Finally a protein powder I tolerated and ????

I knew i needed to get in more protein but I was really struggling with it.  I have been able to to the RTD Atkins shakes but they only have 15g in the 11 oz. and I "supposed" to have just 6 oz.  Well, I probably do closer to 9 oz of the Atkins.  And today I added one scoop of the Isopure Vanilla to it and a bit of PB2.  So I got in almost 40g in the shake!  I think I need to just realize that I will need to do shakes for breakfast - and that's life!  :-)

Now for some questions.... don't flame me please...

I concentrate on protein, but I need to do it in creative ways that are satisfying to me.  I need to find alternatives that can help me on my long term positive relationship with food.  I am indeed a true fan of Bariatric foodie - I can't do the full portions but I love the creative and satisfying ways to change old habits into healthy habits.

Yesterday I discovered Thomas' makes a muffin with 6 grams of protein and 6 grams go fiber, and only 2 g of sugar... and it is whole grain!!!  Woohooo.  There are so many protein things I can put on it that will make it a great thing for me.

So - wondered if anyone else had found these.  When carbs are complex (not white stuff) do you use them?  It seems to me the complex carbs such as whole grain, etc. are a good thing to practice for lifetime.

Also - as others have mentioned before I got some of the protein "snacks".  each has at least 10 g of protein.  If you ever have these, when do you have them and how often?  Tomorrow night is movie night at the church and we make popcorn.  I thought a pack of these would be a good alternative for me.

My plan does allow whoel grain pasta, breads, etc.  Of course if eaten at the same time as protein.

Thanks for responses.

Might be too soon for bread, but if you have been approved for it, the Thomas' can be a good choice.  Start with only 1/2 toasted.  I didn't like the protein snacks, but they are better than popcorn at your early stage.   the risk of adding bread, even the healthy kind, is that it can lead to more bread intake.  If you can keep to limited protions of whole grain, good.

I know that 1 talapia filet has 20-22g protein depending on the brand. and u can put 14 slices of pepperoni in the microwave for 1 min and 30 sec and make pepperoni chips, 5g protein.

What???? Pepperoni chips sounds heavenly!!!

How great that you found a way to get your protien in!! Just wanted to remind you that the body can only absorb about 20 grams of protien at a time (according to my NUT) so maybe cut down a little on the powder you add, I know it can be super expensive.

 

oh man - I really need to count that 40 toward my day.

Regarding Tilapia - I hate it!  I like most fish but that requires time to make it and I have a really crazy schedule so I have to find quick meals for most days of the week.

Maybe try splitting the shake up into two seperate servings. That could work. Have you tried the protien shots? They are alright kinda taste like sweet tarts and are only about 3 oz. They come in 25 gram and 40 gram servings. You could get in 20 grams of protien in just 1.5 oz.

I read on here that protein shots weren't good for us - they were the wrong kind of protein or something. 

I drank it over and hour plus, so maybe that would make a difference?

There is no limit how many protein we can absorb. And ... with malabrobtion anyway... specially att the beginning - we really do not know how many % of proteins you can absorb.

The shots are collagen proteins. nails and hoofs. Mostly useless proteins for us.