Protein goals impossible?!

hnaquin280

Okay. I know I'm going to get a lot of slack for this, but please help me meet my protein goals. I really don't like meat (I usually eat maybe one or two meals a week with meat) and I especially don't like chicken. I eat a lot of eggs and shrimp, but I'm not digging the sodium content of the shrimp. I try really really hard to eat things like almonds and yogurt and foods that I know contain protein, but 89 grams seems almost impossible in one day. Any suggestions?

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shrinkingletters

Greek yogurt, cheese, milk, nuts, protein powder, protein bars, quinoa, protein rich breads (I like the Ozery One Buns), beans, lentils, hummus.....

hnaquin280

Thanks! I do drink a 25 G protein shake but even with that I feel like I'm having trouble. Like I need to eat 5 pounds of nuts to come even close haha

diannethegeek

You might find some ideas here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10232335/list-of-higher-protein-foods/p1

Or here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also

shrinkingletters

I've found I get the biggest protein bang for my buck with fish like tuna (not the canned) and salmon. Otherwise I fall back on yogurt, eggs, and convenience protein like quest bars. I average at least 100-110g of protein a day no problem. It was confusing and difficult to get enough at the beginning, but you'll sort it out.

MarvelGrrl

Some ideas for veggie protein

janiep81

I eat meat but still get a lot of my protein from dairy. Cottage cheese is comparable to yogurt in terms of protein. At my house we just started drinking ultra-filtered milk, which has higher protein than regular milk. We've only tried the Fairlife brand. I just started subbing the whole milk in my coffee in place of half and half and I'm pretty happy with the switch. I just told hubs to get the chocolate kind for post-workout drinks.

And what about whey protein powder? I'm not a fan, but if you are, its an easy way to get some protein into your diet.

Kalikel

Cottage cheese, tuna, edamame, milk, eggs.

Nuts are okay, but the calories you'd take in for the amount of protein...nuts just aren't a tremendous help.

I struggle with protein, too. It's hard when you don't like meat!

biodigit

janiep81 wrote: »

I eat meat but still get a lot of my protein from dairy. Cottage cheese is comparable to yogurt in terms of protein. At my house we just started drinking ultra-filtered milk, which has higher protein than regular milk. We've only tried the Fairlife brand. I just started subbing the whole milk in my coffee in place of half and half and I'm pretty happy with the switch. I just told hubs to get the chocolate kind for post-workout drinks.

And what about whey protein powder? I'm not a fan, but if you are, its an easy way to get some protein into your diet.

Love cottage cheese. I can eat those all day.

OP, you can actually get a custom made whey protein by picking all your ingredients and whatever flavors to your liking. They're generally very high in protein, and 2 servings of them can get you close to 60g of protein. You can try it here: http://www.truenutrition.com/

abrooks54

1c of cottege cheese and a greek yogurt and your more than half way there

lauries8888

I have added 1/4 c of roasted soynuts daily at 10g protein and 140 cal to help me meet my goal because I eat very little meat and am allergic to milk.

biodigit

what are your macros breakdown? How much protein are you trying to consume?

yusaku02

If you have greek yogurt (danon light and fit) and 2 light cheese sticks (crystal farms) as a snack you'd be looking at 26 grams of protein with only 180 calories.

Francl27

hnaquin280 wrote: »

Thanks! I do drink a 25 G protein shake but even with that I feel like I'm having trouble. Like I need to eat 5 pounds of nuts to come even close haha

Maybe because nuts are a bad source of protein. Pizza has a better ratio of protein per calorie...

notcrazychef

If you enjoy fish cod gives one of the best protein returns for weight

Lleldiranne

hnaquin280 wrote: »

Thanks! I do drink a 25 G protein shake but even with that I feel like I'm having trouble. Like I need to eat 5 pounds of nuts to come even close haha

Try mixing it with 12 oz of milk, instead of water. That adds another 12g of protein or so

shrinkingletters wrote: »

I've found I get the biggest protein bang for my buck with fish like tuna (not the canned) and salmon.

Fish is a good source of protein, too. For me, the canned tuna and salmon are inexpensive and have plenty of protein. I eat them right out of the can most of the time (once or twice a week).

cmtigger

I don't do well with protein either. I'm starting to use things like a tablespoon of gelatin in my coffee, protein powder in smoothies, hard boiled eggs, real protein bars, jerky, and even sometimes a pouch of tuna.

zinra

MarvelGrrl wrote: »

Some ideas for veggie protein

Exactly what I was looking for!

I've got a low protein intake according to this app but I'm vegan.

Yi5hedr3

I wouldn't worry. 89 grams is probably more than you need. .7 grams/lb. lean body mass is plenty
for most folks.

AnnPT77

I'm ovo-lacto vegetarian, and usually get 85-100g within 1400 cal net ( usually 1400-1800 gross).

I think it's pretty achievable if you familiarize yourself with the better sources in each category (veg, grain, legume, beverage, snack, etc.), and pick some you like as your go-tos, weaving the protein foods throughout your day as opposed to trying to eat it as one 'big' protein at each meal.

My go-tos are greek yogurt (on my oatmeal, seasoned as salad dressing, as a sour-cream sub), quinoa, all kinds of beans, spinach, broccoli, peanut butter (as a spread, in stir-fry, in soups), cottage cheese, pepitas, eggs in many forms, dry-roasted soybeans for snacks . . . .

antennachick

Eggs and protien shakes was my favorites whwn I was a vegetarian but still it was hard to get there!

Psychgrrl

Tofu, protein shakes, jerky, quest bars, nut butters, quinoa, string cheese, feta cheese, beans, egg whites (tuna, chicken, tilapia, mahi mahi).

hnaquin280

Thanks for all the helpful answers!

kshama2001

hnaquin280 wrote: »

Okay. I know I'm going to get a lot of slack for this, but please help me meet my protein goals. I really don't like meat (I usually eat maybe one or two meals a week with meat) and I especially don't like chicken. I eat a lot of eggs and shrimp, but I'm not digging the sodium content of the shrimp. I try really really hard to eat things like almonds and yogurt and foods that I know contain protein, but 89 grams seems almost impossible in one day. Any suggestions?

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Would it be easier for you to eat meat in stir fries or stews where it is small and mixed in rather than a big slab?

If it's a texture thing, different cooking techniques produce different textures.

Sarah4fitness

Protein powder, meats, fish, egg whites. Have you tried liquid egg whites? Just chug 'em. I use Muscle Egg, and prefer the pumpkin spice and chocolate mint brownie flavors.
I routinely go slightly over my 140g a day. If you're lifting, your body wants it.

sixxpoint

Eat the whole egg.

Egg whites is NEVER the correct option.

Kullerva

Mushrooms and lentils are some of my go-to sources of protein. (I make a mean mushroom meatloaf.) I'm practically pescatarian (I eat chicken once in a while) so I don't eat much meat. My average protein intake hovers between 65-80 a day, without protein shakes.

dragthewaters91

I'm vegetarian and depending on the day, I can sometimes eat over 100g of protein. On a typical day I have protein sources from:
*Breakfast: Greek yogurt, oatmeal and a shake using pea protein powder
*Lunch: nuts and cheese
*Snack: Kind Bar or Lentil/Snapea Crisps
*Dinner: pasta, rice, bread, eggs, tofu, beans, etc.

vegemitesandwich

For yoghurt, I've found Chobani to be the highest protein by far. For example, the 140g pouch I had for lunch today had 11g of protein, vs the 4 in the yoghurt my MIL had of about the same size.

bellaa_x0

89 g is no where near impossible.. i eat 154g a day. try eating beans, eggs, nuts, greek yogurt, protein powder/bars, peanut butter, milk, cheese, fish, etc.

jgnatca

If you incorporate a little protein in every meal, every snack it adds up quickly. I looked up if shrimp was that bad, sodium-wise. It has about four times the sodium of roasted chicken breast, so OK. But a single serving (85g) is still only 8% of your daily requirement.