Eating Right?

[kmiller 146]

I'm not sure I'm eating correctly. Bkfst. Scrambled egg.

Lunch: cottage cheese with tuna. I gave up the Protein Shakes cause I think I'm getting enough. Comments?

Dinner: grilled chicken and salad

Snack: yogurt

[DLCoggin 1,788]

How much daily Protein did your doctor recommend? My doctor said 100g of protein a day (or as close as possible) for life. I've averaged 95g a day since Jan 1. tuna, chicken, yogurt and cottage cheese are all excellent sources of protein but there's really no way to judge your protein intake without quantities. I drink a Pure Protein 32g shake every day for Breakfast. With that big protein first thing in the morning, it's pretty easy to come close to the 100g of protein with other meals the rest of the day. There are days when I'm in the low 80's and a few days when I exceed 100g. I sometimes eat a 20g Protein Bar to supplement my protein if I'm running low on a particular day. Looking forward to reading the thoughts of others and what their doctors recommend!!

[KevinsBabyGirl85 364]

My dr recommends 60 g a day....sometimes I get it in sometimes I don't.....I don't know you get in 100 to 80 that is insane!

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[DLCoggin 1,788]

In the beginning it was a real challenge and about the only way I could do it was with two shakes a day. But as time went on I discovered more and more high Protein foods and along with the morning Protein Shake, it's pretty easy now. There are still days where I fall short and have to supplement with the Protein Bars but that's OK - I love the protein bars!

[berniec 166]

I was told 64 grams. I also have a pure Protein Shake everyday. That's half of my Protein right there. Sometimes for a snack I will have a Atkins bar (10/15 grams of protein). So my other meals might consist of chicken, eggs, tuna, chili, beef Jerky, etc.

[KevinsBabyGirl85 364]

In the beginning it was a real challenge and about the only way I could do it was with two shakes a day. But as time went on I discovered more and more high Protein foods and along with the morning Protein shake' date=' it's pretty easy now. There are still days where I fall short and have to supplement with the protein bars but that's OK - I love the protein bars![/quote']

I need your help with protein enriched foods!! Do you mind putting a list together and messaging me?!?

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[DLCoggin 1,788]

I need your help with Protein enriched foods!! Do you mind putting a list together and messaging me?!?

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I'm on it Vamp. May take me a couple of days. We have a freezer in our garage that was loaded to the brim with food. Recently had some work done on our house and one of the worker dudes unplugged the freezer to plug in a tool. We were out of town for a few days and didn't discover what had happened until almost a week later. We lost all of it - had to be close to $1000 worth. So...Costco and grocery store trips planned for tomorrow to start building things up again. I'll be able to be more specific after we stock up. Have a great Memorial Day!!

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

funny how all bariatric groups are different. I know first out of surgery I'm suppose to try to get up to 60 oz of Protein a day but, they said I won't be able to for a while.

[KevinsBabyGirl85 364]

I'm on it Vamp. May take me a couple of days. We have a freezer in our garage that was loaded to the brim with food. Recently had some work done on our house and one of the worker dudes unplugged the freezer to plug in a tool. We were out of town for a few days and didn't discover what had happened until almost a week later. We lost all of it - had to be close to 1000 worth. So...Costco and grocery store trips planned for tomorrow to start building things up again. I'll be able to be more specific after we stock up. Have a great Memorial Day!!

Thanks so much I really appreciate it!!

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[LosingItForMe2011 320]

kmiller...have you tried logging your food intake so you know for sure how much Protein you're taking in? SparkPeople is a great place to do that online.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

There are a number of excellent apps out there for your phone as well!!

[josee67 40]

My doctor has told me 60 also

[kmiller 146]

I'm on it Vamp. May take me a couple of days. We have a freezer in our garage that was loaded to the brim with food. Recently had some work done on our house and one of the worker dudes unplugged the freezer to plug in a tool. We were out of town for a few days and didn't discover what had happened until almost a week later. We lost all of it - had to be close to $1000 worth. So...Costco and grocery store trips planned for tomorrow to start building things up again. I'll be able to be more specific after we stock up. Have a great Memorial Day!!

[kmiller 146]

Hi, DL. Would you mind messaging o posting for me too, please? My surgeon says 60 - 70 grams of protien.

[kmiller 146]

Hi. Losing it! The problem I am having is this. If a can of tuna has 12 grams of protien and my portion out of it is 2 Tablespoons, how much protien am I getting?