DrMommy 4 Posted August 16, 2011 Hello all. I am wondering what you all are eating/drinking these days. I am barely getting in 300 calories a day and am having a tough time getting in anywhere near my protein....so I am looking for ideas! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeahG 16 Posted August 16, 2011 I find it very hard to reach my Protein goal without a Protein Drink. I love the Premier Nutrition chocolate Protein drinks... they taste like chocolate milk. food wise, I have been sticking to lots of chicken and cheese. chicken salad, chicken with gravy, bbq chicken (just watch the sugar). I've heard that a lot of people like the Caramelized Onion Chicken Burgers from costco....I think they have around 17 grams of Protein.< /p> I keep track of my daily food intake using myfitnesspal.com. If you add me as a friend on there, you can see my daily diary of what I'm eating! My username is lgerweck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy Rivers 24 Posted August 17, 2011 Yup, I still need at least 1 Protein drink a day to meet the goal - but usually just one. I'm currently doing mushies, but I focus on mushed Protein first (in other words, no mashed potatoes for me - although I did have some scalloped potatoes - the cheese in them gave a protein count of like 6 g for 1/2 cup - so I didn't feel so bad about those). I usually have chicken salad or tuna salad at least 2 times a day, an egg (egg beater), a chicken sausage, etc. I've even made the ricotta bake a few times and meatloaf a couple of times. The meatloaf, I don't use any breadcrumbs - so there's very few carbs in it. Greek yogurt is a staple as well. You can also use some unflavored Protein powder and sprinkle it on your food - or mix it in. I mixed in a scoop of unflavored powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury with a 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt the other day to really up the protein count and it wasn't bad at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heather~ Sweetdreams 10 Posted August 17, 2011 I've always been a chicken junkie, but I am even more so now! I eat a lot of chicken, and since I have the best boyfriend in the world, if we go out to eat, he doesn't mind getting a chicken dish so that I can have a little of his. I eat a lot of eggs, and cheese, and am also still having to drink a Protein shake, or, I've found the Isopure fruit punch isn't completely unbearable. I've even devoloped a little sweet treat recipe with it! 1 tub light cool whip 1 small package sugar free cherry Jello 1/2 cup Isopure fruit punch 1 can sugar free cherry pie filling WHIP the cool whip, Jello, and punch together until blended well. Mix in pie filling. This is a great little snack, and a good pick me up! It's perfect for summer! I've made 2, and you can use any flavors that you can find sugar free products in. I guess you could also use fruit in natural juices (like peaches) with the same flavor jello. I also LOVE turkey sausage. My sleeve adores it!! I am almost 5 weeks out, and can't believe that I'm already eating regular foods for the most part. I can't do salads yet, and still overcook any veggies I try to eat. Oh.. and as of yesterday I am down 50 pounds from my starting weight!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrMommy 4 Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks ladies! I am a lacto/ovo vegetarian...so I have been eating a lot of cottage cheese and tofu but need to extend my variety. I have been craving a salad like crazy but that is still 5 weeks away. Today I went to Chipotle and got a bowl of black Beans and steamed veggies that was delicious. Thanks for the responses! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
