PROTEIN COMPARISONS

PROTEIN COMPARISONS
The sweeteners used in the various proteins are: 1. Acesulfame Potassium, 2. Aspartame, 3. Fructose, 4. Stevia, 5. Sucralose (Splenda)

60 Grams Of Protein Per Day

Brand	Size	Sugar	Cal	Prot	Carb	Fat	Dose	x/day = g		days/ can	Sweetener
Cheramino
	1 pt	0g	160	30g	10	0	4T	2	60	4	3
	2 pt	0g	160	30g	10	0	4T	2	60	8	3
Designer Protein
Chocolate	2.1#	<2g	180	35g	4g	3g	2sc	2	70	10	1
Vanilla-Praline	2.1#	<2g	180	35g	4g	3g	2sc	2	70	10	1
Strawberry	2.1#	<2g	180	35g	4g	3g	2sc	2	70	10	1
French Vanilla	2.1#	<2g	180	35g	4g	3g	2sc	2	70	10	1
Natural	2.1#	<2g	200	37g	4g	3g	2sc	2	74	10	1
HDT 5+1
Dutch Chocolate	6#	3g	177	28g	12g	2g	2sc	2	56	29	4 & 1
Creamy Vanilla	6#	3g	177	28g	12g	2g	2sc	2	56	29	4 & 1
Strawberry Delight	6#	3g	177	28g	12g	2g	2sc	2	56	29	4 & 1
Iso Pure
Dutch Chocolate	3#	0g	105	25g	1.5g	0g	1sc	2	50	22	5
Creamy Vanilla	3#	0g	100	25g	0g	0g	1sc	2	50	22	5
Strawberry	3#	0g	100	25g	0g	0g	1sc	2	50	22	5
Nectar
Apple Ecstasy	2#	0g	135	34g	0g	0g	1.5sc	2	68	13.5	1 & 2
CaribbeanCooler	2#	0g	135	34g	0g	0g	1.5sc	2	68	13.5	1 & 2
VeryBerryCherry	2#	0g	135	34g	0g	0g	1.5sc	2	68	13.5	1 & 2
Optimum
Chocolate	5#	1g	110	22g	2g	1.5g	1sc	3	66	26	1
Vanilla	5#	1g	110	22g	2g	1.5g	1sc	2	66	26	1
Strawberry	5#	1g	110	22g	2g	1.5g	1sc	2	66	26	1
Chocolate Mint	2#	1.5g	180	32g	6g	4.5g	1.5sc	2	64	8	1
Pina Colada	2#	1.5g	180	32g	6g	4.5g	1.5sc	2	64	8	1
ProBlend 55 *
Swiss Chocolate	2#	4g	135	27.5g	7g	1.5g	1sc	2	55	13	4 & 1
Alpine Vanilla	2#	4g	130	27.5g	6g	1.5g	1sc	2	55	13	4 & 1
Strawberry Twist	2#	4g	135	27.5g	7g	1.5g	1sc	2	55	13	4 & 1
Mocha Cappuccino	2#	4g	135	27.5g	7g	1.5g	1sc	2	55	13	4 & 1
ProCel & UpCalD Plus
ProCel	10oz	0g	168	30g	2.4g	3g	6sc	2	60	3.5
UpCalD **	10oz	0g	56	10g	.8g	1g	2sc		**	**
Combo ***	-	0g	168	30g	2.4g	3g	***	4	120	1.7
Pro Complex *
Chocolate	2.64#	.5g	130	27.5g	2g	1g	1sc	2	55	17	5 & 1
Vanilla	2.64#	1g	130	27.5g	1.5g	1.5g	1sc	2	55	17	5 & 1
Strawberry	2.64#	.5g	130	27.5g	1.5g	1.5g	1sc	2	55	17	5 & 1
Chocolate	4.4#	.5g	130	27.5g	2g	1g	1sc	2	55	28.5	5 & 1
Vanilla	4.4#	.5g	130	27.5g	1.5g	1.5g	1sc	2	55	28.5	5 & 1
Pro Lab
Chocolate	2#	3g	125	24g	3g	2g	1sc	2	48	14	5 & 1
Vanilla	2#	1g	126	24g	2.75g	1.5g	1sc	2	48	14	2 & 1
Wildberry	2#	3g	125	24g	3g	2g	1sc	2	48	14	5 & 1
Banana	2#	3g	125	24g	3g	2g	1sc	2	48	14	5 & 1
Pro Lab 100% Pure Whey
Chocolate Creme	5#	3g	130	22g	6g	2g	1sc	3	66	23	5 & 1
Vanilla	5#	3g	130	22g	6g	2g	1sc	3	66	23	5 & 1
Strawberry	5#	3g	130	22g	6g	2g	1sc	3	66	23	5 & 1
ProScore 100
Chocolate	2#	0g	160	32g	4g	2g	2sc	2	64	11	1 & 2
Vanilla	2#	0g	160	34g	<2g	2g	2sc	2	68	11	1 & 2
Protein Delite
Alpine White Chocolate	1.1#	2.25g	224	29.25g	8.25g	1g	1.5sc	2	58.5	5.5	5
Lemon Cheesecake	1.1#	2g	150	26g	7g	1g	2sc	2	52	6.75	2
Pineapple Vanilla	1.1#	2.25g	224	29.25g	8.25g	1g	1.5sc	2	58.5	5.5	5
Raspberry Yogurt	1.1#	2g	150	26g	7g	1g	2sc	2	52	6.75	2
Strawberry White Chocolate	1.1#	2.25g	224	29.25g	8.25g	1g	1.5sc	2	58.5	5.5	5
Tropical Blast	1.1#	2g	150	26g	7g	1g	2sc	2	52	6.75	2
Vanilla VeryBerry	1.1#	2g	150	26g	7g	1g	2sc	2	52	6.75	2
Vanilla Yogurt	1.1#	2.25g	224	29.25g	8.25g	1g	1.5sc	2	58.5	5.5	5
Pro V 60
Chocolate Thunder	3.5#	2.5g	155	30g	6g	1g	1sc	2	60	20	1 & 2
Vanilla Creme	3.5#	2.5g	155	30g	6g	1g	1sc	2	60	20	1 & 2
Strawberry	3.5#	2.5g	155	30g	6g	1g	1sc	2	60	20	1 & 2
Pure Whey Stack
Chocolate	5#	3	180	34.5	6g	3g	1.5 sc	2	68	23	3 & 1
Chocolate	2.2#	4	170	32g	5g	2g	2sc	2	64	11	3 & 1
Vanilla	5#	3	180	34.5	6g	3g	1.5 sc	2	68	23	3 & 1
Vanilla	2.2#	4	170	32g	5g	2g	2sc	2	64	11	3 & 1
Strawberry	2.2#	4	170	32g	5g	2g	2sc	2	64	11	3 & 1
Sci Fit Whey Protein
Ice Cream Chocolate	2#	1.5g	114	22g	3g	1.5g	1sc	3	66	10	4 & 1
Ice Cream Vanilla	2#	1.5g	114	22g	3g	1.5g	1sc	3	66	10	4 & 1
Ice Cream Strawberry	2#	1.5g	114	22g	3g	1.5g	1sc	3	66	10	4 & 1
Choc. PB Cup	2#	2g	115	22g	3g	1.5g	1sc	3	66	10	4 & 1
Chocolate Strawberry	2#	1.5g	114	22g	3g	1.5g	1sc	3	66	10	4 & 1
Peach Sherbet	2#	2g	114	22g	3g	1.5g	1sc	3	66	10	4 & 1
Coconut Cream	2#	2g	114	22g	3g	1.5g	1sc	3	66	10	4 & 1
Ice Cream Banana	2#	1.5g	114	22g	3g	1.5g	1sc	3	66	10	4 & 1
Lemonade Smoothie	2#	2g	114	22g	3g	1.5g	1sc	3	66	10	4 & 1
Raspberry Delight	2#	2g	114	22g	3g	1.5g	1sc	3	66	10	4 & 1
Sci Fit Amino Infusion 5000
	1qt	0g	126	30g	0g	0g	6 T	2	60	5	4
Universal Super Whey
	1.5#	0g	174	35g	4g	2g	2sc	2	70	7	2
Universal Ultra Whey
Chocolate	6.6#	4.5g	174	33g	5.25g	2.25g	1.5sc	2	66	33	2
Creamy Vanilla	6.6#	4.5g	174	33g	5.25g	2.25g	1.5sc	2	66	33	2
Ultra Pure Protein
Frosty Chocolate	11oz	1g	170	35g	4g	1g	11oz	2	70	**	5 & 1
Vanilla Cream	11oz	1g	160	35g	2g	1g	11oz	2	70	**	5 & 1
Strawberry Cream	11oz	1g	160	35g	3g	1g	11oz	2	70	**	5 & 1
Banana Cream	11oz	1g	160	35g	2g	1g	11oz	2	70	**	5 & 1
Caramel Cream	11oz	1g	160	35g	2g	1g	11oz	2	70	**	5 & 1
Cappuccino	11oz	1g	170	35g	3g	.1g	11oz	2	70	**	5 & 1

* CONTAINS EGG** For the UpCalD - I’m not recommending this product in the “6 scoops” version. While people argue how much calcium citrate can or cannot be absorbed in one sitting, ( we believe it to be 500mg per serving) one has to wonder where any excess GOES in the body. If we did 6 scoops of this (1500mg calcium and 1200IU D) several times a day, WHERE will that extra 1000mg GO each time? We don’t know, so we don’t recommend it.

*** We recommend a combination of 2 scoops of UpCal D with 4 scoops of ProCel, which delivers 30g protein, 500 mg calcium citrate and 400 IU D, which is a great combination.

Lingerie Size and Fit

Bra size and fit Figure 1 Bra sizes are made up of two components (always measure while wearing your own bra): An even number that represents the back size(32, 34, 36, etc.) determined by the size of the torso. (see Figure 1, line A) A letter that indicates the cup size (A, B, C, etc.) determined by the size of the breast itself. (see Figure 1, line B) To determine the back size (torso measurement): Have someone stand at your side and bring a tape measure snugly around your ribcage, directly under the breast (see A in figure above). Add 5 to the measurement (i.e. if “A is 29″, the back size is 34) After 33 inches, only add 3 inches to the back measurement (i.e. if “A is 35″, the back size is 38) Verify the back size: Measure around the top of your breasts (the line above B in the figure above). This measurement should equal your back size calculation. For example if you measured 29 inches around your ribcage, the calculation is 29 + 5 = 34. The measurement above your breasts should equal 34. Hints: If the back size comes out to an uneven number, try  the next size up. If you are in-between sizes or you are having difficulty finding the correct fit, then if you go up in cup size come  down in band size or if you go up in band size come down in cup  size. For example, if you are wearing a 42D, but it is a little too  snug around the band, then you would move up to a 44C. To determine the cup size (breast measurement): Have someone stand by your side and bring a tape measure loosely around the fullest part of the bust (see B in figure above). Subtract the back size from this measurement (ie. if “B” is 37″ and the back size (“A” +5) was 34, the difference is 3″). This difference determines the cup size (see chart below). The chart below should be used as a guide only. Sizes actually vary slightly from one manufacturer to the next. Goddess, Fantasie and Freya are the most generous in the cups. Difference Cup Size (cup measurement minus back measurement) Playtex,Bali, Just My Size, Exquisite Form, Lunaire, Grenier, Lilyette, Maidenform, Parisa, Snob, Shirley, Attitudes Goddess Fancee Free, Aviana Answers, Gossard, Leading Lady, Panache 0″ AA 1″ A A A 2″ B B B B 3″ C C C C 4″ D D D D 5″ DD DD DD/E E 6″ DDD DDD/E DDD/F F 7″ F G G 7-1/2″ FF 8″ G H H 9″ H I I 10″ I J J 11″ For Fantasie, Freya only. Your calculations will be a little different. First, measure the back size as described above, if it is an even number add 4 to get your back size (32+4 = 36 backsize), if it is an odd number add 5 to get your back size (29+5 = 34 backsize). Second, measure the fullest part of the bust as described above. When you have all three numbers (first measurement, backsize calculation, and bust measurement) subtract the first measurement (not the backsize but the actual measurement) from the bust measurement to get your difference. For example if you measure 29 inches under the bust, you have a 34 inch backsize. If you then measure 38 inches around the fullest part of the bust, you have a 9 inch difference (38-29=9). Use the 9 inch difference to determine your cup size below. Fantasie ofEngland, Freya Difference in Measurement: 5″ 6″ 7″ 8″ 9″ 10″ 11″ 12″ 13″ 14″ 15″ 16″ 17″ 18″ Cup Size A B C D DD E F FF G GG H HH J JJ European Conversions for Bras USA European French 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 Cup size is the same betweenU.S. and Europe/France. “A” cups (U.S.) = “A” cup in Europe/France; B=B, C=C, etc. Lingerie Size Chart Bust Waist Hips Equiv Dress Size S 32-34  A-B 23-25 34-36 6-8 M 34-37  B-C 25.5-28 36-39 10-12 L 37-40  C 28-31 39-41 14 XL 40-43  C 31-34 41-44 16-18 1X 39-42 31-34 41-44 16-18 2X 42-45 34-37 44-47 20-22 3X 45-48 37-40 47-50 22-24 4X 48-51 40-43 50-53 24-26 For a Perfect Panty Fit Panty size should be determined by the size of the hips. Measure the hips with a tape measure around the fullest part. Then measure the waist. The following chart shows the average relationship between waist/hip measurements and panty size. Although the usual  determining factor is the hip size, the waist measurement should also be considered. Shapewear Size Size S M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X 7X 8X Hips 35-36 37-38 39-40 41-42 43-44 45-46 47-48 49-50 51-52 53-54 55-56 Waist 25-26 27-28 29-30 31-32 33-34 35-36 37-38 39-40 41-42 43-44 45-46 Daywear Size Size 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Hips 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-43 44-45 46-47 48-49 50-51 52-53 54-55 The Bottom Line The greatest mystery of the female anatomy shows up in fitting bottoms. Waist, Hip, and Stride proportions are as unpredictable as women themselves. You can use this chart as a rough guideline but the easiest way is to follow your slack size. Size Slacks Waist Hip International Small 4-6 25-26 35-36 65 Medium 8-10 27-28 37-38 70 Large 12-14 29-30 39-40 75 X-Large 16 31-32 41-42 80 2X-Large 18 33-34 43-44 85 3X-Large 20 35-36 45-46 90 4X-Large 22-24 37-38 47-48 95 Stride You’ve probably dealt all of your life with pants that are too long or too short in the waist. Because shapewear stretches…try… If you are long – go up a size. If you are short – go down a size. Body Briefer The great one piece solution to a look under clothes. Fit – Consider your: Bra Size Bottom Size Torso Size Bra Bottom USA International USA International 32 70 S 65 34 75 M 70 36 80 L 75 38 85 XL 80 40 90 2XL 85 42 95 3XL 90 44 100 4XL 95 Torso length is measured from thehigh point of the shoulder, over the bust, and vertically around your body. Torso Length Bra 32B 34B 36B 32C 34C 36C 38C 32D 34D 36D 38D Bottom S M L S M L XL S M L XL Torso Average 58.5 60 61.5 60 61.5 63 64.5 61.5 63 64.5 66 Torso Long 60.5 62 63.5 62 63.5 65 66.5 63.5 65 66.5 68 Torso Petite 55.5 57 58.5 57 58.5 60 61.5 58.5 60 61.5 63

Put Yourself First

Put Yourself First

Reach Other Goals by Starting With Your Self

  — By Rebecca Pratt

 

You’re a parent, school volunteer, Little League coach, and trusted assistant to your boss. You’ve been up since 6 a.m., made breakfast, packed lunches, cleaned the house, chauffeured the neighborhood kids, helped with homework, read bedtime stories, and finished extra work from the office.  It’s 11:30.  You’re exhausted.  And, in about six-and-a-half hours you’ll begin the whole 24-hour cycle…again.  

If you find yourself saying ‘Stop the merry-go-round, I want to get off!’ you’re not alone. Most of us—especially women, but men too (hey, there are reasons that men die younger than women)—have at some time found ourselves at the bottom of the heap when it comes to taking care of our needs. 

The problem with that is that if we don’t take care of ourselves, sooner or later we won’t be of much use to anyone else—or to ourselves. Just as the airline attendant tells you to put on your own oxygen mask in an emergency before helping a child with theirs, you must take care of your own basic needs before you can attend to the needs of others. What’s more, being busy is not necessarily the same as being productive with meaningful activity. (Do the workaholics you know really accomplish that much more in proportion to the time they invest?) 

 

 

If “putting yourself first” (a common admonition) sounds too selfish or too hard, try something simpler: put yourself on an equal footing with those you love and tend to. Do you insist that they get enough sleep? Start making that a priority for yourself too. Do you give them time for fun and socializing with friends? Then you do the same! Remember Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: human beings must meet their basic needs before they can move on to higher-level goals. 

Since most of us already know that we should take care of ourselves—but often have trouble figuring out how to do it, here are some guidelines for getting there:

• Preserve your physical health with adequate sleep, exercise, and nutrition.
• Value your emotional health as much as the physical, with a support system of friends and a willingness to laugh—especially at yourself.
• Schedule fun activities on a regular basis—it’s just as important to plan pleasure as it is to plan work.
• Identify “busy behaviors” (or people) that drain your time and energy but aren’t really important, then dump ‘em, or at least minimize their hold on you.
• Kill two birds with one stone, combining family time with exercise, for example, which benefits everyone involved.
• Try to look at the problems in your life with new eyes to find solutions. If you’re a new mom, for instance, see if you can trade childcare with another new mom to get some time for yourself.
• Learn to say “No!” Your “yes” is valuable and should not be automatic. Instead, reserve it for the things that are most important to you.
• Don’t try to change every problem area in your life all at once. Start with one or two items, then expand as you get things under control.

Your life should be like a checking account, balancing out on a regular basis so that you always have assets to draw upon. By making even small deposits—taking care of yourself with a 10-minute walk or a nutritious meal—you’ll be amazed at the interest you’ll reap.

Random Acts of Kindness

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word,
a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring,
all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
– Dr. Leo Buscaglia

Be Worthy of Imitation

You must be careful how you walk and where you go, for there are those following you who will set their feet where yours are set.

- Robert E. Lee, Civil War General

Persevere

All:

I was reading this and it was particularly inspirational to me today
so I thought that I’d share it with everyone. I’ve been struggling
with my eating for 2 days now so, I really like the thoughts behind
this message. NEVER GIVE UP!!!

Some days you wake up feeling tired or distracted. You just
don’t have the time or energy to follow your WLS regimen at
that moment. So, you skip breakfast, or eat that slice of cold
pizza that you righteously avoided the night before. Days of
discouragement shouldn’t surprise you. They are reminders that
food will always be complicated — either a comfort or a
distraction.

The key to real change is perseverance. When you take a misstep,
for whatever reason, know that you will continue to persevere
in your WLS recovery. You will start over at the next meal — you
will overcome the temptation next time. That is how you’ll succeed.
Being perfect just isn’t going to happen. So persevere.

Action for the day: No matter where you are in your recovery,
today you will persevere. Start over every time you stray from
your plan. Start over as often as necessary.

Karen Whitlock
Dr. Chiasson
VSG
5/23/06

Those Little Thoughts

Thoughts

 

Your thoughts become your words.

 

Your words become your actions.

 

Your actions become your habits.

 

Your habits become your life! 

 

ENJOY LIFE!!!