I am a little over 3 months post-op and I thought I would post what I ate today to see if I am on the right track. I hit a little bit of a stall. Let me know what you think.

Breakfast - 08:45 (2) eggs scrambled (2) sausage links

10:45 - Premier Protein Shake

13:30 - 2 ounces of chicken breast, 2 ounces of salad w/fat free balsamic dressing

15: 30 - 2 polly-0 string cheeses

18:00 - 2 ounces flank steak, 2 ounces salad w/fat free balsamic dressing

20:30 - One Atkins Bar

67 ounces of water so far. Does this seem like I am eating too much?

Everybody’s different for me it’s a lot of food I’m 2 days shy of 4 months post op and if I’m going to have scrambled eggs it’s usually 2 egg whites or 1 egg for mid morning snack I would have 1 low fat cheese string or some fruit like a banana lunch and dinner seems fine but the Atkins bar seems a bit much

also how much exercise are you doing and are you taking your protein after exercising????

Dont lose hope

I’m 100 lbs out since surgery i exercise 5 times a week and also do martial arts

hope this helps

14 minutes ago, MiltonP said:

Everybody’s different for me it’s a lot of food I’m 2 days shy of 4 months post op and if I’m going to have scrambled eggs it’s usually 2 egg whites or 1 egg for mid morning snack I would have 1 low fat cheese string or some fruit like a banana lunch and dinner seems fine but the Atkins bar seems a bit much

also how much exercise are you doing and are you taking your Protein after exercising????

Dont lose hope

I’m 100 lbs out since surgery i exercise 5 times a week and also do martial arts

I work out about 4 days a week. Weights and cardio. I don't take my protein immediately after my workout. Sometimes I use my protein shake as breakfast and it depends when I work out during the day.

hope this helps

..nm

Edited July 4, 20188 yr by FluffyChix

How many grams of protein is that? How many carbs? How many daily cals total?

That seems like a crap ton of protein you don't/may not need?

I count about 10oz of protein from food + Premier Protein + 1 Candy oops Atkins Bar = eleventy billion extra grams of protein you may not need?

10oz protein x 7g/ounce (on average)=70g protein just from your food. For most people that's almost there. I'd just add 1 extra ounce of protein per meal for Lunch and Dinner, and MAYBE add a couple of oz of Premier Protein in coffee and you're one and done. Ditch the Atkins Bar.

Edited July 4, 20188 yr by FluffyChix

7 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

How many grams of Protein is that? How many carbs? How many daily cals total?

That seems like a crap ton of protein you don't/may not need?

I count about 10oz of protein from food + Premier Protein + 1 Candy oops Atkins Bar = eleventy billion extra grams of protein you may not need?

10oz protein x 7g/ounce (on average)=70g protein just from your food. For most people that's almost there. I'd just add 1 extra ounce of protein per meal for lunch and dinner, and MAYBE add a couple of oz of Premier Protein in coffee and you're one and done. Ditch the Atkins Bar.

I really should be counting calories, protein, carbs etc. My goal is a high protein low carb eating style. I wasn't really given much guidance by my nutritionist other then do what works for you. That can be interpreted in many ways. I thought and maybe I am wrong that you should have at least 70 grams of protein. I haven't even incorporated fruit yet for fear of the sugar. I am kind of really mindful about limiting carbs although I don't have an accurate count. Edit - Wow , I have been sabotaging myself with the Atkins bar. I just thew them away. I get hungry around 8 pm.

Edited July 4, 20188 yr by BuzzVSG

I follow a "protein adequate" low carb, low fat whole foods protein forward diet. I'm only just now re-experimenting with adding a small 2oz serving of berries a day--not every day.

My RD instructs for men and women are 60-80g prot/daily. My personal script for protein is 74g and I'm a 55yr female, 5'4" tall. I exercise at least 6 days a week (some days that's just walking) for 30-60minutes or more.

I eat on average, about 25g net carbs. My protein averages 65-75g/daily. Healthy fats (avo, nuts/seeds, olive oil, KG butter) fills out the rest of 650-750 cals per day. I eat almost a pound of veggies/tiny amount of berries per day. I eat B-L-D and if necessary to make macros, will have a snack (but that is a rare occasion--if I feel snacky at night, I will allow a sf popsicle for 15cals and 2g net carbs). I also have protein coffee at the start of my day to fill out my protein reqs. I have 3oz of Premiere Protein + 3oz Silk Cashew Milk mixed together, spread over 3 cups of decaff in the wee early hours of the day.

I have to eat the by the clock cuz I'm rarely hungry. Hope that helps.

I think you're a guy, so you may or may not need extra cals? If I add cals right now, my monthly loss gets cut in half and I'm way too impatient for those shenanigans. If I was gonna die from sweet cravings, I'd first try for a couple of berries or an ounce of Granny Smith apple with a tsp of peanut butter on it. If that didn't work, I'd cut an Atkins Bar into 8 pieces -- freeze them, then only have 1. I would still dump from that 1 piece.

Edited July 4, 20188 yr by FluffyChix

3 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

I follow a "protein adequate" low carb, low fat whole foods Protein forward diet. I'm only just now re-experimenting with adding a small 2oz serving of berries a day--not every day.

My RD instructs for men and women are 60-80g prot/daily. My personal script for protein is 74g and I'm a 55yr female, 5'4" tall. I exercise at least 6 days a week (some days that's just walking) for 30-60minutes or more.

I eat on average, about 25g net carbs. My protein averages 65-75g/daily. Healthy fats (avo, nuts/seeds, olive oil, KG butter) fills out the rest of 650-750 cals per day. I eat almost a pound of veggies/tiny amount of berries per day. I eat B-L-D and if necessary to make macros, will have a snack (but that is a rare occasion--if I feel snacky at night, I will allow a sf popsicle for 15cals and 2g net carbs). I also have protein coffee at the start of my day to fill out my protein reqs. I have 3oz of Premiere Protein + 3oz Silk Cashew Milk mixed together, spread over 3 cups of decaff in the wee early hours of the day.

I have to eat the by the clock cuz I'm rarely hungry.

I appreciate the insight. I am still trying to figure out the feeling of head hunger, being full, and being sated. I mean what I am doing is working for me for the most part, but I would like to reintroduce yogurt, fruit, and some more fiber in my diet. I didn't even realize that the Atkins bar was that bad for me. What was I thinking. I did try avocado when I went out, it came in slices on a steak. What is a B L D ?

BLD (breakfast lunch dinner). I get fiber from my leafy greens and low glycemic veggies and fruit. I also get it from whole psyllium husks I add to brewed iced tea in the afternoons. I still struggle with constipation.

2 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

BLD (breakfast lunch dinner). I get Fiber from my leafy greens and low glycemic veggies and fruit. I also get it from whole psyllium husks I add to brewed iced tea in the afternoons. I still struggle with constipation.

Thank you for the help. I also have that issue and put benefiber packets in my water. I do eat veggies and leafy greens. I also eat shrimp, turkey burgers, turkey meatballs, turkey sausage, grilled chicken, sometimes pork. I have about 21 lbs to go and I am going to get there by my birthday! I hope.

Protein bars are all fun and games until youre choosing to eat them over and over again instead of real for either for convenience or flavor. They are usually the same calorie range of a real meal as well. If you can eat real food, choose it. Use protein bars sparingly if you can help it.

Just now, Tealael said:

Protein Bars are all fun and games until youre choosing to eat them over and over again instead of real for either for convenience or flavor. They are usually the same calorie range of a real meal as well. If you can eat real food, choose it. Use Protein bars sparingly if you can help it.

I have been using them on and off for the past month. I normally don't have a sweet tooth but the protein and fiber count and net carbs on the Atkins bar is what drew me too it. Lesson learned, no more of that.

Everybody’s different for me it’s a lot of food I’m 2 days shy of 4 months post op and if I’m going to have scrambled eggs it’s usually 2 egg whites or 1 egg for mid morning snack I would have 1 low fat cheese string or some fruit like a banana lunch and dinner seems fine but the Atkins bar seems a bit much
also how much exercise are you doing and are you taking your protein after exercising????
Dont lose hope

I’m 100 lbs out since surgery i exercise 5 times a week and also do martial arts


hope this helps

Yes everyone is different I am 3 months out and only can eat 1 egg or 1 sausage patty not together .and some days I want more. Just maybe add a little more fluids in to see if that helps.i would mix a protein shake with fairlife lactose milk to get both in.good luck and all will b well u got this [emoji3]

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