How to get your protein????

anna_luce

I'm fairly new here, well new to continually sticking to it, and I'm having problems obtaining the amount of protein I need. I try protein bars and shakes, but they don't fill me up and are usually quite a few calories.

Does anyone have a better way to get protein???


~Anna

loonymoony88

I usually have peanut butter on a slice of bread, and that serves to fill me up. I also like rolling up some slices of turkey in a tortilla.

bolsaguns

muscle milk

kingkong247

I eat egg whites, chicken (el pollo loco) and protein shake (pre and post workout)!! Hope this helps!

rachmaree

tuna
chicken
egg whites
are my go tos

OSC_ESD

Here is a good list for you with some detailed info ...

http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-highest-in-protein.php

Best of luck ! :flowerforyou:

meshashesha2012

eggs, salmon (canned and whole), turkey breast, chicken thighs, avocados, greek yogurt, whey protein

DeckerDoll

whey and casein protein powder with almond milk and ice...but lots of ice because it makes it more like ice cream. Fills me up pretty well.

ninerbuff

Steak, beef, ribs, lamb, pork, chicken, eggs, fish, protein shakes and best of all BACON.

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KeRAWRi

Turkey, eggs, chicken, tuna, nuts, salmon, shrimp, beef, tofu, yogurt, etc. You want to eat whole foods too. Bars and shakes will give you protein but the whole foods are better for you and will fill you up better. The bars and shakes are all processed and can be good maybe before or during and sometimes after a workout but for the most part it's probably a good idea to stick to something real. :]

bunny1006

I had that question too. This is great. Thanks for the suggestions.

dovesgate

Mmmmm Greek yogurt. I'm absolutely addicted to the stuff now.

needles85365

greek yogurt with various toppings

SwimTheButterfly

Bump :flowerforyou: Thanks for asking this.

taso42

eggs, meat, and whey

maxonehiphop

unless i missed it...also, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese etc.

marie_2454

Almost all of my protein comes from eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese, protein powder, Morningstar products, and occasionally seafood. Different protein powders have different amounts of calories and protein. One brand I have is 24g protein for 100 calories, but another kind is 190 calories for 23g protein. You could try looking for a lower calorie/ higher protein powder? Oh, the 190 calorie kind I have is Dymatize Elite Fusion 7 and the 100 calorie kind is Dymatize ISO-100. They're both really good, IMO.

tony1307

I love the greek yogurt!
I do a protein shake before/after a workout...
And tuna. But instead of using pickle relish, I add diced jalapenos. Tastes great and jalapenos are 0-cal!
I also eat sliced chicken breast, sliced, steak, and tilapia.

MissMaryMac33

If you're using the MFP defaults, the protein suggested is too low for most people... protein is what keeps you feeling full the longest! You WANT to go over...

Lean meats, greek yogurt (not the stuff with more sugar than protein), protein shakes, tofu, nut butters, beans, eggs, tuna, seafood, fish etc...

If you're watching sodium -- keep an eye out especially for "healthy" sounding things like cottage cheese (or any cheese) and seafood and anything processed -- even deli meat.

i changed my settings to 40% protein, 30% carb/30% fat and it works best for me --- everyone is different.

HYBRIDXXX

I TAKE 1LB OF GROUND TURKEY & MIX IN 1 SCOOP OF UNFLAVORED SOY PROTEIN 95 POWDER FROM GNC. SEASON UR MEAT AS USUAL & FORM INTO 4 PATTIES, FREEZE SEPARATELY IN PLASTIC WRAP. ADDS 6 EXTRA GRAMS OF PROTEIN 2 EACH PATTY BCZ ITZ 25 GRAMS PER SCOOP. SOY & WHEY ISOLATE PROTEINS. VANILLA,CHOCOLATE & UNFLAVORED. WHOLE EGGS, EGG WHITES, ALBACORE TUNA, SILK SOYMILK LIGHT PLAIN, TURKEY BREAST, CHICKEN BREAST GRILLED OR BAKED. I LUV 2 SLICE IT UP & PUT EM IN SALADS. BEANS, LENTILS, PURE PROTEIN BARS, BAKED TALAPIA, BOCA BUGERS. DA CHICK'N ONES R VERY GOOD! GREEK YOGURT, WHOLE RAW ALMONDS & WALNUTS & NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER

Jules2Be

protein is yummy.

delco714

egg whites.. chicken breast...turkey breast.. low sugar whey protein shakes...Quest bars... and sometimes beans and fat free greek yogurt

MinMin97

cottage cheese, beef roast in the fridge, eggs, nuts, beans (black or pinto---soak over nite and cook until nice and tender...2-3 hours)...

Jacwhite22

Beef, sausages, hot dogs (weiners) all excellent sources of protein and should fill you up.

toriaenator

GREEK YOGHURT! or any dairy for that matter! also turkey breast, lean chicken breast, nuts, tuna, salmon, beans, the list goes on your right to avoid the bars, most are full of sugars and carbs too so its not good to rely on these for protein!

delco714

GREEK YOGHURT! or any dairy for that matter! also turkey breast, lean chicken breast, nuts, tuna, salmon, beans, the list goes on your right to avoid the bars, most are full of sugars and carbs too so its not good to rely on these for protein!

That's where Quest Bars come in

16-18g of fiber (where most of the carbs are)
20g protein
2-3 g sugar
170-180 cals
0-2% sat fat..

look them up. A god send. They are delicious (look at the original line.. not the natural with sugar alcohols)

TMcSter

Lots of great information!