I lean on my protein drinks. I use the ready to drink kind from the grocery store or Amazon. I have tested out a whole bunch of them. I ended up in the hospital from a systemic staph infection that came on after back surgery. It did not fully manifest itself until six weeks after surgery. Needless to say, I was in dire straits by the time I was hospitalized. I was on an IV diet for a week or so. One of the few times in my life, I had no appetite when the meal trays finally came. I just couldn’t eat anything. The doctors and nurses kept telling me that I had to eat before I could go home. They brought me all kinds of protein drinks. The one that I liked the best and the same one that I drink now is Premier. It has 30 grams of protein and I always get the chocolate. Another one is Fairllife Core Power. It has 42 grams of protein. I have not tried it yet. The only place that I can get it is Amazon. My daughter drinks 3 of them a day and really likes them. I believe she drinks the chocolate, too. After I read Nancy’s post, I’m not sure the extra protein in it will work. The Fairlife’s are 14oz bottles and Premier is 11oz. Also, I do not like plain yogurt or Greek yogurt. I will only eat Yoplait peach or strawberry. Just a little quirk of mine. Yoplait has a 13 gram protein version. I know that they have strawberry and peach. I don’t know about other flavors. I know it is extra sugars, but it is that or nothing for me. My daughter told me when I began Zepbound to shoot for 120 grams of protein a day. She is in a GLP support group, but I don’t know which one or on which social media platform. They have discussed this issue multiple times also.
Okay, 142g of protein seems kinda crazy when you are on a 1350 calorie/day plan. Since I started Zep in October I have been great at hitting about 100g every day. Yes, EVERY day. Though it's hard not because I have no appetite (that doesn't really happen to me, that I have a hard time eating on/near shot day), but because you have to fit it in to those calories. While also getting some fat and carbs so my Vitamin D and Omega 3s actually absorb! Jiminy!! (All good...but seriously, I don't think 150g protein a day is realistic. I have already drastically changed my eating habits and track every morsel that goes in to my body).
honestly, I feel the same way you do. it doesn't change what the science says, but that doesn't mean we have to hold ourselves to something we can not reach. I am happy with 100g as well. I am lucky to get 80g. you are doing perfectly. remember 10% is better every day is better than 100% every now and then.
And then on top of this challenge, according to many (including the Weightless author), it's a waste to get more than 30g in at one time. Dr. Salas-Whalen explains that you shouldn't even count grams that are over 30g in one "sitting." So ostensibly you need to find 30g protein 5 times a day....yeah, that's not happening for me. ;) I'll do the best I can.
Great article! I know I don’t get enough protein and these are such practical tips—thank you! I was thrilled to see so many vegetarian options, and the tip sheet is amazing!!
I loved this read! So so helpful and so true I focuse so much in protein and I am still.l not hitting it! Honestly I thought the amount I f protein was based on ideal body weight but maybe that is just for basic weightless not including a GLP1! I definitely need to kick it up a notch I normally get around 100-130 and I should be eating 166! Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, hard boiled eggs and protein shakes are by far the easiest to consume!! It makes absolute sense now that cold food feels better as it takes less effort! I have major beef aversions unfortunately but I still try to force it! If it’s mixed in with something it become that much easier!
105 would be your protein goal. I wouldn’t be able to do it without my Premier Protein drinks! I drink a Premier in the morning. I eat a lunch heavy with protein - 30-50 grams. I will have one or two Premiers after that. That’s 90 grams of protein plus whatever I have at lunch.
Julia!! You are so much closer than you think. 130 to 166 is not a massive leap, especially when you already know your go-tos. Drop the beef, lean into the cottage cheese era!! You are already doing better than me!!
I lean on my protein drinks. I use the ready to drink kind from the grocery store or Amazon. I have tested out a whole bunch of them. I ended up in the hospital from a systemic staph infection that came on after back surgery. It did not fully manifest itself until six weeks after surgery. Needless to say, I was in dire straits by the time I was hospitalized. I was on an IV diet for a week or so. One of the few times in my life, I had no appetite when the meal trays finally came. I just couldn’t eat anything. The doctors and nurses kept telling me that I had to eat before I could go home. They brought me all kinds of protein drinks. The one that I liked the best and the same one that I drink now is Premier. It has 30 grams of protein and I always get the chocolate. Another one is Fairllife Core Power. It has 42 grams of protein. I have not tried it yet. The only place that I can get it is Amazon. My daughter drinks 3 of them a day and really likes them. I believe she drinks the chocolate, too. After I read Nancy’s post, I’m not sure the extra protein in it will work. The Fairlife’s are 14oz bottles and Premier is 11oz. Also, I do not like plain yogurt or Greek yogurt. I will only eat Yoplait peach or strawberry. Just a little quirk of mine. Yoplait has a 13 gram protein version. I know that they have strawberry and peach. I don’t know about other flavors. I know it is extra sugars, but it is that or nothing for me. My daughter told me when I began Zepbound to shoot for 120 grams of protein a day. She is in a GLP support group, but I don’t know which one or on which social media platform. They have discussed this issue multiple times also.
I am still not hitting my protein! I thought it was ideal body weight not current weight lol! Thanks for the refresher
Okay, 142g of protein seems kinda crazy when you are on a 1350 calorie/day plan. Since I started Zep in October I have been great at hitting about 100g every day. Yes, EVERY day. Though it's hard not because I have no appetite (that doesn't really happen to me, that I have a hard time eating on/near shot day), but because you have to fit it in to those calories. While also getting some fat and carbs so my Vitamin D and Omega 3s actually absorb! Jiminy!! (All good...but seriously, I don't think 150g protein a day is realistic. I have already drastically changed my eating habits and track every morsel that goes in to my body).
honestly, I feel the same way you do. it doesn't change what the science says, but that doesn't mean we have to hold ourselves to something we can not reach. I am happy with 100g as well. I am lucky to get 80g. you are doing perfectly. remember 10% is better every day is better than 100% every now and then.
And then on top of this challenge, according to many (including the Weightless author), it's a waste to get more than 30g in at one time. Dr. Salas-Whalen explains that you shouldn't even count grams that are over 30g in one "sitting." So ostensibly you need to find 30g protein 5 times a day....yeah, that's not happening for me. ;) I'll do the best I can.
I have never heard that. You can never learn it all!
I’ve heard this before too!! I don’t think people follow that advice but I have heard it and it confuses the hell out of me lol
Great article! I know I don’t get enough protein and these are such practical tips—thank you! I was thrilled to see so many vegetarian options, and the tip sheet is amazing!!
Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it!! ❤️❤️
I loved this read! So so helpful and so true I focuse so much in protein and I am still.l not hitting it! Honestly I thought the amount I f protein was based on ideal body weight but maybe that is just for basic weightless not including a GLP1! I definitely need to kick it up a notch I normally get around 100-130 and I should be eating 166! Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, hard boiled eggs and protein shakes are by far the easiest to consume!! It makes absolute sense now that cold food feels better as it takes less effort! I have major beef aversions unfortunately but I still try to force it! If it’s mixed in with something it become that much easier!
Julia, I previously read that the protein is based on your ideal body weight. I’m in the same boat as you.
Yes so if my ideal body weight is 150 I should eat that and I can’t do that! I can do 130 at max! lol
105 would be your protein goal. I wouldn’t be able to do it without my Premier Protein drinks! I drink a Premier in the morning. I eat a lunch heavy with protein - 30-50 grams. I will have one or two Premiers after that. That’s 90 grams of protein plus whatever I have at lunch.
I’m 222 x .7 =155.4
Julia!! You are so much closer than you think. 130 to 166 is not a massive leap, especially when you already know your go-tos. Drop the beef, lean into the cottage cheese era!! You are already doing better than me!!
Ya but on a really good day it’s 130 I average probably closer to 110-120