donating plasma

Randomthings32

Losing 1.5lbs a week doesn't sound too ambitious. I require 2500 calories a day, and I eat about 1300 a day, and then have a cheat day where I eat around 3000, so on average I eat 1600 calories a day. Since 1 pound of fat is 300 calories, I have a 2 pound loss every week. Now, I don't actually see that loss. It depends on what I eat or drink before I weigh myself, and if I pooped or not. If I eat before I weigh in, it looks like I didn't lose anything. But if I eat the same thing and drink the same amount before I weigh in, I see I've lost about 3-4 pounds in my two weeks so far. I eat a lot of lean chicken, and protein shakes all day long. 4oz chicken is 110 calories, and a protein shake is 140 calories. I usually have a big breakfast with oats, eggs, and a yogurt. This way I get lean protein so that I don't ever go too low to donate. I personally don't ever feel sluggish on donation days. I workout 4 times a week and have no problem workout out on donation day. Although, most of the time I make sure to get my workout in before I donate. That's probably why I don't notice the effects. I also drink at least 100 oz of water every single day, and that is generously low. The protein shakes really help get the water though. I haven't drank any milk since I've been on my diet. P.S. Some times I have more cheat days than others. So...If I had 3000 calories twice a week, I'd be at an average of 1,785 calories, which would be about your 1.5lbs a week deficit. So if I chose to have a third day of 3000 calorie cheating, the trend would say that I can still lose 1lb a week! Man, I need to have more cheat days! Just kidding.

Altom1962

i have high triglycerides (which is fat in your blood) i take medication for it which helps somewhat but not much ..donating plasma filters fat out my veins ( you can see it in a filter ) it helps tremendously. I donate twice a week and I feel like a new man every time afterwards. Anyone else has same experience?