Caloric and protein intake

[fuzzymonkey 38]

Am 5 weeks out an I know that I am to aim for 500 calories and 60-70 Protein a day, but I am only getting 300 calories and about 30-40 protein a day.... Any advice? I am only eating the suggested 3 meals a day, but for the sake of recommended daily allowances I was thinking of having a 4th meal. Good idea or not?

[psychoangel 8]

I think its ok as long as its a high Protein meal.

[WhoKnows 288]

You could add a Protein shake as a snack or a last meal of the day. I think as long as you're still getting most of your calories from regular food, getting some extra Protein from a shake is nothing to look down on (I have the impression the vast majority of us use them for a while after surgery, some people even into maintenance).

[fuzzymonkey 38]

I do a shake in the morning 5 oz. because when I go back to work in a week eating a Breakfast will not be a routine for me, instead sipping on my breakfast will be. But that is a good idea to maybe take my meds with a shake.

[LumpySpacePrincess 594]

You're fine. I'm 6 months out and I only get in about 600 on a good day.

[AJ-NC 26]

My surgeon and nutritionist recommends at least 4 small meals a day. So, I do a shake for breakfast, then 3 small high-protein meals each day.

[Stacy_wls 135]

I would have been way under my goals that early out with just 3 meals a day. I would for sure add in some Protein shakes.

My nutritionist said it isn't grazing if it is planned & tracked. I have Snacks scheduled throughout the day - it keeps me on track.