Excess protein when weighing ingredients?

[michiemama]

What does everyone do with the excess fish, chicken, red meat, etc. when weighing and measuring out your allottment? Does it all go in the bin?

For example: if I need 60 g. of fish, and my fillet is 67g - what to do with excess 7 grams?

I imagine this happens quite often... I am about to start the program next week! April 29th, to be exacrt, and I am so nervous!

Thank you!

[Runninggirl]

I freeze it and put it in with the meAls i make for my family i do not like to waist but usually if it weigh more that 10/20 gram

[michiemama]

hmm.. that's an idea. i am trying to figure out a better way to make use of the "scraps" without having to pile them up to make another measured serving. I guess i could grind it up and use it as mince... thank you!

[lil_doll]

Hi Michie...

If it's a decent amount like 40 + I will label it and freeze and then be able to use it when I get another set of scraps that I can then join together to make a meal.

If it's less than 40 grams, I tend to give it to my dog and/or cats... and if it's fish I will steam it in its' own little foil pocket and feed it to my cats

[makingmemories]

I buy mine in bulk and will try and get it as close as possible but obviously am off most of the time lol - so i just try and use it up to make up differences, or i'll put it for hubby, or give it to the doggies! They are loving their fish treats from mummy

[michiemama]

unfortunately, i don't have any pets. haven't had one since having to put down our dog of 13 years two years ago sooo, that part is out of the question for me. i guess i will just have to wait and see what happens when i start in... 5 days!!!

thank you everyone, for taking time to reply!

[MH76]

make patties out of the extras.
Buy in bulkish, bag it, cut it and the left over make some kind of patty. Mince it up.
Lots you can do.

[michiemama]

Hi MH76! I've just finished looking at your pictures. WOW!!! Congratulations on the weight loss! You look wonderful! Definitely an inspiration. THank you for your suggestions!

[MH76]

Thank you Michiemama xxoo

[Michellebell]

I pre-pack on shopping day. Anything left over from a kilo of chicken after it's been cut and packaged for the freezer goes to the dog. She sits really patiently while I cut and bag because she knows there's always something left over!

Whatever you do with the leftover meats or vegetables or cheeses when weighing up - just don't eat it!

[michiemama]

Michellebelle - thank you! I know.. I can do anything, except EAT it lol!

i am already trying to think up recipes that can use up minced meats. oooohhh I can do this! two more days til my start date!