Having trouble on soft protein stage

[time_for_me 12]

My nut has my husband and I on 20-30 carbs and a minimum of 60 Protein a day and I'm really struggling with that right now. Seems all the soft protein things are high in carbs. Right now I drink a Protein Shake for Breakfast, then late morning I have a Dannon light & fit greek yogurt but then I struggle from there. I'm having trouble getting in all my protein and staying below my carbs. Any suggestions on soft high protein things that are low to no carb? I'm sure this has been ask a million times even though I can't find it searching. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[higher 966]

Fish you can cut with a fork is allowed on my soft food stage and it has loads of Protein and no carbs.

[time_for_me 12]

What is the best fish? I haven't ever really been a big fish eater because my husband hates the smell but he may have to deal with it.

[goplay94123 575]

Those values are what my dr had me on - I used fage non fat Plain yogurt and non fat cottage cheese to supplement - also flaky fish really helps boost - even tuna if you can handle it - I was lucky and was able to eat fish (soft fish like tilapia, alacore tuna from a can/pouch mixed with mayo and mashed), walu, black cod) in small quantities and light deli turkey and string cheese as part of my soft.. I think fish - once you can handle it will give you a good Protein punch...

So I went back to myfitnesspal for that time frame and this is what I was having:

1. Breakfast:

• premiere Protein ready made drink (160c/30g protein/5gcarbs/3g fat)

2. lunch: (I made little cupcakes and reheated them)

• 3 tbs egg white scramble (25c / 5g protein/1g carb/0fat)
• with 1/2 jimmy dean turkey sausage pulsed really fine and mixed in (17c / 2g protein/0g carb/1fat)
• reduced fat sharp cheddar (20c / 2g protein/0g carb/2gfat)

3. Dinner:

• 2 oz Tilapia ((55c / 11g protein/0g carb/1fat)
• Lemon wedge (2c / 0g protein/1g carb/0fat)

4: snacked on throughout the day as I was able to stomach

• Non Fat Cottage Cheese (40c / 7g protein/3g carb/0fat)
• Lite String Cheese ((50c/ 6g protein/3g carb/0fat)
• Turkey meat (60c / 14g protein/1g carb/1fat)
• Fage 0% Greek Yogurt Plain (33c / 6g protein/2g carb/0fat)
• sugar free Torani Raspberry Syrup to mix in yogurt (0c / 0g protein/1g carb/0fat)

That brought me to 64 protein, 16 carbs, 8 fat. I have to admit i would sometimes skip the cottage cheese and double the yogurt - and I would have the yogurt later at night than i should have - I would eat it as my dessert...

[time_for_me 12]

Those values are what my dr had me on - I used fage non fat Plain yogurt and non fat cottage cheese to supplement - also flaky fish really helps boost - even tuna if you can handle it - I was lucky and was able to eat fish (soft fish like tilapia, alacore tuna from a can/pouch mixed with mayo and mashed), walu, black cod) in small quantities and light deli turkey and string cheese as part of my soft.. I think fish - once you can handle it will give you a good Protein punch...

So I went back to myfitnesspal for that time frame and this is what I was having:

1. Breakfast:

• premiere Protein ready made drink (160c/30g protein/5gcarbs/3g fat)

2. lunch: (I made little cupcakes and reheated them)

• 3 tbs egg white scramble (25c / 5g protein/1g carb/0fat)
• with 1/2 jimmy dean turkey sausage pulsed really fine and mixed in (17c / 2g protein/0g carb/1fat)
• reduced fat sharp cheddar (20c / 2g protein/0g carb/2gfat)

3. Dinner:

• 2 oz Tilapia ((55c / 11g protein/0g carb/1fat)
• Lemon wedge (2c / 0g protein/1g carb/0fat)

4: snacked on throughout the day as I was able to stomach

• Non Fat Cottage Cheese (40c / 7g protein/3g carb/0fat)
• Lite String Cheese ((50c/ 6g protein/3g carb/0fat)
• Turkey meat (60c / 14g protein/1g carb/1fat)
• Fage 0% Greek Yogurt Plain (33c / 6g protein/2g carb/0fat)
• sugar free Torani Raspberry Syrup to mix in yogurt (0c / 0g protein/1g carb/0fat)

That brought me to 64 protein, 16 carbs, 8 fat. I have to admit i would sometimes skip the cottage cheese and double the yogurt - and I would have the yogurt later at night than i should have - I would eat it as my dessert...

Thank you! That is exactly the kind of suggestions I need. I really appreciate it. Learning to eat healthy was hard enough, then to try to do it in certain food textures...tricky stuff lol! Fish and deli meats are okay on my plan. Need to go grocery shopping tomorrow!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

tuna, turkey, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, refried Beans, chili.

[time_for_me 12]

tuna, turkey, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, refried Beans, chili.

Thank you! I have been doing several of those...but then I saw how many carbs are in beans and they kill my daily allowance.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

tuna, turkey, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, refried Beans, chili.

Thank you! I have been doing several of those...but then I saw how many carbs are in Beans and they kill my daily allowance.

Beans have Fiber. There is a huge difference between processed/refined carbs/sugar and complex carbs.

[liannatx 897]

I ate chicken salad almost every day at that stage. Canned chicken breast makes it super easy to make also.

[goplay94123 575]

My splurge and is very filling is the Hormel no bean turkey chili. I don't like Beans and never eat them. This chili is yummy with a sprinkling of cheddar on top or whatever cheese you have handy.

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[time_for_me 12]

My splurge and is very filling is the Hormel no bean turkey chili. I don't like Beans and never eat them. This chili is yummy with a sprinkling of cheddar on top or whatever cheese you have handy. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1468119582.514647.jpg

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Hmm that sounds good! I will have to look at that when I go back to the grocery store.

[kmorri 1,689]

I like to make turkey sausage meat balls and have them over zucchini noodles with a little spaghetti sauce, Yummy!

[kmorri 1,689]

I like to make turkey sausage meat balls and have them over zucchini noodles with a little spaghetti sauce, Yummy!

oops! not sure if it would be considered a soft food for you.....but if not it'll be good down the road.

[jodieg8er 3]

If you search bariatric surgery on Pinterest, there are some great posts - I found one that lists the foods with the highest Protein values. There a ton of recipes and other stuff as well for all stages.

[KristenLe 5,979]

My nut has my husband and I on 20-30 carbs and a minimum of 60 Protein a day and I'm really struggling with that right now. Seems all the soft protein things are high in carbs. Right now I drink a Protein Shake for breakfast, then late morning I have a Dannon light & fit greek yogurt but then I struggle from there. I'm having trouble getting in all my protein and staying below my carbs. Any suggestions on soft high protein things that are low to no carb? I'm sure this has been ask a million times even though I can't find it searching. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Not all carbs are created equal. I would not worry about carb content in Beans. Be careful of non fat or fat free items - they often have added sugars. chicken, tuna, fish, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, ricotta cheese, ground beef or turkey (if on your plan), homemade Soups (no rice or pasta), refried beans, soft cheese, hummus. Experiment with different foods. Enjoy!