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bigdog · 11-13-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

the Bari Wise is exactly what MRC sells...clear HNS...lucky you! wish someone would give me some :-) i buy Protidiet from Diet Direct and it's the same as MRC sells (Bari Wise is the same too)

Patzi,
here's the nutritional info for Bari Wise drinks. if anyone has the MRC nutritional info for their clear HNSs, please post. i have never bought them but can check w/ a friend. she had compared Protidiet products to MRC and said they were the same. (i buy the large container of Protidiet Pink Lemonade and Syntax Nectar Orange) and don't buy the individual packets. if you buy the box w/ 7 servings, they are 5 for $55 at the center and $10.99/box from Diet Direct or Nashua. they do have sales $1.00 off sometimes...
WILD BERRY
Serving Size: 1 Packet

Supplement Facts: (Per Serving/% Daily Value)
Calories: 70, Protein: 15 grams (30%), Total Fat: 0 grams (0%), Saturated Fat: 0 grams, Trans Fat: 0 grams, Cholesterol: 10 mg (1%), Sodium: 15 mg (0%), Potassium: 120 mg (3%), Total Carbohydrates: 2 grams (0%), Dietary Fiber: 0 grams, Sugars: 0 grams.

Vitamins & Minerals: (% Daily Value/Per Serving)
Calcium (10%)

Ingredients:
Hydrolyzed Gelatin, Whey Protein Concentrate, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Natural Color, Potassium Citrate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Aspartame*, Artificial Flavors. *PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE

here's MRC's version (thanks Gina!)
MRC Mixed Berry HNS (clear)
WILD BERRY
Serving Size: 1 Packet

Supplement Facts: (Per Serving/% Daily Value)
Calories: 70, Protein: 15 grams, Total Fat: 0 grams, Saturated Fat: 0 grams, Trans Fat: 0 grams, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 5 mg, Potassium: 10 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 3 grams, Dietary Fiber: 2 grams, Sugars: 2 grams.

Vitamins & Minerals: (% Daily Value/Per Serving)
None noted

Ingredients:
Hydrolyzed Gelatin, water, polydextrose, fructose, citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate to preserve freshness, sucralose, red #40

bigdog · 11-13-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by camaswa

I am thinking about having some stuff altered too. I've never done that but i used to be addicted to the show What Not To Wear, and they ALWAYS talked about the importance of that. I have a larger waist (read: no waist) and smaller hips so my pants never fit right. They bag and droop in the butt, but if they were smaller, they wouldnt close at the top. It makes me crazy. When I am closer to goal, I think i will give tailoring a shot with the more expensive work clothes. Anyone else ever watch that show? ("Shut the front door!") It was inspiring because a lot of the women were not perfectly shaped, to put it mildly, but they always came out looking so much better.

i should watch it more! used to watch it. i dress out of the box as my customers tell me - the funkier the better! i wear alot of black and one of my coworkers told me one time she was going to submit my name to that show...i look over and she had these granny clothes on (she's 29) and scuffed brown boots...i was like Really? LOL! i would never tell someone that but it just made me wear even funkier stuff just to get her goat! haha my big purchase last year was suede over the knee boots - hoochy mama boots! i love them but they are **** to get off. my DH has to pull them off for me!

nwcgina · 11-13-2011, 05:21 PM

MRC Mixed Berry HNS (clear)
WILD BERRY
Serving Size: 1 Packet

Supplement Facts: (Per Serving/% Daily Value)
Calories: 70, Protein: 15 grams, Total Fat: 0 grams, Saturated Fat: 0 grams, Trans Fat: 0 grams, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 5 mg, Potassium: 10 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 3 grams, Dietary Fiber: 2 grams, Sugars: 2 grams.

Vitamins & Minerals: (% Daily Value/Per Serving)
None noted

Ingredients:
Hydrolyzed Gelatin, water, polydextrose, fructose, citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate to preserve freshness, sucralose, red #40

nwcgina · 11-13-2011, 05:23 PM

I actually bought protein powder (one of the bodybuilder kinds) at Walmart for if I need more than 2 HNS's per day...much cheaper and I like the flavor (chocolate peanut butter). It has the same nutritional info for a 1/2 scoop and costs about $.50 per serving versus almost $1.50 per serving of the MRC stuff. I like the MRC stuff, but my budget doesn't

bigdog · 11-13-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nwcgina

I actually bought protein powder (one of the bodybuilder kinds) at Walmart for if I need more than 2 HNS's per day...much cheaper and I like the flavor (chocolate peanut butter). It has the same nutritional info for a 1/2 scoop and costs about $.50 per serving versus almost $1.50 per serving of the MRC stuff. I like the MRC stuff, but my budget doesn't

Chocolate Peanut butter? YUM!!! i miss peanut butter more than anything! when i first started this diet and went from precond...to yellow to green, i was like where's the peanut butter? they said, in 17 weeks when you make your goal! i bought the French Vanilla Creme from Walmart and it's excellent. what brand?

nwcgina · 11-13-2011, 06:08 PM

Body Fortess Super Advanced Whey Protein ($14.97 for a container) I also saw they had a cookies and cream flavor. Maybe next time I'll get that.

I also like the Whey Protein Plus Elite Series (that one is like $18)...chocolate flavor or vanilla flavor.

Protein powders vary a lot so you have to watch them. (nutritional content)

my2girls · 11-13-2011, 06:46 PM

Hi all,
I joined MRC on 11-1 and am down 8 lbs. I am excited to share our experiences.

ynapier · 11-13-2011, 07:35 PM

I also use the body fortress protein powder from Walmart. I like the vanilla. I mix crystal light with it if I want a different flavor. Vanilla is the only flavor that I have tried because I don't like chocolate. My husband thinks I'm crazy for that one.

bigdog · 11-13-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nwcgina

Body Fortess Super Advanced Whey Protein ($14.97 for a container) I also saw they had a cookies and cream flavor. Maybe next time I'll get that.

I also like the Whey Protein Plus Elite Series (that one is like $18)...chocolate flavor or vanilla flavor.

Protein powders vary a lot so you have to watch them. (nutritional content)

i'll check that out tomorrow...i like to try new flavors so i don't get bored. i got the GE single blender and it whips up the shakes like magic...it's so cool and easier to clean than my big blender. figured i'd get myself an early Christmas present :-) i love chocolate and usually mix in my decaf coffee to make it even more chocolately...

birdfeet · 11-13-2011, 08:40 PM

I found a post or what ever on clothing exchange. The poeple are exchanging clothes they need to get rid of. I am with you. Getting rid of all big clothes.like it better in the smaller ones. cant wait till I get to goal and start that procedure. Have lost 51 1/2 so far since June. Have about that to go.

birdfeet · 11-13-2011, 08:48 PM

I found a post or what ever on clothing exchange. The poeple are exchanging clothes they need to get rid of. I am with you. Getting rid of all big clothes.like it better in the smaller ones. cant wait till I get to goal and start that procedure. Have lost 51 1/2 so far since June. Have about that to go.

bigdog · 11-13-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

i'll check that out tomorrow...i like to try new flavors so i don't get bored. i got the GE single blender and it whips up the shakes like magic...it's so cool and easier to clean than my big blender. figured i'd get myself an early Christmas present :-) i love chocolate and usually mix in my decaf coffee to make it even more chocolately...

Nutrition Facts for Body Fortress Protein Powder (looks pretty good and have good reviews.) $14.99 from Walmart.. (2 lbs)
Serving Size
1 scoop (30.0 g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories
110

Calories from Fat
14

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
1.5g

2%

Saturated Fat
1.0g

5%

Trans Fat
0.0g

Cholesterol
35mg

12%

Sodium
55mg

2%

Total Carbohydrates
1.0g

0%

Sugars
1.0g

Protein
23.0g

Vitamin A 0%

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Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 15%

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Iron 0%

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

birdfeet · 11-13-2011, 08:51 PM

nwcgina,thanks a million for the info. I will try one out and see what happens. Also on peanut butter. I found a lady who uses powdered PB. It tastes like peanut butter ans she too was a huge pb fan. A lot less calories and probably no fat. But she sya you mix it with water.

bigdog · 11-13-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by birdfeet

I found a post or what ever on clothing exchange. The poeple are exchanging clothes they need to get rid of. I am with you. Getting rid of all big clothes.like it better in the smaller ones. cant wait till I get to goal and start that procedure. Have lost 51 1/2 so far since June. Have about that to go.

some of my friends love to go to thrift shops and get some good finds when they are between sizes or just like to shop bargains. new clothes are great rewards and motivating too to get to a smaller size. i'm just getting into clothes i haven't been able to wear for a year so am excited about "shopping" in my own closets for now :-) seriously, i think i have 3 different sizes going on in the closet!! so i even have stuff to wear when i get more weight off!

nwcgina · 11-13-2011, 10:10 PM

So you can tell by the nutrition facts on the body fortress, you use a little under the full scoop to be at the same 70 calories equal to an HNS. The chocolate PB I have is 130 calories per scoop, so I use just over 1/2 a scoop with about 4 oz of water (I like it strong).