HELP! protein problems

chrissifreeman

Hi all. I'm pretty new to Keto (ab 2 weeks in) and learning. I have had good results thus far, but I'm having a really hard time getting my protein up to where it should be each day. Can anyone just throw some ideas at me for protien options? I'm getting my fat where it needs to be and keeping my net carbs where they need to be.

Thanks in advance to all,
Christina

booksnbrains

I struggled with the same thing. I ended up getting collagen protein and adding it to veggies or drinking it in coffee. It really helps to keep my protein levels where they need to be.

ccrdragon

My go to sources for protein - egg whites, chicken/turkey breast, lean red meat and fish.

chrissifreeman

Thanks y'all! I guess I got so hung up on the "fatty cuts of meat" idea that I didn't realize that I would also need lean protein sometimes.
I truly appreciate your input!

zanyterp

i think we all tend to hit that at some point; it does work itself out (eventually) for what your n=1 needs are

Sunny_Bunny_

You don’t need to hit the fat grams if you’re trying to lose weight.
Eat leaner meat.

shelbydodgeguy

I've always found that during the summer I lack an appetite, and it's especially bad now that I'm low carb/keto. There's times where two, there, even four days in a row I'm just not that hungry at all and only getting in maybe 50 - 75% of the protein I need. But I'm trying not to fret about it too much.

Emmapatterson1729

Sometimes, if I'm too low on protein for the day, I night snack on a piece of steak, hamburger, or eggs.

At least, 44 grams of protein for one of my favorite, anytime of the day, snacks! 2-3 boiled eggs, 1 can of albacore tuna (I prefer Trader Joe's), 2-4 tbsps of olive oil mayo, lemon pepper and salt to taste. (Sometimes I put one drop of dijon mustard).

In a lettuce wrap with tomatoes and avocado, or straight out of the bowl with a spoon.

chrissifreeman

Thanks for all your help. I reached my protein goal for the first time today.