Lack of Protein and Water Consumption.

pinkobsession

Hey there,

Im obviously new to this site and the biggest challenge I'm finding is incorporating the correct amount of protein into my diet. Im not one for much meat, and I don't like most dairy or fish so I find this hard to accomplish. I work out quite a bit and Im afraid that the lack of will hurt me in the long run.
My recommended intake is 62g a day, I always seem to fall to at least 20 short.
Any suggestions out there?
Is it really going to affect anything?

Thanks!
-Megan

pinkobsession

Hey there,

Im obviously new to this site and the biggest challenge I'm finding is incorporating the correct amount of protein into my diet. Im not one for much meat, and I don't like most dairy or fish so I find this hard to accomplish. I work out quite a bit and Im afraid that the lack of will hurt me in the long run.
My recommended intake is 62g a day, I always seem to fall to at least 20 short.
Any suggestions out there?
Is it really going to affect anything?

Thanks!
-Megan

hollymires

NONFAT GREEK YOGURT...oops caps...it is awesome and has like 20g of protein per serving.

crystal_sapphire

i want to recommend beans, not just for the protein, but they are also great for fiber

you could try cottage cheese and putting fruit into it

nuts, especially almonds - though watch the serving size as they are high calorie as well

FloridaGranny

I just read that drinking Ice Water, instead of tap water will burn an addtional 9 calories per glass. So, drink up! Add Ice! Make it worth it!!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

wantmycurvesback

1/3 cup edamame beans or 2 Tablespoons Roasted Edamame
97% FF Hebrew National hot dogs
string cheese
low fat/FF cheese slices
fat free feta
cottage cheese (1/4 cup regular or 1/2 cup FF)
Boca products (burgers, crumbles, sausage)
Morningstar Farms products (burgers, crumbles, sausage)
milk
soy milk
soy pudding
tuna
crab
salmon
shrimp
lean deli meats (ham, turkey)
turkey pepperoni
boiled egg
egg beaters
turkey jerky
instone high protein low carb puddings
veggie dogs (as well as the loads of vegan products out there)

pinkobsession

Thanks guys!
Helped alot

pinkobsession

Thanks guys!
Helped alot

mrsbuzz

special k protein water is great. I am drinking the tropical blend and its good.

judysather

I'm like you--not big on meat but have seen what high protein can do for you body. I add soy protien powder to my oatmeal or yogurt when I'm low. You can get chocolate or vanilla. Make a protien shake with fruits or 1/2 banana and peanutbutter (my fave) with the protien powder. Also realize that just one small chicken breast or 5 slices of deli turkey has around 30 grams of protien. Try to get at least one f those in a day.