I need some ideas of quick, easy snacks and also what to make for dinner? I hate fish, eggs, and cottage cheese. I'm trying to stay as low carb as possible and get lots of protein. thanks!

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Fish, eggs, and cottage cheese are staples of my diet. I don't know what I would do without them.

That being said, I'd say you need to eat grilled chicken and green vegetables, cheese, maybe some lean red meat. By eliminating fish, eggs, and cottage cheese, you'll probably have to eat the same thing over and over again. (That doesn't bother me, but some people can't live like that.)

You also might notice that your tastes begin to change. While I never hated cottage cheese pre-op, I didn't really like it, but I love it now. I mix 1/2 cup with 1 T of sugar free strawberry preserves and I have it 2 times per day.

Good luck.

I'm with @blizair09, those are staples of my diet. So far then only thing that I hated prior to surgery and still hate is cantaloupe. FIsh never bothered my before, but now I find that I crave it. eggs are so darn versatile that they are a great way to mix up what could be a monotonous diet.

Inversely, things that I thought I would miss dearly and literally mourned the loss my first month, I don't even remember why I loved them so much. My wifes biscuits and gravy was my favorite food ever. It was my "last meal" so to speak. I had it maybe about a year ago and it was just bread and gravy. No emotional response.

You will be shocked at how your views on what foods are satisfying or appealing will change if you truly commit to a lifestyle change.

Nuts, turkey, and chicken come to mind. That's all I got. ?

Yogurt, refried Beans with cheese, baked tofu packaged, string cheese, some nuts, Protein bars and drinks.... gotta try a few yucky things sometimes. Good luck! Ps. Fairlife extra protein milk. ?!

On the go

cheese - babybel, laughing cow, cheese sticks

Jerky

Lunchables (don't eat the crackers)

Okios triple zero yogurts (cup or drink)

Ready to drink Protein drinks

High protein chips/crackers like Quest, WonderSlim, Medifast etc.

I make unflavored Protein added puddings and Gelatin. You can buy 2-5oz cups and lids at your local restaurant supply store.

At home meals

I've made shrimp (ground) curry with zucchini, chicken and cheese stuffed crepes, Korean bbq, swai with again glaze, crust less quiche. They all have 300cals or less per serving with 17g protein or more.

Homemade protein fudgecicles

12oz fairlife milk and 2 scoops GENEPRO. Mix well and pour into 6 pack 3oz popcicle mold. Makes 6 serving 54 cals and 10g protein. Can add in things like PB2, banana baby food, instant coffee, sugar free syrups or ground freeze dried strawberries for only a few more cals and carbs.

I make and eat teriyaki chicken, tandoori chicken or butter chicken, pork chili, chicken marsala (no carbs), etc. My trick is this - make GOOOD food, take the time to do a delicious recipe once a week. Then you have a fabulous dish to come home to or eat at work. I found that when I made a big gourmet dish to eat during the week I never once even think of eating crap. I am so excited to eat my great food.

So my tip is to take the time to source as many recipes as you can for low carb low fat high protein dishes and then cook until you find the ones that make you happy. It's important to put in the time and energy into to this so you have your set of recipes. Now all I do is quick stop at the grocery store once a week, grab my items and then I cook the meals. I also don't do sides. I only do a main course. So last week it was chili and maryland crab cakes. I made them on Saturday and then ate them all week through Friday. This week it's pork tenderloin and ham/turkey croquettes. Again, all homemade so it's inexpensive and delicious.

Oh, and my final thing, substitute the sugars with Stevia or Splenda. You can get regular sugar powdered sugar and brown sugar. I use less of the fake stuff since it's sweeter. And finally, Don't be afraid to use honey. The flavor goes a long way and you don't have to use as much. This is why it's so important to do your homework and try out recipes. It took me at least a month to narrow down to a handful of recipes I love with substituting carbs and dialing the seasonings. Never underestimate the benefit of a well cooked meal.

I eat a lot of grilled chicken stir-fried with mushrooms or other veggies :-)

I hate cottage cheese too :-P