Help with Protein

marisaconti1
marisaconti1 Posts: 7 Member
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I have been having a hard time with meeting my protein need with out going over my calories, fat.
Does anyone else have this problem?
Would appreciate any input.
Thanks,
Marisa

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  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    What is your protein goal in grams?
    How many calories do you eat?
  • sunshinedaydream21
    sunshinedaydream21 Posts: 62 Member
    Yes me too. I recently picked up a protein powder mix....it gives you 30g, mix with fruit in a smoothie
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    marisaconti1 wrote: »
    I have been having a hard time with meeting my protein need with out going over my calories, fat.
    Does anyone else have this problem?
    Would appreciate any input.
    Thanks,
    Marisa

    What are your current sources of protein? If they are causing you to be over on fat (which isn't a big deal anyway) I'd wager they are things that have protein, but are greater sources of dietary fat than anything else.

    Fish, shell fish, chicken, lean cuts of beef/pork, non-fat Greek Yogurt, low fat diary, eggs, etc are all good sources of protein that don't have much fat.
  • lorrainequiche59
    lorrainequiche59 Posts: 900 Member
    Never have issues getting protein...usually I'm over but still within my calorie goal
    Usually over on fat too...I like peanut butter daily...only 1-2 Tbsps...but other healthy fats avacado etc put me over but still within calories @cwolfman13 has a good list of protein-rich foods. I'd also include beans as a good source...whip up some hummus wuth veggies or put black beans or chick peas in a salad or whatever beans. Nuts too.

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