My body doesn't like protein?

taygrad
taygrad Posts: 19
in Food and Nutrition
My whole life, I've been a carb-y person. I ate soups, vegetables, mac & cheese, pasta, etc...and got most of my protein from dairy. I was not a meat eater - chicken was probably the only consistent meat I ate, and I would eat it maybe once a day and have 4oz (MAYBE). I'd rarely have a steak or hamburger or fish. I was always moving around (biking, softball, dance) and always thin. When I hit my 20s, I started working out here or there, but never had a problem staying thin.

Around 28 years old, I met my future husband, and I started cooking for both of us rather than just me. He "must have meat" with every meal. I started having to make chicken, meat dishes, fish, etc. Within 6 months, I started gaining weight consistently. Even if I was eating healthy, I'd still notice an appreciable difference in my weight. As soon as I'd drop the meat from my diet (or limit it to a few slices of chicken or bites of fish), I'd start losing again. Of course, it was a sick cycle because husband would still demand meat, and I'd go back up again.

Now that I'm trying to lose a solid 40 pounds of "lethargy and meat-eating weight, I'm trying to really focus on my meals. Pretty much everything I read everywhere talks about how important protein is to losing weight and building muscle, and 9/10 times the suggestion is meat. Since my primary exercise right now is jogging, I don't really feel like I need meat to SURVIVE (though when I was doing strength training regularly, I'd crave steak or another heavy protein at least once weekly).

My question is, are there people whose bodies just don't LIKE meat? I don't mean having an adverse reaction to the meat (indigestion or intolerance), but whose bodies just don't retain weight properly when they eat meat, and prefer carbs?

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  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    I assume so. You have to listen to and work with your body.
  • Nelski
    Nelski Posts: 1,607 Member
    You don't have to eat meat. I've been doing a lot of reading on nutrition and finally realize you don't have to. I understand it's easier to have meals that both like but your husband can just eat the meat and you can have extra sides and veggies. There is plenty of protein in beans, legumes, nuts, whole grains & some veggies. If you eat eggs and dairy you have even more protein options. Just listen to your body.
  • Ariloum
    Ariloum Posts: 12
    And you can always supplement with protein shakes, which is my personal preference.

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