Protein shake and liquids schedule

[MagnoliaRose 7]

Hi all !I am having the hardest time drinking 64 ounces of liquid and making sure that there is an hour between drinking and eating. Does anyone mind sharing their schedule with me?

[kandywolf 161]

Unfotunately I have a very rough time getting my 64 oz in. But this is my daily schedule. If you are having problems seeing it, plmk and I can pm it to you. 


SW 350 (11/15)
BSW 260 (10/17/17)
CW 224 (1/3/18)
RGW 199
GW 175

[MagnoliaRose 7]

Kandywolf- Thanks for sharing!

[orionburn 1,023]

An hour? Ouch. My doc only asked us to wait 30 minutes before/after. Not saying to ignore their instructions but that seems a bit much.

In the early days I struggled with getting my Protein in through food sources. One thing I did was to start the day off with my Protein Shake. That way I had almost half of my protein goals taken care of first thing in the morning. Plus any water/milk from that can still count towards your Water intake for the day. Kind of took the edge off of eating later in the day. I never pushed myself or anything, but it's freaking hard to hit 60+ grams of protein through food alone in the first few months (for me at least!).

I also kept a 32 oz container around me at all times, such as an old Powerade or Gatorade bottle. I'd fill that up with Crystal Light and then my goal would be to have that done half way through the day. Then I'd refill it and have the second one done in the evening. Some days water went down easier than others. Either way that bottle traveled with me all day long. If I went outside, it went with me. Went upstairs to fold laundry, it went with me.

[jrmoseley 101]

orionburn, that's pretty much what I do, and it works. On days when I decide to have a cooked Breakfast, (some of my office meetings are over breakfast) I make the Protein Shake for lunch.

My program calls for 15 minutes before and 30 minutes after, and I find the after part to be the hardest. But I've learned to be very careful about avoiding dry foods. I usually serve my cooked Proteins with some sort of gravy or sauce--even if it's just a spoonful of greek yogurt. It helps me to not feel like I'm choking on dry meat. I don't have to set a timer, because I'm watching that clock until I can take a drink again!!

But keeping that large iced Water or tea right beside me all day is what gets me to that liquids goal. On days when I forget it I can guarantee I'll lose track and end up feeling dehydrated at the end of the day.

[Losebig 508]

I only have to wait 30 minutes. Here is what I do: Breakfast (immediately when I get up). I then try to drink 40 OZ between Breakfast and lunch. I have light cocoa for the first 20 oz, the warm liquid goes down MUCH easier, the second 20 is Powerade zero. Then I do lunch. After lunch I try for another 20 of Water with lemon. Then dinner, and afterwards I try for another 20. Often I don't get a full 40 between breakfast and lunch I have to drink a bit more than 20 after bed. Unfortunately you end up eating and drinking all the time.

[abefroman329 704]

I’d been disregarding the advice to wait 30 mins before drinking Water till I got to soft foods, and then it REALLY hurt if I drank water right after eating.

Re 64 oz, most days I do the best I can. I really only get 64 oz in on workdays, and that’s if I carry a water bottle around with me to meetings all day. When it warms up, I’ll start carrying water with me on the train to/from work and that will help.

[kandywolf 161]

Kandywolf- Thanks for sharing!

Anytime! I know mine is intense, but it is the only way I keep on track! Good luck


SW 350 (11/15)
BSW 260 (10/17/17)
CW 223 (1/14/18)
RGW 199
GW 175

[MagnoliaRose 7]

Thanks for the advice. I am doing my best. I am going to keep chugging away. 🙂

[KatFight 207]

Hi. I had sleeve surgery on 12/28/17. I'm also having a tough time getting enough Water (and protein) in. My doctor's guideline is fluids 30 min before a meal or 30-60 min after a meal. Between the fluids and trying to get regular food in, I'm getting 24-32 ounces in per day. Part of the reason is that I feel full for awhile after eating and it's hard to add anything more. I'm eating 1 t. - 1 T. over 20-30 min. I saw my surgeon and dietician who said that my Fluid consumption is ok for now (of course, I have to keep trying to get more in). By the way, I like your username - it's very pretty.

[GreenTealael 24,860]

It will be hard with the hour before and after schedule

Ask your doctor about changing to a 30/30 schedule

[kandywolf 161]

I agree about the hour after and before. Mine is 10 min before, 30 min after. Some foods I do have to wait an hour, but that is because my body told me. If I eat bread (even 1/2 of a ww sandwich thin) or anything that can absorb liquid, I have to wait an hour. I would talk to the dr about the time restrictions. Explain you are having a hard time getting your liquid in because of the waiting period. The waiting is the worst for me! I have ALWAYS had a drink with my meals! I literally have to put my drink in another room or the fridge until my timer goes off!