Recommended "good" proteins
I am not a protein gram counter...it was not in vogue when I had my WLS. I don't know how many grams are enough grams. Anyway, could it be that you are eating the correct amount of protein, but you need to add a snack or two to your daily plan?
It would be helpful to know what, how often, and ideally how much (both volume and calories) you are eating on a daily basis.
One more thing, and this is my own very unscientific thinking...the concept of "full" as we know it is obsolete. If the goal was to be satisfied (not hungry, but not full) would you say your current plan is working for you?
Continued success,
Karen
Thanks for your reply... I eat every 2 hours beginning at 7am and ending late in the evening...probably too much but I haven't gained anything back yet so I'm not apt to change that yet. Even though I eat that often, I do not feel satisfied afterwards. I currently take in anywhere from 1100-1300 calories a day...eating a lot of yogurt, cheese sticks, beef, chicken, fruit and green veggies! I also drink a protein smoothie every morning first thing (it gives me 28 grams of protein). I welcome your feedback!
Patti
Hmmm...a few thoughts:
1. Where are you in your journey? Trying to lose, or maintain? I am only guessing that you are still trying to lose, because your calorie count is low. Which leads me to
2. Could you be hungry? Could it be that you are just downright hungry because you are not consuming enough calories? Are you willing to add quality choices, and perhaps take your exercise a level higher?
3. The yogurt, cheese stick and smoothie thing work for lots and lots of people...never worked for me. For some reason, every time I eat yogurt I am hungry within 30 minutes, no matter if it has sugar, artificial sweetner or plain. Cheese sticks for me are like crack to the addict. I eat one, and I want about 45 more...I avoid them altogether, they are just too simple and white and packaged for my twisted mind. I'd rather choose one of those small cans of tuna in water with the pop off lid, same calories, far more staying power. Smoothies...oh girl, the very bain of my existence! Yes, great protein, but do you like it? Does it work for you? Could you throw some ground flax seed in there for fiber? At some point I came to one of my very unscientific conclusions that eating my meals was far more satisfying than drinking my meals. I had to pay attention to my hunger, my pace, be prepared, have a plan, and sit down and eat.
I don't know if my experiences will work for you...but I am a good share-er.
Patti,
It seems like some of the things you are eating tend not to stay in the pouch long, such as yogurt, protein shakes, and cheese sticks, i.e., "soft" proteins. "Solid" proteins such as chicken, beef, pork, seafoods, etc. will stay in the pouch longer so you're not hungry an hour later.
Also, are you drinking liquids with your meals? That tends to wash the food out of the pouch sooner and make you hungry faster.
Just some thoughts.
Connie
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I find that when I eat heavier proteins (meats or high protein/fiber cereals) they stick with me longer than yogurt, etc. You didn't mention it, but how much water are you consuming in a day? I frequently get that "unsatisfied" feeling and I just start chugging the water so that I don't mindlessly eat stuff that I don't need.
HTH
Take Care,
Terry
The denser the better. Beef, Chicken, Fish, Seafood etc. I also have been starting my day with flax cereal with soy milk and find that I'm not even hungry til lunchtime now. that stuff is very filling, has 7 grams of protein in 1/2 cup (It's so dense that sometimes I can't fini****), it's also low on the glycemic index. I eat a lot of deli meats as snacks. I found that yogurt just doesn't cut it for me for breakfast anymoe. I'm wanting something to eat about an hour later. I now eat a lot of shrinp, stuff like beef stew, italian sausage atc to keep me full and it works. I stay away from soft foods except for cheese which I use with my denser protein.
Typical day for me:
B-Flax Cereal with Soy Milk and an IDS Whey 42 gram vial
S-2 slices of deli roast beef and some cheese and olives on the side
L-Shrimp with salad
S-Smoked almonds and cheese
D-Steak with veggies
S-Protein shake
I'm very rarely hungry, but I eat to get my protein in.
I am a lap bander, so don't know if all this applies to bypass patients, but I would recommend increasing your fiber content. For example, include different kinds of beans (black beans on a salad, kidney beans, etc.). Also, try apple slices. Some research I've seen said that fiber was one of the most important things that reduces the hunger message from the intestines to the brain.
The dense proteins make a big difference, too. You might also want to check your carb intake. The carbs from yogurt and other similar "good" foods can stimulate your hunger mechanism. Someone here recommended eating the light 60 calorie yogurt with the Kashki high protein/fiber cereal. The combination of fiber, protein, and low calories helps offset the carbs. Even still, I still get hungry fast after I eat it.
I DO eat carbs - but I'm careful about getting the right amount of protein in so that the carbs don't trip me up.
Patricia -
I have a friend (non-op) who is in a very intensive diet/exercise program - it's about $20k program involving physical theraphy, counseling, personal training, nutrition analysis and more.
They go through various levels of allowed foods, and are put on a fairly regimented schedule. They are supposed to eat within an hour of waking up. Then at least every 3 hours until bedtime. They are also supposed to eat an hour before a workout and within 30 minutes of the end of a workout. They start them off the first week with meats only & their protein shakes. With the protein shakes in the morning, they are supposed to have 1/4 cup of berries and 1 Tbsp of peanut butter.
She doesn't like the peanut butter & berries together, so there were times that she skipped the pb. After the first week, the counselor was evaluating her journal and found that the days she skipped the peanut butter were the same days she had intense cravings for pancakes.
The counselor explained that the combination of the protein & fat together in the morning would give her energy all day, and when she was skipping it, her body would run out of fuel, and suddenly demand QUICK energy - ie, carbs & sugar.
Perhaps what you need to do is add either 10 nuts or a tablespoon of peanut butter to your morning routine, and make sure you are eating *often*, and see if that helps.
--BT
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