tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343017465336098527.post5391053005123246178..comments2023-09-06T06:37:51.937-07:00Comments on Dizzy: Food Hell.Dizzy Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15873685708946396027noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343017465336098527.post-73412882087903777692010-11-24T10:59:50.951-08:002010-11-24T10:59:50.951-08:00I've been a vegetarian since I was 19 so I sha...I've been a vegetarian since I was 19 so I share your pain. I think you are on target about the carbs being an issue. What I would suggest is that you try to eat at least 50 grams of protein a day. At a meal, eat your protein first so you are less likely to fill up on carbs. Some easy protein-filled options are cottage cheese (14 grams per 1/2 cup), greek yogurt (14 grams per serving), string cheese (8 grams), regular cheese (14 grams per ounce), beans (15 grams per 1/2 cup). The traditional Thanksgiving meal doesn't have very many non-meat protein options. If deviled eggs are served, that's about 8 grams for two halves. We sometimes have brocoli & cheese which would be about 15 grams for 1/2 cup. A cup of milk has 8 grams. My point is that if you are trying to lose weight (or maintain), you need to have a meat-replacement item (tofurkey anyone?) in your Thanksgiving meal or eat the turkey. <br /><br />Sorry about all the festivities and food. It really makes it tough to stick to a food plan. Keep us posted! I know you'll make it through.Amanda Kiskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035180757671095192noreply@blogger.com