Can't Eat Meat

[ericadesiree 0]

I had lap band on Oct. 10, 2012. So far I have lost 37 pounds and have about 70 more to go. Before the lap band I was not a fan of meat, I hate steak. Mainly because of the texture. I could tolerate a hamburger with lots of bread and cheese. After the lap band now that I have to chew chew chew I cannot stand the way meat feels. All the flavor leaves and you are left with a crumbly, stringy mush in your mouth before you swollow. I don't want to eat meat anymore! Has anyone else been turned off by meat and do you have any suggesstions for how to get your Protein intake besides eggs?

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Cottage cheese, tofu, beans... etc. Check the forums list. I believe there are posts on vegetarian bandsters.

[Rojasanoll 920]

I'm a big meat eater but I have yet to cook a steak and eat one. Just small pieces of roast beef in Soups is all I eat and lots of chicken diced carefully and chewed carefully.

[line-dancer 810]

hight protient shake ESA has a 42 gr one myoplex it's for body builders i use it when i am low on protien

[2012 359]

Swai fish with tarter sauce, doesn't smell fishy, taste fishy, and is really moist, goes down good. Lately I've been on a kick and breading it (low carb bread crumbs), cook it in the oven, and made my own tarter sauce and it's delish. Even if you hate fish, I would give this a try and it's cheap too!

[zinhaa 363]

I am a texture eater as well. The ground beef doesn't bother me too much when i eat it in chili or make it with sauce in the pan like a sloppy joe. Burgers sometimes make me gag. The steak which is most friendly to me is skirt steak but be careful to cut into tiny pieces.

I don't eat steak to often every couple of months. I don't miss it.

try chili with ground beef or ground turkey or sloppy joes

wendy

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I too am a big texture person. I hate steak not because of the taste but because of the texture. If I get a piece of meat in my mouth with even a little fat on it, or if it gets all stringy, I will literally gag and have to spit it out.

I find if I prepare meat in a way to keep it nice and moist, I do ok with it. I'm big on marinades for both pork chops and chicken. I let them soak for at least 3 hours before cooking them. When meat is moist it doesn't get that stringy chewy texture.

I would do a little experimentation and see if different cooking methods improve your experience.

[hely88 883]

There are lots of wats to get your Protein. chicken, fish,beans, veggie burgers (lots to choose from) I buy precooked frozen chicken and then add to BBQ or chilli. Can use to make chicken salad or in Soups. This is a great time to get creative and have fun! I also don't make it a habit of drinking my calories it just makes me hungry sooner. I eat half cup 3 to 4 times a day I track on spark people and have been reaching my protein goals. Best of luck to you!

[Eyez1973 4]

I am having a lot of trouble eating meat.< /p>

[DeAna N 229]

Since my last fill I am having trouble finding meat that doesn't get stuck I chew so much but it still doesn't go down ive been using tunafish but looking for other options the Chili sounds nice

[PlushDiva75 5]

I had lap band on Oct. 10' date=' 2012. So far I have lost 37 pounds and have about 70 more to go. Before the lap band I was not a fan of meat, I hate steak. Mainly because of the texture. I could tolerate a hamburger with lots of bread and cheese. After the lap band now that I have to chew chew chew I cannot stand the way meat feels. All the flavor leaves and you are left with a crumbly, stringy mush in your mouth before you swollow. I don't want to eat meat anymore! Has anyone else been turned off by meat and do you have any suggesstions for how to get your Protein intake besides eggs?[/quote']

The Greek yogurt is great for Protein in take. And, also Kellogg protein Cereal..

[hely88 883]

Greek yogurt is a great Protein option but I am hungry within an hour so I don't eat it. tuna or canned chicken. You can make your own chicken salad with some light mayo. Fresh fish in a pan you can buy some marinated. There are a lot of options just have to be creative. If you can't eat any solid Proteins could you be to filled?