Nothin' tastes good! Help!

[HealDad761]

I'm at that stage where even thinking about food makes me queasy. I'm a stickler for hitting my macros, especially protein, but I'm struggling to find anything appealing. I get about 55g protein from a daily shake, which isn't enough. What protein sources are you all relying on when food aversions kick in? Or do I just force myself to eat anything and hope things improve?

 

[Sassy_Good]

Protein drinks, a bit of yogurt, and raw veggies like baby carrots. Quick and easy!

 

[ReconFree]

Hard cooked eggs are always a good choice.

 

[Jules1997]

I've had a sugary bowl of cereal for dinner more than once when I can't figure out what else to eat.

 

[Groovy_Great]

Plain, baked chicken breast has always been my fallback. Or a pork tenderloin. Simple and doesn't have a strong flavor!

 

[Lab_Girl]

Yogurt works for me, often with a scoop of protein powder mixed in. Doesn't add much volume but bumps up the protein by almost 50 grams.

 

[CellSet]

Hope these aren't redundant, and no dietary issues. Here's my go-to list—mostly from one store.

Quick List:
* Baked salmon.
* Salmon cream cheese, tuna salad on crackers.
* Avocado, celery, and cucumbers.
* Pre-made protein shakes.
* Chef salad: (hard boiled eggs, sliced turkey, cheese, garbanzo beans, carrots).
* Miso-Tofu soup.
* Collagen peptides in coffee.
* Protein milk.
* Canned Pears with cottage cheese.
* Smoothies with chia seeds & whey protein.
* Low sugar Jello.
* Protein bars.
* Dark Chocolate Bites
* Beef Jerky, Almonds, dried cranberries.

 

[Jules_01]

Protein milk
Yogurt with stevia
Almonds
Edamame
Baby carrots and sliced apples
Poached egg + parmesan on sourdough
Psyllium husk in crystal lite
Peaches blended with protein powder

 

[HealDad761]

During the day? Protein shake + protein bar. Maybe an egg if I'm feeling it.

Evening? Chicken, crustless quiche, hummus wrap, turkey burger bites, taco salad.

 

[Sassy_Good]

Turkey snack sticks, protein bars, and apple slices with almond butter. I can always eat these.

 

[ReconFree]

Oatmeal.

 

[Jules1997]

Maybe your dose is too high? I've stayed on a lower dose so I still have to put in effort. Healthy food, no processed stuff.

 

[Groovy_Great]

Try to think of it as "eat to live", not "live to eat."

 

[Lab_Girl]

I sometimes like this frozen cauliflower and broccoli with cheese sauce. Only downside is it’s only 80 calories per bag lol

 

[CellSet]

I add a vanilla protein shake to my coffee to start my day.

I prep a huge omelet with 4 eggs, cottage cheese, egg whites, Canadian bacon, spinach, and cheddar. Protein bomb!

Tuna salad with Greek yogurt and crackers with laughing cow cheese.

Small portions, high protein!

There's ramen with 12g of protein that I add an egg or chicken to.

 

[Jules_01]

I recently tried beef jerky and it’s amazing.

 

[Groovy_Great]

I saw a study that showed whey protein is better than collagen for muscle synthesis, for anyone trying to maximize protein benefits.

 

[HealDad761]

Thanks for all the ideas, folks! I'm gonna try to force down some eggs today and see if that helps.

 

[ReconFree]

I definitely get the 'eat to live' thing. I dropped about 220 pounds in the last year cutting sugar and keeping carbs low. It's been a grind, but worth it!

 

[HealDad761]

I dropped about 220 pounds in the last year

Congrats, that's great! I'm hoping to lose another 30 myself. Did the food aversions get better over time for you?