http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ The nutrition forum is dedicated to discussing nutrition related to the gastric bypass surgery. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:16:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40734-homemade-beef-jerky.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:28:57 GMT Has anyone made their own jerky? I'm trying to do my own with ground beefalo but we dont' have a 'jerky gun' nor do I seem to have a rolling pin anymore..

Has anyone done this and been successful at it? tips? ]]> (GB) Nutrition mistymee http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40734-homemade-beef-jerky.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40731-medically-necessary-vitamins-flexible-spending-accounts.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:55 GMT I'm assuming if you have a letter from your surgeon stating that specific vitamins are medically necessary as a result of GBS that a flexible spending account will cover their purchase? ]]> (GB) Nutrition Oakmont http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40731-medically-necessary-vitamins-flexible-spending-accounts.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40618-celebrate-b-12-a.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:56:28 GMT I have been taking Celebrate vitamins and supplements for about 3 weeks now. I put the B-12 under my tongue like you are supposed to, but the dang thing just doesn't want to dissolve. I have started chewing it instead. Is that such a bad idea? ]]> (GB) Nutrition hollycerniglia http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40618-celebrate-b-12-a.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40606-holiday-eating-tips.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:31:17 GMT Holiday Eating Tips

Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.
Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-aholic or something It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think It's the holiday season!
If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.
Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if
you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have
three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.
One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention Reread tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.

Of course...this is meant in humor...hope you all found it as humorous and disgusting as I do now. Though...i'm contemplating a LITTLE sip of eggnog. Used to LOVE that stuff. Might try a dab in my coffee LOL ]]> (GB) Nutrition jayd4wg http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40606-holiday-eating-tips.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40497-taco-soup.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:36:52 GMT The crockpot taco soup recipe on here is amazing. The crockpot taco soup recipe on here is amazing. ]]> (GB) Nutrition hollycerniglia http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40497-taco-soup.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40496-chocolate-monkey.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:52:05 GMT Hi everyone, This might have already been posted, but I'll just post again. This is a delicious concoction I just put together for my afternoon protein drink
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/3 banana broken into small pieces
1 tbsp sugar free chocolate syrup
4 ice cubes
8 oz water
Put in blender/bullet and whirl till smooth.

Boy, what a great tasting afternoon treat and I get my protein in too! Its sinfully delish ... some people may dump on bananas, but I'm lucky I don't!

Enjoy!:) ]]> (GB) Nutrition Highlandlass http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40496-chocolate-monkey.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40492-what-your-carb-max-protein-max-sugar-max.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:49:43 GMT Hi everyone,

Just wondering what you usually keep your carbs, protein & sugars at per day?

Example....80 grams of protein, ?? grams of carbs, ?? grams of sugar.

I know where my protein should be per day - but I'm not sure about my sugar level and carbs.

Thanks in advance! ]]> (GB) Nutrition txtulip http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40492-what-your-carb-max-protein-max-sugar-max.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40396-probiotics-water.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:24:39 GMT Has anyone found a probiotic, they love or think helped the greatly? Also, does anyone have a tips for getting in 64oz of water a day? Has anyone found a probiotic, they love or think helped the greatly?

Also, does anyone have a tips for getting in 64oz of water a day? ]]> (GB) Nutrition Photo_Girl http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40396-probiotics-water.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40391-can-i-have-milk.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:22:58 GMT Hi all, so I've tried several protein supplements and find them all completely unacceptable, but I was wondering.... can I just have a glass of milk? The lactose free kind of course, but I'm just not getting in enough protein with food yet so I was wondering if this might be a solution? ]]> (GB) Nutrition longing4thin http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40391-can-i-have-milk.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40351-ninja.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:31:46 GMT If any of you are thinking about purchasing a Ninja food processor they are on special now. I just watched a program on tv regarding it. They have buy one get one free. You can go to their website at Ninja - Master Prep - Revolutionary Food and Drink Maker (http://www.ninjaspecial.com) If any of you are thinking about purchasing a Ninja food processor they are on special now. I just watched a program on tv regarding it. They have buy one get one free. You can go to their website at Ninja - Master Prep - Revolutionary Food and Drink Maker ]]> (GB) Nutrition hollycerniglia http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40351-ninja.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40325-protein-powder-question.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:10:09 GMT I read somewhere that you should not put protein powder in hot drinks. However, I also read on the Unjury website that you can put the powder in 130 degree water. I am wondering if I could put vanilla Unjury in a non-fat decaf latte from Starbucks if I have it made at 110 degrees... which I... I read somewhere that you should not put protein powder in hot drinks. However, I also read on the Unjury website that you can put the powder in 130 degree water.
I am wondering if I could put vanilla Unjury in a non-fat decaf latte from Starbucks if I have it made at 110 degrees... which I normally do?
If so... I am beyond excited! ]]> (GB) Nutrition no_more_big_order http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40325-protein-powder-question.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40323-chicken-hearts.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:36:20 GMT I recently was introduced by a co-worker to Chicken Hearts. He gets them at a local chicken wholesaler. Anyways he just boils them, freezes them and every once and a while will nuke a few of them salt them and they are quite delicious. Anyone else had these things and are they a good source of... I recently was introduced by a co-worker to Chicken Hearts. He gets them at a local chicken wholesaler. Anyways he just boils them, freezes them and every once and a while will nuke a few of them salt them and they are quite delicious. Anyone else had these things and are they a good source of protein ? I got a few from him recently and have sautéed them over rice and added various spices etc for taste experiences. All in all I like them so far. ]]> (GB) Nutrition Wusang http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40323-chicken-hearts.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40281-advice-about-celebrate-please.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:54:14 GMT Well after a conversation yesterday with a wiser woman then me ;) I have decided that it is worth spending the money to get celebrate vitamins sent over here from the USA as I am sure my store bought multivitamins are not good enough. I had looked at celebrate before but when I saw it would cost... Well after a conversation yesterday with a wiser woman then me ;) I have decided that it is worth spending the money to get celebrate vitamins sent over here from the USA as I am sure my store bought multivitamins are not good enough.

I had looked at celebrate before but when I saw it would cost me $180.07 for 1 months worth, inc shipping which is 108.85 British Pounds, I thought it was too much money for jut one month!

However when someone said to me yesterday 'would your funeral cost more?' I decided to look again! I found out if I buy a years supply in advance then it will be $527.42 which is 318.83 British Pounds.

So if I buy a years supply it works out at less than 1 pound a day, which I think is ok!

This is what I am thinking about buying:

Multivitamin Capsule - 90 Day

Calcium PLUS Tablet - 90 Day

Iron+C 30 mg Tablet - 90 Day

B-12 Sublingual (Cherry) 90 Day

These are all in the tablet form because although the chewable ones sound tasty, if I dont like them then I have wasted my money.

I just wondered if anyone who uses celebrate me can tell me if these tablets will cover my requirements? I mean I saw on the celebrate site they have various other vitamins, but are they just extra's or do I need all of them?

Also I am wondering if the chewable versions are better for us than the tablets? if so I will get them instead, even if they taste yuk!

Thanks in advance :) ]]> (GB) Nutrition Ladyluck82 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40281-advice-about-celebrate-please.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40259-need-help-potassium-supplements.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:03:19 GMT My sister had gastric bypass surgery on Oct. 12th. From the start there were complications - a hole punctured in her intestine, so they had to go back in and do a complete cut. She is a natural "gagger" and simply cannot take the potassium in either pill or liquid form. She hasn't been able to eat for two days as just looking at her protein drink, or even thinking about food makes her heave. She's seeing her doctor this afternoon, but has anyone had success masking the taste of the potassium? Thanks for your hhelp - her sister, Sherry ]]> (GB) Nutrition SisterSher http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40259-need-help-potassium-supplements.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40252-magic-bullet.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:58:20 GMT I don't know if it's okay to talk about specific brands on these boards, but I was thinking about buying one for smoothies and who knows what else. But I've been reading mixed reviews, so I thought I would ask my friends on the board.

Do any of you have the Magic Bullet? If so, what are the pros/cons? ]]> (GB) Nutrition YvetteRene http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-nutrition/40252-magic-bullet.html