Help Please

kristendeyell

I can't seem to reach my darn protein target. I've had a few bad weeks of eating too many sweet things and need to get off that band wagon fast. However I'm currently more concerned with the fact that I seem to be under the protein goal EVERY day. Any suggestions? I think I'm eating pretty good with the exception of the pie and other few indulgences I've had lately.

astronomicals

too may days are nearly vegetarian.. if you're gonna do this youll need to add in protein powder unless you wanna eat pounds of beans

your "protein balls" are more like fat balls

the quest and cliff bars dont really have a ton of protein.. they're more of a balance of macros and have a lot of cals coming from carbs and fats.


my suggestion

eat more lean meats.. iow, add cuts of lean meat to your nearly vegetarian meals. this should also help satiety.

or

swap out your bars and "protein balls" for protein shakes.. Shoot for the protein powder that is ~130 cals a serving and has ~25 grams of protein

Confuzzled4ever

put tuna on your salad at lunch and some feta with pepper and skip dressing (or use balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar)

Add egg whites and/or cottage cheese to your smoothie.

Have greek yogurt mixed with fruit for snack or dessert.

Hard boiled eggs are great snacks too

kristendeyell

lol those stupid protein balls are more like fat balls! I should have plugged the recipe into the calculator before I made the damn things. It will be awhile before I'm through my giant tub of protein powder, but thanks for that suggestion. I didn't think to look at protein content, I just bought it. I'll try to find one that's a bit better.

Thanks for the suggestions, I really didn't realize that I had so many veggie days. I appreciate the help.

Confuzzled4ever

Healthy protein cake

Number of servings 12 (use a muffin pan)

Ingredients
Body Fortress - Super Advanced Whey Protein Chocolate Peanutbutter Revised, 2 Scoop
Eggs - Whole, raw, 2 large
Oil - Olive, 1 tablespoon
Argo - Baking Powder Aluminum Free, 1 tsp
Bob's Red Mill - Whole Flax Seed - Ground at Home, 5.5 tbsp
Mccormick - Ground Cinnamon, 3 tsp.
Truvia - 1 Packet, 1 Packet
Body Fortress - *new Super Advanced Whey Powder Chocolate Peanut Butter, 1 scoop (42 g)
Chobani - Greek Yogurt Plain Fat Free, 0.5 cups


Info per each

Calories 81
Protein 10
Carbs 4
Fat 4
Fiber 1
Sugar 1

jkwolly

put tuna on your salad at lunch and some feta with pepper and skip dressing (or use balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar)

Add egg whites and/or cottage cheese to your smoothie.

Have greek yogurt mixed with fruit for snack or dessert.

Hard boiled eggs are great snacks too

This!

I also love having a protein shake, and it's a great way to bulk my numbers up!

jkwolly

Turkey as well, actually. I buy a 12lb turkey every couple weeks, and freeze portioned meals! It's delicious and a great source of lean protein!

kristendeyell

This sounds delicious! Thanks :happy:

Graelwyn75

I get all mine without any powders via fish, lentils, Greek yoghurt, nuts, eggs, cheese, Quark, cottage cheese, beans, edamame and the good amount that occurs naturally in various vegetables and such things as oatmeal.

tjsoccermom

I'm a greek yogurt addict, I'd say most of my protein comes from that. I do also enjoy cottage cheese but greek yogurt is quicker to pack since I have the single serves, sometimes 3 a day. Ups my sugar but I don't worry about my macros on sugar.

jakethepurplesnake

The targets are so helpful. I have always thought I was eating all of the right things (just way too much without exercise), to see the pie cart is really eye opening.

auddii

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/926789-protein-sources