Getting protein without fat
jms14letgo
Posts: 138 Member
I have been focusing on meeting my protein macro lately.. I have yet to actually reach it, but I have noticed an almost direct correlation between protein and fat. Most days I meet or go over my fat macro.
My protein sources are:
Protein drink for breakfast
Nuts and cheese for snacks
Meat with supper
I'm sure that the nuts and cheese are the problem but I'm not sure what else to snack on.. Any suggestions?
My protein sources are:
Protein drink for breakfast
Nuts and cheese for snacks
Meat with supper
I'm sure that the nuts and cheese are the problem but I'm not sure what else to snack on.. Any suggestions?
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Why do you believe fat is bad?0
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Yes, protein and fat go together well. Fat is a good preservative. Fats also have all the fat soluble vitamins.
It's the nuts and cheese.
You could try PB2 and add water. Switch to a low-fat aged cheddar, or Greek Yogurt.0 -
Cottage cheese, baby bel light, low fat yogurt?0
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To boost your protein drink, that is if you blend it, you could try additives like chia seeds, wheat germ, PB2. Edamame is low in calories and high in protein. I sprinkle my salads with nutritonal yeast. 3g protein per serving. Does your lunch have meat in it? And how many grams of protein is your breakfast drink?0
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My go to snacks for protein are Greek yogurt cottage cheese and shrimp with cocktail sauce, yum!0
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Chicken breast. Tuna.
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Lrdoflamancha wrote: »Why do you believe fat is bad?
OP didn't say fat was bad.0 -
Hardboiled egg with 2 Fat free slices deli sliced turkey breast(Great Value brand 1 ounce per slice) and Fat Free Feta? Or Nature's Harvest Light Whole Wheat Bread(80calories for 2 slices), fat free sliced cheese, 2 Fat free slices deli sliced turkey breast(Great Value brand), egg whites. Makes a nice sandwich high in protein, low in fat and calories? Or Artic Zero ice cream(no fat, 12g protien)? Just some ideas...0
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Hardboiled egg with 2 Fat free slices deli sliced turkey breast(Great Value brand 1 ounce per slice) and Fat Free Feta? Or Nature's Harvest Light Whole Wheat Bread(80calories for 2 slices), fat free sliced cheese, 2 Fat free slices deli sliced turkey breast(Great Value brand), egg whites. Makes a nice sandwich high in protein, low in fat and calories? Or Artic Zero ice cream(no fat, 12g protien)? Just some ideas...
Just curious, have you found an Artic Zero flavor worth consuming?
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Sashimi. Just watch out for some of the high oil fish.
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Hardboiled egg with 2 Fat free slices deli sliced turkey breast(Great Value brand 1 ounce per slice) and Fat Free Feta? Or Nature's Harvest Light Whole Wheat Bread(80calories for 2 slices), fat free sliced cheese, 2 Fat free slices deli sliced turkey breast(Great Value brand), egg whites. Makes a nice sandwich high in protein, low in fat and calories? Or Artic Zero ice cream(no fat, 12g protien)? Just some ideas...
Just curious, have you found an Artic Zero flavor worth consuming?
ehh, I like the vanilla maple or somthing like that best. I sprinkle PB2 or Flax seed meal in it for better flavor... It serves it purpose as i can sit on the couch and snack for like an hour for low calories. Longest food to mouth snacking for the least amount of calories...
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What are you current macro settings that you're concerned about your fat being too much?
As MrM said, tuna, chicken, and egg whites are all low in fat, but you might not need to watch fats so much as redistribute your macros, depending on where they sit now.
Are you feeling satisfied with your intake now? Any hunger at all?0 -
I didn't say fat is bad.. I was just concerned that I was regularly going over that particular macro while not meeting my protein macro.
My breakfast protein powder has 25 grams of protein in it.
Yes, I do usually have protein with lunch. A tuna sandwhich normally.
I could try hardboiled eggs for snacks. I didn't even think about those. Turkey lunchmeat sounds good too.
I have never heard of Artic Zero ice cream, but judging by Vegasfit's questions.. I might hold off on that. Haha.
I have also never heard of Sashimi, though google makes it look similar to sushi. So I might hold off on that one too.
Thanks for all the responses!0 -
My macros are 40/30/30 carbs/protein/fat. No hunger since I upped my intake to 1600 cals a day.0
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Arctic Zero is gross and a huge waste of money, unless you like vaguely flavored ice.
I do a lot of chicken, fish, eggs and dairy for protein. low-fat dairy is a good, solid bet for protein without the fat.0 -
jms14letgo wrote: »My macros are 40/30/30 carbs/protein/fat. No hunger since I upped my intake to 1600 cals a day.
Thanks for answering. That's a good split. Good for you for upping your calories in response to hunger!
Don't over worry about going over on a macro here or there. If you're doing any sort of strength training, just focus on hitting that protein macro and let the other two fall where they may (staying within your calorie goals, of course). Over time, if you eat a nutrient-dense diet (for the most part), things tend to balance themselves out.
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jms14letgo wrote: »I have been focusing on meeting my protein macro lately.. I have yet to actually reach it, but I have noticed an almost direct correlation between protein and fat. Most days I meet or go over my fat macro.
My protein sources are:
Protein drink for breakfast
Nuts and cheese for snacks
Meat with supper
I'm sure that the nuts and cheese are the problem but I'm not sure what else to snack on.. Any suggestions?
How are your carbs? You can save more calories and get more volume of food if you replace the cheese or nuts for veggies or salad or my personal favorite, flavored rice cakes. But if your are already meeting carbs try having a small amount of jerky instead of cheese0 -
Arctic Zero is gross and a huge waste of money, unless you like vaguely flavored ice.
To each his own. I dont think its gross. She can try and decide for herself if she wants...0 -
Hardboiled egg with 2 Fat free slices deli sliced turkey breast(Great Value brand 1 ounce per slice) and Fat Free Feta? Or Nature's Harvest Light Whole Wheat Bread(80calories for 2 slices), fat free sliced cheese, 2 Fat free slices deli sliced turkey breast(Great Value brand), egg whites. Makes a nice sandwich high in protein, low in fat and calories? Or Artic Zero ice cream(no fat, 12g protien)? Just some ideas...
These are solid choices too0 -
upgradeddiddy wrote: »
How are your carbs? You can save more calories and get more volume of food if you replace the cheese or nuts for veggies or salad or my personal favorite, flavored rice cakes. But if your are already meeting carbs try having a small amount of jerky instead of cheese
I come pretty close if not over on carbs on a daily basis. Since I upped my calories to 1600 per day I've been trying to eat more calorie dense foods so veggies and salad have to go with something more calorie heavy... Jerky would work though. Thanks!
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agIf there was 1 good thing that came out of this thread is that a few more people know how terrible Arctic Zero is.
I spoke to some wet cardboard last week and it was pretty mad because it's tired of people comparing "that Arctic Zero" crap to it.
Again, i dont think its terrible, others dont either. I respect your opinion and dont need to come back with a negavite comment...0 -
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agIf there was 1 good thing that came out of this thread is that a few more people know how terrible Arctic Zero is.
I spoke to some wet cardboard last week and it was pretty mad because it's tired of people comparing "that Arctic Zero" crap to it.
Again, i dont think its terrible, others dont either. I respect your opinion and dont need to come back with a negavite comment...
It's okay, I'm not going to bash you for enjoying it. I personally think it's offensive to call it ice cream and as an ice cream connoisseur, I value my opinion very highly.
Oh wait, you're the I like to eat under 1000 calories a day guy. We're not in the same ice cream level.
I am? My diary is open, take a looksie guy.0 -
agIf there was 1 good thing that came out of this thread is that a few more people know how terrible Arctic Zero is.
I spoke to some wet cardboard last week and it was pretty mad because it's tired of people comparing "that Arctic Zero" crap to it.
Again, i dont think its terrible, others dont either. I respect your opinion and dont need to come back with a negavite comment...
It's okay, I'm not going to bash you for enjoying it. I personally think it's offensive to call it ice cream and as an ice cream connoisseur, I value my opinion very highly.
Oh wait, you're the I like to eat under 1000 calories a day guy. We're not in the same ice cream level.
I am? My diary is open, take a looksie guy.
Your diary is weird. 2 days of 900 calories followed by 4000 and then another 900 day? For what purpose?0 -
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That's... alarming. I'm a short old woman and I eat more than that.0
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Yeah, the 900 ones is about where i stopped keeping track. They ended up actually being in the thousands. Dont be alarmed people i know what im doing... 0
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