking forward to getting my Keishi excited too.  It would be wonderful if he hopped on the wagon and we went through this together to an extent.  A girl can hope!  I wish he would take a more involved role and proactive to look into it and discuss it with me.  He might be, and just not talking to me about it... he does that sometimes.  When things get serious, he clams up sometimes.

I have no idea where or what this blog is intended, or who might see it.  Maybe once I'm sleeved I'll be brave enough to put my starting weight out there.  This is a tool I'm going to use to look back and see what I went through on my journey and how I'm growing as a person.  Hopefully. lol

ps. The crappy feeling I was having the other night was an allergic reaction to Percocet.  Another pain mgmt option bites the dust.  I was so miserable this week that I could have strangled a teddybear. 

I woke up today in pain with my sciatic nerve and shoulder.  So much that I ended up calling off work and medicating myself to bear the pain.  Now that it's evening, I've had 3 waves of nausea and just an overwhelming feeling like I am going to pass out, followed by chills and then hot sweaty flashes and repeat. 

I have no idea what is going on.  I haven't taken any medicine for at least 6 hours so it shouldn't be that. I really can't stand feeling like this.  ...I'm just whining.