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How to get it all in???

Marmella
Marmella
Ok guys & gals, I am now on phase 4 which includes veggies (no fruit or starches). I know that we are all different as are our nuts and drs. but I am faithfully following what mine says, but How??? I am told to only eat at mealtime (bk,ln,dn), eat between 60-80 grams of protein a day (20.20.20 etc) eat my protein first and now add veggies. My problem is I am getting the 60 in by using a shake (33 gr. incl milk) for one of my meals. I only eat about 2 oz of protein before I feel full and I've been told to stop eating when I feel full!!!! SO HOW ON EARTH DOES ONE ADD MORE WITHOUT STRETCHING THE POUCH, OR EATING AT OTHER TIMES THAN MEALTIME???? When I asked my nut. she said that that was what I needed to figure out on my new journey. UGHHHH a little help here please!!! I do want to do it right without continuing some of the bad habits that got me here to begin with!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I try to get about 40g of protein from my shake, that way I only have to get 20g from my meals. Try to add another half scoop of the shake or something. Also, you can have a little snack before bedtime of a glass of milk or string cheese. which add between 5-10g of protein.
deleted_user
deleted_user
3x a day seems limited to me, i know we are all different but i eat anywhere from 3-6x a day. the in between meals, are yogart (fage=20g prot per cup), cheese stick, something light yet containing protein. Fish is a huge bang for your buck with protein, do you like it, if so, shrimp, salmon, any fish (tuna) gives you plenty of protein in one sitting. good luck
deleted_user
deleted_user
I too am having a problem with getting enough protein. My body is new t this "journey" and scrambled eggs and peanut butter are my favorites. Good Luck
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was told we should eat about every 3 hours. Which includes the 3 main meals, but I usually have 1-2 snacks. Here's how I get my protein in:

Breakfast:
Apple crisp protein bar - 20g

Snack: Milk - 8g

Lunch:
2 oz chicken salad - 15g

Snack:
pepperjack string cheese 7g

Dinner:
3 oz white moist fish - 23g protein

Total 73 g protein

I may not eat exactly this way everyday, but most days this is typically what I have. I didn't list the few bites of veggies I have, but you get the idea.

It does take a little time to work up to getting in all the protein without falling back on a shake. I happen to like my protein bars for breakfast. But don't worry if you can't get it all in yet, you'll get there. Keep up the good work!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was a grazer due to diabetes before surgery, and I decided to go back to that after surgery. The nutritionist said 3 meals plus 2 snacks, while the surgeon I am transferring my care to says 6 small meals. Neither of them factored in the need for fluid, how to get all the supplements in, avoiding taking iron with calcium, and meds prescribed by other drs. My conclusion: I need to do what works best for me.
Marmella
Marmella
I appreciate all the helpful comments! Thanks!! I not only need to know how to get the protein in, but the veggies........... Protein first then I'm full!!!