Hi Guys / Girls

Im 8 weeks after my 2nd fill and feel restricted but able to consume larger meals of some types, but smaller portions only with the majority of food types...anyway, im back in the gym and started on the weights, 1st time for six years, so I have upped my Protein intake. This consists of as lean meats, fish and 2 to 3 Protein shakes a day, amouniting to about 200grms of protein per day. My problem is that im constantly bloated and my stomach always seems distended. Ive lost over 50lbs from 19st to 15.7st and feel as though Im doing ok, but this stomach thing is getting me down.

Any others out there with the same problem???????

Thanks

big welsh guy (England)

Please understand that this is only my opinion-

I think you are getting way too much protein- my doctor told me not to go over 90 gms per day. I stay on a high Protein, low carb low sugar diet. I take 2 protein shakes per day and stay with protein rich chilis, chowders or Soups for dinner. I work out with a trainer 4 times per week and my calorie intake is about 1000 calories per day. I am at a plateau right now but i think that your body gets comfortable at a certain point and you have to jump start it again. As for the bloating - too many carbs can do it.... i'd decrease your total carbs per day to about 50 gms.

Good luck on your journey...Kathy

Hi Guys / Girls

Im 8 weeks after my 2nd fill and feel restricted but able to consume larger meals of some types, but smaller portions only with the majority of food types...anyway, im back in the gym and started on the weights, 1st time for six years, so I have upped my Protein intake. This consists of as lean meats, fish and 2 to 3 protein shakes a day, amouniting to about 200grms of protein per day. My problem is that im constantly bloated and my stomach always seems distended. Ive lost over 50lbs from 19st to 15.7st and feel as though Im doing ok, but this stomach thing is getting me down.

Any others out there with the same problem???????

Thanks

big welsh guy (England)

I agree that's WAY too much Protein. I believe I read here that the body can only process a small amount-I don't remember how much but I believe it was under 100. Unless you are entering a body builder contest and need the extra protein to build up mass I would say it's a lot. Talk to you nutritionist and see what they recommend.

Also, protein shakes have a lot of calories-they want to wean you off them and now seems about the right time. My NUT said to have only 1/2 a Protein shake as in between meals (2 halves a day) and the rest of your protein should come from food choices.

Sounds like you are doing great-congrats!!!