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If anyone is having trouble consuming their Protein goals per day, this is the only route I have found that works for me.

*I will tell you it is slightly more expensive* overall but again if your unable to take in enough via a shake, this is like drinking a fruit Water. I am doing this for the next week so that I can reach my goals. 60g of Protein is difficult just by drinking shakes all day long at this stage, next week I advance to Stage 4 (soft, moist proteins)!

Once I reach the next stage I can surely drink one Protein Shake and one Carnation instant Breakfast to make up a bulk of protein and supplement the rest thru the day.

Whew after all that, here's what I do:

GNC (and other stores may carry) but I buy the liquid Isopure protein. It is an 11.3oz glass bottle and contains 40g of protein. I like the 'Alpine Punch' flavor, similar to Fruit Punch. In a glass I pour the Isopure and MiX it with a Crystal Lite Fruit Punch packet then add ice and let it dilute for about 30 minutes...

It is absolutely DELICIOUS.

* I have found if you do not at least dilute it, you will get an aftertaste of aspertane(sp)!

I have since been able to get my daily intake of 60g per day NO problem.

I hope this helps anyone with difficulties reaching their goal.

(Gnc is having a sale now)!!!

X's and good luck!

Edited by KalelsWifey

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Your very welcome. I have been speaking with quite a few people who have been having difficulty with their Protein Intake bc they're so fresh from surgery that I thought if this has helped me drastically finally get in all my protein I need to share it so it may be helpful for others to do the same. I actually look forward to drinking it!!! What a difference from four days ago lol.

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I'm going to try this. I drank the isopures the first week post op but I completely hated the taste, once I could add Protein Shakes I stopped. But I'm not getting enough Protein now. I love the idea of adding the crystal light.

But, I hate aspartame! Wish there were better options for sugar free.

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