Vega Complete Whole Food Optimizer - Berry

I can describe this protien in one word. Green.  In a sentence, It tastes like grass.  Smoother texture than the Amazing Grass, but same problem.  I don't want a protein shake that tastes like grass.  1.5 out of 5 Stars.
~Kris

Amazing Grass Amazing Green

Well, if you would like to clean out your colon I have a meal replacement shake for you.  Heavens gracious it is green stuff!!! To get it to taste good one would have to mix it with apple or pear juice, or something else sweet which would defeat the purpose of a meal replacement.  It is grass, they are not joking!!! It also has a less than delightful grainy texture.  Like swallowing down whole psyllum husks.  No good for a meal replacement, but maybe a cleanse from time to time...  lol 1 out of 5 stars.
Ja,
Kris

Tummy troubles...

So I went in ant talked to the doctor today, not only to fill out my psych evaluation but I am having tummy troubles.  The awful cramps from all these protien shakes.  The doctor gave me permission to make my own shakes.  I have decided to look into other brands and solutions.  I am currently looking into some other proteins from whole foods, and especially looking into unflavored proteins.  Maybe I will make my own shakes.  I want fresh berries and real nut milk homemade...  all these artificial flavorings are making me feel sick!!!  Thank goodness Grandma Karen has a Vitamix.  Off to bed, goodnight all!
~Kris

Chike Nutrition Strawberry and Chocolate Review

So here we go.  With all of the Isopure shakes, I have noticed no matter what I mix them with they gave me a belly ache.  (I will review the Chocolate Mint Isopure later.)  This morning Shelley and I split two shakes from Chike Nutrition.  All I have to say is ick!  The aftertaste outweighs any of its good points.  We made it in unsweetened almond milk with ice, and the aftertaste was awful!  Which is too bad because once you get it in you there are no nasty burps, and it doesn't upset my tummy like the isopure has been.  I give it 1.5 out of 5 stars, because I can't handle the nasty aftertaste.

Support

Trolling the web for support groups for me... I found an amazing thing.  There is a website for people just like me who are having or who have had the same surgery I am having.  I guess I never thought I would find a place with people I could talk to about my health problems and situation.  I'm having a rough patch right now in my preparation for surgery.  Despite the fact that this surgery has been a though on the table for many years certain members of my family are discouraging me.  I wish they could understand my point of view.  After all this time, all this extra weight I have carried  I just want it to go away.  I know it will not be easy, that this is just a new tool in my battle with weight.  I just feel that now is the time for me.  After all the attempts I have made, I just want this monster inside of me to go away.  The never satiated, never satisfied gaping maw inside of me needs to go away.  I've given up soda, and caffeine too,  I'm sure these changes have to have taken effect, but it is never enough.  Cut out this, stop eating that, the only thing that worked ever was the summer I didn't eat for two months straight except when watched.  Even then I was still overweight in a baby fat 20lbs over sort of way.  I'm sick of fighting.  I want to wake up in the morning and see beauty, instead of a few pretty features buried behind mounds of fat.  I hunger to be thin and beautiful.  It may be vain and horrible, but that is what I want....  That's all for tonight. Goodnight and blessed be!!!
Always,
Kris

p.s.
The great message board community I was talking about at the beginning of the post is www.verticalsleevetalk.com !

Isopure Zero Carb Alpine Punch

So, after the sugar incident on Saturday (my sugar went through the roof because I didn't eat any carbs for breakfast) I have decided that it may be better if I do the Isopure mixed with something, because I need a little carb for breakfast.  Little did I know that the berries I threw in this morning were just what the Isopure needs to taste good.  Some tart berries, I used dole berry antioxidant mix with pomegranate, cut the over sweet taste that the Isopure tends towards and made a wonderful shake.  So, yes I know that leads to extra calories, but I don't care, best protein drink ever.  No after taste no nothing.  I give the Alpine Punch with berries mixed in a 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Always,
Kris

17 days till surgery.

Isopure Zero Carb Pineapple Orange Banana

I figure while I'm going through this process I may as well share my product experiences as well.  My doctor sells to types of protein shakes,  Bariatric Advantage and Isopure.  As some of you know one of my friends had the surgery in December, and she's been drinking Isopure so I thought I would give it a try.  I found a company on ebay that sells three 3 lb buckets for $110 including shipping, and they were quick!  I ordered on tuesday, and it got here yesterday!  So this morning for breakfast I mixed one up.  My first impression was that it is really sweet.  I think in future I may water it down a bit more.  It is definitely a flavor for banana lovers.  Honestly I would not even go on the pretense that it had other flavors in it.  I would totally recommend  it for a banana lover though.  It's not especially chalky, and the after taste is no worse than any other splenda containing product.  Plus you get 50 grams of protein out of the deal, with no carbs.  I give this product 2.5 out if 5 stars, and I am looking forward to finding my flavor!  Have a great Saturday All!
Love,
Kris