(((((Dee))))) I understand what you mean. It is extremely difficult to think about yourself when things are topsy turvy in your life. I was in the same place last year. One thing that helped me was to do small things for myself...they helped me reclaim my strength and self worth - two things we tend to forget or ignore first.
When I was taking care of my Grandparents and my Mom I neglected myself to my own detriment. I find this same behavior trying to creep back now but it's work related. Fortunately I have been blessed with wonderful, supportive people who have carte blanche when it comes to reminding me or calling my attention to this.
You are worth it Honey, you can still do things for yourself even when you are focused elsewhere. There's nothing wrong with that...never forget this.
As for protein...just the other day my weight loss doctor told me to get in 20g with each meal. It's not difficult and can be done without a heavy calorie load. I get 18g at 100 cal with a small container of plain, fat-free Greek yogurt. If I add 30g of Pistachios they contribute another 160 cal, healthy fat and 6g of protein.
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