7 month vegetarian needs help, suggestions

[Guest guest]

Hi I have been a vegetarian since Oct of last year. Only I seem to be

getting weaker and weaker as the months go by. I think it might be the

lack of protein.

 

I tried soy products for 2 months but the headaches and gas were

terrible and my system just didn't seem to adjust. So I had to stop. I

tried cutting back to a few times a week but that didn't work.

 

I do crush fresh raw nuts every morning and add to what ever I am

eating that day but I still find myself needing 10 hours of sleep and I

barely have enough energy to go through my day.

 

I do have an appointment with the Doctors on May 6th, but I feel he

will just want me to start eating meat, which I really don't want to do.

Any suggestions for what I can do to get my energy back up?

 

thank-you in advance

penni

[Guest guest]

My suggestion is to get some GOOD protein powder (whey, if you can't tolerate

soy..also assuming you eat dairy) and make shakes and smoothies. This is what

post-op gastric bypass folks do since they can't absorb their food well. This is

the only way they get enough protein.

 

Anyway, that is my suggestion. If you get a neutral powder and add your own

flavoring you will get great results. Here is my fav smoothie recipe:

 

1 Cup mixed berries (rasp, blue and black)

1 banana (small, fresh or frozen)

6 oz vanilla yogurt

1-2 scoops protein powder

Passion Fruit Juice to desired consistency

 

Put it all in a blender and whir it up. Super yummy way to start the day. My 5

year old LOVES these

 

Candace

 

 

[Guest guest]

Penni -

 

Find a good vegetarian cookbook that explains nutrition needs and how

to meet them!! Laurel's Kitchen comes to mind off the top of my head,

but there are many out there - check amazon!

 

You are probably lacking in iron & the b vitamins. Perhaps for now a

vitamin supplement will help...however, foods are the best way to get

the nutrients you need, your body makes better use of them and

processes them better this way.

 

I think you are wise to consult a doctor - hopefully he or she is

openminded - perhaps they can send you to a nutritionist?!!

 

Best of luck,

m

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your suggestions. I think your right and it may not be the

lack of protein. I eat rice and beans often, spinach,(dark greens have

protein??? I think, I have tried to learn too much too fast I get

confused, LOL) whole wheat bread (although I have cut down on my bread

eating. One small loaf of whole wheat bread last for two weeks. I use

to eat a lot more bread.) I'll keep a diary of what I eat from now

until my Doctors appointment to see if I can find a pattern. I'll try

the Whey protein and make some shakes.

 

I read often and really enjoy all your ideas. Thanks

 

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> Hi I have been a vegetarian since Oct of last year. Only I seem to be

> getting weaker and weaker as the months go by. I think it might be

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> lack of protein.

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