Protein Intake

Hello March board!!! I was just curious to see how much protein you take in every day? Do you keep close tabs on how much you get each day or just kind of estimate how much you get daily? Do you get most of your protein from food or food/protein drinks? Thanks, Terri

Hi Terri, My doctor stresses two protein shakes per day to supplement any protein I am getting through my food as a lifetime thing, not just for a year or two. I get anywhere from 60 to 100 grams through the shakes (depending on if I get that 2nd shake in), and probably 40 to 60 grams from my food. What does your doctor say ? Each doctor has a different regime for his patients and just be cause Dr Mike tells us one thing, doesn't mean that is what your doctor would say. Hugs, Mo

I do 100-130g per day. I get 70g from shakes ( I do two Extreme Smoothies which are 35g each) and I eat protein sources for snacks and B L and D. VAL

Hi Val, Thanks for your reply. If you don't mind, what kind of protein sources do you eat for snacks and how many snacks a day do you have? Do you count calories? Have a great week. Terri

I log everything I eat into fitday.com. My daily caloric intake ranges from 700-1000 per day. I normally eat around 800 calories on a normal day. I drink a shake at 5:30-6:00 am and another at either 12 noon or after lunch around 2:30 pm. For breakfast I may eat 1 boiled or scrambled egg and 2 strips of bacon. For lunch, its usually a piece of meat left over from dinner unless I decide that I want something specific. (1/2 pork chop, 1/4 chicken breast, chicken fingers, Chic Fil A nuggets, turkey breast and swiss cheese, 1/2 cheeseburger etc) For snacks, I eat boiled eggs, 1oz cheddar cheese, peanuts, pork rinds, deli meats, mild hot wings, meat (leftover from lunch or dinner), eggs and bacon, protein bar and applesauce or fresh fruit. A great snack is my philly cheesesteak wrap. (deli rare roast beef, sauteed with onion and seasoning and then add melted provolone. - 40g per bariatric serving ! ) You can put it in a tortilla shell if you want bread, but I normally eat it without the bread. Chicken salad or tuna salad are great snacks too. Sometimes at lunch I will pan fry a piece of flounder or talapia in canola oil. When I eat dinner, I add 1/4 cup of cooked veggies or a cup of salad. Since I published a cookbook for bariatric patients, it is easier for me to find a variety of foods so that I do not get bored. I also own a catering company so its fun to experiment. VAL

Thanks so much Val for all the helpful information. I'll have to try some of your great ideas. Terri

Hi, Wow my doctor has me taking 40-50 grams of protein a day. Should I be taking more? He also has me doing a minimum of 10 glasses of water a day. Arlene

Yes you should increase your protein intake. You are supposed to do a minimum of 100g per day. Should you have any questions, you can always write Dr. Monica Ganz - [email protected]. VAL