How do you know or keep track of your protein when you're not even eating half a serving?

[lose4life2 152]

I'm in the puréed or soft food stage. I eat about 1/3 maybe even 1/4 a serving. How do I even keep track of what I'm eating or does it matter so much at this stage??

[AvaFern 3,516]

I used MyFitnessPal for the entirety of the last year following sleeve surgery. It lets you manipulate the serving size, so if you're only eating even just 1/8 of a serving you can track your calories. I'm 13 months out from surgery and I rarely eat an entire serving of something, so the app is an easy way to track calories.

[maxcimax 220]

I do the same thing with MyFitnessPal. It keeps me honest with what I am actually eating. I was amazed at how much food info there is in this app. I transfer this info into my DietMinder book that I got from Amazon. This allows me to add up the carbs & Protein I have eaten for the day. There is even a place you can keep track of your liquid/water.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Ditto others -- if I plan to eat 4 ounces of something, but eat only 2 ounces, I adjust on MFP the portion size down to 2 ounces (or 0.5 of the 4 ounce serving).

It's simple.

[BitterSweet* 835]

Are you adding in unflavored Protein Powder to your pureed foods?

[lose4life2 152]

Ok I guess I'm just MFP inept!! I'll have to practice more ha ha thanks everyone.

[lose4life2 152]

Are you adding in unflavored Protein powder to your pureed foods?

I only add unflavored protein if I'm eating something like pudding or canned Soup, but I'm passed that stage really. I cook real protein and blend instead.

[Recycled 2,182]

I only add unflavored Protein if I'm eating something like pudding or canned Soup, but I'm passed that stage really. I cook real Protein and blend instead.

Past that stage..... cute..... You're gonna need all the protein you can get in to avoid muscle loss and maintain energy. Sure, eat as much protein as you can in food, but supplements are very necessary. Always.

[lose4life2 152]

Past that stage..... cute..... You're gonna need all the Protein you can get in to avoid muscle loss and maintain energy. Sure, eat as much protein as you can in food, but supplements are very necessary. Always.

Okay I do have a big bag of unflavored Protein Powder I just haven't been adding it. I guess I will start!

[msfitn2014 248]

I also use MFP to help calculate my Protein intake.

I drink one shake a day so I know for a fact I am getting in at least 30....In my early stage first 1-2 mo I drank 2 shakes to make sure I got 60 grams in.

I know most of the time if I eat something its never the full or even 1/2 the serving

Good luck

[BitterSweet* 835]

Your Protein should come from healthy, lean meats and other items. You're right about that. But if you are unsure, 1 scoop of unflavored can ensure that you have maximized your daily requirement.

[LeanerLena5426 61]

I didn't worry too much about Protein at first either...then all my hair started falling out!!! I'm with you on keeping to "real" food, but if you're not getting enough Protein yet, then I do think supplementing with shakes and powder is a good idea.

[mick 99]

MyFitnessPal and CalorieKing.com. The app for CalorieKing is a little easier to do a quick check before you eat something but I like to log on to MFP to log my daily intake. Problem for me is I cannot remember to log it in every day.

BTW, my MFP name is papamick48.

Edited October 4, 2014 by mick