Struggling....

Thanks for the website :-) chicken and broth sounds yummy too

Dense protein are Fish, Chicken, Turkey, Beef, Pork, Veal, Tofu and Peanut Butter. I believe that some other legumes count as well, but the beans tend to be higher in carbohydrates as well as the proteins.

I have approached the weight loss prior to the liquid diet for surgery prep is that I am reprogramming the Meat Computer (brain). What can I eat that is healthy? What 3 or 4 ounces of protein will I REALLY enjoy for this meal? Next what veggies can I add to that to make the meal more interesting? I know I am hungry... so a small (no more than 1/4 cup) of starch... Ok.. So if I am allowing myself to have starch, what starch will be really high fiber and perhaps have some protein as well? Brown Rice, Quinoa, Barley! I also have a Chinese 7 Grain mix whi*****ludes Peas, Brown Rice, Purple Rice, Barley, Millet and two more that I can't remember right now.

Nex****er... That has been a struggle for me. Not because I haven't figured out how to make it a flavor I like, but timing of drinking it. Drinking 25 ounces just before going on a 4 hour drive does NOT work. :-o

My preference is to add a little MiO (or the Market Basket version) to my water. I find that Crystal Light and its ilk are too much for me unless I have 30 ounces of water to flavor.

If you want ideas for QUICK meals, let me know. My husband and I have been working on creating delicious meals in under 25 minutes!

You can do it. One day at a time. Breathe, breathe and keep breathing. Try and focus, I'm having to learn that again

truelime comes in packets and is handy to add to your water when you can't get a fresh one. I keep packets in my purse.

I'm pre-op too and have been struggling with any kind of weight loss. When is your surgery scheduled?

I will look into those. Thank you :-)

I do not have a date yet. I turn all my pre-op stuff into the insurance June 5th. Not sure how long it will take them to ok it and set date

Before surgery I started doing protein shakes for breakfast - I still do. I was never much of a breakfast person during the work week. Here are a handful of my faves:

1 Premier Protein Caramel Pre-mixed shake (or a QUest caramel packet), 8-12 ounces of cold coffee, a couple of squirts of sugar free chocolate syrup (like the kind they use at coffee shops) and ice. Throw in the blender and you've got a 24-30g of protein frappucino.

10 ounces of coconut milk, 1 scoop of protein powder and a handful of frozen tropical fruit (with my hands, it's a bit more than 1/2 cup). Blend.

I also like using Oikos triple zero yogurt as a snack. Low calorie but 15 grams of protein.

Check pinterest for ideas. Put in high protein low carb meals and you'll get tons of ideas.