do you measure your food?

 I'll be 12 years out in March.  I haven't had a protein shake since a few months post-op.  

Me neither...just really really dislike them...but I do eat Atkins protein bars (about one a day).  I don't each as much protein as I should normally (although this last week I have cuz I went back to the basics).  If you're filling up on carbs, there is little room left for protein.

So, like a poster above said...first protein then complex carbs then whatever...in that order.

I may try to slip a shake in once a day (found a low carb chocolate one that I liked at Sam's a year or so agao)...but we'll see.  They're expensive and I truly enjoy chewing my protein instead of sipping it.

I guestimated at first, but only to count protein, not to limit portions.  I haven't done either in awhile because I have maintained and kept great protein related labs for awhile now.