What can I eat to maintain my weight on a soft food diet?

Question

I recently had my bottom braces put on and the orthodontist placed what's called a bite turbo on my top teeth that keeps my teeth from coming together, effectively stopping me from chewing anything. Until it comes off, I have to eat soft foods.

Here's my challenge. I've been lifting weights trying to gain some muscle weight. Because I can't eat solid food, I'm afraid that I might lose weight that I've worked very hard to build (which is VERY annoying). I've been eating soups and trying to make sure that I'm taking in the same number of calories, but I find myself having to use yogurts and protien shakes, soups, and sometimes even juices to make up the calories.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can eat to maintain or, better yet, still continue to make MUSCLE gains? (Please note, I don't want fat.) Keep in mind that I am an ectomorph by nature (High metabolism, lose weight easily, hard for me to gain.).

Thanks!

I know that most protein shakes have a lot of carbs in them, though, as do Yogurts. Will this be ok, or will it really matter as long as I'm not gaining fat?

Answer 1

From what you have said, you seem to be on the right track. Healthy proteins help build muscle, as well keep you feeling satisfied longer. The protein shakes are your best defense, I think, against loosing muscle mass. I would recommend you keep doing what you are doing and having a protein shake with every meal.
Because of your situation right now, there are a variety of soups out there to stop you from getting bored with what you are eating. Also try the following link for high protein foods:
http://www.highproteinfoods.net/