I forgot my protein shake!!

[rldm 0]

I started my preop diet on March 12th. I get 2 Protein shakes a day with fruit mixed in and for dinner I get 4oz of meat, 1 cup of green veg and 1 cup of fruit. I have lost 6 pounds in 5 days.

My problem is that I forgot to bring my Protein Drink with me to work today. I afraid I am going to mess up and ruin my weight loss streak if I eat something at lunch but I know I can't make it all day until 6pm tonight to eat again. I had my Breakfast shake at 6:30am this morning.

Any adivce?

[Aquarius12459 0]

I started my preop diet on March 12th. I get 2 Protein shakes a day with fruit mixed in and for dinner I get 4oz of meat, 1 cup of green veg and 1 cup of fruit. I have lost 6 pounds in 5 days.

My problem is that I forgot to bring my Protein Drink with me to work today. I afraid I am going to mess up and ruin my weight loss streak if I eat something at lunch but I know I can't make it all day until 6pm tonight to eat again. I had my Breakfast shake at 6:30am this morning.

Any adivce?

Is there any type of store close by that you could run to at lunch time and purchase one? I think most drugstores and convenient marts have singles for sale and they might already be cold.

[rldm 0]

Unfortunately, I commute an hour into work everyday so ride a van in. I did find out we have a small smoothie King on site but they only have some of the options. I found one that has the Protein I need but it has 300 calories in it and my shakes are 100 calories each. I guess with no other options I will have to do it but man I am kicking myself for having to have the extra 200 calories!

Edited March 16, 2010 by rldm

[Aquarius12459 0]

I think you did well and I don't think the extra 200 will be an issue for 1 day. Can you take a couple extra with you tomorrow and keep them in a drawer in case you forget again?

[rldm 0]

Aquarius12459,

I took your adives and the first thing I did when I got home last night was put some extra drinks in my work bag. I now have two in my desk drawer incase that ever happens again. So simple and yet I didn't think of it.

Thanks,

Rita

[Aquarius12459 0]

Aquarius12459,

I took your adives and the first thing I did when I got home last night was put some extra drinks in my work bag. I now have two in my desk drawer incase that ever happens again. So simple and yet I didn't think of it.

Thanks,

Rita

You're very welcome! I'm sure that you have a lot of emotions and things going on that can cloud your thinking somewhat. You will do just fine.

Are you allowed any bouillion or clear broth? I picked up a container of beef bouillion cubes at costco yesterday. They are 5 cal each - 1 to a cup of boilng Water. Thinking they might be a good substitute for Decaf tea/coffee and stave off the growlies between meals. Is there a set amount of Water you are supposed to drink each day?

[rldm 0]

Speaking of emotions. I seem to be forgetting or overlooking things a lot. I searched for an e-mail address everywhere yesterday and finaly had to go ask someone for it and then it turned out it was on a sheet of paper I had looked at. I am usually a very detailed person and this is unlike me.

I am not allowed anything extra. Two Protein shakes a day and that one small meal. I have to drink 64oz of Water a day. I find if I don't I start get leg cramps which is my cue that I am getting dehydrated.

I have to say that I really have not done bad on the diet. I have not been starving, maybe hungry, but not starving. I will have a test this weekend though. My daughter turns 18 on Sunday and we are doing a huge family get together to Celebrate. My family is Italian and if you are celebrating there is a TON of food!