Protein !!

cmuise19

I've noticed that I'm never hitting my protein goals and I'm always hungry no matter how much I eat. What are some good ways to get more protein?

Calimama123

Where I mainly get my protein-
-extra lean ground turkey
-boneless skinless chicken breast
-Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
-Eggs
-protein powder

Sued0nim

Greek yogurt
Meat

illyich

I make protein pudding as a snack, which in retrospect, is a pretty disgusting name. Anyway:
3/4 cup (170g) nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 scoop chocolate whey isolate protein powder
1/4 tbsp (5g) honey
1 tbsp (5g) cocoa powder
12g PB2
1 tbsp almond milk (may need slightly more or less to reach desired consistency)

That mess is delicious all stirred up. Feel free to throw in some banana or blueberries, as they can usually mesh alright with chocolate. The recipe above is 262 cals and 38g protein.

SezxyStef

I try to get mine in with whole foods.

Lean meats, fish, seafood, cheese and eggs. My diary is open so feel free to look.

In the summer I do supplement in the morning by adding protein powder into my fruit smoothie.

RoxieDawn

Greek yogurt, lean turkey, lean chicken, fish, lean hamburger, egg whites, whole eggs , Canadian bacon, cheese, string cheese, beef jerky, pork skins (snack), nuts and nut mixes, protein powder, whole milk, 2% milk

CalorieCountChocula

Well, there are 3 grams of protein in my cheese crackers so there's that. Or so the label states proudly now that protein is a "thing."

MelaniaTrump

A serving of almonds as a snack.

cee134

Are you vegetarian/vegan? Can you open your diary? That helps people see patterns that you may not.

Are you sure it's protein and not enough fiber, water, or carbs?

gibbsadrianc

I get most of mine from eggs, ground turkey, and steak. Be mindful in the ground turkey you select and also keep an eye on sodium intake. I surprised myself with how much I'd been eating and I DON'T add salt.

Antonia_I

Eggs. That's my go to. Followed by cheese. I eat low carb / high protein & fat so there is a lot more flexibility in the meat department than when you are eating low fat.

MarkusDarwath

cmuise19 wrote: »

I've noticed that I'm never hitting my protein goals and I'm always hungry no matter how much I eat. What are some good ways to get more protein?

What are your goals, percentage and grams? At 2200 calories per day doing low carb I found that I just can't hit 30% protein on a regular basis. I'd have to eat all kinds of turkey and fish that I'm not hungry for. 25% is much more attainable for me. It's hard to find a variety of straight protein foods, ones that don't come with a bunch of carb and fat calories as well.

caithlin_m

I'm having the same problem. I don't eat meat more than a couple of times a week, so I am finding it hard to get enough protein in. Today I have or will have: two hard boiled eggs, non-fat greek yogurt, tofu, black beans, cheese and brown rice all of which have some amount of protein (also fruits and vegetables with negligible amounts of protein) According to my food diary, I still need to get 29 grams of protein! I'm going to eat some peanut butter later since there is some here at work, but that only adds an additional 6 grams. I need to figure out some more good high protein snacks.

madgirl25

I drink Premier protein. I buy it at Bjs in a larger case (Sam's, Costco, Walmart) etc sell it.
The chocolate is delicious and just 160 calories, 2 net carbs, 1 sugar and 30 protein.
Premixed.... just chill and drink

abitofbliss

Edamame, chick peas, black beans, protein shake (I drink Oh Yeah!), peel n eat shrimp - also, one of my favorite quick lunches is to go to the grocery store seafood section and get a 1/2 lb of shrimp either steamed or peel-n-eat usually only around $4-5 bucks and packs some protein), turkey sausages, cheese, lunch meat rolled up with cheese (try to stay away from pre-packaged and low sodium otherwise), Bear Naked Honey/Almond, make meatballs, chicken breasts.

Good luck! I struggle with protein as well but I have been getting average 125-150 grams a day and I love it!

redraidergirl2009

A quick way is a protein shake. Some brands make some that are low calorie that you can fit in as snacks.

cee134

What's your protein goal?

xvolution

For breakfast I usually have lowfat cottage cheese/greek yogurt/lemon juice mixed, along with a breakfast burrito [30g of protein in all of that]. For lunch and dinner it's usually tuna/beef/chicken.

ccrdragon

my typical breakfast/lunch is the following:

1 whole egg
2 egg whites
3-4 oz of meat (turkey, chicken, ground beef, etc)
veggies to taste (I usually add mushrooms and either broccoli or cauliflower)

Pop it in the microwave (all that is available at work) for 2:30 and viola - high protein with veggies to boot.

Today I had the above with both 3 oz of ground beef and 3 oz of turkey breast and the numbers -> 329 calories and 45 grams of protein.

TrailNurse

If you ate protein and fat together....you wouldn't be hungry.

fitgoals23

-Egg whites or egg white products like Egg Beaters. High-protein, low-fat, and super easy to make delicious. Just scramble up with leftover veggies & meat for a great meal. I seriously cannot recommend this enough.

-Greek yogurt. I used to really hate it, but have since found Dannon Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt in Mixed Berry and Strawberry and really love it. Whatever kind you like, keep far away from added sugar.

-Nuts. Nuts have protein and healthy fats and keep you filled.

-Edamame/Soy and Beans. Tons of protein and creative uses. I have even found edamame pasta.

-Protein shakes. Find the lowest-sugar protein powder you can and blend with lots of fruit, veggies, and maybe a little yogurt or nut butter. But you really need to shop around for the right protein powder.

Most importantly: plan your meals. Before you start your day, plan how you are going to meet your protein goal. It is much easier and more effective than going back after the fact and logging and being disappointed.

Gotchocolate

I have also struggled with getting enough protein, but I eat mostly vegan. I found these Raw Rev Glow bars on amazon! I eat one of the creamy peanut butter sea salt ones every day now with breakfast! 180 calories and 15 grams protein, 13 grams fiber I think and only 3 grams of sugar. All real ingredients, no sugar alcohols which do not agree with me... anyway, these bars have been a lifesaver for me. I try to eat healthy and get some protein with every meal or snack but this is a great boost to my diet.

ambitiousgirl20

Eggs
Shrimp
Chicken Breast
Salmon

jmidd97

For me, planning is key. The night before, I take a few seconds to chill and just pre-log everything for the next day, modifying and changing things until I hit the numbers and ratios I want.
My main foods are - like everyone else - eggs, minced beef (drain the fat if you wish), cheese, protein powder, tinned tuna, chicken and the odd protein bar as a treat. Doing this I usually hit 125g - 150g with a 1500 calorie limit.
And if you're not a broke student like me, there's salmon, Greek yoghurt (high or low fat), and seafood.

MaiLinna

The average person should aim for 42g of protein. Active women, 52g, and active men, 62g.

How much fibre are you getting every day? That could be why you're so hungry.