How do you get your protein?

soccerkon26

I didn't realize MFP's protein goals are so low compared to a lot of other opinions. So I'm trying to get more protein!

How do you get yours?

I really don't like drinking protein shakes with just water and protein powder. But I feel like if I add anything else it will be too many calories! I have about 1,500 calories per day.

dtcjem

Ground Turkey for me. Supplement with Rice Protein Powder

xaryo

Horse meat. Very red, very "ironny" very lean

kommodevaran

First, I don't aim for a crazy high protein goal, and I spread it out over all my meals and through all the foods I eat that have protein - grains, dairy, fish, meat, eggs, beans, nuts and seeds. Very easy.

TavistockToad

today i have got just over 100g of protein out of 1550 cals

Breakfast - protein enriched cereal w/ milk 21g
Lunch - Cottage cheese with salad 26g
Tea - Salmon, Potatoes and Broccoli Cheese - 54g

leajas1

Unsweetened Almond Milk has only 30 calories per cup. That's what I use to mix with my protein powder so I don't break the calorie bank.

lemurcat12

The lowest calorie for the amount of protein sources I consume regularly are fish and shellfish, other lean meat, low fat/skim dairy (especially greek yogurt and cottage cheese).

Also legumes, eggs, nuts, various vegetables, grains all contribute some. If I don't have eggs for breakfast (which I tend to supplement with another source of protein like dairy or smoked salmon), I will add protein powder (to oatmeal or a smoothie).

littlechiaseed

I think some of the goals are stupid unrealistic if you are trying to lose weight and hit certain macros like protein. Some calculators have said I need 60g and some say 120g. I don't fuss much about it I just worry about not eating more than I burn at this point. That being said my breakfast is normally a smoothie with protein powder and I'm vegetarian and don't eat eggs and just mostly get protein from food I eat like beans, grains, tofu, tempeh, seitan and try and eat more fresh veggies and watch my bread intake since it's basically empty calories.

sammyliftsandeats

All the meats.

Some are leaner than others and have a higher protein to fat ratio, which may keep the calorie count down.

Skinless, boneless chicken breast vs chicken thighs for example.

trigden1991

In a normal week my protein ranges from 190-260g depending on the day. I get this from a variety of sources;

- chicken
- beef
- whey
- casein
- egg whites
- bacon
- ham
- sausages
- yoghurt

Spliner1969

trigden1991 wrote: »

In a normal week my protein ranges from 190-260g depending on the day. I get this from a variety of sources;

- chicken
- beef
- whey
- casein
- egg whites
- bacon
- ham
- sausages
- yoghurt

Everything he said + turkey. I try to stay away from the bacon, sausage, ham as much as I can because of the sodium levels, but it tastes so good. lol. You can buy turkey breast steaks/cutlets, boneless skinless turkey breasts, and turkey burgers as well, all of which I enjoy on the grill with BBQ seasoning and my favorite sauces. Very high protein, very low calories (depending on the sauces of course lol).

sllm1

I eat lots of chicken.

soccerkon26

What do you guys put on your chicken? I like chicken a lot but I'm getting tired of chicken with seasoning.

Thanks for all of your ideas!

peaceout_aly

I customized my diary so my goal is usally around 100 grams of protein. I eat two protein bars, usually some protein powder, in addition to lots of meat (tuna and chicken are go-to's) and protein-filled greens (spinach, broccoli and edamame).

peaceout_aly

soccerkon26 wrote: »

What do you guys put on your chicken? I like chicken a lot but I'm getting tired of chicken with seasoning.

Thanks for all of your ideas!

Try tomato basil dressing (1 T.) as a dip. Or BBQ sauce. I also like a chicken salad with 1 T. mayo and half of an avocado with salt & pepper to taste.

littlechiaseed

soccerkon26 wrote: »

What do you guys put on your chicken? I like chicken a lot but I'm getting tired of chicken with seasoning.

Thanks for all of your ideas!

A gentleman's hat.

jordyngiulio

Chicken, turkey, eggs and nuts are my biggest protein sources. We try to make a fairly large cut of meat on Sunday, like smoking a turkey breast or grilling a few pork tenderloins so we have it to snack on through out the week. I also will make healthy dishes with lean meat throughout the week like Chicken Parm using no sugar added tomato sauce little breading or a "pizza" casserole with a zucchnini crust and ground turkey

ratherbeskiing

chicken, cottage cheese, eggs, shakes, bars (few and far between), tuna.... just to name a few

sllm1

I grill chicken with different seasonings and add honey mustard, barbecue sauce, melted cheese, etc. I sautee chicken in peppers and onions. I do shredded chicken in the crock pot.

I make tacos, nachos, etc., with it and/or I eat it with veggies/beans/rice.

I'm gluten free, so my options are somewhat limited anyway.

avskk

Same as everyone else -- I eat it! Eggs, turkey, chicken, beef, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, tuna, salmon, and shrimp are my mainstays.

sgt1372

I eat about 175-200 grams of protein a day.

My main sources are: whey (powders and drinks), soy milk, eggs, salmon and other fish or seafood, chicken and turkey, pork and beef.

I usually get whole chickens for 79-99 cents per lb. I roast them myself and make chicken stock from the scraps. I get compressed turkey breast in bulk for less than $2.50/lb. I get pork loin and shoulders for $2/lb and ribs for around $2.50/lb. And, I get 2 doz eggs are around $2.50 from Costco. These are my cheapest sources of protein.

NY Strip steaks are a splurge but I can get a 15# slab (which will yield about 12 thick 1 lb steaks for just $5/lb. Corned beef which is another splurge costs me around $4.50/lb. I'd make my own corned beef but I'd only save $1/lb and it takes too long and too much space in the frig to do so. Salmon and seafood are the most expensive (around $7/lb) but tilapia fillets are usually much cheaper.