not getting enough protein....

I went for my 3 month follow up. They said um loosing muscle due to lack of protein. I began starting to chart my protein intake. What I want to know how does this affect my cardio i do. i usually eat breakfast then workout but should i now be working out then eat? Should be allowing a certain amount if time to pass before i eat either way? Or does it even matter?

My trainer advised me to eat at least a half hour before my cardio and then make sure I do consume protein within a half hour of finishing my workout so to answer your question, both before and after...

Are you tracking your protein intake?  If you put it on here I am sure the vets can provide comments to help you.

My trainer advised me to eat at least a half hour before my cardio

Renee, I'm confused.  Does this mean to get the protein as close as possible to the time you start exercising or as far away as possible?  Thanx for your help. 

High protein intake is of utmost importance - especially if you are doing cardio. 

How many grams of protein are you getting per day?

Are you using supplemental protein (such as protein shakes)?

I started tracking my protein intake. On average 70g. I was doing shakes but lately they make me want to hurle.

You will lose muscle as you lose weight. It can't be eliminated, but it can be reduced so you don't lose to much muscle mass.

your need can be anywhere from 100-200g of protein per day. As you exercise you need more.

I am 3 months post-op and having trouble getting my protein into the 90-120 range each day.  i prefer to eat non-processed food, but realized with my funny food intolerances (can't handle the sweet protein drinks or shakes), etc. that I needed to get more protein.  So I am using some of the "bariatric foods" available to help.  I like some of the bars and chips (WonderSlim Cheddar Crunchers,  Pretzel Bows)which give me 10-15 grams. 

I use the protein hot chocolate which is 15 grams (Bariatric Pantry brand is better than Proti IMHO) and I made my own protein bars which run a nice 20 grams. 

If you only track one thing in your diet - do the protein!

Good luck!

Thanks for information. Would you mind telling how you make ur protein bars?

Look into the different protein values of meat. I was surprised to see chicken breast was the highest. I cant stand its dryness, but if I tenderize a chicken tender, I can tolerate only one, or 2 at a meal, completely filling me for 3 hrs. This is far from a decent supply of protein. Early out I found any kind of protein I could drink would up my numbers more quickly than solids. I supplement my protein shakes with one solid meal, and snacks of cheese, nuts, and protein jerkee. I'm very active, and go to the gym for1- 2 hrs at a time, 3 days a week. Nothing tasted good early out, keep trying many shake powder mixes, and ready made shakes. the first shake I liked was ready made chocolate and vanilla Premier, from sams and Costco, our market has them too. I added instant coffee to them both. Protein fruit drinks are good too, especially the lemonade. Thinner drinks go down easier for me. I can drink them all day. Check out the Vitamin Shop, on line- Diet Direct, and Bariatric choice. there are so many forms of protein to try. Plain protein powder can be added to anything you make at home, but the carbs will be higher than if you use a commercial protein drink mix. I have literally tried everything out there. I am very picky about taste, and texture. I like all the flavors of Dymatize Elite shakes. I add 1/2 C heavy cream to my shakes to help the texture and flavor, adding natural calcium, with no carbs. Some people like protein soup, not me.

On my drive to the gym I have a protein drink, and after going home I have another. During workouts I take a water bottle, sipping the whole time, and refill it on my way out. Sipping protein drinks all day is the only way to get in enough protein early out. the tiny tummies just cant hold enough food to get the job done, and you don't want to stretch them out. Trial and error is the best method for finding your way to higher protein numbers.

You don't want to eat immediately before your workout as it might make you feel queasy so I would say eat at least a half hour before your workout.  The important part is to have some protein within a half hour after your workout.  It will help with muscle recovery.  Bring a cheese string or a protein shake with you and have it when you leave the gym.