Increasing protein.

mebepiglet123

Hi guys need some ideas on how to increase my protein intake any suggestions would be appreciated.

Low cal suggestions would appreciated.

How does my fitness pal work with protein values, are they accurate, or should I be double checking.

devil_in_a_blue_dress

Meat?

Big, big meat?

Mario_Az

protein shake

dt3312

I get a rotisserie (roasted) chicken. When I get home, I debone it and put the chicken meat in containers. I freeze some and put some in the refrigerator. We always have cooked, deboned, chicken meat (no skin) available to eat. I take the bones and make some broth with vegetables and spices.

I keep hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator.

SharonNehring

Meat, chicken, tuna and other fish/seafood, cheese, milk, beans, eggs, nuts and nut butters.

themeaningofthemorning

tofu, hemp, legumes?

Sienna555

I'm finding the protein values here are sufficiently close to what other sources say.

mebepiglet123

Thanks I'm 163 lbs how much do I need to build muscle. Any ideas. I drink protein shakes , eat meat , but still struggle to meet mfp goals.

hopper602

I get a rotisserie (roasted) chicken. When I get home, I debone it and put the chicken meat in containers. I freeze some and put some in the refrigerator. We always have cooked, deboned, chicken meat (no skin) available to eat. I take the bones and make some broth with vegetables and spices.

I keep hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator.

your chicken idea is strong! I normally just grill chicken breasts and have leftovers for a few days. I like your idea for a change and to get some darker meat in too.

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ywalchle

I get a rotisserie (roasted) chicken. When I get home, I debone it and put the chicken meat in containers. I freeze some and put some in the refrigerator. We always have cooked, deboned, chicken meat (no skin) available to eat. I take the bones and make some broth with vegetables and spices.

I keep hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator.

Love the idea about the rotisserie chicken!

mebepiglet123

Should have said have increased mfp goals under custom to 40percent protein. Trying to concentrate on protein increase.

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mebepiglet123

I'm pretty sure that the default MFP protein is the minimal that you would want to be eating. You probably want to eat upwards of 25-30% of your calories from protein to maintain lean body mass while cutting.

Also, are you on a calorie deficit at 2000? Because you won't build any muscle while in a calorie deficit. If you are in a surplus, eat 1-1.25 grams of protein per lean body mass (total mass minus fat mass)

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Have changed settings on mfp to 40 pro 30 carbs 30 fat
I'm trying to eat -15percent of tdee which is around 1920 cals . Have had a break dor around 3-4 months and not gained a lot but definately gained muscle,,, but still capturing too much weight... So time to get back into it...

mebepiglet123

Thanks Zach..struggling.... Lol