How do you get your protein?

Maria052007

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?

shaycat

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.

Dave198lbs

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 protein

chu604

Chicken, Peanut butter, Pork, Fish, Eggs, Beans, Nuts & Seeds

All great sources!

rockerbabyy

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.

lwoods34

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 patties

0EmmeNicole0

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.)

bevskiwolf

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.

Redbird99ky

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!!!!

skywa

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.

nwhitley

Fish (tilapia, tuna, salmon)
yogurt
cheese
eggs
skim milk
beans

HonkyTonks

Chicken
Steak
Lamb
Ground beef
Eggs
Pork
Peanut butter

sometimes I have protein bars

LorinaLynn

Chicken, fish, beef, pork, beans, milk, cheese, whey protein shakes and sometimes protein bars.

RichEiler

ONE WORD BISON!!!!

monicamk1975

eggs, sausage, cheese, nuts, protien shakes, steak, peanut butter

KXanthos

No comment. ;-)


Just kidding.

azazelrabbit

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.

julie781

Chobani! I'm addicted!!

SSNok

I'm a vegetarian but I eat fish.

Oxymoron?

suprfast

orally.

0EmmeNicole0

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 .

Lyadeia

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.

carrie_eggo

Chicken
Beef
Steak
Greek yogurt
Cottage cheese
Whey protien powder
Eggs
Fish
Quinoa

blondejillie

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!

ahjenny

I love to eat salmon filets with lemon in the morning. Yum!

Dave198lbs

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.....GONE

Navymustng

INTEK EVOLUTION PROTEIN...34 GRAMS a SCOOP

SunshineT83

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.

mamagooskie

No meat or dairy......i eat luna bars, tofu, quinoa, tvp, rice protein powder, seitan, and usually get about 70-100 grams a day.

jcpmoore

beans, beans, good for your heart
high in protein and in fiber, too.
and mighty tasty, IMO.

MissMaryMac33

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....