Protein shakes and fluid intake

[Alex Brecher 10,496]

prbaby28,

As was suggested, check the different brands of coconut Water to find one with way less sugar. 28 grams of carbs is way too much! Some brands have less than 1 gram of sugar and 5 calories per cup, so you can use them for your Protein shakes to make them taste better (and to avoid problems that may come when you drink milk!), and for staying hydrated.

You didn’t say in your initial post exactly WHY you’re having trouble hitting your Fluid and Protein goals. I am guessing for protein, it is because you cannot stand the taste. But what about Fluid? If you’re not tolerating Water well, maybe coconut waters and other DIET flavored waters can help. If it’s because you’re not remembering to drink enough or the day seems to pass without finding time to get in your fluids, it may help to write down a schedule. Once you get into the habit, you’ll be able to get in enough liquids more easily.

Good luck!

[jane13 2,256]

I try to drink a certain amount of Water by a certain time. I have two 25 oz bottles I try to drink one on the way to work. the second one by break at 8, third one by lunch at 11. fourth one before I leave at 130...100 oz gone and another to drink at home. it keeps me from being up all night.

[prbaby28 26]

@@Alex Brecher thank you for the help I did find a healthier coconut Water I also switched my Protein to see if that would help but I definitely will try making my Protein Shakes with coconut water. As for my fluids it's just hard for me to find something that my stomach tolerates as well as I can only take tiny sips at a time but I'm following your advice and I downloaded an app to keep track of my fluids. I can't tolerate plain water so I added some lemon to it sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.

[prbaby28 26]

@@jane13 I will try setting a schedule but I can only take sips at a time and my body won't tolerate Water but I will definitely try it with coconut water! Thank you for your help

[jane13 2,256]

@@prbaby28 it may just remind you to drink but it works for me Monday thru Friday.

[rustyw 4]

It's really hard to just constantly drink I'm 3 weeks out from a LB to sleeve and I had forgot how hard that part was

[prbaby28 26]

@@rustyw yes it is lol..I go back to work on Tuesday and I'm stressing because my job is very stressful and hectic.