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[bypasswitch 30]

should i be counting my Protein drinks with my daily calorie intake or just focusing on food?!

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[esskay77 785]

I never count calories, I count grams of Protein, fats, carbs. Much easier. And yes, I count the grams of protein in a Protein Drink.< /p>

[bypasswitch 30]

my Protein intake is my main priority and not the issue. my nut wants me under 800 calories right now and what im asking is do i count my Protein drink calories with that. thanks

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[Gigs525 38]

Yes, you would include all calories, including Protein drinks in that 800 calories.

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[Djmohr 6,965]

Yes you would include your Protein shakes with your calories if you are tracking them. As time goes by and you are able to eat more actual Protein, hopefully you will be able to limit Protein Shakes but that can take some time.

I still drink one in the am as my Breakfast. It gives me a head start on liquids and grams of protein. I have a rather large restriction so it is difficult for me to get enough dense protein from food.

I track my food in myfitnesspal so I know exactly where my protein, carbs, calories are during each day.

Best of luck to you!

[bypasswitch 30]

thank you so much! i will continue doing what im doing then

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[kjones1 14]

Yes, you include the calories from your Protein drinks.

Good luck to you!!