robs477
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Well……though I realize this is a Bariatric “Weight Loss” site…but, here is a bit of an ironic post regarding the desire to achieve “Weight Gain”, or at the very minimum, the prevention of any further weight loss.
I have currently lost 160 lbs and am under 195 lbs. Factoring in for the extra skin weight and 20-30% more bone density from being MO for 37+ yrs, my real adjusted weight (RAW), is more like 185 lbs.
I have been trying to find ways to slow down and actually stop the WL all to no avail. I did however make a rather interesting and hopeful observation over the Holidays. I was off work for over two weeks and didn’t even lose 1 lb. But, as soon as I came back to work this week, I’ve dropped another 2 lbs. So, that just pretty much tells me that I am NOT taking in enough calories to sustain my increased activity while being at work VS. being at home not doing as much activity. So, I am exploring different ways to try to get in another 1-2,000 calories PER DAY to see if that will stop the WL, thus my new creation….The “EL GORDITO GRANDE”.
The “EL GORDITO GRANDE” is a protein shake concoction I came up with of cream, ice cream, eggnog and protein powder and packs a whopping 980 Calories and 45 grams of protein. I’ve been very fortunate and can tolerate dairy pretty well and I just started this 2 nights ago and have it 1 hour before bedtime. NEVER thought in a million years that I’d be posting something like this…so, wish me luck .
So...for those 1 or 2 of you whom are looking to actually "Gain weight".......here's the recipe!
And, BTW...it tastes pretty dang good as well!!
The “El Gordito Grande” - Protein Shake
1+ Scoop of Optimum Nutrition protein =120 cal, 25g protein
1 + cup of Blue Bell Vanilla Ice Cream =440 cal, 10g protein
½ cup (4+ OZ) Half & Half Cream =180 cal, 5g protein
½ cup (4+ OZ) Eggnog = 180 cal, 5g protein
TOTAL = …..920 cal… 45g protein
I have currently lost 160 lbs and am under 195 lbs. Factoring in for the extra skin weight and 20-30% more bone density from being MO for 37+ yrs, my real adjusted weight (RAW), is more like 185 lbs.
I have been trying to find ways to slow down and actually stop the WL all to no avail. I did however make a rather interesting and hopeful observation over the Holidays. I was off work for over two weeks and didn’t even lose 1 lb. But, as soon as I came back to work this week, I’ve dropped another 2 lbs. So, that just pretty much tells me that I am NOT taking in enough calories to sustain my increased activity while being at work VS. being at home not doing as much activity. So, I am exploring different ways to try to get in another 1-2,000 calories PER DAY to see if that will stop the WL, thus my new creation….The “EL GORDITO GRANDE”.
The “EL GORDITO GRANDE” is a protein shake concoction I came up with of cream, ice cream, eggnog and protein powder and packs a whopping 980 Calories and 45 grams of protein. I’ve been very fortunate and can tolerate dairy pretty well and I just started this 2 nights ago and have it 1 hour before bedtime. NEVER thought in a million years that I’d be posting something like this…so, wish me luck .
So...for those 1 or 2 of you whom are looking to actually "Gain weight".......here's the recipe!
And, BTW...it tastes pretty dang good as well!!
The “El Gordito Grande” - Protein Shake
1+ Scoop of Optimum Nutrition protein =120 cal, 25g protein
1 + cup of Blue Bell Vanilla Ice Cream =440 cal, 10g protein
½ cup (4+ OZ) Half & Half Cream =180 cal, 5g protein
½ cup (4+ OZ) Eggnog = 180 cal, 5g protein
TOTAL = …..920 cal… 45g protein
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