How do you get your protein?

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  • fingerpaints
    fingerpaints Posts: 13 Member
    I make protein shakes. These have seriously changed my breakfast habits forever (I kinda hate breakfast). It comes in at about 218 calories and 26g of protein, not bad at all and seriously tastes like a milkshake.

    - 1 scoop of protein powder (I use designer whey vanilla)
    - 1/4 cup fat free cottage cheese
    - 3/4 cup silk pure coconut vanilla milk
    - LOTS of ice
    - 2 packets of stevia
    - 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
  • CalJur
    CalJur Posts: 627 Member
    Feel free to view my diary. I focus heavily on protein with shakes, bars, and various foods especially chicken, turkey, beans and nuts. I hit 190 grams yesterday for the first time ever. I generally shoot for 110-120 per day.
  • nermal6873
    nermal6873 Posts: 344 Member
    Bump
  • sphinxdust
    sphinxdust Posts: 59 Member
    I have come to the conclusion that protein just isn't that important.
    Actually, aside from water, the whole point of your biological existence is for your body to synthesize protein to keep your body alive. It is true that your body will use all available amino acids to build protein, and can survive on little protein. Beyond just surviving, however, protein and water are probably the two most important things, along with fats and carbohydrates as third and fourth, you must consume.
    It depends secondarily upon what your goals are. If I wanted to lose 10-15 lbs fast, I would eat about 1/3 less protein and temporarily become a vegetarian or vegan. If I want to gain weight without worrying what I look like, I'd eat twice as many carbs as I do now. Every person is different, at different times!

    Well I am a permanent vegetarian, I eat around 45g protein a day, and somehow still manage to maintain a very healthy muscle bulk.
    That's fantastic! I wish I could do that! I was a vegetarian for 12 years, then I gave it up to be an omnivore. I am now in the best shape of my life, and am stronger than I've ever been. Nutrition is everything, do what works for you and don't let anyone tell you different.
  • Hourglass25
    Hourglass25 Posts: 340 Member
    Chicken
    Salmon
    Greek yogurt
    Beans
    eggs

    I never drink protein shakes, nothing against them just that I meet my goal with just foods
  • mischa_12
    mischa_12 Posts: 126 Member
    bump...i need to get way more protein too!
  • Ralphrabbit
    Ralphrabbit Posts: 351 Member
    Lentils & pulses are good for added protein in soups & stews. You can also make them into low sugar cookies!
  • Saruman_w
    Saruman_w Posts: 1,531 Member
    canned chicken breast ( I rinse them )
    protein bars
    Kashi Go Lean cereal
    protein powders

    That's where I get most of mine from.
  • firesoforion
    firesoforion Posts: 1,017 Member
    Bump. I'm not a huge chicken fan and I'm getting tired of the turkey and tuna I've been eating.
  • lynniesue42
    lynniesue42 Posts: 33
    My main sources are chicken, extra lean ground turkey, beans, eggs, and cottage cheese. I used to do the Whey Protein shakes, but recently haven't been using them and I still exceed my daily protein goal on a regular basis. =)
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    Fage Total 0% Greek yogurt. 6 oz. = 18g of protein.
  • Scubanana7
    Scubanana7 Posts: 361 Member
    couldn't live without my whey protein shakes. I found low-carb yogurt which i add to the shake with berries. Get great amounts of protein along with a healthy high-fiber fruit and great taste. I also add flax seeds.

    unfortunately, i am addicted to pure protein bars too. I love the high protein, but i'm trying to elimiate wheat and they have a little so I'm looking for a nonwheat protein bar that is low in carbs and still tastes like a candy bar.:
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    haddock, salmon, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, shrimp, walnuts, almonds, cashews, eggs, Ezekiel bread, Almond Milk, brown rice

    I don't take any supplements.
    I heavy lift
    I'm losing 3lbs a week with this array of foods adding vegetables and fruit into the mix.
    I eat protein at every meal
    I eat every 3 hours until 7 pm
    I do cardio no more than 3x a week
    Lifting no more than 3x a week
  • joy31021
    joy31021 Posts: 216
    bump

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