How does everyone manage to eat enough protein?

arl1286

I average about 60 or 70 grams a day (at 5'10, 145 pounds) and I'm fine. You don't need as much protein as you think you do.

sandiuk

I have the same problem and am delighted to have found this topic and all the replies. I had no idea Greek yogurt was such a good source - I shall reinstate it for breakfast from tomorrow!

Huffdogg

I average about 60 or 70 grams a day (at 5'10, 145 pounds) and I'm fine. You don't need as much protein as you think you do.

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CassandraEldridge

It's always good to vary your diet, you could try these other good sources of protein:

*Quinoa - Its a complete protein having all the essential amino acids
1 cup of cooked Quinoa has 18g of protein

*Beans, legumes, lentils (black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, Almonds)
1 cup of canned kidney beans has about 13.4g protein

*Tofu - (or other soy products)
1 cup of tofu has about 7g protein

*Tempah
Varies by brand, but as a guideline, one serving of tempeh (100 grams) provides about 18 grams of protein

source:
http://vegetarian.about.com/od/healthnutrition/tp/protein.htm

erickirb

Well I bought some yogurt (the Greek had less protein so went for the higher protein option) had it with some protein shake powder and berries and it was ok!

I have met my target over the last 3 days and I am trying to plan more earlier in the day and make use of the protein shake stuff I have by sneaking it in stuff and then buying some whey when I run out.

What is up with all the Jelly beans. I have never seen sugar intake like that on MFP before. Not that it really matters unless it is stopping you from getting enough fat and protein.

KHalseth

I love meat. I find it easy to get enough protein unless I'm too tired to cook. I find lunch frustrating because the stuff at work it very carb heavy rather than protein heavy. I also eat greek yogurt. I don't like plain but discovered that vanilla is very good and isn't as sugary as fruit flavored ones.

MizMiami305

P28 all the way!!!

hazeljordan1974

What is up with all the Jelly beans. I have never seen sugar intake like that on MFP before. Not that it really matters unless it is stopping you from getting enough fat and protein.

I don't know - I am just addicted to the darned things! I know I should cut them out, I am intending to do it when I finish the bag I have on the go.

Jennilyn79

In addition to high protein meats, nuts, etc. I supplement with Pure protein shakes 23gm 120cal everyday and whey protein when I lift. It is hard to get higher amount of protein in sometime so I find these to be great additives

SunofaBeach14

meat, dairy, and the occasional protein shake