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I 2nd Maxskillz... I used to drink Atkins (but they are higher in fat content)... Moved to premier protein (30g prot) and low carb / low fat. Once I switched, I actually liked them better!

there are some suggestions on Pinterest .. if u do that! I just started noticing mine coming out in clumps the last wk or so. I order Aveda shampoo /conditioner for that. I love Aveda products anyway so hoping this will help some.

The microwave @ the office went on the fritz... but luckily I had an taylor made asian salad mix in frig so had that w/ small can of tuna and the asian dressing. YUM! I need to MFP it to see what the cal/prot was. Just MFP'd .. 216 cal and 20 gr port.

I started as soon as Dr released me for exercise and started w/ a personal trainer. I am older and I desperately want to tone muscles and skin and have them move w/ my weight loss as much as possible.

I'm only 10 wks post op so not sure if my advice will help. However, I have noticed very low energy esp after a workout. #1 - I would recommend getting labs done to see if you are low in a Vitamin. Even if taking Vitamins you could still be low in one. I have a tendency to have low D (pre-op). D and B12 are both add energy. #2 - When I workout ( started 6 wks ago) I was getting "EXHAUSTED" next day and what seems to be working is to up my Protein / Water. I added a 30gr Protein shake pre/post workout... I drink 1/2 b4 and 1/2 after and then next day I am ok. So my 2nd suggestion would be to check ur source of protein and up to 75gr -100 gr and see if that adds energy. Bet others will give more options / better advise!

This might be a tad off topic... but there is another product that I like... it is K2O.. It is like Crystal light but has 5 gr prot. So it counts as water, 30 cal, 5 gr prot and 5 gr fiber. ( 0 sugar but 6 gr carbs)... the pink lemonade is good and mixes in 16.9 - 20 fl oz water.

I like Atkins and Premier... it was the others I mentioned that were all sweet! "oh- Yeah" is the name of a RTD protein shake. I just re-read and figured out u might not have realized that!

I agree I couldn't drink it. I threw 3/4 of it away as well!

I take Celebrate pre and post VSG. It makes me feel a little sick sometimes as well. I noticed the "cherry tart" was worse 4 me. So I recommend trying other flavors. I also eat small bites of it and chew real well b4 taking another bite. Not sure if that helps but mentally it helps me. (LOL)

I've tried several RTD shakes... here is my list and thoughts ( of course everyones tastes are different and historically I have NEVER done shakes! hated them ) Atkins RTD ( milk chocolate and dark chocolate royal ) -- I like both. negatives to this are lower protein 15grams and higher fat. But I like! Premier Protein (chocolate) -- I like as well. Very similiar to Atkins but higher protein 30gr and lower fat! Oh Yeah -- Only tried this one 1 x -- VERY SWEET tasting! but u might love? This is one of the RTD that I learned about from "the world according to eggface" which has AWESOME recipes!!!! for shakes and foods! Highly recommend her blog!!! EAS --chocolate -- didn't care for this one. got 4 pack and gave the other 3 away. Muscle Milk --It was ok. I was able to drink it better if I blended w/ ice and made into more of a milkshake as it was a bit sweet.

Thanks for this thread and the explanation - I needed it! I actually thought slider foods was like yogurt / prot drinks .. etc. Things that went down easy. But just discovered that I could eat corn chips/tortilla's as a slider food. Yikes! Wish I had never learned this. I will definitely move them to the "AVOID @ ALL COST" especially since I know they are a trigger food 4 me anyway! Back to the dense protein.

I like Atkins but decided to try the premier prot since it has more prot and lower fat. It is "ok"... I can taste the prot (I think) while drinking but it doesn't have a bad aftertaste / just a smooth choc taste w/ the choc version. I can do it. Still prefer Atkins milk choc.

Ok, so what is your favorite HIGH Protein food ( low carb / low fat) I've been leaning toward high protein but also high fat ( red meat / cheese / greek yogurt ). I know I can adjust those 3 to the lower fat versions. But what else ? I've never liked cottage cheese. Taste might have changed and I might try again? Suggestions on ways to eat it that are yummy? I don't mind experimenting and learning new tastes.... so let me know what you would recommend!?

Great .. thanks for the suggestion!!! Haven't had any fruit so will add a little and see if that helps!

I am 7 wks post op.... Overall I've been GREAT!!! until this past wk. I started working out w/ a trainer about 3 wks ago. First 2 wks I think she went relatively easy on me but last week she pumped up the workout. I worked out w/ her on Tues and then Wed I barely made it thru the work day and was in bed asleep by 7PM. Thurs , I worked out and then Fri I think I was asleep by 6PM and a nap on Sat. And actually I'm still sore today. My energy level PLUMMETED the day after workout. I assume I should make sure I'm getting all my vitamins in / up my water / increase my calorie & protien intake. Any other suggestions. I am a single mom to a 7yr old. Can't afford to have NO ENERGY! I don't ever recall in my life having my energy hit a wall like that. I mean it was either lay down and sleep or pass out. It was that bad!