How do you get your protein?
Maria052007
Posts: 41 Member
Hi,
I'm trying to get about 30% of my calories from protein. It's not working out that well. I'm wondering how other people fit protein into their diet. I don't like yogurt, or smoothie like things. I also didn't want to use a protein powder. Currently now get a lot of my protein from meat. How many oz of meat do you eat?
I'm trying to get about 30% of my calories from protein. It's not working out that well. I'm wondering how other people fit protein into their diet. I don't like yogurt, or smoothie like things. I also didn't want to use a protein powder. Currently now get a lot of my protein from meat. How many oz of meat do you eat?
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For Protein I like cottage cheese, eggs, and Kashi's go lean cereal which has 13 grams of protein and a good amount of fiber too.0
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first meal after workout today
7 oz grilled tilapia 26 g protein
12 oz grilled sirloin 60 g protein
fage greek yogurt with protein powder 40 g protein0 -
Chicken, Peanut butter, Pork, Fish, Eggs, Beans, Nuts & Seeds
All great sources!0 -
i do a lot of eggs, sometimes three a day.. at least 3-4 oz of meat (chicken, beef, pork, shrimp/fish, turkey) with dinner, up to 8 if i made enough. cottage cheese, peanut butter, canned tuna for lunch a lot...
but i also do greek yogurt and protein powder - i dont think i could get as high as i do with out the powder..and i usually dont hit 40% anyway.0 -
I get my protein from;
egg whites
salmon
plain greek yogurt
reduced fat cheddar cheeese
plain ground beef
plain ground turkey
packets of tuna fish (plain)
Luna bars
turkey patties0 -
Chicken, fish, beans (black mostly), whey protein powder, almonds, sunflower kernels, and peanut butter. But i'd love to see other responses! I also like to eat mostly protein. I actually use my MFP goal as a minimum and get irritated if i'm not able to go in the red that day. And i'm getting sick of eating nuts (i've never really been a fan), and fish (never been a huge fan of that either.)0
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Whey protein shakes, GNC Lean to Go shakes, protein shots, chicken and seafood.
Doc has me on 100 grams a day.
Some light string cheeses for snacks.0 -
Ahi tuna is a good source. Cook it like you would a steak.
ounce for ounce, it's higher in protein than sirloin, and lower in fat.
12 oz Ahi tuna steak provides:
360 Cal
80 g protein
130 mg sodium
150 mg cholesterol
3 g fat/0g saturated fat
40 mg calcium.
AND it tastes YUMMY!!!!0 -
chicken, ground turkey, fish, beans, tofu, cheese, eggs, soy/almond milk. the list goes on.
i personally dont eat red meat but pork tender loin and lean ground beef is great as well.
protein shakes are great as well. I prefer whey.0 -
Fish (tilapia, tuna, salmon)
yogurt
cheese
eggs
skim milk
beans0 -
Chicken
Steak
Lamb
Ground beef
Eggs
Pork
Peanut butter
sometimes I have protein bars0 -
Chicken, fish, beef, pork, beans, milk, cheese, whey protein shakes and sometimes protein bars.0
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ONE WORD BISON!!!!0
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eggs, sausage, cheese, nuts, protien shakes, steak, peanut butter0
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No comment. ;-)
Just kidding.0 -
I'm a vegetarian but I eat fish.
Without meat, fish is the main staple source of protein in my diet, apart from dairy products but I don't eat a lot of them, anyway.
I think I lack protein most of the time.0 -
Chobani! I'm addicted!!0
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I'm a vegetarian but I eat fish.0
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orally.0
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Ahi tuna is a good source. Cook it like you would a steak.
ounce for ounce, it's higher in protein than sirloin, and lower in fat.
12 oz Ahi tuna steak provides:
360 Cal
80 g protein
130 mg sodium
150 mg cholesterol
3 g fat/0g saturated fat
40 mg calcium.
AND it tastes YUMMY!!!!
80 grams! Where can i get one of those !? lol .0 -
I get much MUCH more than 30% of my calories from protein and have no problems doing it. I eat lean meats with lunch and dinner and eggs (or just the whites sometimes) with breakfast. I also use low fat cheeses, peanut butter, almonds, etc. which all have some protein in them. Most of mine comes from the 6 or so ounces of either chicken, turkey, lean beef, pork, or seafood that I have with the main meals.0
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Chicken
Beef
Steak
Greek yogurt
Cottage cheese
Whey protien powder
Eggs
Fish
Quinoa0 -
Ahi tuna is a good source. Cook it like you would a steak.
ounce for ounce, it's higher in protein than sirloin, and lower in fat.
12 oz Ahi tuna steak provides:
360 Cal
80 g protein
130 mg sodium
150 mg cholesterol
3 g fat/0g saturated fat
40 mg calcium.
AND it tastes YUMMY!!!!
80 grams! Where can i get one of those !? lol .
That's for a 12oz steak...OMG it would take awhile to get through that one!0 -
I love to eat salmon filets with lemon in the morning. Yum!0
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Ahi tuna is a good source. Cook it like you would a steak.
ounce for ounce, it's higher in protein than sirloin, and lower in fat.
12 oz Ahi tuna steak provides:
360 Cal
80 g protein
130 mg sodium
150 mg cholesterol
3 g fat/0g saturated fat
40 mg calcium.
AND it tastes YUMMY!!!!
80 grams! Where can i get one of those !? lol .
That's for a 12oz steak...OMG it would take awhile to get through that one!
3 to 4 minutes.....GONE0 -
INTEK EVOLUTION PROTEIN...34 GRAMS a SCOOP0
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I prefer to get most of my protein from dark leafy greens (kale, collards, mustards), beans, nuts, brown rice, and seafood. I'm not overly excited by meat. I really just tend to cook it for my hubby how is all about animal protein.0
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No meat or dairy......i eat luna bars, tofu, quinoa, tvp, rice protein powder, seitan, and usually get about 70-100 grams a day.0
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beans, beans, good for your heart
high in protein and in fiber, too.
and mighty tasty, IMO.0 -
I changed my protein to 40% and easily get it...
Lots of lean meat, greek yogurt, protein shakes (home made not the pre-packaged sugary stuff), fish, seafood, lentils, quinoa etc...
Protein keeps you feeling fuller much longer than carbs do....0
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