GypsygalWI Member

My nutritionist and I butt heads all the time. She is like...."eat more sugar free foods and drinks"....well I do. Just not ones laden with artificial sweeteners. I like Stevia...which is derived from a plant....What i can't do are the foods which contain and sugar alcohols...malitol, sorbito, xylitol, maltilol...in which…

Your welcome, enjoy! They taste so much better when they come out of the microwave still crackling and hot...mind your tongue when you eat them, they do "bite" back. You'll see. :) lol Not all fat is bad for you...in moderation.

http://www.amazon.com/Lowreys-microwave-chicharrones-original-1-75-Ounce/dp/B000UPFWW http://www.amazon.com/Lowreys-microwave-chicharrones-original-1-75-Ounce/dp/B000UPFWW6 I make these kind, which are made in the microwave. Some store brands are probably deep fried, I don't buy those. Contains only one gram of…

***I am asking no validation from no one. My initial question was, Why does my Nutritionist hate that I eat Pork rinds? I got many different types of answers, in which no answer/reply left me angry or upset at no one. Life is too short for that. From that simple posting, most people assume that I eat pork rinds on a daily…

According to MFP, that is what is in the database for Skippy peanut butter. I know many food products in the database here do not have the correct nutritional content on them and I have to add all my food, otherwise I get the wrong amount of calories.

Yes, they are cheaper than Jerky, and cheaper than what I was eating. Ostrim (Ostrich meat and Beef meat together in a jerky form)...found at GNC or Amazon. Meat and cheese together is always a good idea, not only for the protein, but also it keeps your blood sugar in check. A fat and a protein.

If it helps..I made my own beans in the crock pot last night and added Organic, grass-fed...hamburger to it. It was delish. I don't always make wrong choices. I need variety, crunch, texture, protein! I would think the pork rinds would turn soggy? Gross. They got to be crunchy!

I'm sorry...i"m not a good "sharer'' lol :laugh:

I did ask her. She couldn't give me any reason why I should not eat them.

I don't eat Jello, or have those "protein shots" in the tubes. Those I know are collagen based and the wrong type of protein for me. So, to me....in my twisted mind... 1/2 ounce of pork rinds is not going to kill me....as a treat, once in a blue moon. When I need something salty.

My nutritionist is part of the follow-up care to ensure I am eating what i'm supposed to and getting my protein in since I am a gastric bypass patient. I had a revision from lap band to bypass in 12/12. I have lost in total 217lbs. I feel I am on the right track, but have days where I have a treat. My main concern is…

Ok, that was supposed to go here....enjoy!

Yum! Enjoy!

I don't think there is enough evidence to say that Pork is bad for you. As a gastric bypass person, I am in need of high protein foods, for my body to absorb nutrients. While pork rinds are just a once in a while snack for me, they are not what I choose for high quality protein, only as a filler IF I do not fulfill my…

Yes, Lowry's make a microwavable pork rind. They are delicious while they are still crackling and hot. A 1/2 ounce isn't going to kill me and the fat is a "good fat" not a bad fat. I have issues with eating regular Pork. Just too tough to eat for me.

I"m eating like 1/2 ounce. I don't worry too much about the sodium or the fat as its very little for me. When I need a "salt fix" to raise my blood pressure...yes I have low BP 100/60 is normal, I need salt. Keeps the lightheadedness away. :) While this is a snack, I can get some protein out of it. I do not eat chips or…

Pork Rinds Why you think they're bad: These puffy snacks are literally cut from pigskin. Then they're deep-fried. Why they're not: A 1-ounce serving contains zero carbohydrates, 17 grams (g) of protein, and 9 g fat. That's nine times the protein and less fat than you'll find in a serving of carb-packed potato chips. Even…

Yes, I agree! Drink more water, switch up your routine! Your body is getting used to the "same old, same old!" Eat more protein too! We all have what i call "stalls" or plateaus. Are you sure your not losing? There are other ways to see if your losing. The scale isn't the only way/weigh. Are you taking measurements???? You…

I need to log my food. Otherwise I know I wouldn't eat all day as I don't get hungry ( side effect of having Gastric Bypass). I would be one sick gal, not getting my proteins in for the day would suck. Here I remember to log my food and make sure I get enough to eat in my day.

Cabbage will also cause bloating, and not making the tummy very happy. (Raw-Organic) Sauerkraut is good for the bowels. TMI...for me...1/2 cup of coffee makes for a smooth day. :D

I log ALL my food, exercise and fluids. I am accountable for what I eat. They are a good source of protein and virtually no carbs. They are not deep fried. They are puffed up in the microwave.

A BIG thing I have found to reduce sugar is to read all the labels on food. For instance, I purchase Greek yogurt that has less than 12 grams of sugar in it per serving. Too much sugar...for me...makes my heart race. It is amazing how much hidden sugar is in our food, and by reading labels, you can make better choices.…

I'm 5'2, sometimes less, depending who measures me. Odd huh. My starting weight was 427.....yes.....I weighed that much. I am now half that size at 209. My Dr's goal weight for me is 180. I'm not sure where I"ll stop, I need skin removal in a bad way and waiting on insurance approval for a Panniculectomy. Being short is…

I"m a Whovian as well!! Tom Baker was my favorite, and I look forward to watching the new episodes with Peter Capaldi!!

A two month old horse! And I need to lose about half of one yet. :) ( a small bale of hay?)

For nutritional value, you add it up and divide it by the number of servings. Each person will have different results, as to what kind of Whey protein you use. But if your going to post up a recipe, the nutritional value would help. Just saying.