I am struggling to get in my 70gr of protein everyday in my three 1/2 cup meals (and two 2 oz snacks). It seems like all I eat is protein but when I add it up I am usually around 50 to 55 gr. I am supposed to eat my protein rather than drink it so I haven't been having protein shakes. I eat Greek yogurt for the higher protein, protein bars for snacks. I would appreciate some tips and food items to help boost my protein. My regular menu items are eggs, cheese, chicken, turkey, tuna, cottage cheese and yogurt so any other suggestions would be welcomed!!!

I guess I'm curious as to why it matters whether you eat or drink your Protein.

I generally drink a Protein Drink for breakfast because I'm not a breakfast person but need to put something in me because I'm diabetic. Many days I'm too busy to stop and eat so I just drink another protein drink...possibly two if I get hungry through the afternoon. All told that's 75gm of protein. Then I eat a regular dinner.

My doc didn't see a problem with me continuing to drink Protein drinks instead of meals but said if I start dropping weight faster than I want...or when I get to maintenance and don't want to lose anymore...I may have to bulk them up with something (milk, banana, etc.) to add calories.

liquid goes right through the band thus we get hungry faster and might end up eating more. However, many bandsters cannot eat solid food well early in the day after getting fills. I cannot eat solid food until about 2 in the afternoon. I always have a RTD muscle milk lite and a skinny latte with Protein powder added every morning.

I bought some Muscle Milk Lite (chocolate) a few days ago and I have to say I don't like it at all. It tastes more mocha than chocolate and as much as I like a good cup of coffee, I don't like mocha drinks.

Low carb Slim Fast tastes better than the Isopure dutch chocolate powder (in water) but I'll take the downgrade in taste (it's acceptable) for half the calories and 2x more Protein and drink the Isopure.

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FYI, your body only absorbs 25 g of Protein at a time.

Also folks, I buy the EAS shakes and powder in bulk at Sam's. They're sugar free and only about 110 calories with about 20 g of protein.

GNC Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60

3 scoops in 12 oz of Water =

280 Calories

7 carbs

1 gr fat

60 grams of protein.....you read right....60!

I'm on my 2nd week post op and I make one shake in the .

FYI, your body only absorbs 25 g of Protein at a time.

Also folks, I buy the EAS shakes and powder in bulk at Sam's. They're sugar free and only about 110 calories with about 20 g of protein.

I just discovered the EAS powder at Sam's. The vanilla is only 110 calories but the chocolate is 130 and the protein in the chocolate is 23. Not substantially different enough for me to worry about since I dislike vanilla.

They do taste good though, don't they.

The pre-made EAS chocolate shakes are only 110 calories, 17g of Protein. The powder is more calories and protein grams.

I love them, they're not dripping in sweetness. And why have vanilla when one can have CHOCOLATE ... mmmmm .. :smile2:

I just discovered the EAS powder at Sam's. The vanilla is only 110 calories but the chocolate is 130 and the protein in the chocolate is 23. Not substantially different enough for me to worry about since I dislike vanilla.

They do taste good though, don't they.

I could not get mine all in by eating it either so I gave in and I drink one Protein drink - I mix it with Water and no sugar added hot chocolate mix and drink it in the am on my way to work - replaces coffee and it is 30 grams of protein (it is the vanilla lean mass builder from GNC) right off the bat to start the day - plus it tastes great :tongue_smilie:

The pre-made EAS chocolate is also GREAT - i love these as a back up and at Sams they are a good deal!

Edited November 11, 200916 yr by Mommy of two

FYI, your body only absorbs 25 g of Protein at a time.

Not completely true - it depends on many things - when you last ate protein, your metabolizm, and your general body make up - it can range anywhere from 20g -60g depending on the individual. Everyone is different and a one size fits all apporach is just not accurate.

Turkey burger patty.. 21 grams of Protein.

Fry one up in a little bit of olive oil, and put it on your plate with 1/2 cup of broccoli steamed fresh and soft. :thumbup:

go to this web site and under the products go to ground turkey. 93/7 fat.

Jennie-O Turkey Store - Ground Turkey

Well, true, but I am thinking we're not 300 pound all muscle heavy weight body builders.

Not completely true - it depends on many things - when you last ate Protein, your metabolizm, and your general body make up - it can range anywhere from 20g -60g depending on the individual. Everyone is different and a one size fits all apporach is just not accurate.

Edited November 12, 200916 yr by katklaws