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Not Enough Protein

Is Protein a big part of losing the weight fast? I'm barely getting any in... I've lost 12lbs since surgery on 8/8/12

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    • DLCoggin
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      Almost all doctors require that you have at least 60g of Protein a day. My surgeon requires all of her patients to have 100g a day. So the answer to your question is YES, protein is a very big part of

    • markit0
      markit0

      Costco has ready to drink protein drinks (premier protein) that are really good. They are 30 grAms of protein and 160 calories. If you drink 2 of them a day, you'll only need 5 more grams from somethi

    • Ellie_Grace
      Ellie_Grace

      I could not stand the powder Protein drinks or any drinks for awhile. But someone suggested I add a banana and/or other fruit (I use banana and forzen strawberries which work like ice) and use almon

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    Thanks so much Dave!!!

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    Can i please get a copy too? armywife422@gmail.com....thank you :)

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    Can i please get a copy too? armywife422@gmail.com....thank you :)

    Just emailed!!

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    Oops! Armywife422, can you confirm your email address please. The server kicked my email back with the following message.

    Your message did not reach some or all of the intended recipients.

    Subject: High Protein food List

    Sent: 8/31/2012 9:44 AM

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    'armywife422@gmail.com....thank' on 8/31/2012 9:44 AM

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    I am new here. Can I get that excel list of protein foods? Mfregoso@Gmail.com

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    It's armywife422@gmail.com thank you again!

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    Is Protein a big part of losing the weight fast? I'm barely getting any in... I've lost 12lbs since surgery on 8/8/12

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    I believe you need protein to build muscle and you need healthy muscles to burn fat so protein should equal weightloss.

    Here is something that my nutritionist added in my sample packet of protein and Vitamins.... Tastes a lil gross but it's 25 grams of protein in less than 3 oz.

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    Mfregoso8@Gmail.com

    It's armywife422@gmail.com thank you again!

    Just emailed!!

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    I believe you need Protein to build muscle and you need healthy muscles to burn fat so protein should equal weightloss.

    Here is something that my nutritionist added in my sample packet of protein and Vitamins.... Tastes a lil gross but it's 25 grams of protein in less than 3 oz.

    OMG are you able to get that down? I dipped my finger in and havnt been able to try again .

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    Premier nutrition Protein shakes

    I love those shakes

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    OMG are you able to get that down? I dipped my finger in and havnt been able to try again .

    Lil sips at a time and it has to be very cold.

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    Dl I would love that excel list- what a great tool! Thanks!

    Mo613@charter.net

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    I would like the excel list as well. Music1618@yahoo.com

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    DL, could you please send me the list as well? Thanks!! mariacnewman@gmail.com

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