The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[SharonR]

Today while I was out and about I went to Starbucks. I ordered a Grande Nonfat Latte with one pump if SF Carmel, on ice, then I asked them to blend it.


I should have ordered a tall huh? With all the ice though, should I still count it as two supplements?

*disclaimer* I know this is not the best choice, however, it was ice, nonfat milk, coffee, and SF Carmel. I wanted something, I was out longer than I had planned so it's done*

[rodeomom]

I don't think you did bad really. Though I also don't think it should have counted for a supplement at all. 8 ounces of fat free or low fat milk can substitute as a supplement. Also, when desparate, I have had a different brand of protein bar. I try to find the one with the lowest calories and fewest carbs which is usually a Sweet n Salty "granolla" type bar. Believe it or not Payday has a "healthy" version of the candy bar that is usually by the Power Bars and such at gas stations.

Most of the time I keep a stash of Medigrub in a Tupperware container in my car for emergencies. Then, if you feel like Starbucks, you can use a cappuccino in that non-fat grande or tall with the SF syrup and it would count as a supplement.

Just my 2 pennies - I am sure someone else will want to chime in.

[SharonR]

I don't think you did bad really. Though I also don't think it should have counted for a supplement at all. 8 ounces of fat free or low fat milk can substitute as a supplement.

I think I am confused by both of those statements.

[Mike]

Yes Sharon, tall would have been the better choice... and yes, you can count a tall latte (non-fat milk) as one of your meal replacements in an emergency situation.

Last time I checked, a tall latte uses about 8 oz of milk.

Its always great to check though, and I see that you already read the other thread about cofffee, so I won't go into that.

[SharonR]

Okay Thanks Mike, at least it's good to know what my options are.

[rodeomom]

I was thinking more coffee - less milk. Mike is right. 8 oz milk equals one supplement.

[Mike]

8 oz milk equals one supplement.

Just to make sure that folks don't get the idea that we can go out and have milk instead of medifast meals (especially newbies)....

In an emergency, yes, you can supplement the medifast meal for 8 oz. of milk, but I wouldn't say it equals it. Its just something that has an approximate ratio of carbs and protein to fat as the Medifast meals. It does not contain the vitamins and minerals needed that the program provides.
So, if you are out and about, and forgot to bring enough medigrub with you, then you could use a tall size nonfat latte as a substitute.
Nothing can replace the medimeals though.

[rodeomom]

Well said, Mike.

A suggestion here is to always have some packets of Medigrub in your vehicle, briefcase, purse etc. Because of traffic, extra long lines at the store, or who knows what we are always at risk of taking longer to get to our MF supplements than we should. If you have a few packets with you all you need to do is stop at a conveniece store and buy a bottle of water. Drink half of it then add your supplement. It can be messy, but I have actually gotten pretty good at getting most of the powder into the bottle. Unlike my daughter who got an entire packet of Dutch Choc ALL over my car last winter. I swear, I can still smell it sometimes.

Just like we should never skip a supplement because we would be missing out on the nutrition they provide we should only use the emergency methods in emergencies!

[sidrah]

Funnels at Target are $3. I got sick of using the paper plates to make a funnel.

I gave someone money to get me two thinking I could keep one at school (work) and one home. Well, as it turns out they come in a pack of 3. A small, medium, and large are on each set, so I now have 6.

Definitely worth it for cheap little white plastic tubes!!!! I keep one in the car, too.

[Diana]

Sidrah!!! Hiya, girl!!!

If you'll roll the top down to a spout, then insert the spout into the bottle, it acts as it's own funnel. Jamie took pictures when I did this in the Oakland airport, but she's a busy mom and hasn't had time to post them. I'll work on that next week.

Also, we've taken vanilla and chocolate shakes in to Starbucks and asked them to blend it with an Americano or iced coffee.