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Health and Weightloss: tools, protein, supplements and exercise items helping me on my weightloss journey

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I've been on a Weightloss journey for a long time, with some hiccups along the way. I'm currently down 80 pounds since January 2025.
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Protein

Protein is important to maintain muscle. Best is naturally through food, but these are tasty and helpful additional ways to meet protein goals.
 
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Favorite clear protein Coconut (not strong flavor but really nice), I have just about daily.
Oath Nutrition Clear Whey Isolate Protein, Coconut Colada, 20g, 21 Servings
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Clear protein, next favorite flavor Mango
Oath Nutrition Clear Whey Isolate Protein, Mango
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Variety pack at Target. Try some before getting big container.
Oath Nutrition Variety Pack Clear Whey 12pk - Frosty Lemonade Icy Blue Kiwi Strawberry Coco Colada
 
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The Oath Nutrition site you pick singles or set up subscriptions.and try new flavors.
Clear Whey Protein - Single Serve Packets
 
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Mixed berry clear protein
Isopure Clear Whey Protein Powder, Mixed Berry
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Favorite quest bar flavor
Quest Blueberry Muffin Protein Bars, 12 Ct
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Frequently have for breakfast. Tasty!
Premier Protein Café Latte Shake, 30g Protein, 12 Pack
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Yum, Chocolate Peanut Butter. Nice protein for desert
Premier Protein Shake Chocolate Peanut Butter 30g Protein 12 Pack
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Chocolate protein, good warmed as hot chocolate.
Premier Protein Shake Chocolate 30g Protein 12 Pack
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Marshmallow textured treat. Delish.
Built Bar Salted Caramel Puff, 17g Protein, 12 Count
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Convenient and tasty. Prep at night, breakfast ready in the morning, and portable. I use higher protein milk with it (Fairlife, Lactaid or store brands). You can basically make your own: oatmeal, chia seeds, protein powder flavor of choice. I found...
Oats Overnight Cookies & Cream 20g Protein
 
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Tasty and packable. Nicer toasted.
Quest Nutrition Chocolate Chip Muffin, 8 Ct

Supplements

Some nutrients are nit available in food or you need more. These are the ones I'm currently using, some daily some only occasionally. My Dr was happy with my progress and labs, so they are definitely helping!
 
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Magnesium, helps with regularity.
nbpure MagO7 Colon Cleanse & Detox 180 Caps
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General multi-vitamin. I'm over 50 and this has been my latest multi.
Centrum Silver Women's Multivitamin 50+, 200 Ct
 
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I (and others in my family) run low on iron. This is my go-to.
Vitron-C Multivitamin Tablet 60 Count
 
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Calcium is crucial, especially as you get older.
Caltrate 600 Plus D3 Calcium & Vitamin D 120ct

Tools to support my journey

 
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Great for self measurements for tracking progress.
RENPHO Smart Body Measuring Tape, Bluetooth
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Etekcity Smart Body Scale, 13 Metrics, BMI
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Great for portion control, as well as baking and mailing packages.
Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale, 11 lbs
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To keep warm. I get cold easier now.
Heated Vest for Women, 9 Zones, 14400mAh
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I've used this for years. Tracking weight as well as for tracking food/macros. I like being able to see trends. I don't always track foods, but do weight.
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Tracker & BMR Calculator to Reach Your Goals
 
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I've been using this on and off for about 6 years. Tracks walking, biking and other basic categories. Links to myfitnesspal. Nice to see maps or routes, how you get better over time on same routes. Can share your trip and progress with friends.
MapMyFitness: MapMy — Track Runs, Rides & Walks

Beverages, because hydration is important

 
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Good as regular coffee or mixed with a protein shake
Starbucks Premium Instant Dark Roast Coffee
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One of my favorite non caffeine beverages
Harney & Sons Pumpkin Spice Tea, 50 sachet bag
 
Teeccino Snickerdoodle Herbal Tea, 10 Bags
 
Teeccino Caramel Nut Herbal Tea, 25 Ct