Thread: Protein on the go?

I just started Protein Power, a plan I think I can live with since I'm only looking to drop 10-15 lbs or maybe less if you consider that I am doing weight training while loosing fat. I've got 55 grams of carbs a day to work with, which seems tolerable to me. The thing is, I think I might be consuming too much fat in my attemp to get all my protien in. I need to have about 33 grams of protein at each meal and I have always eaten breakfast at the office, which has a delivery of mostly bread stuff each day but I am allowed to order two hard boiled eggs.Thats only 14 grams of protein tho and I have been trying to get the extra protein by keeping a container of chicken salad or tuna salad in the fridge and grabing a mouthful here and there. I allow myself a small apple because I have always had an apple at breakfast and it's only 15 carbs, which is what is suggested for each meal. Lunch is low fat as I usually have grilled chicken over a salad or with a veggie. I can't make an omlet for myself every morning (I guess my budget is used to not paying for breakfast everyday since my office stocks its kitchen although with mostly junk.) so what else is fast that I can get extra protein with? I've been snacking on nuts a little too but I know that 1 oz. has about 5 carbs so I limit those. PS, has anyone found it hard to give up snacking out of habit because I'm not finding myself to be that hungry between meals although a little lightheaded at times and just looking for something to put in my mouth. I love water and I drink about 5 poland spring pints a day so I think I'm ok there.

Thanks, this is my 3rd day and I think I'm doing ok but the not paying attention to calories thing is bothersome although I have to feel extremely proud that I have not had any grains or breads or chocolate or soda and I feel pretty good not having that ongoing sugar battle these past few days.

Well, I think your plan sounds fine!

The only thing I would change is the water. I don’t think you’re drinking enough, especially since you exercise consistently. Shoot for 8 pints a day (about 1 gallon).

I know it’s hard to think I terms of carbs and protein and NOT think about the fat but remember, your body NEEDS a certain amount of healthy fats in order to function properly and maintain itself.

You aren’t eating anything unusual or abnormally high in fat, I wouldn’t change a thing.

You’ve barely started so give it about a month and see where you’re at. Make sure you are measuring yourself. Weight won’t be a big indicator for you because you are so close to goal. And with the weight training, you’re going to see more results in the tape measure than the scale.

Good luck!

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Thanks for your relpy! I've never done anything like this before but I just wanted to finally kick the sugar habit once and for all because it was making me miserable and of course, those hip hugger jeans were never possible and, darn it! I want a pair!

I know I don't have ALOT to loose but I've always had that spare tire - always - and now, seeing how many carbs I used to eat, I guess it makes sense. I've also learned I am "apple" shaped as well so in the long run, good health will be a fantastic reward when the years climb higher.

Why not try a protein shake. I usually have 2 scoops of egg protein powder mixed with 16 oz of cold water. A poland spring bottle works real well. Just shake it real well for 1 minute and let it sit for a minute or two. I use optimal nutrition brand. Chocolate is better than vanilla although both are good. If you can add some fat, a little heavy cream really increases the taste and mouth feel. The egg protein is 3 net carbs per scoop and 22 gms protein

My favorite snack is Ham Roll Ups:

Deli ham slices with cream cheese spread on them and then rolled up. I add a lttile chopped gr onion, or olives to the cream cheese. These can be made ahead of time. Bring a bunch to work and snack on those throughout the day. YUM YUM!!!



Barb
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