Hi,

Has anyone every used protein shots to get their daily protein in? Do you know any that are tasty but also low in calorie? I am having a heck of a time getting all my daily needs in. I'm finding myself extremely tired and zapped of energy. I had my surgery Oct 19th and have lost about 35 pounds which I think is fairly decent but wish it was more. I just worry if I add so many more calories I will be going over my 1100 I try to stick to. I swim 3-4 times per week for 45 minutes and definitely see my body taking more shape and my endurance improving daily but I am not starving during meals or need to have any sort of snack. I'm finding that I'm very very tight in the morning so do a muscle milk lite each morning, lunch is never big and then a slightly larger dinner- fish, chicken. Any suggestions on more energy.

Thanks

Might be just a general lack of essential Vitamins and minerals, u are already doing what u should it sounds lke, i would maybe get some Iron in from spinach and dark green veg etc. Iron directly affects our blood and that can be responsible for feeling tired and listless .. all 0 fat milk products like skimmed milk, cottage cheese and yoghurt have good Protein - calorie balances maybe add a snack or 2 during the day to top up on your Proteins.

I would try the iron first tho as green veg doesnt hold many calories at all

Just as a foot note, sometimes we are tired because we are doing a lot more than we used to !

Protein shots make me gag. I use the Target brand chocolate protein mix with skim milk and a banana and it gives me over 30 grams of protein. Good pick finding one you like.

I have been using Pro-Stat 64 - Sugar Free ever since I have been banded.

15gm of Protein, plus essential amino acids.

Was hard to take at first, would take a shot (30ml) and chase it with a swallow of OJ to kill the tatse.

I now add it to my morning shake.

Im using the whey protien shots from Walmart they are 42 grams a shot and they help alot with one of those and a fusion protien shake that's 68g of protien

I use Ensure high Protein low sugar with 1scoop of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury powder the combination gives me 45g of protein.

BTW 35pounds. Thats great

You could always get some unflavored protein powder. I use Unjury brand. Then add it to some of the foods you eat now. For example I mix in a half a scoop to a sugar free pudding cup or to a glass of Crystal light lemonade for an extra 10 grams of protein. I find myself coming up short on my protein intake too if I dont do a a little supplementing.