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Super vitamin for giving your love accumulator a new charge.

"Super vitamin for giving your love accumulator a new charge."

From the spam folder this morning.

Weekend coupon code

This weekend get 10% off all Advanced Health Systems products at Gastric Bypass Supplements with code "AHS10."

Beth is a fan of the soups, hot drinks and crispy bars, so far.  I have many to try yet.

Good 7/31 through 8/2.

Remember shipping at GBP is a flat $6.95 and free on $150.00+ orders.

Thank you!

I'm sending out the names and addresses for the CLICK packs for the donations.  If you haven't sent me your address, please do so, I'm missing several.  And, please check back, I am starting a new giveaway on Monday!

meltingmamamelted@gmail.com

1. Pamela V. 
2. Nikki M
3. Wendy E
4. Lisa O
5. Anastasia P
6. Michelle A
7. Brenda Y
8. Penney V
9. Melissa F
10. Patricia T
11. Megan A
12. Dawn G
13. Debbie P
14. Mikki M
15. Anne C
16. Jennifer M
17. Vera E. T
18. Darice B
19. Catherine S.
20. Jacqueline S
21. Carrie P
22. Maggie B
23. Joe
24. Marilyn W
25. Christina M.
    

9:26am

See?  I told you?

POOP ON!! THE POTTY!

This is going to be an extra distracted day.

Would you go with me?

*swoon*  See, that's just how driven to distraction I am.  I wrote a post title, and got shuffled off into the video from the concert, and starting singing, and what was I going to tell you?

Oh, that's right.  The Obesity Help Event in Rye Brook, New York.  I'm gonna go.  If we can, Mr. MM is going to come too and be introduced to the world that he only hears about.  Muhahahaha.  We're close enough to hop on a train, but he says we might drive and try to grab a day in the city.  "Try," because we're going to need a sitter or four.

Want to go?  Use this code for $$ off your ticket, "MMRYE"  It's like MM on Rye, I'm a sandwich.  If I were a sandwich, what kind would I be?  Chicken salad with spiced nuts and cranberries.  Oh yes.

How do you do it?

For the work at home parents out there - how DO you do it? 

Those of you who have to be on the clock so many hours per day -- or have a large amount of work to get done -- how do you do it?  I can't imagine trying to work a 9-5 at home without being driven to distraction -- for me that might mean walking away from whatever I need to do because I cannot concentrate. 

This is the exact reason I am rambling in this little post -- I can't stay on task with the one I WANTED to write because I am distracted by a dirty diaper, a spill, a snack, a potty emergency, a change of clothes, a laundry load, a cat-box, a barking dog, dishes, a spill, a vacuum... and it's just 9am.

So - how DO you do it? 

Do you just ignore everything and let the house and kids, go?  I wouldn't want to be at the other end of the day and be greeted by the path of the tornado. 

I think if I had a work-from-home job and no distractions I would be pretty freaking amazing.  But, then again, I would not require a work-from-home job if I HAD no distractions, I guess?

What do you want?

...to know?

Got some specific searching going on out there.

What do you want to ask?

I'm here, watching TV online.

What's up?

For my diabetic readers or hyper hypos like me

Entra Health Systems out of San Diego, CA has been rolling out its Bluetooth powered glucose meter which can synchronize data with a computer or other devices. The firm has just announced that the MyGlucoHealth system, with which the company's meter interacts, can now send updates of patient's historical glucose trends, as well as reminders to check glucose or stock up on more strips.

Betty Lou's Orange Creme Low Glycemic Designer Protein Shake Mix

(Currently shakin' drinking it.)  BRB with a review.

I got a protein shake sample in the mail today yesterday - and wanted to share it righthisverysecond:  since it contains probiotics - which we have learned help us as gastric bypass patients!  It's also got fiber (you don't find that often!) and omega-3 fatty acids along with it's vitamin and mineral blend.  Also - it's lactose, gluten, sugar, and soy FREE, for the sensitive WLS'ers out there (again, don't find that often!) who need such a product.

The shake had BETTER taste good, because I was way too excited about it.

"Look!  Didn't I just post about those probiotics?!  Didn't I?"  <--- dork.  If it doesn't.  I'm sorry.  LOL.

"A perfect high protein shake to augment workouts, for use as a meal replacement or as a healthy mid-day snack. Our shake mixes have been carefully formulated, with a special enzyme in a probiotic blend designed for easy digestion."

• Mixes instantly in water
• Lactose, gluten, sugar, soy and hormone free
• Contains high quality milk and rice proteins
• Provides 20% of your daily fiber needs
• Digestive enzyme and probiotic blend
• Rich in vitamins & minerals, including trace sea minerals

I ripped open the single-serve packet, sniffed.  It smells super creamsicle-y.  The powder had a different consistency to it -- more like tiny crystalled powder -- not thick like typical protein powders.  I dumped the powder into my shakeriffic Blender Bottle, filled it with ice cold spring water (yes, with JUST WATER) and shook the living daylights out of it.  It blended entirely smooth, you can't even MAKE a clump out of it.

It tastes like a subtley sweet melted orange creamsicle, not as sweet as the real thing, but creamy and really tasty.  No protein taste, no aftertaste and no DRY mouth.  I am very impressed.  As the end sits - there is no separation either, another plus.  (Many powders separate while you're still drinking.  *twitch*)

This shake requires NO additional flavoring, nor would you really even need to use a milk product to mix, it's creamy IN water.  To make a larger, more substantial meal, I would add one serving of this powder to a blender with crushed ice, an orange slice, tiny dollop sugar-free vanilla syrup, and 2 ounces soy milk.  OMGYUM.  If you're a fan of fruit - add half a frozen banana maybe?  Or... mmm.  

I will also try the other two flavors - I am drawn to orange so I jumped at this one first.

Anyway - I guess I really like it.  Again, I did not expect to while I read the ingredients.  I am very happy that Betty Lou's Orange Creme Low Glycemic Designer Protein Mix is super, it's an awesome alternative to heavy protein shakes and for those with additional nutritional needs.

Box of 12 single serving packets.

INGREDIENTS: Low Glycemic Protein Blend (Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate), Organic Brown Rice Powder, Fibersource PlusT (Fibersol2R, Glucomannan Fiber, Cargeenan Fiber, Acacia Fiber, Chicory Root Fiber, Guar Gum Fiber), High-oleic Sunflower Oil, Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), Vitamin And Mineral Blend [Calcium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Magnesium Citrate, Potassium chelate, Vitamin K, D-Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6), Thiamin (Vitamin B1), Iron Chelate, Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene), Phosphorus, Folic Acid, Biotin, Chromium Chelate, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D)], Stevia, Lo Han Extract, Xylitol, Digestive Enzyme Blend (Amylase, Cellulase, Lipase, Protease), Probiotic Blend (Acidophilus And Bifidus), Omega 3 Fatty Acids (EFA's), Natural Orange Flavor, Natural Vanilla Bean, Citrus Bioflavonoids, Naturally Occurring Sea Minerals*.

Orange Cream Protein Shake

180

3g

10g

20g

5g

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• Product - Betty Lou's Orange Creme Low Glycemic Designer Protein Shake Mix (Also comes in chocolate and vanilla.)
• Via - Betty Lou's
• Price - $32.28
• Pros - Lactose, gluten, sugar, and soy free, low GI, probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
• Cons - Only available at Betty' Lous?  I think?  I will ask.  They're a smaller company.
• Rating - Wicked Pouchworthy, ^MM

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