protien

Hi I have a question...

I had been on a mini plateau and I couldnt figure out why, so I found out I havent been getting enough protien or eating enough during the day.  I started back drinking 2 protien shakes during the day to ensure that Im getting enough nutrition, but I have been using 1% milk with them.  How much milk is too much on a daily basis?

thanks in advance
~~kim

Kimkeever, my question to you – have you asked your Nutritionists/Doctor? Their recommendations may be different then what someone on the board may tell you. So like I always warn, *** DISCLAIMER ALERT *** TALK TO THE DOCTOR/NUTRITIONIST BEFORE INCREASING /CHANGE YOUR INTAKE.

 

With that said, remember you need to hit your protein needs in order to be successful, and milk has protein in it. MY DOCTOR/NUTRITIONIST recommends Skim milk (or Skim Plus, or Skim Milk mixed with Fat-Free instant milk).   Don’t forget, these drinks should count towards the allotment of daily liquids you’re required to have. So two 8 ounces of protein drink would be 16 ounces of liquid. Again, YOUR  DOCTOR/NUTRITIONIST may feel differently.

I hope this makes sense and/or answered your question.

Hi Tom

That made total sense.  My doctor did say that I can have skim or 1% milk....I didnt know if I was having too much or not...Thanks for the information...

Here are some protein drink guideline I forgot to include.

 

Try to get a Complete Whey

 

Each serving should have the lowest amount of calories (around 150)

 

lowest amount of Calories from Fat (less than 10 ideal)

 

with no more than 30 grams of protein per serving (25 ideal)

 

and less than 10 grams of carbohydrates (5 to 8 ideal)

 
Ok, I am done :D

Know I am here if you need.

MY dietitian said I could only have milk if it were to "just wet cereal"....Of course, maybe that was before..not sure. She did say I was being too safe with my food choices, so maybe I should ask her about milk.

Are you on solids yet or just liquids? If only liquids I was able to have pureed soups, lentil has a lot of protein in it. Or I'd do veggie beef soup blended. If you can have solids try getting more dense solid protein as it keeps you feeling full longer than even a liquid protein shake. Plus remember we all go thru stalls, it's part of the game. Good luck to you!

Hi...thanks all for the help.  I am at the solid food stage.  Im feeling like I am in the trial and error period though but its all good...Im learning both good and bad things.  Eventually I will get it right :-) 

Yes you will get it right! I am 2 1/2 months out and I am still trying to figure stuff out, every day is a challenge but it is worth it as I see myself getting thinner...but MORE importantly...HEALTHIER!