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So for those of you that are starting this stage and those of you who have gone through it, What are/were you eating at the beginning of this stage? I am a week in and have not been able to make my Protein goal 85g or my Water goal 80oz. I saw my NUT on Tuesday and she suggested sipping a Protein Shake between meals. I tried this the last two days and it's worse. I'm having Breakfast then making a shake to sip on. Had to skip lunch and had about 1/2oz of chicken for dinner both days. Have not had anything else other than water and Vitamins. I'm just to full. Before I saw her (my NUT) I was having a shake for breakfast, 2oz of either chicken or lean steak for lunch and a shake for dinner. Was closer to hitting my protein goal, about 70 to 75g. Closer with water intake as well.

I know in time it will get easier but I was just wondering who was able to meet goals or come close and what they were doing not to get so full?

Thanks for the feed back in advance.

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Even though you're at your "forever" stage, you're not fully up to speed yet. Each week, you'll be able to eat a bit more until you can hit your targets.

If you really want to hit 85g, try Protein waters, rather than shakes. They won't fill you up and you need the liquids, anyway. I like Protein2O, myself.

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That's genius. I was using Protein2O up until about 2 weeks ago. I ran out and just forgot to resupply. Damn why did I forget about that. Thank you!!!!

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1 hour ago, J San said:

So for those of you that are starting this stage and those of you who have gone through it, What are/were you eating at the beginning of this stage? I am a week in and have not been able to make my Protein goal 85g or my Water goal 80oz. I saw my NUT on Tuesday and she suggested sipping a Protein Shake between meals. I tried this the last two days and it's worse. I'm having Breakfast then making a shake to sip on. Had to skip lunch and had about 1/2oz of chicken for dinner both days. Have not had anything else other than Water and Vitamins. I'm just to full. Before I saw her (my NUT) I was having a shake for breakfast, 2oz of either chicken or lean steak for lunch and a shake for dinner. Was closer to hitting my Protein goal, about 70 to 75g. Closer with water intake as well.

I know in time it will get easier but I was just wondering who was able to meet goals or come close and what they were doing not to get so full?

Thanks for the feed back in advance.

Most of us struggle to meet macro goals in the beginning. My goal was 60 to 80g protein. It was a chore to get food in. Enjoy the great sleeve restriction in your first few months. It's your best weight loss. Your restriction will feel completely different as you progress.

Not everyone's taste but...Isopure zero carb drink. 160 calories 40 grams protein and hydration in one. I added water to it to help the taste.

https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/nb/drink.html?skuId=NB2100028

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3 hours ago, J San said:

Damn why did I forget about that.

Because there's no calories getting to your brain right now! ;)

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