tell me how you get your protein

TrinityTrinityTrinity
TrinityTrinityTrinity Posts: 53 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I'm always short of my protein goal while my calories and carbs are pretty much dead on. I want more protein ideas.
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  • jpfrimmer
    jpfrimmer Posts: 134
    Chicken, lean ground turkey/beef, lean pork, shrimp, cottage cheese, egg whites, greek yogurt, protein bars, and when protein.
  • mdb543
    mdb543 Posts: 219 Member
    Check out my blog. I have lots of recipe ideas for protein. I'm still adding to it daily. http://fitandtoneforlife.blogspot.com
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    Beans, Protein powders, meat and seafood of course and eggs,
  • DebbieLyn63
    DebbieLyn63 Posts: 2,654 Member
    EAS protein drinks. Strawberry, chocolate, or vanilla. high protein, low carb
  • cheshirequeen
    cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
    im vegan and i always have plenty of protein. feel free to look at my diary.
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    Eggs. Chicken. Shrimp. Almond/Soy/Coconut milk. Greek Yogurt.
  • SpitfireStacey
    SpitfireStacey Posts: 158 Member
    I use GNC Lean shake 25 - the ready shakes are 170 cals, less protein than the powder which is 200 cals but 25g protein. almost half my daily req in one shake.
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    meat
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    I limit my meat intake, one meal a day, usually dinner, with a few veg dinners a week.

    Most of my protein comes from beans, eggs, chickpeas, nuts and nut butters, tofu, tempeh, lentils, and low fat dairy. In terms of meat products, fish and seafood are my favorite, but I eat a fair amount of chicken as well. I'll eat pork and red meat, but pretty infrequently, as I've never been a big red meat person.

    If I know I'm going to have a big calorie deficit, and therefore protein deficit for the day (like I'm going on an 8 mile run) I have whey protein that I'll add in smoothies or oatmeal to bump my protein intake a bit. I can also bake cakes and other baked goods with protein powder, for a nice treat.
  • myraknits
    myraknits Posts: 81 Member
    I'm always over on protein and I'm a vegetarian!!
    Whey protein
    greek yogurt
    tofu
    tempeh
  • LaurenAOK
    LaurenAOK Posts: 2,475 Member
    LENTILS! They're so tasty, I make two servings with mixed veggies and top with some melted butter or italian dressing, depending on my mood. At least 20g protein.
  • OlsenG318
    OlsenG318 Posts: 37
    Steak
    Chicken
    Tuna
    Eggs
    Yogurt
    Milk
    Peanut Butter
    Whey Protein mix
    Protein bars
  • greatdanebabies
    greatdanebabies Posts: 42
    I am always over on protein. I love my meat but then everything else seems to have protein in it as well.
  • Hood25
    Hood25 Posts: 201 Member
    Fage greek yogurt, chicken breast, cottage cheese, salmon burgers, eggs, protein bars, and protein shakes.
  • Skeebee
    Skeebee Posts: 740 Member
    Chicken and peanuts, here!
  • lachesissss
    lachesissss Posts: 1,298 Member
    Well... I see protein, and I eat it. That's how I get my protein.



    Sorry! Couldn't help myself :D

    Edamame
    Tuna
    Ground Turkery
    EAS AdvantEdge Protein Drinks
    Chicken
    Beef Jerky
    Turkey Jerky
    Brown Rice and Black Beans
    Light Life Soy Products
    Gardenburgers
  • BogQueen1
    BogQueen1 Posts: 320 Member
    Eggs, cottage cheese and small amounts of other cheeses, canned tuna, greek yogurt, and fish. Lots of fish. I'm not a tremendous meat eater. Oh and Quest protein bars. Greatest invention ever. I love em.
  • dsmboy1991
    dsmboy1991 Posts: 194 Member
    GNC Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60, 60G of protien 280 cals.

    Chicken, Eggs, Tuna, Salmon, etc
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    primarily fish, meat, beans, cheese, nuts
  • jillica
    jillica Posts: 554 Member
    I eat meat at all my meals and almonds as part of my snacks. But I HAVE to do protein powder or I just don't come close!
  • DesireeLovesOrganic
    DesireeLovesOrganic Posts: 456 Member
    Beans, nuts, peas, lentils, hemp (zucchini, potato, veggies, fruits, nutritional yeast, ground flax all add up too in their smaller amounts.)
  • marie_2454
    marie_2454 Posts: 881 Member
    I get mine from protein powder (whey), dairy (usually yogurt), eggs, and seafood.
  • ejohndrow
    ejohndrow Posts: 1,399 Member
    Fish, eggs, cottage cheese (downside to this is the sodium), greek yogurt, chicken.
  • babeinthemoon
    babeinthemoon Posts: 471 Member
    Low Carb days: chicken, eggs, beef, fish, turkey jerky, protein powder/shake
    High Carb days: chicken, greek yogurt, beans & rice, barilla plus pasta (yellow box), eggs, protein powder/shake, fish
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    Protein powder, fish (I usually go with Tuna, Salmon, or Shrimp), tofu, cheese, eggs, edamame are my go to protein sources.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    protein shakes and food.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Meat, nuts and hemp protein powder as well as plenty of dairy.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    primarily fish, meat, beans, cheese, nuts

    I consider fish to be meat. It's the *OTHER* "other white meat. :laugh: :tongue:

    ETA: unless it's pink :tongue:
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    Homemade protein bar for breakfast (20g), chicken salad or chicken sandwich for lunch (20-30 g), deviled egg and cheese as midday snacks (15 g), protein shake on lifting days (60 g), and dinner that contains at least 30 g (this isn't too hard with a serving of meat, especially chicken or fish). If I'm low, I make dessert out of a fruity greek yogurt and a scoop of whey protein (another 35 grams).
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    Oh yeah, and a glass of milk with dinner (8 g)

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