So, I haven't been doing too well on losing my 15 pounds in 6 months like Molina requires.

I have chronic knee pain. I believe the pain causes depression. I was also in a couple car accidents, which caused some frontal lobe brain damage. That's where your memory and organization and planning happen. I can't seem to plan my meals. I think the knee pain and depression are making it worse.

The only thing I can think of is to start doing Protein shakes. They are a no brainer, no pun intended, I'd appreciate your thoughts and if any body knows the amount of Protein Shakes a day one should be drinking, that would be wonderful to know.

If I could get the weight off and start exercising, I think that would help my brain injury?

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Leebick, Love the idea of the Atkins meals. What do you think about the Protein shakes at Wal-Mart? They have Atkins as well. I am going to go to the pool as well

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I thought if the OP is looking for something simple and straightforward, without having to worry about protein grams and calories all the time, a specific number of Atkins frozen dinners and a specific number of shakes each day might be the way to go. No hassle just keep track of the number of each that is consumed each day!

I am not a huge fan of the ready-to-drink shakes, so I haven't tried many of them. I didn't really like the Premier Protein chocolate, although lots do. I am tempted to try the banana one, just because it's banana! I keep EAS AdvantEDGE shakes on hand in case of emergency. I buy them at BJ's and they work out to a little under $1 each. The chocolate is OK, but I like the vanilla better... but as I said, ready to drink is NOT my first choice. My NUT's guidelines for shakes are (a.) whey protein source, preferably isolate, (b.) ~20gms+ protein, (c.)) less than 3 grams of fat, and (d) under 170 calories per serving. RTD shakes need to have less than 20 grams of carb, powders less than 4g carb. Atkins rtd shakes don't fall into this category because of the calories- I could only have about a half-shake at a time... and who wants to do that? Plus, they're expensive. Using skim milk w/powders changes the carb content and the protein by a tad, so I use unsweetened almond milk, which has way fewer carbs and calories than skim milk. Of course, if I use Water than the nutritional info is the same as what is on the Protein Powder container (but man, it does NOT taste as good!).

Edited August 12, 201610 yr by leebick

I just got back from the dietician, she said 2 Adkins shakes a day and 2 Adkins frozen meals a day. As much vegetables, cheese I want. Lots of Water. Going to have to get that 15 pounds off in 3 weeks. As many sugar free popsicles as I want. Does anyone know if this sounds right?

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Oh, and no fruit or dairy

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She said no dairy, but don't Atkins ready made shakes in a can, have milk?

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She said no dairy, but don't Atkins ready made shakes in a can, have milk?

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I can't have the Atkins shakes because they are too high in calories for my program. Well, I can have them, but I can only have a half-can instead of the whole thing. You might want to look at EAS AdvantEDGE or Premier Protein shakes instead. Don't worry about whatever is in the canned shakes; when she says "no dairy" I'm pretty sure it means she doesn't want you having milk, ice cream, yogurt, ice cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese, etc. Between the lactose and the fat, dairy's kind-of a no-no on a diet! (and why I make my Protein drinks with unsweetened almond milk).

I just got back from the dietician, she said 2 Adkins shakes a day and 2 Adkins frozen meals a day. As much vegetables, cheese I want. Lots of Water. Going to have to get that 15 pounds off in 3 weeks. As many sugar free popsicles as I want. Does anyone know if this sounds right?

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Oh, and no fruit or dairy

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With the veggies, did she give you a list of what you should avoid? You want LOW carb (low glycemic index) veggies- that means nothing starchy, so no potato, corn, winter squash, peas, Beans, rice. parsnips, turnip. Most salad veggies- leafy greens, cucumber, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant... might want to limit things like tomato, carrots, and onions. Sugar free popsicles and sugar free Jello are your friends!! You can do this!!

This was my pre-op liquid diet. I'm sure it would work for you.

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This is our Clear liquids we could drink.

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Full liquids.

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Leebick, She said I could have all the cheese I wanted. No fruit.

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Yes, she told me to avoid the starchy vegetables, like you stayed, thanks for the encouragement! I am a evening smacked, so I may try to eat my meal later in the evening.

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LOl, oh my goodness, sorry about the spelling. My smartphone has a mind of its own. I meant, I am a evening Water, lol

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Eater! Not water, uggghhh.

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Thanks for the charts! The hours listed to eat helps so much! And all the other stuff.

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I do the 1GM per inch of how tall I am....5 ft 6 in...so my minimum is 66 GM per day. I have short term memory loss due to a combination of my bipolar and fibromyalgia...so I focus on the day and the moment. If I make notes...I forget them...lol.

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Oh, yeah... I was so focused on the head injury, I forgot about the knee thing.

As someone who had to do 18 months of rehab for a knee reconstruction... GET IN THE POOL. Seriously, there is nothing better for getting moving without the pain as getting in Water. I would water walk in the pool at my 24 hour fitness center, or deep water jog in the deep end (with a flotation belt) at the city rec center.

The pool is a great idea!

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What is 1 GM? I am a little confused.

Oh, yeah... I was so focused on the head injury, I forgot about the knee thing.

As someone who had to do 18 months of rehab for a knee reconstruction... GET IN THE POOL. Seriously, there is nothing better for getting moving without the pain as getting in water. I would water walk in the pool at my 24 hour fitness center, or deep water jog in the deep end (with a flotation belt) at the city rec center.

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This is our clear liquids we could drink.

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Full liquids.

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Thank you!

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I think she means she consumes 1 gram of Protein for every inch of height. My protein goal is 60-80 grams a day.

Edited August 13, 201610 yr by leebick

Ok, thanks

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