Ever Eat When You're Not Hungry, To Reach Protein Goal?

[daisychains7 427]

I am just curious if I'm the only one who does this?

I eat 3 mostly Protein meals a day (3/4cup-1cup), plus 1 or 2 glasses of skim milk a day (my doctor's recommendation). Lately I STILL have to have 1 high protein snack a couple hours after dinner just to reach my 70g protein goal.

i know as bandsters we are supposed to be very aware of our hunger and not eat just for the sake of it, but I need to have a snack in the evening to get enough protein in (protein shakes make me ill so I go for greek yogurt), and then I feel guilty. Am I crazy? lol

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I wouldn't eat when you're not hungry. I know it's hard to get the Protein in some days, but it would be better to be a little under on Protein than to eat and have calories unnecessarily

Maybe get some of the unflavored Protein powder to mix in with other meals throughout the day? So you get your protein in without over-eating?

[judych 225]

I am just curious if I'm the only one who does this?

I eat 3 mostly Protein meals a day (3/4cup-1cup), plus 1 or 2 glasses of skim milk a day (my doctor's recommendation). Lately I STILL have to have 1 high Protein snack a couple hours after dinner just to reach my 70g protein goal.

i know as bandsters we are supposed to be very aware of our hunger and not eat just for the sake of it, but I need to have a snack in the evening to get enough protein in (protein shakes make me ill so I go for greek yogurt), and then I feel guilty. Am I crazy? lol

.. i know that there are different opinions from various drs and different countries as well. when i was banded, and, by the way, im australian.... i wasnt given any real direction about how much protein i should have. i had one appointment with a dietician and that was a broad discussion over every food group, not a lot of time spent on protein. so... i had Protein drinks through the day... i had beef broth, etc etc. this was mainly my eating plan. im having more protein than other foods even now... over three months out . i love my egg and bacon.. i have beef hamburger on a plate with fresh from the garden dill... i have chicken... all the meats, and a small amount of veges on the side. ive never worried much at all about the amount of protein i needed... i just went and did that. ive been on Atkins diet many times in years gone by so i know some basics. im having a liquid Vitamin at the moment ... plus barley green, which is like spirolena. my intake is quite healthy. im not counting anything at all. Im having what i want to eat... what i feel i need. its been easy for me.

[judych 225]

.. i know that there are different opinions from various drs and different countries as well. when i was banded, and, by the way, im australian.... i wasnt given any real direction about how much Protein i should have. i had one appointment with a dietician and that was a broad discussion over every food group, not a lot of time spent on protein. so... i had Protein Drinks through the day... i had beef broth, etc etc. this was mainly my eating plan. im having more protein than other foods even now... over three months out . i love my egg and bacon.. i have beef hamburger on a plate with fresh from the garden dill... i have chicken... all the meats, and a small amount of veges on the side. ive never worried much at all about the amount of protein i needed... i just went and did that. ive been on Atkins diet many times in years gone by so i know some basics. im having a liquid Vitamin at the moment ... plus barley green, which is like spirolena. my intake is quite healthy. im not counting anything at all. Im having what i want to eat... what i feel i need. its been easy for me.

[daisychains7 427]

Ok thank you for the input ladies. I do have some Protein Powder but rarely use it... Guess I'll start by putting a little in my Breakfast. I never overdo it with my portions especially with my Protein snack, but I don't wanna get in the habit of eating mindlessly, so I gotta get myself in check. I am also going to discuss this with the doctor at my next fill. I guess I'd rather be under my protein goal than eating when I'm not hungry..

[TexasDy 53]

I haven't paid attention to Protein at all!! But I'm only on week 2, still 1 more week of mushies to go. The most I do is, if I think "hmm I haven't had any protein", then I have a Protein Shake. Looking forward to solids for more options!

[Karen12345 61]

Really try to get your 60 grams of Protein in. It will keep you from losing your hair and keep your skins elasticity. I'm 2 1/2 years out and have lost 170 lbs and didn't lose any hair and my skin is great.

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[Buffalogyrl 17]

Ok thank you for the input ladies. I do have some Protein powder but rarely use it... Guess I'll start by putting a little in my breakfast. I never overdo it with my portions especially with my Protein snack' date=' but I don't wanna get in the habit of eating mindlessly, so I gotta get myself in check. I am also going to discuss this with the doctor at my next fill. I guess I'd rather be under my protein goal than eating when I'm not hungry..[/quote']

Girl u look amazing! I believe we are about the same amount of time post

[shy2012 43]

Really try to get your 60 grams of Protein in. It will keep you from losing your hair and keep your skins elasticity. I'm 2 1/2 years out and have lost 170 lbs and didn't lose any hair and my skin is great.

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Awesome weight loss! Congrats... Please share what your daily meals were?