Protein

jodilynn783

Hi all. I'm new to Myfitness and was wondering if anyone had any advice on what I can eat that is not meat, high in protein and low or no carbs? I do eat fish but canned tuna is getting boring.....thanks!

Jodi

SezxyStef

Cheese of any kind is a good source as well as greek yogurt, sour cream, eggs etc.

Lots of stuff out there. Since it's getting nice I actually am back with my smoothies for breakfast so I rely on protein powder to get my morning protein in. Weider has 2 grams of carbs and 41 grams of protein for 50grams...and it goes well in my smoothie made of fruit, almond milk and cran/pom juice.

jodilynn783

Awesome. Thanks!

ana3067

any non-meat source of protein is really just a source of fat with some protein in it, unless you just eat a lot of low- or no-fat versions of cheese and greek yogurt (which will have carbs). Or only egg whites.

jodilynn783

I do eat fish. Which helps.

J72FIT

Eggs, cottage cheese and yogurt...

jodilynn783

I'm eating those now. Are there any vegetables that are high in protein and low in carbs? Seems like certain veggies are high in carbs. I was always under the impression that I could eat as many veggies as I wanted as long as I didn't add fats to them.

J72FIT

What is the concern about adding fat?

jgnatca

Nuts. Nuts are high in protein and fat.

Higher protein grains:
• Wheat Germ. 6 g per 1 oz. serving.
• Soba Noodles. 12 g per 3 oz. serving.
• Quinoa. 8 g per 1 cup serving.



By comparison, tuna has over 25g of protein for a 3 oz serving.

Are eggs in? 13g in one egg.

arditarose

jgnatca wrote: »

Nuts. Nuts are high in protein and fat.

Higher protein grains:
• Wheat Germ. 6 g per 1 oz. serving.
• Soba Noodles. 12 g per 3 oz. serving.
• Quinoa. 8 g per 1 cup serving.



By comparison, tuna has over 25g of protein for a 3 oz serving.

Are eggs in? 13g in one egg.

13 grams in one egg? I'm seeing 6 grams for an average egg weighing 50 grams...

jodilynn783

I'm more worried about my carbs. Fat is not the problem. I am striving for 30% carbs and fat, 40% protein. I can't seem to keep my carbs lower than 36%. I eat fish but don't eat meat. Nuts and grains are either high in carbs or fats. Trying to lose 10 pounds, and belly flab. I've amped up my workout to walking 4.0 miles per hour w a goal of 5 miles per hour in 30 days.

uptownplum

Beans and lentils.

lemurcat12

Why 40% protein? That sounds unnecessarily high and would be extremely challenging if you don't eat meat other than fish. (Fish is a great source, though--lots of fish besides canned tuna, but obviously cost may become an issue.)

lulucitron

Greek yogurt
Shakes or smoothies made with protein powder, almond milk and frozen berries
Cottage Cheese
egg whites
tilapia, sole

Beauty_For_Ashes

Have you tried lifting weights? Lifting weight may add scale pounds to you, but you will look far more chiseled and may be able to get rid of the extra flub by doing so.

jodilynn783

I just started adding weights to my workout.

dieselbyte

jantonik529 wrote: »

I'm more worried about my carbs. Fat is not the problem. I am striving for 30% carbs and fat, 40% protein. I can't seem to keep my carbs lower than 36%. I eat fish but don't eat meat. Nuts and grains are either high in carbs or fats. Trying to lose 10 pounds, and belly flab. I've amped up my workout to walking 4.0 miles per hour w a goal of 5 miles per hour in 30 days.

Since it's calories in vs out for weight gain/loss, what is the significance of hitting your macro ratios spot on? And 40% protein is unnecessary IMO

CrabNebula

1c almonds is about 820 cals for 20g of protein. I guess if you are on a vegan bulk...

jodilynn783

Yikes, my calorie limit is 1200 if I want to lose 1.5 pounds a week. I'm not spending my calories on almonds.

As for my protein increase, carb decrease, this seems to be the ratio for losing belly fat in addition to exercise. I must say I do see a difference after only a week of counting calories and carbs.

jgnatca

Oops, I just asked google. 13 grams per 100 g.

jgnatca

You are over-demanding of your vegetable sources. You are asking them to be high in one macro only. If you are insistent on keeping your fats and carbs low, I say use whey protein powder.

jodilynn783

I appreciate everyone's input. Thanks!

Sweets1954

Have you tried canned salmon or sardines. I'm not a big fish eater so can't really recommend much else.

RoxieDawn

If I go low carb the calories go up.. I can do about 1/2 the day on lower carbs but at dinner no so much..

Beef Jerkey and Pork Rinds (may sound nasty but it is quick go too and does the job)
Eggs hard boiled (or however you like it)
I make wraps with cheese and turkey or cheese and turkey (I skip the bread)
Yogurt can have a lot of added sugar/carbs so make sure you look at the labels if you choose something other than plain ole yogurt or greek (I use Dannon Oikos Triple Zero)

Also, the Muscle Milk is 40 grams of protein (knockout chocolate). I do this on workout days.

For a quick breakfast I fry two eggs and two slices of Canadian bacon, and also do a breakfast with yogurt, small amount of fruit and about 10 almonds.

For lunch I do the sandwich wrap and then for dinner it is my family time so this is where I give most of my calories of the day...

kamakazeekim

jantonik529 wrote: »

Yikes, my calorie limit is 1200 if I want to lose 1.5 pounds a week. I'm not spending my calories on almonds.

As for my protein increase, carb decrease, this seems to be the ratio for losing belly fat in addition to exercise. I must say I do see a difference after only a week of counting calories and carbs.

Nope, you can't spot reduce...it's just not possible. Your body will lose weight wherever it wants...your genetics determine how you lose weight. Exercise also cannot target any specific place to lose weight. So you can do all the ab exercises in the world and you will build up the muscles but you will still have the layer of fat over them.

srmchan

If you eat fish, shrimp is practically pure protein. Love to have mine steamed or on a salad. Also look at lobster and crab.

davis978

You should do a search of the forums - this comes up all the time.

Also, I use pinterest a lot for ideas. This is a board I really love, but there are lots of other great ones out there:

https://www.pinterest.com/lonestarplate/moderate-carb-high-protein-vegan/

SezxyStef

kamakazeekim wrote: »

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jantonik529 wrote: »

Yikes, my calorie limit is 1200 if I want to lose 1.5 pounds a week. I'm not spending my calories on almonds.

As for my protein increase, carb decrease, this seems to be the ratio for losing belly fat in addition to exercise. I must say I do see a difference after only a week of counting calories and carbs.

Nope, you can't spot reduce...it's just not possible. Your body will lose weight wherever it wants...your genetics determine how you lose weight. Exercise also cannot target any specific place to lose weight. So you can do all the ab exercises in the world and you will build up the muscles but you will still have the layer of fat over them.

exactly and if you are lifting start eating more...why 1.5lbs a week? You have 8lbs to lose...1/2lb a week would be better.

The only way to lose belly fat is to lose fat, all over.

Talan79

Why is 40% considered high? Isn't that what zone is? I do 40% protein and I'm a vegetarian.

jodilynn783

I have been told by a personal trainer that the 40% protein, 30% fat and carb ratio is ideal for weight loss and muscle tone. As for losing weight in certain areas I realize you can't spot lose but I am noticing a difference in my belly. Perhaps I am losing it all around but I notice it most in my stomach? : )

Talan79

@jantonik529 I'm using those macros as well. Being a vegetarian and getting protein was a challenge for me. I do liquid egg whites, greek yogurt, tuna, beans, and protein powder usually once a day.