Thoughts on drinking all protein and dinner ideas for one?

I kept a food journal for two weeks because I noticed I was feeling tired all the time.  I had just had my iron and thyroid along with other levels and they were all fine except for potassium(which I already knew because of previous problems with hypokalemia.) I found that I am not eating or drinking enough.  I always say I would rather drink liquids all day than eat, but apparently I'm not doing that either.  The not eating enough was a total shock because I felt like I was eating constantly.  I guess because of the stress of school that I am so busy all day that when I finally get a break I am eating something, but I don't get that many breaks during the day.  I also found that I am not getting in enough protein.  I know all proteins aren't equal and they don't like us to drink our proteins, but what do you guys think about drinking most of your protein just to get it in?  I bought some whey protein powder and can drink those throughout the day or on my 90 minute commute to and from school.  Another problem is that I am eating alone now and don't like fixing food for one.  What are some good ideas for quick menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinners for one serving?  Any help is appreciated!

Thanks,

Stephanie E

Hi Stephanie

I tried drinking 6 protein drinks a couple of weeks ago.  The following day I didn't feel good.  Hala suggested drinking broth in between.  Maybe that would work.  I like your idea of drinking 2 protein drinks on the way to and from work.  I have been having 2 protein drinks between meals and that keeps the hunger level tolerable.  I put some in my coffee in the morning and blend it with ice in the afternoon. Last night I made a nsa/ff cheesecake to replace some of the protein drinks. I make it out of ff ricotta, ff dry curd cottage cheese, fat free cream cheese, corn starch, Splenda and egg beaters.  I also like Nature Valley nut crunch protein bar.  They have 10 gms of protein, but are 190 calories.  My protein drink has 20 gm of protein for 120  calories. For breakfast I make a sandwich thin, egg beaters, deli ham and reduced fat cheese sandwich.  I picked up a round microwave dish for the eggs.  You can cook and freeze portions of any healthy recipe or buy frozen meals as well.  Tess used to eat Vita tops and Quest bars frequently.  It worked well and she lost her regain.  Tri