To much artifical food?

[Kapoorvilla 117]

I have always got in eatting ruts be it healthy or junk food I tend to eat the same thing over and over. My current rut has been

Breakfast: premier shake

Am snack 1/2 premier bar

Lunch: Tyson fully cooked chicken Breast & green veggie

Pm Snack: 1/2 premier bar

Supper: Tyson fully cooked chicken Breast & green veggie

That comes up to 650 calories, 33 carbs and 102 grams of Protein.

Should I consider this a good day if I also get my fluids in? Or is it to much processed and not enough real food. I eat no fruit because carbs go high and veggies are there but not much. I occasionally change the chicken to fish. Is 102 grams of Protein too much?

Weight stats

12/5 Surgery 277

Today 251-252

I have struggled with long stall as most of the weight was lost in first 2 weeks after surgey. Opinions appreciated. Rudeness not so much.

[The.new.g 48]

I think this looks pretty good. I know what you mean about ruts, and about eating too much artificial food. I try to find a balance between keeping the nutrients we need, and keeping my calories down, and not eating too much artificial stuff. It's tough. I figure I do have time to figure out what works best for me in the long run as far as trying to eat more "real" food.

Your weight loss stats look pretty good! Great job.

[stomlin75 161]

If it is working, then why change it? However, our bodies do flourish with variety, especially with veggies and fruits. These are foods that provide our body with protective nutrients we need. Also, maybe venture out with some shrimp, scallops, Beans, eggs? Getting your Protein from food is ideal (vs. protein shakes/bars) once you can eat anything. I assume you are past the restrictive phase. I make my own "protein shake" with baby spinach, plain nonfat greek yogurt, 1/2 cup frozen cherries, 1/4 cup guava juice and sugar free Torani Syrup. Simply divine - a bit more carbs yes but full of many good things for the body and the protein!

[almam 61]

Wow...I think your doing good! It took me forever and still struggle to get 70grams of Protein in. Yesterday I got 55 grams and couldn't eat anymore. I too lost the most weight during my 1st wk and stalled like 2-3 wks. The weightloss will come just be patient!!

[chitowngirl 885]

Ultimately you have to do what works for you. I personally don't care for Protein Shakes and never really relied on them as a source of Protein. If you want to mix it up try adding boiled eggs, I eat 2 (the egg whites only) and that is about 8g of protein and its like 50 calories total. I feel like my body responds better to natural foods. Just start sneaking them in there. Your protein amount is up there so maybe you can afford to allow more veggies a d even some fruits into your diet. Good luck.

[Kapoorvilla 117]

Thanks for your ideas, I think I do need to back off the whey Protein just a bit have the shake or the bar and then go with real food the rest of the day.