A typical day in my sleeve + my favorite protein shake

Jan 20, 2012

Disclaimer: Keep in mind that I am a sleeve patient, 1+ year out, and not a doctor / nutritionist. Please follow the advice of your own medical professional care team.

I have found it helpful to capture what I enjoy eating at various stages of this process. Below is a typical day for me at this stage, and a recipe for my current favorite shake.

breakfast:
Strawberry-oatmeal smoothie (on cardio days) or
Kashi high protein cereal, high protein milk, & frozen blueberries or
Poached egg on toast

lunch:
Leftovers (I always have leftovers in my fridge which is so weird to me) or
Thawed cooked shrimp w/cocktail sauce or
Homemade tuna salad with crackers or toast.

Snacks:
crackers with reduced fat-cheese or
string cheese or
fruit - typically clementine orange or
post-workout shake (strength training days) or
yogurt or
peanut butter crackers (danger!)

dinner:
3-4 oz of the protein portion of whatever the family is having (first) + veggies/complex carbs as I am able
2 sugar-free popsicles

My favorite shake so far: Strawberries & Creme Oatmeal Smoothie

This shake is amazing. The oatmeal not only tastes surprisingly good but keeps you full and helps you stay regular. Frozen strawberres are key for texture. Don't do it with fresh.

In a blender, combine:
1 scoop Vanilla protein powder
1 cup frozen strawberries (2 handfuls, about 7-8) (frozen peaches are also divine in this)
1/2 c old fashioned oats, uncooked (not instant/quick-cook). I pre-measure these into snack baggies for speed.
4oz orange juice + 4oz cold water

Letting it sit for a few minutes after blending will soften the oats if you find it too chewy. I find the oats also help stabilize the shake so it "keeps" longer and doesn't separate, which is good since it can take a while to get this down.



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