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How do I get more protein in my diet?

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  • Posts: 389 Member
    edited July 2015
    My three main sources are milk/dairy, chicken, tuna. beef (ground sirloin. Beans are huge for me as well.
  • Posts: 3,085 Member
    zaxx1953 wrote: »
    My three main sources are milk/dairy, chicken, tuna. beef (ground sirloin. Beans are huge for me as well.

    Isn't like like 4-5 sources?

    Or was it dairy, meat and beans?
  • Posts: 389 Member
    Merkavar wrote: »
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    Isn't like like 4-5 sources?

    Or was it dairy, meat and beans?
    Merkavar wrote: »
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    Isn't like like 4-5 sources?

    Or was it dairy, meat and beans?

    I got a C in calculus.
  • Posts: 62 Member

    Merkavar wrote: »
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    Isn't like like 4-5 sources?

    Or was it dairy, meat and beans?

    I got a C in calculus.[/quote]

    LOL
  • Posts: 12,942 Member
    WBB55 wrote: »
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    When I was vegetarian, I accidentally only ate about 10% protein. It was pretty easy, really. But I DONT RECOMMEND IT, I lost so much muscle it's not even funny and I kick myself every day.

    I can't imagine it being that easy, but it sounds like you experienced it.

    You are right, getting enough protein is very important.
  • Posts: 12,942 Member
    thankyou4thevenom wrote: »
    Go running. I'm always eating bugs. :D

    Get a protein powder if you're really struggling.

    Ha, love the running joke! It happens, though.

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  • Posts: 15,149 Member
    Meat, cheese, eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, quest bars.
  • Posts: 9,562 Member
    epcswim2009 wrote: »
    I always have below 10% or my diet being protein. Since I'm going to be working out much more often I need it more. Help!
    It is likely that you are under your protein because you are spending your calories on carbs and sugars like fruit, bread, cereal, sugary yogurt.
    When you free up some space in your calories, you can eat eggs, chicken thighs, ham, . . .other meat, cheese, fish, seafood, beans, and nuts.
  • Posts: 9,562 Member
    edited July 2015
    SharonBrobst wrote: »
    Thanks everyone! I was just coming to ask this same question. My current goal is 133g of protein and I am always below it and was wondering if I am missing something. I eat meat, eggs, fish, greek yogurt etc...but still struggle to eat enough. I am on a low carb/sugar diet (health reasons) so perhaps I just need to eat more meat and less fruit and veggies. But I love them!! ;-)

    Anyway this has been very informative. I guess I didn't realize Greek yogurt was so high in protein! I can eat it more often!

    You do not need that much protein.
    To make up for the missing sugar and carbs, add fats and oils: full fat salad dressing, butter, sour cream, avocados, coconut, cheese, nuts, olives, flax seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds.

  • Posts: 3,085 Member
    RodaRose wrote: »
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    You do not need that much protein.

    That's the part I find most difficult, working out how much protein I actually need.

    Ask three people and 4 websites and get 11 answers
  • Posts: 117 Member
    edited July 2015
    I've always struggled with getting a lot of protein in my diet, so recently I've started drinking protein shakes. I am completely in love with them now for a few reasons:
    • they're wonderful to drink when you're eating a small meal, because they help fill you up
    • since I've been getting more protein in my diet, my appetite is definitely under more control than it was before
    • much to my complete and utter amazement, they taste good! So far I've tried chocolate flavored powder (Muscle Milk brand) and cookies and creme flavored powder (Gold Standard brand). They're both really good in water, and the chocolate powder tastes GREAT in coffee. It's like a drinking a mocha, but instead of all that sugar you're getting a nice amount of protein in its place.

    Personally, having a shake or two each day is better to me than trying to pack in more protein sources. I get some protein from meat, but overall I don't eat tons of meat, nor am I a big fan of things such as eggs, beans, or greek yogurt. I'll eat some here and there, but I get sick of them real fast. I like having the option to stop trying to shove meat in my face when I'm sick of it and have a shake instead.
  • Posts: 62 Member
    Merkavar wrote: »
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    That's the part I find most difficult, working out how much protein I actually need.

    Ask three people and 4 websites and get 11 answers

    Exactly....
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  • Posts: 2 Member
    Quest bars!!! They're delicious, under 200 calories, and all have at least 20g protein!
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