Hi,

I am a carb addict. I have never been crazy about meat. I need suggestions for Protein :wink:. Anyone?

I love Mexican food, especially bean and cheese burritos. YUM. I love bread and other flour things. I know I am going to have to lay off my beloved carbs big time when I get my sleeve. I want to be successful, so any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Do you think slim fast is a good option for a Protein Shake? Or does it have too many carbs?

I can tolerate shrimp, some chicken, and crane asada. But overall meat is a for me. What else can I eat for protein.

Thanks for your help.

I don't eat beef, pork, or lamb... nothing against them but I don't like the taste. I eat fish, chicken, and turkey for protein. Salads with a can of tuna and some nuts is a high protein source. Egg whites are pure protein (egg drop soup, yum) and cheeses and nuts have protein but you have to watch the fat and calories. I am not a tofu fan but that is high protein also.

Slim fast is too many carbs!

Hi,

I am a carb addict. I have never been crazy about meat. I need suggestions for Protein . Anyone?

I love Mexican food, especially bean and cheese burritos. YUM. I love bread and other flour things. I know I am going to have to lay off my beloved carbs big time when I get my sleeve. I want to be successful, so any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Do you think slim fast is a good option for a protein shake? Or does it have too many carbs?

I can tolerate shrimp, some chicken, and crane asada. But overall meat is a :thumbdown: for me. What else can I eat for protein.

Thanks for your help.

No to Slim Fast. What about Atkins Advantage? Those aren't bad.

You want to shoot for around 20gms protein in less than 200 calories. Mine have 23gms protein for 120 calories and 2gms carbs. I use whey Gourmet and EAS.

Have you been to see a nutrionist? Mine was very helpful and gave me a printout of foods high in protein. Dairy is good, depending on your tolerance.

Also try peanut butter, and if you can tolerate tofu you can put it in with scrambled eggs. Actually, I think tofu is ok if you cook it with other things. It becomes very unnoticeable.

Good luck!

EAS why protein powder has a ton of protein in it - and you can dress it up rather easily so it doesn't get boring. Also - have you tried other meats? Maybe try Bison or Pork Loin (a leaner cut of pork) or even some fish options. There are a lot of other choices out there :thumbdown:

Slim Fast does make several versions of slim fast. One is a low carb slim fast. I would rather buy the Whey Gourmet peanut butter and chocolate though. It's delicious and it's whey (WAY) (pun intended) cheaper!

Slim Fast does make several versions of slim fast. One is a low carb slim fast. I would rather buy the Whey Gourmet Peanut Butter and chocolate though. It's delicious and it's whey (WAY) (pun intended) cheaper!

It is good! I love it. I get it from:

Netrition's PVL Prices

The Chocolate is gross, Choco/PB is fantastic!

Rosey, I am not sure about alt Protein sources as I am new to this and not sleeved yet but I wanted you you to know you are not alone in carb addiction. People assume if you are overweight you must eat an entire pie or 12 donuts. I have never done that in my entire life. I can pass on any sweets. Now sit me in front of a baked potato with all the fixings and I can eat 3. Ranch with fries? Bring it on! Any Pasta with a nice cream sauce was heaven.

I have started to wean myself off carbs already. I have to lose 10lbs before surgery so it is now or never for me.

Good Luck. I have been following your threads.

Rosey, I am not sure about alt Protein sources as I am new to this and not sleeved yet but I wanted you you to know you are not alone in carb addiction. People assume if you are overweight you must eat an entire pie or 12 donuts. I have never done that in my entire life. I can pass on any sweets. Now sit me in front of a baked potato with all the fixings and I can eat 3. Ranch with fries? Bring it on! Any Pasta with a nice cream sauce was heaven.

I have started to wean myself off carbs already. I have to lose 10lbs before surgery so it is now or never for me.

Good Luck. I have been following your threads.

I'm no good at weening myself off carbs, it's all or none. If I get started on carbs the more I eat the more I want. When I have to stop the carb cycle I do the 5DPT and that is what works for me.

I'm no good at weening myself off carbs, it's all or none. If I get started on carbs the more I eat the more I want. When I have to stop the carb cycle I do the 5DPT and that is what works for me.

What is 5DPT? I have just been looking at what I am eating and if it has carbs I cut the portion in half. Bread? Half a slice. Potato? Half.

Yeah it sucks.

What is 5DPT? I have just been looking at what I am eating and if it has carbs I cut the portion in half. Bread? Half a slice. Potato? Half.

Yeah it sucks.

It's the five day pouch test. I do 2 days of Protein shakes, 2 days of soft Proteins, and 1 day of hard protein. No carbs. By that time I quit craving them and I can eat my usual stuff.

Rosey, I am not sure about alt Protein sources as I am new to this and not sleeved yet but I wanted you you to know you are not alone in carb addiction. People assume if you are overweight you must eat an entire pie or 12 donuts. I have never done that in my entire life. I can pass on any sweets. Now sit me in front of a baked potato with all the fixings and I can eat 3. Ranch with fries? Bring it on! Any Pasta with a nice cream sauce was heaven.

I have started to wean myself off carbs already. I have to lose 10lbs before surgery so it is now or never for me.

Good Luck. I have been following your threads.

Thank you. When is your surgery date? It looks like you are going through the insurance qualifications. Mine is June 29.

Rose

I'm no good at weening myself off carbs, it's all or none. If I get started on carbs the more I eat the more I want. When I have to stop the carb cycle I do the 5DPT and that is what works for me.

I hear you Wasa. What is the DPT?

Quorn (sold at Krogers) is a good, healthy option. You could also get Profect protein drinks which have btw 25g to 50g protein and zero carbs. There are also high protein, low sugar/carb hot chocolate, soups and oatmeals available on most large health-food websites. I can't remember the brand name but if you do a google search you can even find high protein pastas.

Thank you. When is your surgery date? It looks like you are going through the insurance qualifications. Mine is June 29.

Rose

My surgery is at Balboa Naval Hospital so I can't get a sugery date until I lose the required 10% of extra weight which is about 10lbs for me. I can do all my pre-op stuff though. I stopped taking NSAIDS just in case I can lose the weight real quick like and have all my stuff done. My paperwork says I can't take NSAIDS or asprin for one month before surgery.

I am excited for you! June 29th is not *that* far away when you think about it!