Blah - Stupid Food

[linkybo 27]

I'm two months out now! Whoo - many pounds down and my skinny pants are loose. But - I hate to eat. It's like a chore. And who would have ever thought I'd say something like that?!

I find myself not wanting to overeat my sleeve so I'm eating small bits of things. 1/4 cup cottage cheese and some melon for a meal, or a hard boiled egg. 1/2 of a turkey burger with a couple of pickles. But then I find myself feeling hungry again soon after so with the no drinking 30 minutes before meals and 45 minutes after meals, I have no time to drink.

So, wise ones who have gone before me, what should I be eating? Are my meals just too small? If I'm eating 1/4 cup of cottage cheese and melon, should I add something else to it? I feel like I'm needing to eat too often and it's such a drag. But I don't want to over do it and feel sick, either.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

You may be eating too little, or you might benefit from more dense protien.

[kimmy*custis 276]

I think you are eating too little.Try adding a few extra teaspoons each time and see if it agrees with you. I was doing the same and feeling hungry too soon so I added a bit more and it worked for me. I , like Pookey, find the denser Proteins, like chicken breast, seem to stay with me longer than cottage cheese or yogurt do. All you can do is good old trial and error to see what works for you. I find I dont need to wait that long with the drinking, I can do a good 20-25 minutes before/after and be just fine. Good luck to you, let us know how you do.

[beautifulnewme2012 164]

I agree. Trial and error is right! We will get this right eventually. I am eating when I get hungry. About 5 times a day. I just make sure I get my Protein in and fluids and make sure my calorie intake is good and I am eating the right kind of foods. Everything will balance out in time.

[Indymom 132]

Early out (in the first months) I measured by volume instead of weight, but once I started eating dense Protein (chicken/beef/firm cheese) I measured by weight. I made sure that I was getting at least 15 grams of protein for Breakfast and 30 grams for both lunch/dinner to be sure I would hit my 75 grams per day. I always focus on my protein first, and then if I have room I have a little veggie or fruit, or sometimes a bit of carbs. Make sure you're tracking!

[linkybo 27]

Great tips! I just knew my buddies would be helpful!

Sounds like eating 5 times/day is the plan for now. Every time I eat chicken, it just feels so heavy. I know - keep trying. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that light food isn't sticking around for long.

I like the idea of splitting the day into 15/30/30 grams of Protein and then making up what I couldn't do as Snacks. And I'm excited to not have to wait 45 minutes to drink after eating!! Geez - I love spicy food and not having a drink for so long after makes it really difficult to eat anything wtih a spice involved.

Indymom - "Make sure you're tracking" That should be my mantra. It's impossible to make up for low Protein when you don't realize it until it's 10pm.