katiet0526

My opinion is that Quest Nutrition is by far the best value and tasting Protein shakes, bars, chips, etc. I do have to say however, I am NOT a sweet tooth kinda gal, so things can taste super sweet to me. I have tried the Salty Carmel Protein Shakes, and wow - - talk about flavor. I have a hard time with drinking that on it's own...however, I can use this Protein as my coffee creamer! The chocolate Chip Cookie and Cookie Dough are awesome. I love Quest and I will be excited to use the ALL PURPOSE protein in meals. I am a 100% lover of Quest Nutrition.
P.S. The high amounts of protein DOES NOT GIVE ME "loose poop" issues like a lot of the Protein Shakes, items do.
PPSS - THE chips are awesome and can be used as a crust for chicken or string cheese sticks...yum.

Thnks for your post, I thought I was the only one
I take chewable Vitamin and gage each time, but doesn't cause nausea. I will go to a pill again once my Dr says okay.
I also take a b-12, but it's liquid and I love it (natures best)
Finally I take a Calcium - chewable - taste like a piece of chocolate -- love it
I'm only two weeks out and LOVE this site. Keep the info coming those of you who have been "through it".
Thanks Everyone!

My opinion is that Quest Nutrition is by far the best value and tasting Protein shakes, bars, chips, etc. I do have to say however, I am NOT a sweet tooth kinda gal, so things can taste super sweet to me. I have tried the Salty Carmel Protein Shakes, and wow - - talk about flavor. I have a hard time with drinking that on it's own...however, I can use this Protein as my coffee creamer! The chocolate Chip Cookie and Cookie Dough are awesome. I love Quest and I will be excited to use the ALL PURPOSE protein in meals. I am a 100% lover of Quest Nutrition.
P.S. The high amounts of protein DOES NOT GIVE ME "loose poop" issues like a lot of the Protein Shakes, items do.
PPSS - THE chips are awesome and can be used as a crust for chicken or string cheese sticks...yum.

I was just told to only have around 40 maybe 50 if I work out that day as my body would need them to burn those days but protien first always

I was told over 70 grams of Protein and under 70 grams of Carbs until I can get to 1200 calories and than over 100 and under 100. My NUT set up myfitness pal for me

Never given a carb limit either.
My rules are 75% of my meals have to be Protein.
I eat only three times a day.
If I go longer than 4-6 hours without a meal I'm allowed a cheese stick or piece of deli meat.
64oz fluids
Everything I eat has to have no more than 10g of fat and 10g of sugar.

I have never been given a carb count either just to limit them to good carbs knowing that if I am eating all my Protein there isn't much room left for carbs. I try to stay below 100 grams of carb a day but prefer to be around 80.

some programs are ultra-low carb, others are moderately low carb. The ultra-low people seem to have a limit - like under 40, for example. My program is in the moderate camp. Like the poster above, they never gave me a specific limit, but between all the other requirements I have (Protein, fluids, etc), my carbs are always below 100 - and usually below 80.

I don't know about you, but I don't have any number of carbs I "should" be having a day. I HAVE to have at least 100 grams of Protein and at least 64 oz. of Fluid.
My program does minimize carbs by avoiding: starches (like rice, bread, Pasta, potatoes, etc.), added sugar/high sugar foods, and especially high fructose corn Syrup.< /p>
By doing this, eating Protein first, and tracking my food, my carbs, calories and fats fall into place without a specific target.
I think this is the reason NUTs don't give explicit calorie or carb targets. If you eat cleanly, especially by adding healthy vegetables and fats to your protein you should be getting all of your macros covered.

Alright so Quest products are hit or miss. What is everyones favorite flavor? I can't stand the flavor of Protein so looking for one that doesnt taste like that.

First -- CONGRATs on the awesome weight loss. I noticed you are also a "tall" girl like me -- I would like to know more about how you work your food, fitness, you seem to be a great person as a mentor.
Second - SO sorry to hear you lost your job. That does suck, but severance and unemployment will keep you going for a while. Take that time to determine if this is a time for any additional changes (i.e. career, etc.). I too lost my job, but 23 days prior to my surgery, thank the stars, upon the seperation, they told me insurance would continue through 11/30, surgery was on 11/23, and so far (fingers and toes crossed) no issues.
Trying to focus on NSVs is the best for you right now. Where there is change around us, sometimes it helps to embrace and see what the next chapter in our lives has instore for us.
Katie T

First -- CONGRATs on the awesome weight loss. I noticed you are also a "tall" girl like me -- I would like to know more about how you work your food, fitness, you seem to be a great person as a mentor.
Second - SO sorry to hear you lost your job. That does suck, but severance and unemployment will keep you going for a while. Take that time to determine if this is a time for any additional changes (i.e. career, etc.). I too lost my job, but 23 days prior to my surgery, thank the stars, upon the seperation, they told me insurance would continue through 11/30, surgery was on 11/23, and so far (fingers and toes crossed) no issues.
Trying to focus on NSVs is the best for you right now. Where there is change around us, sometimes it helps to embrace and see what the next chapter in our lives has instore for us.
Katie T

So today I got laid off. Makes no sense but supposedly purely a financial decision. They're paying a severance. I'll be fine. 47 years old and first time I have lost a job. BUT I am trying to focus on a few positive things 1) I had insurance pay for my surgery that I might not have had at another company; 2) 100 pounds ago I wouldn't have felt too confident going out to look for a job 3) a little time off might not be a bad thing and 4) so far I haven't turned to food or alcohol as I normally would have and don't have the capacity or ability to do that anyway. Life goes on. This could be worse. It was a good ride while it lasted....

Congrats....I was revised on Monday, got out on Wednesday. Doing well but the pain where the port was is still really sore. Let's keep in touch...helps having support.

Congrats....I was revised on Monday, got out on Wednesday. Doing well but the pain where the port was is still really sore. Let's keep in touch...helps having support.