i'm even later than you! i just read this thread. i'm in tho. 2 boiled eggs this morning, ground turkey in my stuffed bell pepper for lunch, boost (afternoon snack). i don't know what to do when i get home, but i'll figure something out.
I'm still on the protein challenge for the most part. I started my shakes back up this past week, I've been using the Optimum whey instead of the UTHS b/c it has a lighter taste.
I think increasing my protein intake has helped accelerate my growth immensly
I haven't "seen" you around here in a while. How's the hair growth coming along and can you describe immensly. can ya tell I need some protein motivation
? I'm glad to hear the protein's working for you. I'm can't wait to get started agin. I've pretty much decided to do 2 scoops @ once, that way I won't have to worry about getting 2 drinks a day. I know I can consistently do this every morning @ work
I'm trying to increase my protein intake. Next month I want to invest in some protein powder ... something with a significant amount of protein that doesn't tase like chalk soaked in dirty socks.
I found an ethnic food store here that carries all kinds of beans. So I bought a huge bag of black-eyes peas and some split peas.
I'm vegetarian, and i know i haven't been getting enough protein, so any increase would be a good thing. Plus i just got the results back from my blood work this past Tuesday, and spoke to my doctor, so it's okay.
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I've been doing 30g shakes fairly consistently for the past 2 weeks. I hope to make it at least 2 months to see the results.
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What brand of protein shakes are you taking? I want to try Designer Whey protein in chocolate...it only has 17.5 grams of protein but I figure I can drink at least two shakes a day. I haven't gotten the protein mix yet, but I plan to soon. I was just wondering what other brands that are out there that taste somewhat okay. Designer Whey is supposed to taste pretty good for a protein shake...I will know once I try it.
Is that the one that can be purchased at GNC? How much does it normally retail for? How many grams of protein? Have you seen results? I know I have alot of questions..but I really want to know what works and what doesn't, thanks.
Yes it can be purchased at GNC for around $15. It has 23 grams of protein per scoop. I definitely think that results are to be had if one is consistent. Unfortuntely, I was consistent enough to give an accurate report of growth. I couldn't drink it everyday becuase I felt like it was making me put on a few pounds. I woudl recommedn it for those who are working out. During that time, I wasn't that much much.
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I have been slacking also just got back started.
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Ditto! And I need to keep it up for my 12/12 challenge
I have been consciously more selective with food though (picking those with more protein).
I'll be picking up the GNC Optimum Whey this week to help...
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Well, I have successfully and consistently taken in 70-100+ grams of protein daily!
(I did get the protein powder and I eat eggs/cheese/sausages or tuna and/or chicken or steak or fish daily as my main sources as well as other little things).
SO it's going great!
Unfortunately I don't know the effect on my hair
. I'm doing so many things and currently in braids so...this is what happens when doing so many challenges at once (I'm on protein, hydration, massage and vitamin challenges, to name a few)! You don't know what's responsible for what...