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So I am 11 weeks out and I have been getting all of my Protein in with my meals (at least 60 grams, but sometimes even more). I have Protein shakes and bars in my kitchen, but I just enjoy real food more. Should I still be trying to get a Protein shake in? I do eat small meals frequently, usually 3-4 meals per day and 1-2 Snacks and I'm sticking right around 800 calories. I'll include some MFP screen grabs to show what I'm eating. Any feedback would be welcome. Thanks.

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Sorry for all the pics but this was the only way I know how to post my MFP food log. It's seems like a lot of food but I did list every single ingredient.

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I still drink Protein shakes being 3.5 Year post. I don't "need" them per-se but they are a great snack if I'm hungry and don't want to go crazy eating things I shouldn't.

If you can get all your Protein in without them then you don't really need them. They're good to have around in a tight spot though.

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Agree with LilMissDiva, don't stress if you don't need them - and you don't appear to. I haven't had one shake at all, wanted to live eating real food as that fitted in better with my life. If you can get your Protein in through food, then no reason to start drinking shakes now.

Congratulations on doing so well!

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