Drink more Boost and eat healthy
By Kristen Howe
@KristenH (33591)
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
December 19, 2016 2:23pm CST
Six months ago, I've reported on my physical from my doctor's appointment. Today I had my next physical since last week's bloodwork. Though I'm doing good with drinking water, she did report that two of my bad cholersterols were a tad high. She wanted me to still eat healthy foods with less salt. Though I'm stilll under weight, I did ask her for suggestions on how to add weight, like go on a diet. She mentioned to drink protein drinks like Boost and Ensure, 3x a day. Those drinks are expensive, unless they're on sale or I have for a coupon for it. So I might consider it getting in next year and see if it works out by my next physical in late June 2017. Since I'll be getting a crock pot for Christmas from my brother, any ideas for healthy and easy crock pot recipes for me to make?
I also had my pap smear done test today. I won't know the results until 2 weeks from today and pray for good news. For now, no more doctor's appointments until next spring for my eye doctor.
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@snowy22315 (208782)
• United States
19 Dec 16
Heck, if it was me, I would be drinking milkshakes..but I suppose they aren't that good for you..
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@marlina (154103)
• Canada
25 Dec 16
@snowy22315 , you can make your own version at home and make them healthy.
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@sallypup (69160)
• Centralia, Washington
19 Dec 16
I bet adding a bit more to your daily food intake would help you gain weight. We've gone vegan for the last few months. Hubby's last blood tests came back much better though somehow or other his fatty cholesterol is an average high. How he managed that is beyond me. He takes lots of mineral supplements as well as zero meat.
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@sallypup (69160)
• Centralia, Washington
20 Dec 16
@snowy22315 None of us have had cow milk cheese since last summer. Same with ice cream. We've gone on the wagon.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
23 Dec 16
i am in the same problem with how to gain weight and frankly i can't stand those kind of drinks. too much imitation sweet flavoring added. yuck. now if they tasted like cheese or bacon or potatoes i could do it. lol. right now i just try and eat healthy things in small amounts often. trying to gain also
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
23 Dec 16
@KristenH i kind of miss the days when i just had to worry about being over weight. so many more are in that group to help each other
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
23 Dec 16
@bunnybon7 That's true. It's so hard to gain/lose weight.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
19 Dec 16
I tried Boost once, ugh...it's horrible. Good luck.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
19 Dec 16
@abbygreenhill Thanks. Maybe Ensure. I know my SIL drinks it too for her diet.
@RasmaSandra (97908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Dec 16
hope all your health reports are just fine. This might help
Who says comfort food can't be good for you, too? These healthy slow cooker recipes for chili, chicken with vegetables, pork roast, side dishes and stews make hearty meals on chilly nights.
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I know.
@zebra2222 (5268)
• United States
21 Dec 16
Walmart offers a generic brand that is a little less expensive.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
21 Dec 16
I might keep it inconsideration, though I don't shop at Walmart often. I might stick with Aldi's though.
@quantum2020 (12054)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
21 Dec 16
I always prefer vegetables and fruit, not to forhget the protein from white meat over red meat. Pure drinking water is better than sodas or flavored water
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@LeaPea2417 (40020)
• Toccoa, Georgia
21 Dec 16
I do try to eat healthy. And I do hope your pap smear test comes back negative :)
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Dec 16
The drinks you mention are terrible. They do not contain real food. Look to plants that grow, not what is manufactured in a plant.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
24 Dec 16
@KristenH We make our own drinks using organic fruits or vegetables. Always better b/c you know what is in these!
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
20 Dec 16
there are recipes online for making your own protein drinks, not sure if that will help. Lot's of good things one can make easily in a crockpot, I tend to use mine for roasts and stuff.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
21 Dec 16
@KristenH thinking maybe you can make the drink, or at least get a powder cheaper.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
21 Dec 16
@Jessicalynnt I might have to look into it next year.
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
21 Dec 16
@KristenH I understand that very well! I have a small stool just outside my kitchen that I use sometimes to sit on in the kitchen while I prepare meals. I'm thinking I can use that to sit the slow cooker on. It would be just the right size and I can sit it out of the way while it cooks.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
21 Dec 16
It is better to be underweight than overweight; and that's my problem, need to lose some weight! Hope everything would be fine for you.
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@snowy22315 (208782)
• United States
20 Dec 16
Spaghetti and Italian sausage in a crockpot is awesome. That is one of the best meals I ever cooked honestly. it tasted like it came from a fine Italian restaurant, if I do say so myself..
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
20 Dec 16
Thanks for the recommendation. I have breakfast sausage. But I'm not sure if that would do. I would have to buy a healthy one for it.
