Protein cravings

[shome 0]

So I just realized that I have been craving protein! My Dr. has me doing no sugar, no milk, 1/2 what I normally eat & don't eat after 7pm. Untill next week & then it's all Clear Liquids for the remaining 2 weeks until surgery. I hope I can get enough Protein then.

I wonder if since I am not intaking all the sugar & have put myself on somewhat of a low carb diet if that is why I crave all the protein?? Often I want chicken, which my family is getting sick of & eggs, mostly hard boiled. Is that weird or what??? :wink2:

[aubrie 6]

I understand all the restrictions except the milk. Why no milk? Are you lactose intolerant?

[shome 0]

No I am not. I think maybe because of the carbs in it. I can't have anything that contains milk either. Which is a bummer, I really want some string cheese! LOL

[niki 1]

It would be much worse if you were craving for carbs :thumbup:

Proteins will help you feel «full» and satisfied, they won't harm you or your diet. Go for those chicken breast (no skin), canned tuna, hard boiled eggs - that is all highly recommended healthy stuff.

niki

[ladytuscanny 0]

There are more souces of Protein out there! I'm allergic to all milk products. I have to be creative in finding other Proteins. Light soy milk had 9 grams of protein per 8oz. Legumes such as lentils, Beans ect, another source of protein. Nuts like walnuts low in fat high in protein. Salmon, tuna, tofu. Tofu has no flavor but comes in excellent textures and can be made into great tasting high protein meals. I still have problems getting in enough protein too, but am learning to think outside the box.

[aubrie 6]

Hmmmm.... Just goes to show you the difference in doctors. My doctor is adamant about Calcium and milk. He's also not anti-carb, so I guess that would also explain it.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Milk is good for you if it does not cause you discomfort due to lactose intollerance. If you doctor doesn't want you to drink it, then by all means, but believe me, I would have questioned his motives.

Then if I disagreed, we would just have to debate on the issue. Doing it "low-carb" just would not satisfy my need to not drink milk.

[shome 0]

I am to be banded June 17th. I am pretty sure I am just on the no milk kick until then, shrinking my liver & all.

I had lots of Protein yesterday & felt so guilty like I had gone way over my calorie goals. But at the end of the day I hadn't!!!

[ladytuscanny 0]

Good for you! I feel guilty too, I was told i'm not eating enough. That sentance is something I'd never in my life hear:cool2: