Enough to eat and Protein?

I am two weeks out tomorrow.  I have been tracking my food on Dailyplate and I am wondering if I am eating enough for two weeks out.  I average 540 cals and between 40 and 45 grams protein.  I still only get in about 40 oz of water.  I especially, the past two days, have to force myself to eat.  I don't feel hungry at all and after I do eat, I don't feel the best for about a half hour. (Just real full feeling and bloated).  I notice this more when I try to drink some 1% milk with protein.  It just doesn't seem to set right.  I don't get sick, but just the bloated/full feeling.  Also, I am planning on going to the gym after work (5:00pm).  Should I eat first or after?

From what I remember (its been 4 years) you need about 65-75 grams of protien per day... dont worrry as much about eatting "meals" as long as you are sip sip sipping all day!! get in the liquids and the protien.. Personally I would be sipping my protien before during and after the workout because it adds moisture you need and protien helps build muscle which helps eat fat!!

Best of luck with your journey.

Linda Kay

JoAnna, I struggled with the same thing (and still do). All I can say is to focus on your fluids/protein. Get those in, however you can. Don't worry so much about eating 3 meals a day, if you can get your fluids and proteins in you will be good. I know lots of people just really can't tolerate milk (especially with protein). You might try your protein supplements in something other than milk (water, Crystal light). The bloated/full feeling still happens and I'm almost 3 months out. Just make sure you are eating over at least 30 minutes and not going too fast. That will cause you to feel extra bloated/full too. As for the gym, make sure you eat something (or drink protein) before you go, and then drink or eat protein after you're done. It will help you feel better.

Thanks for all the good advice.  I will try all the above and see how it goes.