Protein Bars
A full cup at 9 weeks?! No way. I can't do a full cup of dense protein NOW and I'm almost 3 years post-op!
That said, if you're sticking to dense protein you really shouldn't have trouble meeting your protein goals with 3 meals a day.
As for bars, I like Quest bars, but only when I need an emergency meal on the go.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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No, no, not a full cup of dense protein...just a full cup per meal! My guidelines are 3 oz (by weight) or 1/2 cup of protein, 1/4 cup non-starchy veg, and 1/4 of carb or starchy veg. I pretty much want to do half and half--half protein, half non-starchy veg. Since I can only manage 1/2 cup, it's all protein, and I'm craving veggies and fruit but have no room lol. So I was looking for a way to get protein some other way for now so I can have some veggies now and then :)
Ah, I'd just stick to the protein for now. The other stuff can wait.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I add protein powder to Greek yogurt for a protein boost. I agree with Gwen.. I didn't add fruit or veggies until I was within ten pounds of goal... saved all of my room for protein forward choices.
Age: 64; 5' 5"; High weight: 345; Start weight: 271 (01/05/15); Surgery weight: 218 (05/27/15); Pre-Op (-53); M 1 (-18); M 2 (-1.5); M 3 (-13.5 ); M 4 (-13); M 5 (- 8); M 6 (-12) M 7 (-5, Xmas); M 8 (- 9) Under surgeon's goal and REACHED HEALTHY BMI 12/07/15!! (Six months and one week.) AT GOAL month 8. Maintaining at goal range (139- 144) ~ four (4) years !!
Well, phooey! I guess this is where experience wins over the best intentions of my guidelines!! I just bought a bunch of fresh veggies and a bag of apples, too :( Guess I'll be freezing what I can and my lucky baby sis will be inheriting the rest.
Thank you all for the advice, guess my veggie cravings will just have to wait a few more months :)
My meal plan is very strict with "3 meals a day, no snacks" so veggies and fruits didn't get added until I could comfortably reach my protein goals with those guidelines. Replacing "real" protein with a processed protein bar to be able to fit more food into your diet is not a great plan :/
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
