Protein victory !
michelski
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This may seem a bit insignificant but for me this is such a result ! *drum roll please....* I have managed to eat/plan to use ALL of my 30% Protein today ! (105g of it!). Its so hard when you're not used to eating protein, and then you find the fat content makes it very difficult not to blow all your other numbers!
Ok so ive gone over on sugar by 12g and 1g over on fat, but the aim was to not exceed my daily calories AND make sure I ate all the protein.
Anyone got a top protein tip ? (apart from equal carbs and protein in what you're eating helps the other numbers fall into place, which I learnt already).
*happy*
Michelle
Ok so ive gone over on sugar by 12g and 1g over on fat, but the aim was to not exceed my daily calories AND make sure I ate all the protein.
Anyone got a top protein tip ? (apart from equal carbs and protein in what you're eating helps the other numbers fall into place, which I learnt already).
*happy*
Michelle
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This is not insignificant, this is huge! Well done! Believe me I know! It has taken me a long time to regularly hit over 30% protein ( vegan problems!) It makes such a difference when you can consistently keep hitting that 30%!
My best protein tip that works for me, is to make sure I have protein at every meal, every snack, and also, my evening family meal is always on the higher carb side, so I have lots of protein at breakfast and lunch (vegan protein shake, vegan protein sausages, even protein bread!)to balance this out.
You are doing great, before long hitting that protein will become second nature.0 -
rastaempress wrote: »This is not insignificant, this is huge! Well done! Believe me I know! It has taken me a long time to regularly hit over 30% protein ( vegan problems!) It makes such a difference when you can consistently keep hitting that 30%!
My best protein tip that works for me, is to make sure I have protein at every meal, every snack, and also, my evening family meal is always on the higher carb side, so I have lots of protein at breakfast and lunch (vegan protein shake, vegan protein sausages, even protein bread!)to balance this out.
You are doing great, before long hitting that protein will become second nature.
+1 All of these (- the vegan part)
I try to shoot for more protein at breakfast and lunch. My snacks are also normally protein shakes. When I notice I'm having a meal that is scant in protein, I add a protein shake.0 -
@XavierNusum - I have been doing a little research on protein shakes for women. When I get sick of snacking on chicken pieces, I think I will try protein shakes. I read that Fitmiss Chocolate Delight tastes lovely so may start there.0
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rastaempress wrote: »This is not insignificant, this is huge! Well done! Believe me I know! It has taken me a long time to regularly hit over 30% protein ( vegan problems!) It makes such a difference when you can consistently keep hitting that 30%!
My best protein tip that works for me, is to make sure I have protein at every meal, every snack, and also, my evening family meal is always on the higher carb side, so I have lots of protein at breakfast and lunch (vegan protein shake, vegan protein sausages, even protein bread!)to balance this out.
You are doing great, before long hitting that protein will become second nature.
Well its all a bit hit and miss and that's despite planning what I will eat, the day before !
I'm trying to incorporate protein into every meal. Breakfast at the weekend wont be difficult but it is very much a problem in the week as I have no time and have never been a big fan of eating anything at breakfast (a waste of my 1200 cals!). That's now changed and I make sure I build breakfast into my routine - maybe a protein shake in the car will help !0 -
Congratulations on meeting your protein goal!
I am also working towards the same goal. I finally met my fiber goal a couple of weeks ago. Now trying to be consistent and work on protein in February.
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That's an awesome accomplishment!! I too, like many here, struggle at getting it all in. However, I've gotten A LOT better at it. KUDOS to you!0
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Unfortunately with protein shakes or powders or any suppliment it's kinda trial and error. You can take suggestions, but you will have to like it enough to drink it and be willing to pay the price. I wouldn't consider anything with less than 20g per serving.
Don't restrict yourself to just "protein for women" or that's marketed more to women. Good ole Optimum nutrition Gold whey is just as much for the ladies as it is the guys!0 -
Awesome!
I get my protein from: eggs and milk in the a.m. A post workout shake with was protein. Chicken or elk at lunch and dinner (usually pretty large portions as both are lean and lower in calories).0 -
Awesome start! I used to struggle a lot with getting in protein and then over time it got to be easier and easier. I now eat about 240g of protein daily.
Like the others have said, make sure you are getting in protein at every meal. if I dont have a good amount in me by the time midday rolls around, I cant make it up by the end of the day. So I have had to learn to increase my protein at breakfast, which is my hardest meal to do. Followed by lunch.
Protein shakes are your friend. Especially if you are still learning how to eat your protein. Use the shakes to round it all out.
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Awesome!
I get my protein from: eggs and milk in the a.m. A post workout shake with was protein. Chicken or elk at lunch and dinner (usually pretty large portions as both are lean and lower in calories).
That's an awesome list!! You can't go wrong with those protein sources! Keep up the great work and thanks for the friend request!0 -
XavierNusum wrote: »Awesome!
I get my protein from: eggs and milk in the a.m. A post workout shake with was protein. Chicken or elk at lunch and dinner (usually pretty large portions as both are lean and lower in calories).
That's an awesome list!! You can't go wrong with those protein sources! Keep up the great work and thanks for the friend request!
Thanks! I think i've seen you on kiki's scopes and instagram!0 -
XavierNusum wrote: »Awesome!
I get my protein from: eggs and milk in the a.m. A post workout shake with was protein. Chicken or elk at lunch and dinner (usually pretty large portions as both are lean and lower in calories).
That's an awesome list!! You can't go wrong with those protein sources! Keep up the great work and thanks for the friend request!
Hey welcome back Xavier, haven't seen you posting lately. Good to see you back.
You can carry on your chat now, just had to do a quick shout out to Xavier 0
