Situation A bars are usually aimed more at guys and they’re a big slab of gooey, rock hard sugar with some protein powder mixed through to make them extra jaw breaking. They are not something you want to eat in your situation.
I am currently having to eat more than I would like, and I find the only way to do so is to have a plan and make damn sure your ass sticks to it.
So say you’re trying to do (this is just my own example, and obviously you don’t need anything near these numbers):
-200g protein
-360g carbs
-150g fat
(or whatever)
And you know you’re going to eat 4 meals (or whatever), then divide those macros by 4, work out a diet plan that fits it, and stick to it religiously.
Not hungry? Tough shit. Get that meal down you, and when it’s time to eat, eat again even if you don’t want to. It gets easier.
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The vegan thing isn’t a problem. I was dating a vegan girl for a while and didn’t eat meat for a couple years. I ate fish maybe twice a week, and huge quantities of nuts, seeds, quinoa, beans, rice and lentils as well as veggies. It helped that she grew up vegan and knew how to cook, if I’d tried to do it myself my food would have sucked. I also never stopped eating butter, but didn’t do other dairy
I felt great the whole time and it definitely didn’t hold me back. But I was definitely eating plenty of protein, its not difficult to look up which sources you need to combine to get the full amino acid profile. I actually found it easier to eat more when I wasn’t eating meat, meat keeps me full for a lot longer. Its just harder to make a vegan diet work, you have to make more effort
Pea protein is supposed to be a good source of protein. You can buy it on Amazon.
I know what you are saying with respect to the flavors but sometimes you have to consider food as something that helps you achieve your goals rather than something that is satisfying. I have found ways to sneak it into my daughter’s food - she adds a vanilla whey to her smoothies, and I add it to her pancakes.
With respect to calories, I know it’s hard to break the mentality of less is better, but you are getting good advice here, so try to buy into it and make the changes. It is often best to make them gradually.
I started a log here a few months ago and have gotten both encouragement and advice that have been invaluable. It also makes me more accountable.
Good luck!
She must have been some sort of looker…
HA ha! My Uncle started dated a vegetarian and he converted to eating vegetarian as well. I haven’t seen her yet, but she must be worth it.
I’m okay with eating meat. I just can’t chow it down that much because my heart tends to race after eating it. From my understanding is there is sodium in meat. I could be wrong, but I think that is what could be causing it. I did try to eat more protein yesterday and was able to get to 100 grams, but that’s still about half of what I need for my current weight.
Chris already said the bulk of what need to be said.
Some options: digestive enzymes early on in meal -push back the feeling of fullness and bloat and allow you to get more nutrition out of the food you consume
A lot of experienced trainers like this and its vegan…
Leucine is especially beneficial or veggies…
These guys have good tips…
https://www.instagram.com/p/BH-zi-WgXf1/?taken-by=joedonnellyfit
Way to go! It’s a start.
Here’s some “small volume” foods which are calorically dense, and also nutritious.
30 grams of walnuts (good fats). — 200 calories
one tablespoon of olive oil (also good fats) – 120 calories
2 tbsp. peanut butter — 200 calories
Good tip in this thread about the milk. Drink a couple of glasses per day.