Need to cut back on protein! Help!

WildePillar
WildePillar Posts: 120 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I just realized that I'm getting way too much protein every day (well over 100 grams - more like 130+). I'm 5'2/3", 102 pounds and I can maintain this weight at 2,000 - 2,200 calories a day. I'm also breastfeeding an infant, which is why I need that many calories.

Can someone please help me find foods to bulk up my meals, that are satisfying and nutritious without being high in protein? I'm also a vegetarian (not a vegan), but things like beans, cottage cheese, yogurt are my staples and are high in protein.

Thanks!

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  • Mycophilia
    Mycophilia Posts: 1,225 Member
    Nothing wrong with eating a lot of protein IMO.
  • KimmyKicksAss
    KimmyKicksAss Posts: 60 Member
    Off the top of my head...

    Looking for more carbs? I think fruits and veggies would so it. So would ice cream, cakes, and cookies =P. and BREAD and rice!

    More fat? Then maybe try nuts or coconut oil. Can you eat butter? I don't mean straight up but cooking it with your food.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Add fats and oils: avocados, full fat dairy, butter, full fat salad dressing, fattier meats like chicken thighs with skin.
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    Macadamia Nuts....mmmmmmm......
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    I'm surprised that a vegetarian can get 25% of their caloric intake from protein. Usually it's much lower.

    That said, if you're happy with your diet as-is, I don't see why you need to change it. I regularly get 30%+ of my calories from protein.
  • caci88
    caci88 Posts: 53 Member
    I wouldn't worry too much, especially if you're getting your protein from plant based sources and feeding your baby.. With vegetarian and vegan diets it's carbs and fat you need to watch out for usually. Saying that I don't know ur goals so considering you are very small maybe more carbs and fat won't hurt!
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I don't see anything wrong with 130g of protein. I don't think it's a high number at all.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    @WildePillar if your protein macro is set at the MFP default of 20%, FYI, many people feel that is too low. (I'm sleep deprived and cannot math.)
  • kathrynjean_
    kathrynjean_ Posts: 428 Member
    Can you open your diary or add me as a friend so I can see? I am a vegan and working hard to up my protein. I do pretty well but could always improve and I'd like to see what you're eating!

    Eating that much protein really isn't a bad thing though. At all.
  • rosebette
    rosebette Posts: 1,660 Member
    Why are you worried about too much protein? Are you experiencing kidney problems? If you're breastfeeding and active taking care of your little one, the protein is a good thing.
  • sashayoung72
    sashayoung72 Posts: 441 Member
    http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/how-much-protein-per-meal/
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    That's about what I eat, with a lower daily calorie goal. I don't see any reason to change if your doc said things were OK.

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