Struggling with my protein, Please help me my wise friends!

katklaws · 11-04-2009, 10:58 AM

Everyone keep in mind though, whey protein concentrate is slightly sweet.

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Originally Posted by xavier

I put the GNC whey protein powder in sups like tomato or butternut squash...make sure your protein powder isnt sweet like vanilla!

SpideyMom · 11-04-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by katklaws

Everyone keep in mind though, whey protein concentrate is slightly sweet.

If you get Unjury, it is a whey protein isolate rather than concentrate, therefore, it has more protein and less lactose (milk sugar), and thus isn't sweet. 1 scoop of unflavored Unjury has 0 sugar, 20 g. protein, 80 cal. I just love the stuff!

JoJo1 · 11-04-2009, 05:40 PM

I recently bought the Unjury Chicken soup flavor. It just mix it with warm water for my afternoon snack and it is really good. It has 20 grams of protein and no carbs.....

Grandma26 · 11-04-2009, 08:09 PM

where do you buy Unjury products?

Lottie · 11-04-2009, 08:13 PM

www.unjury.com

I love unjury. Check it out.

JoJo1 · 11-04-2009, 08:17 PM

Unjury.com is the cheapest too....

ElfiePoo · 11-05-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Grandma26

I am struggling to get in my 70gr of protein everyday in my three 1/2 cup meals (and two 2 oz snacks). It seems like all I eat is protein but when I add it up I am usually around 50 to 55 gr. I am supposed to eat my protein rather than drink it so I haven't been having protein shakes.

I guess I'm curious as to why it matters whether you eat or drink your protein.

I generally drink a protein drink for breakfast because I'm not a breakfast person but need to put something in me because I'm diabetic. Many days I'm too busy to stop and eat so I just drink another protein drink...possibly two if I get hungry through the afternoon. All told that's 75gm of protein. Then I eat a regular dinner.

My doc didn't see a problem with me continuing to drink protein drinks instead of meals but said if I start dropping weight faster than I want...or when I get to maintenance and don't want to lose anymore...I may have to bulk them up with something (milk, banana, etc.) to add calories.

JoJo1 · 11-05-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ElfiePoo

I guess I'm curious as to why it matters whether you eat or drink your protein.

I generally drink a protein drink for breakfast because I'm not a breakfast person but need to put something in me because I'm diabetic. Many days I'm too busy to stop and eat so I just drink another protein drink...possibly two if I get hungry through the afternoon. All told that's 75gm of protein. Then I eat a regular dinner.

My doc didn't see a problem with me continuing to drink protein drinks instead of meals but said if I start dropping weight faster than I want...or when I get to maintenance and don't want to lose anymore...I may have to bulk them up with something (milk, banana, etc.) to add calories.

From the reading I have done here and on other forums, it appears that at some point, the powers that be, figured out that the most efficient weight loss in Band patients occurs when we eat solid food. It is also deemed effective in the management of hunger, which is occurs in varying degrees in Band patients. If you are losing, and are not plagued with terrible hunger, you should do what works for you. I do a liquid protein snack in the late afternoon also that is 0 carb, so it gets me through and also beefs up my protein totals. Best of luck!!!!

ElfiePoo · 11-05-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJo1

It is also deemed effective in the management of hunger, which is occurs in varying degrees in Band patients. If you are losing, and are not plagued with terrible hunger, you should do what works for you. I do a liquid protein snack in the late afternoon also that is 0 carb, so it gets me through and also beefs up my protein totals. Best of luck!!!!

Ahh...I see...another case of "use common sense and listen to your body".

xavier · 11-06-2009, 12:46 PM

I think its as simple as this: If we could lose weight permanently with a protein shake diet we already would have and wouldnt need the band.We HAVE to learn how to eat real food for the rest of our lives. That said, I almost always have a Special K shake in the morning because i am too tight for food.
PS: Best solid proein source if youre a veg...Boca burgers. I love them and they are huge protein for minimal calories.

xavier · 11-06-2009, 12:48 PM

Just a note on the original Boca burger: 100 cals and 18gm protein.

steelergirl · 11-06-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by xavier

Just a note on the original Boca burger: 100 cals and 18gm protein.

I LOVE,LOVE the Boca burgers. I also have used the chicken ones. I use these open faced on high fiber wh wheat bread with spinach! yummy!

Michelle1972 · 11-06-2009, 01:50 PM

GNC Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60

3 scoops in 12 oz of water =

280 Calories
7 carbs
1 gr fat
60 grams of protein.....you read right....60!
I'm on my 2nd week post op and I make one shake in the morning. drink 2 - 4 each meal time...or just go in there and take a sip. Leave it in a shaker bottle in the fridge. Choc and vanilla are good. You can spice them up with flavored extracts.
The chocolate is good with some coconut and almond extract...sort of a Almond Joy taste! Good Luck.

SpideyMom · 11-06-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by xavier

I think its as simple as this: If we could lose weight permanently with a protein shake diet we already would have and wouldnt need the band.We HAVE to learn how to eat real food for the rest of our lives. That said, I almost always have a Special K shake in the morning because i am too tight for food.
PS: Best solid proein source if youre a veg...Boca burgers. I love them and they are huge protein for minimal calories.

I'm the same way, xavier. I make a protein shake every morning because I'm too tight for food. My surgeon agreed that this is okay, as long as I'm eating regular food the rest of the time.

ElfiePoo · 11-06-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by xavier

I think its as simple as this: If we could lose weight permanently with a protein shake diet we already would have and wouldnt need the band.We HAVE to learn how to eat real food for the rest of our lives. That said, I almost always have a Special K shake in the morning because i am too tight for food.
PS: Best solid proein source if youre a veg...Boca burgers. I love them and they are huge protein for minimal calories.

And if we had learned how to eat real food without overdoing it, we wouldn't need the band.

There's nothing wrong with protein shakes instead of 'food' as long as the person in question is not hungry. I lost 70 pounds eating a low carb diet and doing protein shakes for breakfast and lunch...and have kept it off for 6 years.

I'll probably continue to do protein shakes at least for breakfast and play lunch by ear. If 'hungry', I'll eat solid food. If not, I'll drink a protein shake to get the needed nutrition. I always eat dinner.

I don't look to the LAP-BAND® to help me make good choices. I did that prior to the LAP-BAND®. It's a tool to help me control the 'amount' that I eat when I sit down to dinner.

Every person is unique and needs to find what works for them.

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