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summerluno2
summerluno2 Posts: 313
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I need some good protein snack ideas. On average I've been pulling in about 1000 calories a day and MFP keeps yelling at me that I need more. I'm really not hungry though!!! So I think some days I'll keep where I'm at and other days I'll a snack or two to pull me up to 1200.

Ideas? I'm hoping to go for a protein route to keep my carbs/sugars where they currently are at.

Thanks!

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  • apacheta
    apacheta Posts: 15
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    Do you eat animals/dairy?

    Here are some thoughts for increasing protein:
    - hard boiled eggs
    - add protein powder or gelatin to smoothies
    - jerky (yuck!)
    - avocado (but it's good fat)
    - low-fat cottage cheese
  • summerluno2
    summerluno2 Posts: 313
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    Jerky is on my top 5 hated foods :)


    But I think the eggs and cottage cheese are doable on a weekly basis. I definitely worry about fat, but avocado will be a good treat once a week in a sandwich or on salad. Thanks!
  • bhox3
    bhox3 Posts: 189 Member
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    I eat raw almonds for a snack - good source of protein and filling!
  • cindytw
    cindytw Posts: 1,027 Member
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    I would do lettuce wraps with your choice of meats/tuna/chicken salad. Just take a lettuce leaf, wrap up whatever you like in it, and eat. You can add condiments if you like as well...guac, mayo, hot sauce, salad dressings.

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