It should be upthread, but it’s so simple I remember it: 1 can of chicken breast drained (7.5 oz can); 1 egg; 1/3 cottage cheese; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar. Make into 16 patties and air fry for 10-12 minutes at 390. I can’t get 16 in my air fryer so it’s 2 batches. The entire 16 patties give you like 70ish grams protein. You can also add in flavorings with ranch dressing powder or other flavoring mix. Be sure not just drain the chicken but squeeze out the juice.
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This looks delicious! How does it taste?
Allergic to dairy so I feel like I miss out on all of those great high protein recipes that use Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. It would really expand the high protein choices.
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The texture is very similar to cheesecake, and it is satisfying. I like it a lot but if you expect it to taste like regular cheesecake you will be disappointed. The berries on top are really good; next time I’m adding double what the recipe calls for.
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Not necessarily healthy but TJs has some prepackaged frozen meals like Biggogi that will feed 2 for dinner and I follow the instructions which is basically heating it up and I add in a drained can of italian green beans and you add other fillers as well and serve with rice or potatoes for the non-weight watching person. I eat the meat with the beans. I buy a lot of their shaved meats and make Asian meals - love Asian flavor (any kind) but need to watch the added sugar. Boiled shrimp and cocktail sauce or sauteed or a low country boil and skip eating the potatoes and corn but stick with the shrimp and sausage.
I’ll post this from the Mayo clinic, but personally, I think these numbers are a tad on the low side:
There have been discussions about protein sources on HealthHabits thread. Here is one of my recent posts:
Other non-dairy suggestions have included nuts, shrimp, The Only Bean (dried edamame snack), TVP (texturized vegetable protein, including a post today with a cookie recipe). Also protein powders and high protein bars… though preference of course is real foods when possible.
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The numbers are probably based on typical levels of exercise (for those who do exercise), rather than athletes doing much greater intensity and volume of exercise to win powerlifting competitions, hike dozens of miles in the mountains, etc.
I have now confirmed that for me where I give the shot makes a difference in how I feel. Each time I’ve used the stomach I’ve felt nauseous off and on most of that week. I think I’m going to stick to my thigh.
My lipedema pain and heaviness is greatly improved on Zepbound. My workouts are more energized and range of motion is greatly improved. I’m sticking with the 2.5 dose as it’s doing its job. I’ve lost 17 lbs in 18 weeks. It’s all weight I put on since the lipedema got worse. If I lose 7 more I will be back to where I was pre knee replacement which flared up the lipedema. I’m noticing that much of the weight loss is in my upper body. My lipedema legs not so much.
I try to eat protein with each meal but I haven’t tracked my calories or protein.
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Just had my first experience of using a syringe and vial instead of the pen since my insurance no longer covers it. The actual giving the shot to myself was easy. But drawing up the dose is a challenge. I understand the routine, but I have small hands and I don’t really get how I can hold the vial and syringe upside down which seems to require two hands, as they’re only joined by the needle, and a third hand to draw the dose in. Former doc H did that part for me. I need to get to where I can do it myself, but meanwhile I was glad I had him there to help!
Nothing new here but confirms what a lot of us have been saying
My husband has the opposite problem - he was using a syringe and is now using the pen. I was able to guide him through it, but he is insistent that the syringe was easier.
The four time use pen looks complicated, but the one time one was a snap!
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Thanks to everyone here sharing their journey. I started Zepbound on Saturday through the Bridge program. I didn’t realize that these drugs could reduce inflammation, until my PCP mentioned it. That could be just as important to me as weight loss. I was nervous about “the needle”, but couldn’t even feel it.
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I’ve been on it for a little over a year and it has totally killed my inflammation, it’s amazing. I also have so much energy! I’ve lost a total of 51 lbs with about 20 to go. Good luck!
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I thought it would be when I first started using it. The usage videos made it look more complicated than it actually is. The single use is ideal, but I do like the 4-dose pen better than the vials & syringes.
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I found the 4 use pen complicated the first time I used it. But after the second I really didn’t. It’s pretty easy. Just takes a minute to remember the steps. I look up step by step each time just to remind me.
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I just switched over to the pen. I was very hesitant, but It’s actually really easy. I often had to push really hard to get the Wegovy one to actually “fire”. This is easier for me.
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I was scared to try the syringe and vial but it’s been working out.
What do you do when you travel? This summer we just did a car trip so I brought one dose in a cooler. Next spring/summer I’m thinking about a trip to Europe for three weeks. So you just skip while you are away for longer periods. I’m not concerned about weight gain but I am concerned about inflammation flaring up.
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Check what you are on and how it is packaged. I know for the Zepbound pen, once you take it out of the fridge it is good for 30 days and you are not supposed to re-refrigerate it. Not sure about the vials
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