Cant get enough protein some days

oestreichian

If you're actually struggling and worried about not getting enough protein, then listen to what everyone has been saying and invest in some whey protein. I personally use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey (Extreme Milk Chocolate) which costs about $50-$55 for 80 servings ($.65/serving, not bad), with each serving containing 24g of protein and the BCAA's your body needs to carry the protein to your muscles.

As for your worries that using supplements will make you fat (based on your friend that got fat while bulking), don't worry at all. As long as you don't buy "mass gainer" type of protein (it will have carbs added into it, just check the nutrition label for low carbs), you have nothing to worry about. I recommend mixing it with milk and a banana immediately following a workout.

TigerBite

Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, if vegetarian ...

Or it not, those + lean meats ...

LBNOakland

Carnivore is a meat protein powder. I love the chocolate flavor. I add a 1/4 cup milk for creaminess, 3/4 cups water, some ice, maybe spinach, a banana or peanut butter. It's delish.

scimitarslash

Okay... how much do they cost ? are they expensive? because im on a tight budget

If you are near a walmart and you are broke, check out the price on the body fortress stuff. Some people hate it, i think the strawberry tastes awesome with just milk. Talk to 10 people and they will all have different tastes. But from a pure price standpoint, give the body fortress whey a try. If nothing else, you will not waste 30+ bucks on a bucket of protein you won't use, if you don't like it.

Also, have you tried tilapia? it's not very fishy like tuna or salmon, but still has proteins.

also if yuo can't stand the taste of protein powder, adda couple of scoops into you favorite smoothy and blend away. My personal favorite, two cups of ice, 1/2 Banana, 1 Tbs peanut butter, 1 cup Milk, 2 scoops protein powder, and optional a good squirt od chocolate syrup if the protein powder isn't already choclate. Blend well and enjoy. I can't harly taste the protein powder this way, even the wal-mart stuff

rileyhunter169

Even a 200lbs athlete only needs about 100-150g of protein; you need nearly as much as you think you need from what the data shows. In fact; you can see performance and muscle gain off of 0.4g a day given enough carbohydrates are intaked. If your not hitting 160g; do not stress it at all. Assuming your 160lbs; the most you would benefit from is somewhere between 80-120g. You can go above that; but your just wasting money at that point. If you need more satiety; might I suggest more veggies? If you have trouble after realizing that; then I dunno what to tell you except to check consumer reports on whey (which you don't need at all), and to be wary of tuna (limit to 1-3 tins a week because of the mercury content). Frozen tilapia works well 20g for 100 calories, decently cheap. As a 190lbs male; I can get all the protein I need without powders, bars, shakes, even meat. Eggs, legumes, high protein grains and fat free dairy is the secret.

Danny_Boy13

What is your protein goal? It is kind of difficult to give feed back without being able to see your food diary.

SezxyStef

For a quick hit of protein have a scoop or two of whey mixed into a total 0% 170g greek yoghurt. Around 40g of protein in one go

good idea wish I had thought of that yesterday.....

almostanangel21

I make smoothies with nonfat greek yogurt, mixed berries and a packet or two of stevia. 1/2 cup of greek yogurt has 12 grams of protein, the berries add fiber, and the whole darn thing is really delicious. Add a little water or milk if it's too thick.

Polly758

Vanilla protein powder in orange juice is delishus

Imanido

I always get in the day one or two pots of quark (fat free, 33g. of protein per pot). Also tuna is quite a good resource as well (in spring water or brine).

Amadbro

If I can get in 250g a day, trust me you can get in 160.

Tuna, Ground Beef, Turkey, Chicken, Eggs, Tilapia, cottage cheese, milk, all natty PB dont forget to count protein from non animal products as well like breads, rice and such

JoRocka

thanks for your reply but i prefer not to use whey powder and stuff i find them a bit unhealthy
but as a last resort i might think of buying some of it so i can get enough protein every day

it's dehydrated milk.

what's the beef?

anwylyd_un

Well a friend of mine used supplements and stuff and he ended up fat.. he was also bulking !

Not all protein powders are created equal. Have a read of the labels, if it is just the protein you are after go for one with the lowest possible carbs and highest protein. The one I'm using at the moment is USN Pure protein GF-1 which is 40g protein with 2.2g carbohydrate per serving.

There are a lot of different powders on the market, so it's possible to find the one with the macros to suit your needs.

ericwolf713

160g should be pretty easy. My "go-to" is a froyo when I'm in a jam. Greek yogurt, 2 scoops of protein powder, and come non-fat milk to hit your desired consistency. Mix together and enjoy. you can also add some bananas or granola.

notworthstalking

I can understand if the OP and others are finding meat expensive . I am on a limited budget, but I find making dishes with both meats and lentils and beans etc , adds a lot of protein . The beans and such by themselves not so much. So I suggest on top of everyone else's suggestions , fill up a pot of meat an veggies and enjoy

mjrkearney

Most days I'm way under my protein, which I know I shouldn't be doing, but if I functionally eat one meal a day, that's a lot to pack in.

When I get the chance, I fill it out with Greek yogurt, nuts, peanut butter, and protein bars. I look for the bars with more protein than sugar. I used to have a powder, but I ran out and I'm not quite ready to spend the money for more. Lean meat is grand and beautiful, but when you have one 15-minute lunch break for the day, it's hard to get in anything that takes time to eat.

linorang1

“Anorexia is not an illness of the body; it is an illness of the mind.”

lindustum

okay maybe you just need to give yourself some time. I am assuming you hit something around 100g/day at least.

When I started I found it SO difficult to even reach half of my protein intake. But after a few weeks of learning all protein-rich meals and finding alternatives to low-protein and high-carb breakfasts or snacks, I actually get along very well. My target is much lower than yours obviously but I assume that you have higher kcal/day anyway. Good luck!

fannyfrost

There are also other items you can add to your diet that have protein can up your intake, such as bean or Quinoa. Try having high protein side dishes as well, instead of the standard carb.

DaddyDave101

As already mentioned I would definitely get some Whey protein on the go... Always pushes me over...

Tuna is a really good source of Protein too.