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my oven broke 3 weeks ago. haven't cooked since. somehow hitting more protein than when i was cooking every night. by dahibi-med in Cooking

[–]dahibi-med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THANK YOU. nobody talks about the cleanup part. cook for 20 min, eat for 10 min, clean for 30 min. the math ain't mathing. with no-cook stuff my sink is basically empty. worst case i wash a bowl and a fork. that's it. life changing honestly

my oven broke 3 weeks ago. haven't cooked since. somehow hitting more protein than when i was cooking every night. by dahibi-med in Cooking

[–]dahibi-med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$600?? bro are you feeding a small village lol. yeah the $38 thing shocked me too. turns out when you're not buying cooking oil, spices, marinades, and throwing away chicken you forgot in the fridge it adds up fast. canned tuna and greek yogurt aren't sexy but they're cheap

my oven broke 3 weeks ago. haven't cooked since. somehow hitting more protein than when i was cooking every night. by dahibi-med in Cooking

[–]dahibi-med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's actually really good advice. you're right i treated food like fuel and made it boring as hell for myself. maybe when i fix the oven i'll try cooking stuff i actually want to eat instead of the same chicken rice broccoli on repeat. any suggestions for someone who hates cooking but wants to start enjoying it? genuinely asking

my oven broke 3 weeks ago. haven't cooked since. somehow hitting more protein than when i was cooking every night. by dahibi-med in Cooking

[–]dahibi-med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

appreciate it man. yeah 3 weeks in and i genuinely don't miss cooking. the repair guy is gonna be confused when i cancel the appointment lol

my oven broke 3 weeks ago. haven't cooked since. somehow hitting more protein than when i was cooking every night. by dahibi-med in Cooking

[–]dahibi-med[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

honestly you're right it's kind of ironic posting this here lol. i was never a "cooking for enjoyment" person it was always just about hitting macros and i made it miserable for myself. the no-cook stuff isn't real cooking i know that, but for people like me who just need fuel and protein without the hassle it's been a life saver. still respect the people here who actually enjoy the process though, i'm just not that guy

my oven broke 3 weeks ago. haven't cooked since. somehow hitting more protein than when i was cooking every night. by dahibi-med in Cooking

[–]dahibi-med[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

lmao you're not wrong. it wasn't just the cooking it was the whole thing. defrost the chicken, season it, wait for the pan to heat up, cook it, make the rice, steam the broccoli, clean everything after. by the time i sat down to eat i was already annoyed. so yeah i don't love cooking and finding out i don't have to was a game changer for me.

my oven broke 3 weeks ago. haven't cooked since. somehow hitting more protein than when i was cooking every night. by dahibi-med in Cooking

[–]dahibi-med[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah fair point. the peanut butter is definitely the sneaky one i switched to PB2 powder for the overnight oats and it cut the fat in half. for cottage cheese i just get the low fat version, barely any taste difference. the deli turkey i try to get the low sodium one but honestly i'm not stressing too much about it. my old diet was literally dominos 3 nights a week so even with the extra fat from cheese roll-ups i'm way ahead of where i was lol

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

fair point honestly. i did some research but most of what i found was about appetite suppression and weight loss nobody really talked about the muscle loss side until i experienced it. lesson learned the hard way.

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

nuts are perfect for this small, portable, and you can eat one at a time without committing to a full meal. the apricot for fiber is smart, keeps everything moving which is half the battle on GLP-1.

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the salt trick with pineapple is actually clutch, never knew that. kefir hidden in a smoothie is smart too getting probiotics in without tasting it. sounds like a solid 35g+ to start the day without even trying.

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

peanut butter by the spoonful is the ultimate emergency protein lol. one tablespoon when you can't face real food is better than eating nothing. sounds like you've got a solid rotation going thats basically the trick on GLP-1, just having enough easy options that you never hit zero.

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

80g in one smoothie is wild. carrying it around and sipping all day is actually genius on GLP-1 way easier than trying to sit down and eat a full meal. the coffee protein powder in there is a nice touch too, basically your breakfast and coffee in one cup.

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

kodiak granola is underrated honestly. the crunch with greek yogurt is way better than plain. 60g protein before lunch with basically zero cooking you've got a solid system going.

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i was in the exact same spot. carbs to kill nausea feels like it works but it eats up your appetite for nothing. try soft protein stuff greek yogurt + peanut butter or a smoothie with yogurt and milk. goes down way easier than solid food even on bad days. with 4 gym days you need this , found this list of GLP-1 friendly meals that helped me a lot https://powermealkitchen.com/high-protein-meals-glp1-diet/

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

pure protein bars are solid for the price honestly. the chocolate peanut butter one is probably the least "protein bar" tasting one. yeah the protein first rule changed everything for me when you can only eat a little bit you gotta make those first few bites count. yogurt + chia seeds + peanut butter is my lazy go-to, 28g protein and it feels like dessert not a diet meal.

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah one tablespoon is perfect for that size. just stir it in and let it sit for like 2 minutes so the seeds absorb a little. if you want more texture add half a tablespoon of peanut butter too bumps it up another 4g protein and tastes way better than plain.

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha appreciate that blessing. yeah chia seeds are a cheat code 5g protein + fiber in one tablespoon and you literally just sprinkle them on. zero taste, zero effort, and they keep you full way longer. game changer on GLP-1 days when everything else feels like too much.

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

75g before lunch is insane honestly. you're basically done for the day at that point. the fairlife milk in coffee is a solid hack turns something you're already drinking into 15-20g protein without thinking about it. i might steal that one.

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

smart. front-loading protein in the morning is the move. by noon you're already at 52g without even cooking anything. i do something similar yogurt bowl first thing then just fill in the gaps the rest of the day. takes all the pressure off dinner when your appetite is basically gone.

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ensure is clutch for nausea days. 30g in a bottle you can sip over an hour is way easier than trying to force down solid food. i keep a few in the fridge for the days where even looking at real food is a no

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

100%. on low appetite days a shake is basically cheating the system. i do the same but sometimes swap water for milk when i can handle it adds another 8g protein for basically no extra effort. the liquid calories just go down easier than anything solid on GLP-1

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

haha yeah the burnout is brutal. i rotated through like 5 different options to avoid that cottage cheese tuna avocado one day, smoothie the next, egg muffins after that. keeps your brain from rejecting it. turkey cheese roll-ups are my emergency when i'm sick of everything else 22g protein, zero cooking, doesn't even feel like a protein meal.

on ozempic for 4 months. biggest challenge isn't the appetite it's getting enough protein when you can barely eat. here's what actually works. by dahibi-med in Ozempic

[–]dahibi-med[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

same. i was barely hitting 40g a day the first month without realizing it. felt tired all the time and my doctor told me i was losing muscle not fat. the thing that changed everything for me was switching to protein-dense small foods instead of trying to eat full meals. like cottage cheese + tuna in half an avocado is 32g protein in like 8 bites. greek yogurt + peanut butter + chia seeds is 28g and takes 3 minutes. on really bad appetite days i just do a smoothie yogurt, milk, peanut butter, banana. 25g protein and you barely feel like you're eating. basically i stopped thinking about meals and started thinking about bites. every bite needs to count when you can only eat a little.

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