Confessions of overeating...

[becomingmandikaye 262]

I knew that title would get lots of folk to click, ready to chastise me....

But I do seriously have a question about overeating. Does anyone else find themselves still eating more than you should, not because you want the food but because you want the Protein that's in it trying to hit your goal for the day? I push myself to finish my appropriate portions (1/4 cup, generally speaking) so I don't waste the Protein and get it in.

[tanyarahmes 119]

I don't know how anyone can overeat I just ate chicken 1 oz and I feel awful I don't enjoy eating anymore it's a chore to get in the Protein and Water it's not fun

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[sharonintx 1,275]

Lol no. I do it because I just want to keep eating.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@@becomingmandikaye

yeah I pushed because I wanted all my Protein from real calories. That is part of the reason I switched to eating mostly seafood so I could get enough Protein in.

If you like fish, eating fish makes it a lot easier to get all your protein in.

[becomingmandikaye 262]

@@becomingmandikaye

yeah I pushed because I wanted all my Protein from real calories. That is part of the reason I switched to eating mostly seafood so I could get enough Protein in.

If you like fish, eating fish makes it a lot easier to get all your protein in.

I hate seafood. But I'm trying to learn to like it.

[skinny_knees 55]

@@becomingmandikaye

yeah I pushed because I wanted all my Protein from real calories. That is part of the reason I switched to eating mostly seafood so I could get enough Protein in.

If you like fish, eating fish makes it a lot easier to get all your protein in.

I hate seafood. But I'm trying to learn to like it.

I don't like seafood either. It means more Protein drinks. genpro has been a lifesaver.

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[Mooseknuckle 85]

Seafood that is a great idea I didn't think of that one. And my nut didn't say anything either

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I have been eating cottage cheese because it is easy to eat

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And good Protein

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[anabee 1]

Yes! I had ceviche and avocado today.

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[chycky 671]

If you do sushi a nice sashimi tuna or salmon, or perhaps smoked salmon is something to consider.

[becomingmandikaye 262]

If you do sushi a nice sashimi tuna or salmon, or perhaps smoked salmon is something to consider.

Even if I liked sushi (which I don't), we aren't allowed it during the first 3 months on our plan. Seafood is hard for me - I hated it and never ate it growing up, so finding things I like now is a challenge. Though I can do crab cakes and mahi mahi (and tilapia if it's seasoned well). They're just never going to be favorites.

[ready?set.go 39]

Not all sushi is rice and seaweed some is just raw fish so I can't see why that wouldn't be allowed??

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[KristenLe 5,980]

@@becomingmandikaye I think this is why my plan suggests eating 5-6 times a day / 3 hours in between. You could also add Protein in your Fluid intake.

[Christinamo7 4,042]

there are times when I add an extra snack on in the evenings if I need to get more Protein in - but I wouldn't say I'm over-eating. it usually means I've been to busy during the day to eat enough, or haven't been able to finish my measured Proteins earlier in the day. but I'd rather eat one more time than fall short on my Protein goals.

additionally, there are times I stay up a half an hour late to get more fluids in if I haven't gotten where I want to be with liquids. beyond that I think the lack of sleep would be worse - so staying up an extra half hour for nutrition is about as far as I will go with it.

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@@Mooseknuckle

My Dr suggested fish. Seafood is my preference anyway, even pre-op and in my fattest days. I love fish, lobster, crab, mussels, oysters. The hardest thing for me was making it to 6 months so I could have steak again.

chicken is the hardest thing to eat for me, even now. I can eat so little of it, and it is way to easy to over eat on it, even eating the same amount. Some days 3 ounces is fine, some days 3 ounces is hell.

I posted some seafood recipes in the recipe forum. I need to add some more. Shrimp and cauliflower grits is awesome in the winter.

[becomingmandikaye 262]

@@becomingmandikaye I think this is why my plan suggests eating 5-6 times a day / 3 hours in between. You could also add Protein in your Fluid intake.

That's our recommendation as well. Except the Fluid part - if I count it as Protein, I can't count it towards my fluids.

Interestingly enough, I've now hit the point where my portions are just enough. I'm not fighting to finish 2 oz (by volume, not weight) like I was, but it satisfies me.