Dense Protein, how I love thee,,,let me count the ways..

SassyItalian
on 9/19/11 7:37 am - Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis

I just wanted to give a shout out to protein! I'm talking meat, people!!

Dense protein has helped me reach my goal, filled my belly, and kept me feeling fuller longest.

When it comes to carbs, junk, and slidery foods I can eat up to 2.5 ounces..

But meat, precious meat, I can rely on to fill me up. 1.5 ounces and game over. I will be full for several hours.

Dense protein can get boring so over the course of this journey I have relied on beef, chicken, bison, duck, fish, shellfish, goat, rabbit, quail, pork..

Ive cooked all those meats different ways to keep things interesting..

So the point of my ode to meat is: EAT IT!! It will get ya where you want to be. Fill up with meat versus junk and you will see results.  And dont be afraid to try new types, you might find something you really like.

 

           
                       HW: 258lbs  SW: 240   CW: 140  I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old               
                 VSG 12/21/10  Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
                                             Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo
                                                     

Jenny C.
on 9/19/11 8:04 am
 I'm with ya, Sass, but I'm missing veggies in quantity.  But okay, MEAT it is.
                                                
Eleanor_M
on 9/19/11 8:11 am - Overland Park, KS
Boy, am I looking forward to eating meat again.  My surgery was only last Wednesday, so I have a way to go.  But I am really looking forward to it.

One thing that I think is really great, is that you don't need much, you can afford to buy the best cuts!  Yum.

What are your favorite recipes?
        
SassyItalian
on 9/19/11 8:50 am - Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis
That is definitely true since we eat so little we should buy the best quality. That attitude has be a cornerstone of my diet post op.

Some of my favorites are
- jamaican curried goat (there are a ton of recipes on the internet), i get the goat from the butcher already cut up

-my moms meatballs- of course no exact measurements but i can give you the basic run down- take meatloaf mix (beef, pork, and veal) add an egg, a little water or milk, salt, pepper, a generous amount of FRESH italian parsley, chopped, some italian breadcrumbs, and the secret ingredient is alot of good grated locatelli or parmigano reggiano cheese (I aint talkin Kraft!)- mix everything together with your hand and form into balls which can be fried or baked..mmm!

-roasted chicken spiced with thyme, salt, pepper, and olive oil and lemons in the body cavity

-grilled ribeye, topped with gorgonzola cheese and a side of grilled whole scallions

-low carb wraps- using romaine lettuce leaves as the wrap- the filling is made with tuna in olive oil (dont drain!), mix in roasted red peppers, salt, fresh cracked black pepper, top with shredded parmesean cheese

*romaine leaves make great taco and sandwich wrappers also!

           
                       HW: 258lbs  SW: 240   CW: 140  I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old               
                 VSG 12/21/10  Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
                                             Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo
                                                     

Eleanor_M
on 9/19/11 9:00 am - Overland Park, KS
Man that sounds tasty!  Can't wait! :)
        
(deactivated member)
on 9/19/11 8:48 am - CA
ZING!
SassyItalian
on 9/19/11 8:52 am - Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis
waff! i saw you dressed as a woman...it made me consider going the other way if you know what i mean

           
                       HW: 258lbs  SW: 240   CW: 140  I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old               
                 VSG 12/21/10  Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
                                             Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo
                                                     

(deactivated member)
on 9/19/11 9:04 am - CA
Oh really?? Because I think I still have that wig around here somewhere...

Hahahaha!!!
krystals
on 9/19/11 10:17 am - TX
Is Gyro made out of goat? I like Gyros minus the pita bread just don't know what type of meat it's made of.
                                    
SassyItalian
on 9/20/11 12:02 am - Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis
gyro is lamb and beef pressed together with spices, i believe

but if you like the way lamb tastes you will like goat, it has the same gamey flavor

           
                       HW: 258lbs  SW: 240   CW: 140  I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old               
                 VSG 12/21/10  Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
                                             Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo
                                                     

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