2 Month Surgiversary Today! Protein Menus Needed

[ShrinkyDinkMe101 82]

It's my two month surgiversary today. I am so thrilled with my results so far (45 lbs including 3 weeks of pre-op dieting). I am still struggling to get my required 60 grams of Protein in without using shakes or bars. Would you mind sharing a typical daily menu that meets your protein goals? I have absolutely no regrets over this surgery and am only sad that I waited so long to have it.

[ShrinkyDinkMe101 82]

It's my two month surgiversary today. I am so thrilled with my results so far (45 lbs including 3 weeks of pre-op dieting). I am still struggling to get my required 60 grams of Protein in without using shakes or bars. Would you mind sharing a typical daily menu that meets your protein goals? I have absolutely no regrets over this surgery and am only sad that I waited so long to have it.

[MIJourney 490]

I do 6 mini meals a day.

Some stand bys for me are

hot choc /decaf (15g)

2 light mozzarella string cheese (12g)

Chobani Lemon Greek Yogurt (15g)

Boars Head Ever-roast deli chicken 2 oz (13g)

Al Fresco chicken sausage (14g).

Morningstar Spicy Black Bean Burger (11g)

1 pouch tuna/1/4 c 1% cottage cheese (23g)

Gortons Simply Bake Tilapia (20g)

Unjury Protein Powder 1 scoop/8 oz skim milk (29g) and sometimes I add 2 T of PB2 which brings it to 34g (I only have a shake once or maybe twice a week now)

I still often have a Quest bar each day for one of my meals since my work schedule is crazy.

Each one of these standbys is 1 mini meal for me.

I don't have room for anything after eating it.

I don't eat them all on the same day but keep my cals under 900 for the day. I shoot for 90g a day.

[MIJourney 490]

I do 6 mini meals a day.

Some stand bys for me are

hot choc /decaf (15g)

2 light mozzarella string cheese (12g)

Chobani Lemon Greek Yogurt (15g)

Boars Head Ever-roast deli chicken 2 oz (13g)

Al Fresco chicken sausage (14g).

Morningstar Spicy Black Bean Burger (11g)

1 pouch tuna/1/4 c 1% cottage cheese (23g)

Gortons Simply Bake Tilapia (20g)

Unjury Protein powder 1 scoop/8 oz skim milk (29g) and sometimes I add 2 T of PB2 which brings it to 34g (I only have a shake once or maybe twice a week now)

I still often have a Quest bar each day for one of my meals since my work schedule is crazy.

Each one of these standbys is 1 mini meal for me.

I don't have room for anything after eating it.

I don't eat them all on the same day but keep my cals under 900 for the day. I shoot for 90g a day.

[ShrinkyDinkMe101 82]

I do 6 mini meals a day.

Some stand bys for me are

hot choc /decaf (15g)

2 light mozzarella string cheese (12g)

Chobani Lemon Greek Yogurt (15g)

Boars Head Ever-roast deli chicken 2 oz (13g)

Al Fresco chicken sausage (14g).

Morningstar Spicy Black Bean Burger (11g)

1 pouch tuna/1/4 c 1% cottage cheese (23g)

Gortons Simply Bake Tilapia (20g)

Unjury Protein powder 1 scoop/8 oz skim milk (29g) and sometimes I add 2 T of PB2 which brings it to 34g (I only have a shake once or maybe twice a week now)

I still often have a Quest bar each day for one of my meals since my work schedule is crazy.

Each one of these standbys is 1 mini meal for me.

I don't have room for anything after eating it.

I don't eat them all on the same day but keep my cals under 900 for the day. I shoot for 90g a day.

What brand of hot chocolate do you use?

[ShrinkyDinkMe101 82]

I do 6 mini meals a day.

Some stand bys for me are

hot choc /decaf (15g)

2 light mozzarella string cheese (12g)

Chobani Lemon Greek Yogurt (15g)

Boars Head Ever-roast deli chicken 2 oz (13g)

Al Fresco chicken sausage (14g).

Morningstar Spicy Black Bean Burger (11g)

1 pouch tuna/1/4 c 1% cottage cheese (23g)

Gortons Simply Bake Tilapia (20g)

Unjury Protein powder 1 scoop/8 oz skim milk (29g) and sometimes I add 2 T of PB2 which brings it to 34g (I only have a shake once or maybe twice a week now)

I still often have a Quest bar each day for one of my meals since my work schedule is crazy.

Each one of these standbys is 1 mini meal for me.

I don't have room for anything after eating it.

I don't eat them all on the same day but keep my cals under 900 for the day. I shoot for 90g a day.

What brand of hot chocolate do you use?

[tmartin87_05 41]

I too am interested in this Protein packed hot chocolate!!!

[tmartin87_05 41]

I too am interested in this Protein packed hot chocolate!!!

[suejersey 263]

I find that the 5 - 6 small meals a day is the best way to go to get the Protein in.

I can't remember the hot chocolate that I had but I believe I looked it up on like netrition or lucky Vitamin or bariatric something (can't remember the name) but any of the good online Vitamin shoppes should have it - search Protein hot chocolate. It was really tasty, just can't remember specifically which brand it was.

One thing I do is add a scoop of Syntrax chocolate Protein Powder to my coffee each morning and I get like a mocha latte type of thing out of it. I get my coffee which I love but don't have to add Creamer or sweetner because the protein powder does it. I was wondering if adding the protein powder to Water (not hotter than 140 degrees) would give me the "hot chocolate" effect but since I like the coffee and it's only one cup a day I just do it that way.

For other protein sources I also like Jerky hut beef Jerky. High in protein, one ounce fills me as a snack and it is real "meaty" not stringy or fatty. I eat cold cuts and will make chicken breast with some Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and bake and keep in the fridge for a snack as well.

[suejersey 263]

I find that the 5 - 6 small meals a day is the best way to go to get the Protein in.

I can't remember the hot chocolate that I had but I believe I looked it up on like netrition or lucky Vitamin or bariatric something (can't remember the name) but any of the good online Vitamin shoppes should have it - search Protein hot chocolate. It was really tasty, just can't remember specifically which brand it was.

One thing I do is add a scoop of Syntrax chocolate protein powder to my coffee each morning and I get like a mocha latte type of thing out of it. I get my coffee which I love but don't have to add creamer or sweetner because the protein powder does it. I was wondering if adding the protein powder to Water (not hotter than 140 degrees) would give me the "hot chocolate" effect but since I like the coffee and it's only one cup a day I just do it that way.

For other protein sources I also like Jerky hut beef jerky. High in protein, one ounce fills me as a snack and it is real "meaty" not stringy or fatty. I eat cold cuts and will make chicken breast with some Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and bake and keep in the fridge for a snack as well.

[MIJourney 490]

I too am interested in this Protein packed hot chocolate!!!

Health wise hot chocolate. Not cheap but it's what I have every morning. I mix it with Decaf coffee. 80 cal/15 g Protein. It come in other flavors too. Box is 7 packets.

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[MIJourney 490]

I too am interested in this Protein packed hot chocolate!!!

Health wise hot chocolate. Not cheap but it's what I have every morning. I mix it with Decaf coffee. 80 cal/15 g Protein. It come in other flavors too. Box is 7 packets.

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[Carole Flower 22]

Congrats on the weight lose! I haven't had coffee yet but my Protein Shake with almond milk is yummy

[Carole Flower 22]

Congrats on the weight lose! I haven't had coffee yet but my Protein Shake with almond milk is yummy

[Wags 549]

I use the Proti-diet hot chocolate from Bariatric Choice. It is DELICIOUS!! I have one every night. It satisfies my sweet tooth and for some reason Hot drinks fill me up more. 90 calories / 15 grams of protein!!!

It's also the perfect drink for cool fall and cold winter nights/mornings!

Here is a link: https://www.bariatricchoice.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/105733

It's a referral link so you can get $20.00 off a $40.00 order.

The referral code is 8141441 in case you need it.

:-)