Where Did All The Protein Go?!

jenevieve92 · 03-06-2007, 11:35 AM

I have been diagnosed with PCOS this for about a month.
My mom went on line and we are about 90 % that I have a problem with Insulin resistance. We have been trying to diet just right for about two weeks, and I have lost 5 pounds.

Now here is my Issue.
I get up before anyone else in my family does. And I try to find something to eat, but all I can find is a ton of Carbohydrates and hardly any protein that would work for breakfast. I don't want to make something like say..... Eggs when no one else is going to have any. And when I do find something it tends not to go very well with my carbohydrate (I have been eating a lot of cheese and bread.... Yum! Not.)

So if anyone has tip for like food combos or something like that, I would be extremely thankful.

A1Bailey · 03-08-2007, 12:51 AM

well - here's what I like to do - it's not the best, but it beats most other things...

I crack two eggs (whites only) in a microwavable bowl, add a TBS of milk or 2, tear up some ham or whatever, stir it all up - then mictowave for 1 min, stir, microwave for another 1 min and then enjoy my personal size scrambled eggs. It's not quite the same as doing it in a pan, but when you're in a hurry and just cooking for yourself - it does the trick!

Bailey

wohiomom · 03-08-2007, 01:53 PM

I would boil up a bunch of eggs so they are ready in the morning or if you don't like boiled cook up a bunch of scrambled with whatever you like cheese and ham and put them in individual containers in the freezer so you only have to cook once a week. Cheese might not be bad but watch your portion size, I try to have it with fruit. If you like sugar free yogurt that's another option. I also like the meal bars like Balance or Zone. Watch the labels some have very little protein. Another quick breakfast I have is peanut butter toast (I do whole wheat) with a glass of milk. Also don't limit yourself to traditional breakfast food. A lunchmeat sandwich, leftover meatloaf or chicken, etc from dinner is good too.

Becky

MandL'smom · 03-08-2007, 03:07 PM

I am having the same issues. I am Insulin resistant and have PCOS. I am seeing a nutritionist and she said to limit myself to 45 grams of carbs per meal and 30 for snacks. This will of course change over time. But, it is hard. I am not feeling full, and that is a problem or it will be soon. I have been eating about a cup of cereal - Life or Total or Kashi and then a small piece of fruit. I used to make up a low carb breakfast casserole with eggs, cheese, and meat, and milk/cream. But, now I need to watch the eggs due to cholesterol issues and reduce the fat.

Meta888 · 03-08-2007, 03:08 PM

I follow the Zone Diet, and here are a few suggestions:

Cottage Cheese and fresh fruit
Ricotta Cheese and fresh fruit
Irish Oatmeal (you can cook up a whole batch then just reheat as needed in the a.m. Throw some fresh fruit on top or a drizzle of maple syrup to taste)
Zone living cereal and skim milk
Egg white veggie omelet, w/a tiny, tiny piece of rye toast smeared with peanut butter.
Egg white veggie omelet w/fresh fruit
Turkey Bacon or sausage is also a good morning protein!

Good luck!

- Meta888

academama · 03-09-2007, 05:19 PM

If the problem is that there isn't much protein in the house--just carbs--then you need to talk to the person who does the grocery shopping. It's impossible--in my opinion--to stick to a program that requires you to hunt like mad for something to eat every time you need a meal. You need to have options that you can reach for when you get up and need breakfast!