150g of protein / day without supplements - possible??

Koldnomore · August 2012

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone here manages to eat a lot of protein daily without having to resort to bars/shakes or other supplements? I tend towards 'normal' foods: oatmeal, eggs, high protein bread, meats but I just can't seem to get over about 80g without having to have a shake or something and hitting my 150 is impossible without giving up a meal. Given that I have only about 1700 calories /day I hate wasting them on a sip of milk with 2 scoops of powder.

Diary is open if anyone has any input I'd happily take it.

amateurdude · August 2012

Isn't there somewhere between 20-30g of protein in 100g of chicken alone? 150 Seems like it would be easy to get in 1700 calories.

Acg67 · August 2012

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone here manages to eat a lot of protein daily without having to resort to bars/shakes or other supplements? I tend towards 'normal' foods: oatmeal, eggs, high protein bread, meats but I just can't seem to get over about 80g without having to have a shake or something and hitting my 150 is impossible without giving up a meal. Given that I have only about 1700 calories /day I hate wasting them on a sip of milk with 2 scoops of powder.

Diary is open if anyone has any input I'd happily take it.

Eat bigger portions of lean proteins

fat214 · August 2012

Bump

Monwilli · August 2012

If you're not afraid of pork, a serving of an extra lean pork tenderloin has about 24g and it's only 130 calories. So that's definitely something you could try.

Koldnomore · August 2012

Isn't there somewhere between 20-30g of protein in 100g of chicken alone? 150 Seems like it would be easy to get in 1700 calories.

Sure if I really wanted to eat chicken 5 times a day maybe

I have meat for 2 meals usually - dinner and lunch. I don't have time to cook breakfast at 4:30am (which is when I have to wake up) so normally I make oatmeal at work. It's portable but no protein, I suppose I could eat beef jerky for breakfast except that I can't have that much sodium and 1 pack would kill me for the day not to mention its 9$ for a little pouch.

Lunch is usually some leftover meat from the night before with salad etc. I have Greek yogurt as a snack and sometimes a hard boiled egg (assuming I was able to make some the night before)

Dinner is meat again..

I guess I just have to eat more meat when I get it but it's really hard to eat THAT much for me so I was looking for alternatives to where I can have more protein during the day.

T34418l3angel · August 2012

I often meet or exceed my goal of 150g protein without taking any supplements. Check out my diary (not the last few days though ice been broke lol)

T34418l3angel · August 2012

Isn't there somewhere between 20-30g of protein in 100g of chicken alone? 150 Seems like it would be easy to get in 1700 calories.

Sure if I really wanted to eat chicken 5 times a day maybe I have meat for 2 meals usually - dinner and lunch. I don't have time to cook breakfast at 4:30am (which is when I have to wake up) so normally I make oatmeal at work. It's portable but no protein, I suppose I could eat beef jerky for breakfast except that I can't have that much sodium and 1 pack would kill me for the day not to mention its 9$ for a little pouch.

Lunch is usually some leftover meat from the night before with salad etc. I have Greek yogurt as a snack and sometimes a hard boiled egg (assuming I was able to make some the night before)

Dinner is meat again..

I guess I just have to eat more meat when I get it but it's really hard to eat THAT much for me so I was looking for alternatives to where I can have more protein during the day.

Take some hard boiled eggs for breakfast? Also eat other foods that have protein in it as well, every little bit counts. For instance my bread has 6g for two slices. put a few eggs in between some toasted bread with a little pepper and hot sauce and a slice of deli ham.

kiachu · August 2012

I can get to about 200 grams with real food. More than that if I wanted to eat like that while driving.

I typically eat about 6 eggs in the morning
2 cans of chicken breast for a morning and afternoon meal
a serving of lean beef, turkey, chicken at lunch (4 oz)
a serving or lean beef, pork, chicken or fish at dinner (4/6oz)
I could have a can of chicken, tuna or something like that for my evening meal but I usually do a 1/2 cup of greek yogurt with a scoop of protein and peanut butter cause its like dessert

on top of that because I eat post workout I have a protein shake in the car driving home.

ArroganceInStep · August 2012

110 calories, 2.5 grams of fat and 23 grams of protein in 4 ounces of chicken.

So if you were to eat 3 lbs of chicken, you'd have 1320 calories, 30 grams of fat, and 276 grams of protein, with 400 leftover for veggies.

I like chicken.

Ge0rgiana · August 2012

Lots of meat. Chicken in the breakfast casserole, etc. Chobani and/or a can of low sodium tuna for my afternoon snack. It can get me really close, but to get to 150 I supplement on workout days. Then again, my base is 1,500 cals. You have more wiggle room than I do. The protein shake takes me up to over 1,700 cals.

I say if you're lifting (and I don't know if you are) and you're having trouble nailing 150g, supplementing is better than falling short.

EDIT: Your oatmeal only breakfast is what's killing you. On the weekends I'll make my breakfast casseroles. VERY protein heavy (30+g per serving) and very portable. And delicious. Because they're covered in cheese. I love cheese.

taylor5877 · August 2012

I do use some powders, but I get more than 150g of protein/day in addition to the supplements that doesn't come from powder.

BrawlerBella · August 2012

Tilapia 4oz, 23g protein

ArroganceInStep · August 2012

Sure if I really wanted to eat chicken 5 times a day maybe I have meat for 2 meals usually - dinner and lunch. I don't have time to cook breakfast at 4:30am (which is when I have to wake up) so normally I make oatmeal at work. It's portable but no protein, I suppose I could eat beef jerky for breakfast except that I can't have that much sodium and 1 pack would kill me for the day not to mention its 9$ for a little pouch.

Lunch is usually some leftover meat from the night before with salad etc. I have Greek yogurt as a snack and sometimes a hard boiled egg (assuming I was able to make some the night before)

Dinner is meat again..

I guess I just have to eat more meat when I get it but it's really hard to eat THAT much for me so I was looking for alternatives to where I can have more protein during the day.

Just read this, if you're having trouble with conveinence why not take supplements? A lot of people mix protein powder in with oatmeal.

Shfiftyfive · August 2012

Hardboil eggs and bring that to work for your breakfast.

wellbert · August 2012

Easily. By eating more animals.

mcginger1 · August 2012

Easy to get that much protein, but you can't do it without eating lean meats or low-fat dairy.

Plain, fat-free Greek yogurt (8oz = 133 cals, 24 g protein)
Chicken breast (4oz = 100 cals, 24 g protein)
Egg whites (4 egg whites = 69 cals, 14 g protein)
Lean beef or pork (8 oz lean stew beef, for example = 311 cals, 41 g protein)
Fish, fish & more fish.

If you must, go for low-sugar protein bars (usually 200 cals or under, 20 g protein)

Angie80281 · August 2012

I don't have time to cook breakfast every morning either, so I prepare it ahead of time. You can make low-carb, high protein pancakes with oatmeal, white wheat flour, and protein powder in the batter. I make mine 4 dozen at a time and freeze them to re-heat every morning. I also eat two egg whites with turkey sausage crumbles... fry up 5 of these on Sunday night and re-heat for 30 seconds each morning.