What should I eat? :)
So, I'm trying to ramp up my weight loss as I believe it's slowing down. Does anyone have any go to high protein, low calorie ideas/recipes/etc?
I'm exercising more, but the closer I get to goal the more fearful I become that the weight loss will just stop. I don't think it's a very rational fear, but I'd like to boost my protein and keep calories the same so I welcome any suggestions.
Thanks in advance!
The way to do that is to increase the protein without increasing the calories greatly. Days when I have been able to get my protein in the 92-100 range I plan one protein shake plus 3-4 small protein meals for the day consisting of albacore tuna packed in water, eggs, plain greek yogurt, sashimi (no rice), baked, poached or grilled fish. Things like that.
Honestly, the easiest thing to do to boost protein is to add an extra shake...it's relatively low cal and assuming you have a decent powder, low carb as well. You can either do it as a mid day snack or a bedtime one, think protein hot cocoa or something of the like.
HW: 280; SW: 255; GW1: 150; CW: 155.
I'm still in the pre-op stage, but I've been playing around with food ideas for afterward. A couple of weeks ago I made a pesto spread with soybeans (edamame), which are high protein. I buy the soybeans shelled & frozen, so I thawed them but didn't cook them. I threw them in the food processor (a blender is probably fine, too) with fresh basil, garlic, some grated fresh parmesan, pine nuts, olive oil & lemon juice. I used it in several ways. I ate it plain with gluten-free crackers, and spread it warm on top of a piece of grilled salmon. My husband used it as a spread on a turkey sandwich. I also thinned it with some chicken broth, added some leftover chopped grilled chicken, and served it on top of pasta. I know that carbs are very limited post-surgery, so not all of these options may work for you. But it's a flexible, high flavor spread that is definitely extra protein & low calorie. If I had cooked the soybeans for a few minutes in boiling water, I think the spread would have been even creamier, so I may try that next time.
Also, I hate the texture of cottage cheese, but I run it through the food processor with other flavorings so that it's smooth. I've used roasted red peppers, garlic, & oregano to use as a veggie dip or in a sandwich, and apple pie spice or cinnamon & a little honey for a sweet version that I eat by itself.