Protein?

[Emilie1 3]

I am having trouble some days getting all of my Protein. Can I make up for the missed protein by having more the next day?l I am trying hard not to do the shakes just because I would rather eat my calories than drink them, but I do drink three to four glasses of milk a day that gives me 36-48g of protein. Some days I miss a glass or two and am just wondering if I can drink extra the next day will it all average out? Thanks for any advice.......

[jmegirl 2]

I am having trouble some days getting all of my Protein. Can I make up for the missed Protein by having more the next day?l I am trying hard not to do the shakes just because I would rather eat my calories than drink them, but I do drink three to four glasses of milk a day that gives me 36-48g of protein. Some days I miss a glass or two and am just wondering if I can drink extra the next day will it all average out? Thanks for any advice.......

Unfortunately you can't just get in extra protein the next day and have it balance out. Your body has no way to store protein (like it stores carbs and fat), and it can only process about 20-25g protein at a time. So it's really important to split your protein into 3 "meals" a day (so to speak) and have each meal consist of about 20-25g each.

I know what you mean though about it being hard to get in all your protein. Granted I'm only 5 days post-op, but I opened an Atkins shake last night around 7p. After 4oz I couldn't drink anymore. Around 10p I tried again, still getting maybe 4oz down before having to stop. I've still got part of that can left in the fridge, who knows when I'll be able to drink it.

[MissBS 3]

Hi. I have to have one shake a day - doctor's orders. But I bought the unflavored whey Protein Powder at GNC... I mix a scoop of that (21 grams) with my yogurt at night. Doesn't change the flavor of the yogurt and gives me the Protein that I need. Good luck to you. Becky

[kellypup 0]

I too have trouble. i really need to keep track of what I eat. Anyone try the Protein Bars? Not so bad. If you have the smaller ones, they're 20grms of Protein and about 200 calories.

[jmegirl 2]

I too have trouble. i really need to keep track of what I eat. Anyone try the Protein bars? Not so bad. If you have the smaller ones, they're 20grms of Protein and about 200 calories.

Those protein bars all taste like cardboard to me. If I had a choice, I'd drink my 20g of protein as opposed to eating it. :thumbup: