Hi all!

My surgery is set for Dec 12th. Dr will canceled if I don't lose 10lbs by then. I need help, motivation, inspiration and liquid diet ideas!!

Thank you so much!! I love my lil brats

I am on Protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and high Protein dinner and Snacks (only if hungry) with tons of water!!

As of today I am down 9lbs and 5 days till surgery!!

Depending on your situation, i.e. diabetes, cholesterol, etc. I would suggest Protein, lots of water and fruits and vegetables ONLY. The protein HAS to be lo-carb though. A well respected brand is Beverly International. Met RX has a very tasty ready to drink version that is high in protein and low in carbs. Ultimately, you want to lose the fat and retain your muscle mass. I know it's weird that I know this, but pre-injury swell-up. I used to bodybuild. I worked out with competitive bodybuilders and when it was time for competition and they needed to lean out, they switched to high protein , low carb. Usually 24/48 hours prior to competition they also limited their sodium and water intake. i know that seems strange, but the idea was to showcase the muscle, not the bloat. I'm sure these same principles can be applied in this situation. You definitely do not want to retain water, so cut out the sodium. If possible, Try 3 days of cardio. Walking is good, but if your body is used to walking, you may need to step it up or switch to another activity. If you have access to a sauna and are able to tolerate it, I'd suggest 10 minutes in the sauna a couple of times. It'll rev up that fat burning machine. as long as you are not consuming sugar, which a lot of RTD protein shakes have, unless they specify low carb, you should be fine. GOOD sources of protein are essential. Good Luck!

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I am on Protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and high Protein dinner and Snacks (only if hungry) with tons of water!!

As of today I am down 9lbs and 5 days till surgery!!

Congrats on your hard work and success!!

Replace two meals and a light dinner... exercise.. and do a mild Colon cleanse..good luck ♣