Talk to me about shifting to high protein
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Anonymous
| Trying to lose a few pounds. Counting calories makes me obsessive (intersection with other mental health issues) and I don’t want to go there. Someone suggested focusing on how much protein in getting and upping protein at every meal in addition to exercise. I think I can do that so I’m curious to hear from anyone who has btdt and the success or lack of success you’ve had. If you’re going to tell me just to count calories, don’t respond. As I said that’s not mentally healthy for me. |
Anonymous
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Just some examples of what I now eat to keep hunger away
-2 hard boiled or scrambled eggs -pull into starbucks and get egg white snacks instead of a cookie -start day with oatmeal/almonds/stir in plain yogurt/a few craisins or raisins -large salad with lettuce, spinach leaves, carrots, onion, chopped egg and/or chicken or salmon and drizzle a little dressing overall |
Anonymous
| I’ve been eating high protein yogurt post workout. Ratio has 25g protein but tastes awful. Oikos 20g is much better. Both are around 150 calories. |
Anonymous
| It is true that protein is good for keeping hunger away, but for weight loss I also found it necessary to limit carbs - not just the obvious things like sugar, but also bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes. |
Anonymous
| I’ve been doing this because I have PCOS. I eat hard boiled eggs for breakfast (with salt, pepper, paprika) then snacks are cheddar, walnuts, and blueberries or an apple with a pack of Justin’s almond or peanut butter (no sugar variety). I focus on having a salad with meat or something like meatballs for lunch. Dinner is easier since I’m usually home and just cook a protein, veggie and salad. |
Anonymous
Post workout I eat 2x the amount of chicken I normally with a normal amount of cooked veg., typical asian or med inspired. |
Anonymous
| Focus on protein and fiber and forget about tracking carbs and fats. Build your meals around 20-25g of protein, fiber (sweet potato, green veggies, brown rice) and then just fill in with carbs and healthy fats |