BrandyRelaxing's Journal, 12 June 2011

FANTASTIC Brandy! I'm so proud of you. And the new photo is marvelous. You look so happy! CONGRATULATIONS!!. Don't forget to update your profile bio with the achievement. 

Thanks Heather! And I did forget about my bio... just updated it now! 

Congrats Brandy! 

O wow you look amazing! Look at your smile. I will have to read your previous journal but my experience with protein and exercising. Before I upped my amounts I would feel more tired, and my muscles would get fatigued easier. Now that I have upped it, my muscles are thanking me, working out is so much easier. Here are some things I have learned. 1. Its hard to eat THAT much protein, I aim for 200 a day. it's very difficult. I had to get protein powder. I use Jillian Michaels it's about 2 weeks for me every breakfast plus a couple of extra shakes, and I get it at Walmart for less than 10 bucks. Its 15g of protein and I mix wheat germ, and fruit with it. 2. You will have to take metamucil or something to help...or else there will be problems of well getting backed up. Trust me. 3. And finally here is a list of items that have helped me with my protein numbers. -simply egg whites -chicken breast -quinoa -ground chicken -Jillian Michaels Protein Powder whey protein (vanilla) -o yeah protein bars (I ONLY eat these occasionally and only before a row they are like 350 calories BUT 30 grams of protein -beef jerky (again only occasionally high in sodium) -low sodium tuna -salmon steak -fast fry steak 

Congratulations Brandy!!! You look fantastic in the new pic! What a huge difference. :D I don't find it that difficult to get up to 200g of protein, it's really just a matter of planning. @Jennifer, I doubt it's the protein backing you up, it's the wheat germ. I drink a couple of protein shakes a day & eat enough additional protein to average close to 200g daily & I NEVER get backed up. Never. Of course, I'm sure drinking a gallon of water a day helps prevent that also. I haven't heard good things about the Jillian Michaels products & 15g protein per serving is pretty low. The EAS I get from Sam's Club has 23g, but Walmart also sells Body Fortress which has 26g per serving, & it tastes pretty good. @Brandy, I wouldn't worry too much about adding shakes unless you're working out very strenuously & frequently & feeling fatigued during the day. If you're going to add shakes, make sure you do the 1 serving post-workout but do try to get as much as you can from your food. Easy enough to do if you just make sure you're getting a minimum of 25g protein with every meal. 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!