Im new to this board, so please excuse this if the questions are lame!
Is there any one protiein powder that is better used in this plan than another? And is there a suggested shopping list available for the beginner ?
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Hi Cathy!
Don't worry, there are NO dumb questions! That's how you educate yourself.
I think any protein powder is ok. I've seen many ones listed here for what people use.
Do you mean for the beginner....5dpt? Or WLS?
Welcome to you!!
Don't worry, there are NO dumb questions! That's how you educate yourself.
I think any protein powder is ok. I've seen many ones listed here for what people use.
Do you mean for the beginner....5dpt? Or WLS?
Welcome to you!!
QUOTE(cathyxmas @ Feb 18 2008, 09:53 AM) 
Im new to this board, so please excuse this if the questions are lame!
Is there any one protiein powder that is better used in this plan than another? And is there a suggested shopping list available for the beginner ?
Is there any one protiein powder that is better used in this plan than another? And is there a suggested shopping list available for the beginner ?
Hi!
Welcome!
Like Jules said - there are no dumb questions.
We get ours at Costco or Wal-Mart.
When you go shopping, look for Low Sugar and high protein.
Some one will post with exact product names.
Happy Monday!
QUOTE(Jules @ Feb 18 2008, 01:04 PM)
Hi Cathy!
Don't worry, there are NO dumb questions! That's how you educate yourself.
I think any protein powder is ok. I've seen many ones listed here for what people use.
Do you mean for the beginner....5dpt? Or WLS?
Welcome to you!!
Don't worry, there are NO dumb questions! That's how you educate yourself.
I think any protein powder is ok. I've seen many ones listed here for what people use.
Do you mean for the beginner....5dpt? Or WLS?
Welcome to you!!
Thanks for your reply jules! I want to start on the 5day---My info. has not yet been up dated-I had RNY in 05, starting at 272-150 now 155. I'm 5'3" 54yrs old.
Thanks again,
Cathy
Hi Cathy,
I like the CytoSport Muscle Milk in any flavor. I stick to chocolate
and vanilla. This kind is lactose free which is a plus because
many of us become lactose intolerant post-WLS. You can just
mix it with water (and ice) rather than milk for shakes. It's also
very fine milled, meaning it mixes well and is not as gritty as
some of the cheaper supplements.
I buy mine from www.cheapvitamins.com for around $25 shipped.
At GNC it costs from $59-$69 for the same brand name, same
amount; a bit under three lbs.And that's if you buy in person from a GNC
store. Several folks in the Neighborhood prefer this brand.Hope this helps!
I like the CytoSport Muscle Milk in any flavor. I stick to chocolate
and vanilla. This kind is lactose free which is a plus because
many of us become lactose intolerant post-WLS. You can just
mix it with water (and ice) rather than milk for shakes. It's also
very fine milled, meaning it mixes well and is not as gritty as
some of the cheaper supplements.
I buy mine from www.cheapvitamins.com for around $25 shipped.
At GNC it costs from $59-$69 for the same brand name, same
amount; a bit under three lbs.And that's if you buy in person from a GNC
store. Several folks in the Neighborhood prefer this brand.Hope this helps!
QUOTE(N A @ Feb 18 2008, 01:12 PM)
Hi!
Welcome!
Like Jules said - there are no dumb questions.
We get ours at Costco or Wal-Mart.
When you go shopping, look for Low Sugar and high protein.
Some one will post with exact product names.
Happy Monday!
Welcome!
Like Jules said - there are no dumb questions.
We get ours at Costco or Wal-Mart.
When you go shopping, look for Low Sugar and high protein.
Some one will post with exact product names.
Happy Monday!
Hi Nancy! Thanks for your input! The old demon carbohydrate is calling my name! I have to nip this in the bud!
Cathy
QUOTE(mickeefynn @ Feb 18 2008, 01:17 PM)
Hi Cathy,
I like the CytoSport Muscle Milk in any flavor. I stick to chocolate
and vanilla. This kind is lactose free which is a plus because
many of us become lactose intolerant post-WLS. You can just
mix it with water (and ice) rather than milk for shakes. It's also
very fine milled, meaning it mixes well and is not as gritty as
some of the cheaper supplements.
I buy mine from www.cheapvitamins.com for around $25 shipped.
At GNC it costs from $59-$69 for the same brand name, same
amount; a bit under three lbs.And that's if you buy in person from a GNC
store. Several folks in the Neighborhood prefer this brand.Hope this helps!
I like the CytoSport Muscle Milk in any flavor. I stick to chocolate
and vanilla. This kind is lactose free which is a plus because
many of us become lactose intolerant post-WLS. You can just
mix it with water (and ice) rather than milk for shakes. It's also
very fine milled, meaning it mixes well and is not as gritty as
some of the cheaper supplements.
I buy mine from www.cheapvitamins.com for around $25 shipped.
At GNC it costs from $59-$69 for the same brand name, same
amount; a bit under three lbs.And that's if you buy in person from a GNC
store. Several folks in the Neighborhood prefer this brand.Hope this helps!
Hey Mikee!
Thanks for the info! I will check out cheapvitamins .com for sure!
Take care,
Cathy
QUOTE(cathyxmas @ Feb 18 2008, 10:16 AM)
Thanks for your reply jules! I want to start on the 5day---My info. has not yet been up dated-I had RNY in 05, starting at 272-150 now 155. I'm 5'3" 54yrs old.
Thanks again,
Cathy
Thanks again,
Cathy
Hi again Cathy!
Just FYI, I use Desiner Whey protein powder, chocolate. I prefer the "chocolate milk" like protein shake! Plus I always add coffee, because I LOVE coffee!!! :)
Read all the information here about the 5dpt. Decide what you want to make, if you want to make any of the soups, and make them ahead of time. Get your protein powder and whatever else you need to make your drinks. For days 3,4,& 5 I had hard boiled eggs ready, eggs for scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, salsa, chicken breasts to bake, ground hamburger already cooked and waiting and a steak for Friday night's dinner. That way I had a choice each day for what I could eat. The pumpkin/sausage soup is absolutely fantastic and really easy to make. It sounded awful to me, I'm not a huge pumpkin fan, but I was pleasantly surprised. I found that the salsa really helped "spice" things up tastewise, I used it alot that week.
And there are always people here doing the 5dpt, so join them. The support helps a LOT, just knowing how everyone else is doing and keeping yourself accountable.
It sounds like you're doing good with your weight loss. The 5dpt really gave me an "awareness" of my pouch. I think you'll find it helpful. And like everyone here says, it is ONLY 5 days and we can do anything for 5 days!!! No worries!! You'll do great!
Glad you're here!
Hi and Welcome
Everyone has given you wonderful advice so far so I would like to say we are all here to learn from each other so please feel free to ask a lot of questions thats how we all learn.....
I like the Body Fortress Whey Protein Powder from Wal-Mart ....Congratulations on your outstanding weight-loss over 100 lbs.........hugs
Everyone has given you wonderful advice so far so I would like to say we are all here to learn from each other so please feel free to ask a lot of questions thats how we all learn.....
I like the Body Fortress Whey Protein Powder from Wal-Mart ....Congratulations on your outstanding weight-loss over 100 lbs.........hugs
QUOTE(Jules @ Feb 18 2008, 01:26 PM)
Hi again Cathy!
Just FYI, I use Desiner Whey protein powder, chocolate. I prefer the "chocolate milk" like protein shake! Plus I always add coffee, because I LOVE coffee!!! :)
Read all the information here about the 5dpt. Decide what you want to make, if you want to make any of the soups, and make them ahead of time. Get your protein powder and whatever else you need to make your drinks. For days 3,4,& 5 I had hard boiled eggs ready, eggs for scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, salsa, chicken breasts to bake, ground hamburger already cooked and waiting and a steak for Friday night's dinner. That way I had a choice each day for what I could eat. The pumpkin/sausage soup is absolutely fantastic and really easy to make. It sounded awful to me, I'm not a huge pumpkin fan, but I was pleasantly surprised. I found that the salsa really helped "spice" things up tastewise, I used it alot that week.
And there are always people here doing the 5dpt, so join them. The support helps a LOT, just knowing how everyone else is doing and keeping yourself accountable.
It sounds like you're doing good with your weight loss. The 5dpt really gave me an "awareness" of my pouch. I think you'll find it helpful. And like everyone here says, it is ONLY 5 days and we can do anything for 5 days!!! No worries!! You'll do great!
Glad you're here!
Just FYI, I use Desiner Whey protein powder, chocolate. I prefer the "chocolate milk" like protein shake! Plus I always add coffee, because I LOVE coffee!!! :)
Read all the information here about the 5dpt. Decide what you want to make, if you want to make any of the soups, and make them ahead of time. Get your protein powder and whatever else you need to make your drinks. For days 3,4,& 5 I had hard boiled eggs ready, eggs for scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, salsa, chicken breasts to bake, ground hamburger already cooked and waiting and a steak for Friday night's dinner. That way I had a choice each day for what I could eat. The pumpkin/sausage soup is absolutely fantastic and really easy to make. It sounded awful to me, I'm not a huge pumpkin fan, but I was pleasantly surprised. I found that the salsa really helped "spice" things up tastewise, I used it alot that week.
And there are always people here doing the 5dpt, so join them. The support helps a LOT, just knowing how everyone else is doing and keeping yourself accountable.
It sounds like you're doing good with your weight loss. The 5dpt really gave me an "awareness" of my pouch. I think you'll find it helpful. And like everyone here says, it is ONLY 5 days and we can do anything for 5 days!!! No worries!! You'll do great!
Glad you're here!
Thanks Jules, Lots of GOOD information there. I just learned about SLIDER foods! Pretzels---I eat them all the time! A NO-NO fro now on.
Cathy
I'd never even heard the term "slider foods" until I came here a couple of weeks ago! Makes sense! Good luck to you Cathy!!
QUOTE(Emarie @ Feb 18 2008, 01:43 PM)
Hi and Welcome
Everyone has given you wonderful advice so far so I would like to say we are all here to learn from each other so please feel free to ask a lot of questions thats how we all learn.....
I like the Body Fortress Whey Protein Powder from Wal-Mart ....Congratulations on your outstanding weight-loss over 100 lbs.........hugs
Everyone has given you wonderful advice so far so I would like to say we are all here to learn from each other so please feel free to ask a lot of questions thats how we all learn.....
I like the Body Fortress Whey Protein Powder from Wal-Mart ....Congratulations on your outstanding weight-loss over 100 lbs.........hugs
Hi Emarie!
Thank you for your compliments! After 4yrs it is nice to here conformation like that. WLS has truly been a "Gift from GOD" for me!
Take care!
Cathy
QUOTE(cathyxmas @ Feb 18 2008, 12:53 PM)
Im new to this board, so please excuse this if the questions are lame!
Is there any one protiein powder that is better used in this plan than another? And is there a suggested shopping list available for the beginner ?
Is there any one protiein powder that is better used in this plan than another? And is there a suggested shopping list available for the beginner ?
Welcome, Cathy. I just finished my first 5-day pouch test. I am almost 8 years out and I'll tell you, if there had been so many GREAT protein powders then, I'm not sure I would have ever wanted to go back to solid food.
I've been using Matrix 5.0. It's a little pricey - 5 pounds for $38 - but it lasts a long time, mixes well and tastes incredible.
Good luck!
Nancy
QUOTE(Jules @ Feb 18 2008, 02:09 PM)
I'd never even heard the term "slider foods" until I came here a couple of weeks ago! Makes sense! Good luck to you Cathy!!
I'm making out my shopping list as we speak! Any more suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Cat
QUOTE(nancygirl54 @ Feb 18 2008, 02:12 PM)
Welcome, Cathy. I just finished my first 5-day pouch test. I am almost 8 years out and I'll tell you, if there had been so many GREAT protein powders then, I'm not sure I would have ever wanted to go back to solid food.
I've been using Matrix 5.0. It's a little pricey - 5 pounds for $38 - but it lasts a long time, mixes well and tastes incredible.
Good luck!
Nancy
I've been using Matrix 5.0. It's a little pricey - 5 pounds for $38 - but it lasts a long time, mixes well and tastes incredible.
Good luck!
Nancy
HI Nancy!
8 years! WOW!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'll have to visit your profile and read up. Where can I find Matrix 5.0?
Cat
PS I just never used protein powder, bars YES!!
QUOTE(cathyxmas @ Feb 18 2008, 02:17 PM)
I'm making out my shopping list as we speak! Any more suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Cat
Thanks,
Cat
oooo Get peanut butter for making protein balls!
I'm in the market for unsweetened protein powder with at least 23 grams protein per scoop. Any recommendations?
Cathy! I personally love the Designer Whey brand of protein (currently have on-hand the unflavored "Natural" 1{I think this has 19g protein per scoop} as well as their ProteinPak 2 Go in Orange/Mango flavor...it's awesome and mixes easily with a bottle of water with 60 cal and 10g protein per pkg...YUMMERS!). I also like a brand called Jay Robb's b/c it uses "all natural" ingredients including "Stevia" for sweetening instead of aspartame or sucralose.... I currently have the Strawberry in it...the cheapest I have found this one is @ The Vitamin Shoppe for about $30 for a small tub (25 servings maybe; 1.5 lbs)...it's really good mixed with yogurt and fresh strawberries...NO artificial anything in it...HUGE plus for me! (about 25g protein per scoop)
I also like the taste of the Body Fortress brand from Wally World...I have both the vanilla and the chocolate...it is fairly inexpensive about $14-$15 per 3lb tub...26g of protein per scoop...
Sandi...I like the Designer Whey but I think the protein content is 19g per scoop...I checked and it is only 19g....
Blessings!
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